Vietnam’s coastal cities and resort islands: attractive destinations for South Korean tourists

DNHN - According to data from the Agoda travel platform, South Korean tourists are particularly “enamoured” with Vietnam’s fine sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters.

The General Statistics Office of Vietnam has published official data on the number of tourists visiting Vietnam in the first quarter of 2024, with 4.6 million international visitors. This figure exceeds the pre-pandemic level for the same period, and notably, the highest number of visitors in the first quarter of this year came from South Korea.

Data from the Agoda travel platform has also revealed interesting information: South Korean tourists are particularly “enamoured” with Vietnam’s fine sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters. Their four favourite destinations indicate an interest in Vietnam’s wonderful coastal cities and resort islands.

Specifically, the top four destinations for South Korean tourists are Da Nang, Nha Trang, Hoi An and Phu Quoc. These destinations are famous for their beautiful beaches, luxury resorts and many attractive tourist activities. Meanwhile, Ho Chi Minh City is ranked fifth on the list of most popular destinations for South Korean tourists to Vietnam.

Agoda’s Country Director for Vietnam, Mr Vu Ngoc Lam, said: “From the ancient town of Hoi An to the tropical island of Phu Quoc, or the energetic Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam offers a diverse range of experiences that South Korean tourists particularly love. This is clearly illustrated by Agoda’s tourism data over the past quarter.” This also reflects the increasing trend of tourism to Vietnam from South Korean visitors.

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