International visitor to Ho Chi Minh City reaches 3.5 millions

Information from Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism shows that there are about 3.5 million international travelers visiting this city in 2011, rises 12.9% over the same period last year.

Information from Ho Chi Minh City Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism shows that there are about 3.5 million international travelers visiting this city in 2011, rises 12.9% over the same period last year.

 
Among those visitors, 2.65 million travelled to the city by air planes, 6% higher than 2010. China, Japan and the US remain their leading positions in top 10 important markets to Ho Chi Minh City tourism industry. 
 
 
Ben Thanh Market - one of the most popular attraction in Ho Chi Minh City
 
Other figures from this department further reveal that revenue from tourism industry of Ho Chi Minh City increased by 19.5% compared to last year, reaching VND 49,000 billion (approximately USD 2.33 billion), including VND 29,000 billion from restaurants and accommodation, and other VND 12,000 billion from travelling services.
 
Ho Chi Minh City is on top of the most favorite tourism destinations in not only Vietnam but also Indochina Islet. The attractive elements of this city that tempt many travelers to visit are its dynamic and modern life, as well as its charmingly multicultural community.

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