Vietnam has been named the number one destination for river cruises in Asia by World of Cruising, a luxury publication packed with the latest cruise trends and destination guides. An authentic boat trip in Mekong Delta. Photo: Lonely Planet As river cruise tours become popular in the West, it’s time to expand your horizons and head to the East for a different experience, with Asia’s rich diversity of cultures, landscapes, and cuisine, according to the site. Thanks to its ideal location with the Mekong River and the Red River, Vietnam offers long-haul cruising with ever-changing panoramas through lush landscapes and contrasting cities. Known as the “Mother of all Rivers”, the 2,700-mile-long Mekong is Southeast Asia’s longest waterway, so a Mekong River cruise is a must, it wrote. From Ho Chi Minh City, visitors can go to Mekong Delta provinces on authentic excursions, including visits to floating fishing villages and rides in ox carts to … [Read more...] about Vietnam the top river cruise destination in Asia
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State visit to help build new vision for Vietnam-Cambodia ties
Party General Secretary and President of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong (R) and Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni (Photo: VNA) Phnom Penh (VNA) – Vietnam and Cambodia expect the State visit by Party General Secretary and President of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong will help build a new vision for bilateral cooperation towards 2030 and beyond, said Ambassador Vu Quang Minh. The remark was made by the Vietnamese diplomat in an interview with the TV channel CNC of Cambodia ahead of the trip from February 25 to 26. Minh emphasised this is the first visit to Cambodia by Trong since he began serving as both Party General Secretary and President of Vietnam. The tour aims to enhance the mutual trust and reiterate the importance the Vietnamese Party and State attach to “sound neighbourliness, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation and long-term sustainability” with Cambodia. He noted since bilateral diplomatic ties were set up on June 24, 1967, their relations have … [Read more...] about State visit to help build new vision for Vietnam-Cambodia ties
Taiwan finds three of 152 ‘lost’ tourists, Vietnam investigates
Taiwan’s National Immigration Agency (NIA) says that it has found three of 152 missing Vietnamese tourists. They were found in the counties of Chiayi, Changhua and Hsinchu on Wednesday, according to an NIA statement which did not provide details. The Vietnamese tourists are being held to face investigation for violating the Human Trafficking Prevention Act, the Immigration Law, and the Employment Services Act, the NIA said. Meanwhile, Vietnam’s tourism ministry has ordered an urgent probe into the incident. The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has been asked to work with the Taiwanese Tourism Bureau and police officials to clarify the incident. The HCMC Department of Tourism has been asked to inspect and report on the operations of HCMC-based International Holidays Trading Travel firm, which was responsible for completing the visa applications of the missing tourists. "This is a serious incident which could tarnish the reputation of Vietnam in the eyes of … [Read more...] about Taiwan finds three of 152 ‘lost’ tourists, Vietnam investigates
Laos, Cambodia, Việt Nam agree to jointly promote Buddhism
Buddhist leaders and delegates from Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam gather at the National Convention Centre in Vientiane for the First Buddhist Leaders’ Conference. – Photo KhamphanViet Nam News VIENTIANE — Buddhists from Laos, Cambodia and Việt Nam gathered in Vientiane on Tuesday for the first Cambodia, Laos and Việt Nam Buddhist Leaders’ Conference, which aimed to strengthen co-operation in promoting Buddhism in the three countries. The conference took place at the National Convention Centre and was attended by the President of the Lao Buddhist Fellowship Organisation, Manha-ngon Damrongboun, and the President of the Lao Front for National Development, Dr Xaysomphone Phomvihane, together with 570 Buddhists from Laos, Cambodia and Việt Nam. The conference was organised by the Lao Front for National Development and the Lao Buddhist Fellowship Organisation. Its aim was to strengthen co-operation between the three countries’ Buddhist … [Read more...] about Laos, Cambodia, Việt Nam agree to jointly promote Buddhism
Saigontourist rolls out numerous budget tours this summer
Saigontourist rolls out numerous budget tours this summerBy Anh Nguyen Foreign tourists take an elephant ride in Dak Lak Province - PHOTO: ANH NGUYEN Saigontourist, the country’s leading tourism and hospitality firm, is offering a wide variety of super promotional programs this summer. For the tour to Buon Ma Thuot City in Daklak Province by plane, guests can enjoy four-star service at Saigon - Ban Me Hotel though the tour price is as low as VND2.3 million per person. The air travel programs to Nha Trang City in south-central Vietnam and Phu Quoc Island off the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang cost VND4.229 million and VND4.079 million respectively. Those interested in exploring the pristine beach of Ky Co and seeing the stunning sunset in Eo Gio, which is in between the ocean and an imposing cliff, can choose a four-day Tuy Hoa-Quy Nhon tour priced at VND6.129 million. Other budget programs include three to five-day tours by plane to tourist attractions on the … [Read more...] about Saigontourist rolls out numerous budget tours this summer