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8 million visitors first half 2012 Hanoi

Ha Noi welcomes over 8 million visitors in first half of 2012

June 26, 2012

LookAtVietnam – Ha Noi has attracted about 8.33 million visitors during the first six months of this year, according to the Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

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The city, which was listed as one of the cheapest global tourist destinations for the summer of 2012 by the world’s largest travel website TripAdvisor, lured over 1.03 million foreign tourists during the first half of the year, a rise of 20 percent over the same period last year.
The capital city also saw 7.3 million domestic tourists arrive during the first half of the year, an increase of 24 per cent, compared to the same period last year.
Visitors to Ha Noi came from over 160 territories and countries including western Europe, North East Asia, Australia and North America amongst others.
Ha Noi would strive to attract about 2.5 million international and 14 million domestic visitors by 2015, which could earn the capital about US$2.1 billion, added the department.
VietNamNet/Viet Nam News

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Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.