Surge in tourists prompts Dien Bien district to mobilize local houses to provide accommodation for tours

Hanoi (VNA) – The number of tourists has increased sharply this year, prompting the northern mountainous Dien Bien province to encourage locals to use their homes to receive tourists. On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the founding of the country, a large number of tourists poured into the province. 2024).

As the venue for the Vietnam Tourism Year 2024, Dien Bien Phu received 845,000 tourists in the first four months of this year, an annual increase of 1.86 times. It is estimated that 3,000-5,000 people travel to the area every day.

This number is expected to peak in the coming days as a grand ceremony to commemorate the Dien Bien Phu victory will be held in the coming days.

As of April 20, more than 140 households in Dien Bien Phu City and Dien Bien District have registered to receive tourists, with the capacity to accommodate nearly 2,000 people. The families were given instructions on ensuring safety and order, as well as fire prevention and fighting.

Mass media and social networking platforms regularly update lists of families eligible for accommodation services.

In addition to cultural tourism resources related to local important sites such as Dien Bien Phu-Mang Pang Battle Command, A1, C1, D1, E1 hills and the French Stronghold Center area, Dien Bien Province is creating a tourist highlight in the northwest region and launching various New tourism products, taking advantage of natural resources.

The Provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism stated that in recent years, Dien Bien County has cooperated with a number of travel agencies to create new tourism products with regional linkage, such as caravans (self-driving tours) and classes (bauhinia) on the Hanoi-Son La-Dien Bien line. Tour during flower season.