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Trang An tourism site in Ninh Binh province (Photo: trangandanhthang.vn)   Ninh Binh (VNA) – The northern province of Ninh Binh has launched a tourism promotion on video app TikTok as part of #HelloVietnam programme. #HelloVietnam is part of the global tourism promotion campaign #TikTokTravel launched by TikTok to honour stunning tourism sites worldwide as well as nudge different cultures closer to each other. The first video in the series, featuring the central city of Da Nang, was launched in June 2019 under the hashtag #HelloDanang. Ninh Binh is the next destination of the campaign and videos promoting the province’s images, culture, cuisine, natural landscapes and people will be posted under the hashtag #HelloNinhBinh. Under the sponsorship of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), the Tourism Magazine will partner with TikTok Vietnam to develop content to popularise tourism via the TikTok platform. Accordingly, the magazine is in charge of … [Read more...] about Ninh Binh promotes tourism on TikTok platform

Nga Nam floating market is one of the western region’s most popular tourist attractions. Located approximately 60km from Soc Trang city, it serves as an intersection for the five rivers of Ca Mau, Vinh Quoi, Long My, Thanh Tri, and Phung Hiep. The opening time for the Nga Nam floating is usually around 4am, this gives visitors plenty of time to explore the market’s bustling atmosphere. With fishing boats packed close to each other it is fairly simple for residents to unload goods from the river. Visitors are able to get a sample of the unique life that local residents from the western region lead. A variety of goods can be found on sale at the market such as vegetables, salt, meat, and fish. In addition to food produce, dishes are also served for breakfast on boats, allowing visitors to sample a range of delicious meals Dishes in the area are fairly cheap with a single bowl of vermicelli costing only VND15,000. Some of the market’s goods are hung on a boat as they are … [Read more...] about Exploring popular Nga Nam floating market in western region

About 2km from Uong Bi city, Lung Xanh waterfalls are suitable for one day-tour as visitors can immerse themselves in the lakes at the foot of the waterfalls. Entrance ticket is priced at VND30,000 for adults and VND10,000 for kids. Kayaking in Yen Trung lake is an unmissable experience for tourists. Yen Trung lake is about 5km away from Uong Bi city and is considered a ‘small Da Lat’ due to its pure air, green pine forests and large lake suitable for outdoor activities. Kayaks are rented out for VND100,000 per boat for 30 minutes. This is an ideal destination for camping activities for families and a group of tourists at weekend. Tourists also visit dragon fruit orchards when touring Yen Trung lake. The dragon fruit season often last from April to December.  Den Cong temple, a national relic site, about 6km away from Uong Bi city, is a must-visit destination for visitors seeking to gain extensive insights into the history of … [Read more...] about Ideal holiday destinations near Ha Long Bay

Part of the Son Doong Cave (Photo: bvhttdl.gov.vn)   Quang Binh (VNA) - The tour through Son Doong Cave in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Binh has been listed among the top adventures in the world by British TV channel Dave. The tour, which has been operated for only about a year, was ranked fifth among the 20 best tours after receiving 24 percent of votes. Son Doong is the only representative of Southeast Asia and one of few Asian destinations in the list. The tour has beat off competition from several well-known places such as Arctic Bay in Greenland and South Everest Base Camp in Nepal. The cave was placed behind Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, the Inca Trail leading to Machu Picchu in Peru, the Grand Canyon in the US and Thrihnukagigur Volcano in Iceland. The British TV channel said that due to rugged terrain, visitors were required to register for a tour in advance. Oxalis … [Read more...] about Son Doong named among world’s greatest adventurous tours

Illustrative photo (Source: congthuong.vn) Hanoi (VNA) - The Korean Tourism Organisation (KTO) will run a campaign on welcoming Vietnamese tourists to the Republic of Korea (RoK) which will last for a week from September 2 to 8, according to KTO Vietnam.   As part of the campaign, the KTO will hold a series of activities specially designed to support Vietnamese visitors in the RoK like welcoming events at the airports; and check-in guide in Vietnamese at the Incheon international airport’s Terminal 1. Information counters will be set up serving Vietnamese travelers at the Incheon and Gimhae airport and a number of tourist destinations in Seoul and Busan. Vietnamese tourists will be offered presents and discount coupons of 20-40 percent when buying tickets to well known tourism sites like Lotte World, Everland and Petite France, or when using certain services such as Eland Cruise or Songdo Marine Cable Car. Meanwhile, tourists either free independent travelers or … [Read more...] about Vietnamese to receive special welcome in RoK this September