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Friday, 19/07/2013 11:00

Quang Ninh lures visitors by launching new island tours

The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh is set to introduce three new tours to Bai Tu Long Bay.

The first, from Ha Long Bay to Hon Xep Park, will take in Co, Thay, Cong Do and Cap La caves and the Tung Ang eco-tourist site.

The second and third routes are from Cam Pha City to Hon Xep and from Cai Rong Port to Lo O, Ba Mun National Park and Minh Chau beach.

Bai Tu Long consists of beautiful beaches like Ngoc Vung, Minh Chau, and Quan Lan and Ba Mun National Park.

Tourism authorities plan to provide accommodation and offer activities like kayaking, fishing, exploring the salt-marsh forest, and trekking.

According to the province's Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the province welcomed 4.67 million visitors in the first half of 2013, a 9 per cent year-on-year increase.-VNS