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Dragon bridge in Da Nang (Source: VNA)   Da Nang (VNA) – The central coastal city of Da Nang has in recent years welcomed a steady number of holidaymakers in the final months of the year when it was used to be the low season due to unpredictable weather. Like many other top tourism spots, Da Nang is packed with holidaymakers during the summer months and hits low season in the colder, winter months. After launching new tourism products and improving infrastructure, the city has recorded a stable growth in terms of the number of visitors. Le Tan Thanh Tung, Deputy General Director of the Vietnam Tourism Joint Stock Company said with upgraded infrastructure and benevolent weather, the company’s tours to popular tourism spots in Da Nang are sold out. Meanwhile, Tran Luc, Vice Director of the Saigontourist Da Nang said in recent years, Da Nang has recorded a steady growth in the number of vacationers in the low season which has increased by 15 percent compared to the … [Read more...] about Da Nang tourism potential tapped all year round

The tea hill was originally built in 1920 and is located in Chu Pah district, about 13km away from Pleiku city. The area is known as Bien Ho Che as it is situated onthe northern bank of Bien Ho (T’Nung lake). The origins of the plantation date back to the colonial era and was the first French tea plantation in Gia Lai. Pictured are green tea leaves basking in the early morning sun. Bien Ho is a must-see destination for visitors to Gia Lai. T’Nung lake is also known as “The eyes of Pleiku” and is another must-visit for visitors to the Central Highlands province. Visitors can rent boats to tour the lake and capture more views of the stunning surroundings. Wandering around the small paths lined with rows of pine trees is also an exciting experience. The Buu Minh pagoda is located next to the tea hill, and covers an area of 500 square metres     The tea hill was originally built in 1920 and is located in Chu Pah district, about 13km away … [Read more...] about Bien Ho’s tea plantation in Gia Lai

Bamboo Airways claims they should be ready for commercial operations before the year is over Springing up like bamboo “As scheduled, the Ministry of Transport (MoT) will grant the air transportation business license to Bamboo Airways Company Limited within this week,” a leader of the Department of Transportation told VIR. The granting of the business license, which is the most important legal condition for an airline to begin commercial flights, is considered a done deal after the MoT’s proposal of granting Bamboo Airways the license was approved last week by the prime minster. Although the appraisal procedures for issuing Bamboo Airways’ air transportation business license lasted for more than two months since the MoT petitioned the prime minister, the process was not a difficult one at all, according to experts who are used to seeing longer, more fraught negotiations and arrangements in the sector. After receiving the business license, Bamboo Airways is … [Read more...] about Bamboo Airways rushing headlong into direct competition

Hon Son Island is located in Ha Tien Bay, between Nam Du archipelago and Hon Tre island in Lai Son commune, Kien Hai district. It is known as an ideal place to visit. From Rach Gia wharf, a high-speed boat will take tourists about one hour and a half to Hon Son Island. Hon Son island is surrounded by small and pristine beaches including Bai Bang, Bai Nha, Bai Gieng, Bai Bac, Bai Thien Tue. The island boasts a pristine natural beauty with endless rows of coconut palm trees Visitors can savour panoramic views of sea from Ma Thien Lanh peak among the seven mountains in the island. Stone blocks in different shapes. Thien Tue is one of the beautiful beaches. The island commune and district are connected to national power grid. Homestays along the seaside Tranquil and peaceful atmosphere over Hon Son island Beaches with crystal clear water are perfect for kids to play. Bai Xep beach is also ideal for tourists who want to enjoy sunrise. Tree trunk served as a chair. After … [Read more...] about Exploring the Hon Son island in Ha Tien bay

The tourists will visit Cham Museum, Marble Mountains, Ba Na Tourism Complex, My Khe Beach, Dragon Bridge, and Linh Ung pagoda and make a cyclo tour around the city. They will leave Danang at 4pm the same day for Ha Long Bay after visiting Hoi An ancient city. On November 14, they will visit Ha Long Bay, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hon Gai fishing village and Indochina film studio. They will go shopping at Marina night market and Vincom Ha Long mega mall and visit Tuan Chau island. They will also make a tour of the One Pillar Pagoda, Van Mieu Temple of Literature, The Huc Bridge, Hoan Kiem Lake and the National Museum of  History in Hanoi. They will leave Ha Long Port the same day. World Dream will return to Vietnam on November 20-21 as scheduled. … [Read more...] about World Dream cruise ship visits Danang, Ha Long