According to a report by the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, during the 9-day Lunar New Year holiday of the Year of the Horse 2026, Nghe An province is estimated to have welcomed approximately 367,000 visitors, including 185,000 overnight guests; total tourism revenue reached about 505 billion VND. This result shows the increasingly clear appeal of Nghe An as a tourist destination in the early days of the new year.

This year's Tet holiday lasted 9 days, with favorable weather conditions, creating ideal conditions for locals and tourists to enjoy spring outings, sightseeing, and experiences. Right at the stroke of midnight, a 15-minute fireworks display at Ho Chi Minh Square attracted a large crowd of people and tourists, kicking off a series of vibrant cultural and tourism activities in the province.

In various localities, numerous cultural and artistic programs celebrating the Party and the Lunar New Year, as well as sports competitions and traditional folk games, were organized, contributing to a joyful and enthusiastic atmosphere, while also promoting sightseeing and relaxation activities and increasing the number of tourists using tourism services.

Tourists listen to explanations at the Kim Lien National Special Historical Site

Spiritual and cultural-historical tourism continues to be a highlight in the product structure at the beginning of the year.Ong Hoang Muoi TempleThe area welcomed nearly 120,000 visitors; Ho Chi Minh Square and the Ho Chi Minh Monument attracted nearly 50,000; the Kim Lien Historical Site and the temple of Emperor Quang Trung welcomed nearly 20,000 visitors; and the Nghe An - Soviet Nghe Tinh Museum welcomed nearly 1,800 visitors.

Destinations such as Con Temple, Qua Son Temple, Bach Ma Temple, Nguyen Xi Temple, Dai Tue Pagoda, Phuc Lac Pagoda, the Km0 National Special Monument, and Truong Bon Historical Site… also recorded a high increase in visitors, especially during the peak days from the 2nd to the 6th day of the Lunar New Year.

In addition, ecotourism, resort, and community-based tourism destinations continue to thrive. Hon Mat Ecotourism and Hotel welcomed over 700 visitors; Do Luong Legend Camping & Resort nearly 1,200; Muong Long Eco Garden, Hoa Tien village, Muong Thanh Greenland Dien Lam ecotourism area… attracted a large number of tourists from within and outside the province to visit and experience.

Before and during the Lunar New Year holiday, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism issued and implemented directives to localities, tourism management boards, and service businesses. The directives focused on ensuring a safe and civilized tourism environment; displaying and selling at the listed prices; developing plans to serve tourists during peak season; strictly enforcing regulations on fire prevention and control, food safety and hygiene, and public order; and publicizing a hotline for receiving and handling tourist complaints.

Inspection and supervision work has been strengthened; inspections have shown that security and order, environmental hygiene, food safety, and service quality are basically ensured, with no incidents affecting tourism activities in the province.

Source: Nghe An Newspaper and Television (February 22, 2026)