Overtourism: An Emerging issue in Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh

Overtourism in Ha Long Bay is severely straining the region's natural and cultural resources, threatening its long-term sustainability. The study identifies critical challenges including environmental degradation, sociocultural disruptions, and diminished visitor satisfaction due to overcrowding and inadequate tourism management. Key contributing factors include exceeded carrying capacity, localized overload, and insufficient public awareness of responsible tourism practices. Solutions proposed involve stricter visitor number controls, diversification of tourism products, promotion of eco-tourism, enhanced governance, stricter environmental regulations, and widespread awareness campaigns. A coordinated approach is deemed essential to balance tourism growth with the preservation of Ha Long Bay's unique heritage status.

Do, G. H. (2025). Overtourism: An Emerging issue in Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh. Tạp Chí Khoa Học Công Nghệ Trường Đại Học Hòa Bình, 15, 31–38. https://doi.org/10.71192/jst-etu.2025.15.04