Hue Welcomes Over 650,000 Tourists During National Day Holiday
The imperial city of Hue recorded over 650,000 tourist arrivals during the five-day National Day holiday (August 29 - September 2), a surge of more than 230% year-on-year. Tourism service revenue also saw a significant increase, exceeding 1.5 trillion VND (approximately $57 million), up over 380%.
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