There are over 1,400 festivals, nearly 1,500 historical and cultural relics, 24 national treasures, 33 national intangible heritages and 8 UNESCO recognised heritages in the entire province. This is a giant “treasure” of heritages.

Several unique genres of culture such as quan ho folk songs, craft of making Dong Ho folk paintings and the system of traditional craft villages, local customs and diversified natural landscapes have formed a solid foundation for tourism development.

According to surveys, Bac Ninh has received more positive responses from domestic and foreign visitors about the destination quality. Specially, the year 2025 marked a significant change with the presence of the “Ha Noi 5 cua o” (Hanoi 5 gates heritage) train tour departing from Hanoi to Tu Son station.

This product opened up a linkage for sustainable tourism development between Bac Ninh- Hanoi and neighbouring provinces while renewing the approach to Kinh Bac’s heritages towards intensive experiencing and connecting cultural, historical and artistic values.

Bac Ninh has more advantages after the merger. The province is home to the famous fruit orchard. Several eco-tourism models in mountainous areas have become ideal destinations for tourists.

Endowed with diversified cultural resources, rich cuisine, friendly people and high integration, Bac Ninh has converged all favourable conditions for the “non-smoke” industry to rise and gradually affirm its standing on the national and world tourism maps.

Recently, Bac Ninh has dramatically innovated communication, advertising and tourism promotion with harmonious combination between traditional methods and digital platforms to expand the reach and visibility of the local tourism brand.

In 2025, Bac Ninh received 6.3 million arrivals, up 26 percent compared to 2024 including 355 internationals, earning a total turnover of 5.5 trillion VND (208.5 million USD), an increase of 13 percent.

Dong Ho folk painting (in Thuan Thanh ward) is the essence of unique wisdom combined with refined woodblock carving craftsmanship.

There are over 1,000 accommodations, approximately 100 travel agents and 38 provincial-level tourist sites and destinations in the entire province.

In the context of international integration and fierce competition, Bac Ninh needs strategic breakthroughs for professional, modern and sustainable tourism development attached to digital and green transformation.

In coming time, the Culture, Sports and Tourism Department should focus on building the provincial master plan for tourism development in the 2026-2030 period, with a vision to 2050 as well as effectively implementing resolutions and plans on tourism development in the 2025-2030 period.

Besides, it is necessary to strengthen promotion associated with cultural diplomacy, produce cultural and tourism promotional programmes to broadcast on national television channels and Vietnam Airlines network, enhance digital promotion, promote the growth of educational tours, support travel companies in market expansion and link provincial tourist destinations with inter-regional tours to build a sustainable tourism value chain.

Bac Ninh launches “Go to BacNinh” platform to promote Kinh Bac heritage online

BAC NINH – The Bac Ninh provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has launched a new digital tourism brand called “Go to BacNinh”, aiming to build an online ecosystem to promote the cultural and tourism assets of the Kinh Bac region to domestic and international audiences.

Bac Ninh enhances digital visibility of tourism

BAC NINH – In the first 10 months of 2025, Bac Ninh welcomed over 5.7 million visitors, including 375,000 foreigners. Its tourism revenue is estimated at 5.5 trillion VND (209 million USD), surpassing the annual plan by 2.5%. 

Bac Ninh proposes to organise three free tours in 2026

In order to utilise the potential and strengths of culture and tourism after the merger, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Bac Ninh province has proposed organising three free tours to serve the people in 2026.

 

Bac Ninh turns cultural essence of Quan Ho folk singing into unique tourism product

BAC NINH - Sixteen years after being recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Quan Ho folk singing — the signature art form of Bac Ninh province — has evolved from a traditional cultural expression into a captivating tourism experience that attracts visitors from across Vietnam and beyond. 

Bac Ninh welcomes about 5.5 million tourist arrivals

BAC NINH – Since early this year, Bac Ninh province has welcomed about 5.5 million visitors, up 30% from the same period in 2024, including 345,000 international arrivals.

Bac Ninh promotes community-based tourism along Cau River

BAC NINH - Stretching along both sides of the scenic Cau River, the rural landscape of Bac Ninh remains as timeless as ever - home to ancient villages, moss-covered temples, and the soulful melodies of Quan ho (love duet) folk songs, echoing across the water. Amid this rich cultural backdrop, community-based tourism is emerging as a fresh economic driver, preserving heritage while opening doors to sustainable development.