Located in Muong Phang commune, Dien Bien district, the position of Pa Khoang lake is very convenient, near the road 279, about 20 km from Dien Bien Phu city, linking Dien Bien Phu city with Muong Phang historical and cultural forest where the relics of the Command of Dien Bien Phu compaign remains.The total area of 2,400 ha, in which 1,320 ha of forest area, 300 ha of farming land, 150 ha of basic construction, and 600 ha of water surface area (the lake contains about 37.2 million m3 of water), the Pa Khoang tourist complex has many favourable conditions for tourist activities such as diverse plants, various topography, mountainous tropical weather, etc. More specially, Pa Khoang lake is an interesting ecotourism destination to visitors in Vietnam tourism. It’s the fact that there are a number of animals and various kinds of orchids in the forest around the lake. There are many species of fish and floating plants in the lake (about 65 kinds of floating plants, 14 species of … [Read more...] about Pa Khoang Lake – an interesting destination in Dien Bien
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HN, Da Nang enter world’s top destinations in 2018
Illustration photo The online marketplace and hospitality service Airbnb announced a list of the world’s top 10 destinations for the year, in which Da Nang ranked fifth in booking surges of up to 255%. The Capital City of Ha Noi was placed at the ninth position with a 212% year-on-year increase over the same period this year.In the annual Top City Destinations Ranking report issued early last month at the World Travel Market event in London, Ha Noi ranked 52nd among the world’s 100 leading cities in terms of international tourist arrivals. In 2017, it welcomed 4.3 million foreign travelers, up 7.5% over 2016.Da Nang, which hosted the APEC Economic Leaders Week last November, attracted nearly 2.3 million international tourists in 2017, up 37% compared to a year ago, according to the City’s Tourism Department./. By Kim Loan … [Read more...] about HN, Da Nang enter world’s top destinations in 2018
Vietnam prepares for “four countries – on destination” program
The fact that four countries including Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar join forces to develop tourism is believed to bring new big opportunities to travel firms. However, there are still many things to be done in order to reap the fruits.New opportunities The participants at the 7th International Tourism Exhibition (ITE) held in HCM City several days ago all forecast a new wave of investments in infrastructure, hotels, resorts and entertainment complexes in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar in the time to come. Therefore, joining forces in the "four countries â one destination" program will clearly help attract more international investors. The Lao General Department of Tourism said that the country now has 1028 tourism sites which are awaiting investments. Laos allows to have 100 percent foreign ownership ratio in hotels and restaurants, and 30-70 percent foreign ownership ratios in the travel firms. Tourism is the second foreign currency earner, just after to mining, … [Read more...] about Vietnam prepares for “four countries – on destination” program
VN develops direct air routes to key destinations
The current international air routes of the national flag carrier Viet Nam Airlines. The project targets to develop international routes between Viet Nam and key markets such as the U.S., China, the Republic of Korea, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, Russia, Germany, Australia, the UK, and India, and other potential destinations such as the UEA and South Africa, and so on. It also aims to combine aviation and tourism activities in international integration; uphold the role of businesses; promote social engagement in tourism. Especially, the tourism sector would make a breakthrough so that by 2020 Viet Nam would attract 17-20 million international guests. The tourism industry would make up 10-12% of GDP and export value earned via tourism would touch US$ 20 billion. Especially, carriers are encouraged to develop direct air routes linking Viet Nam and key markets. They will get maximum incentives in aviation transport service prices, take-off and landing time … [Read more...] about VN develops direct air routes to key destinations
TAT to emphasize prominent points of new tourism destinations
The project is being implemented to divert tourists from major tourist cities to potential alternative tourist destinations.In 2018, TAT will emphasize each city’s identity and support local products, as well as promoting cleanliness, creativity, and environmental awareness, in response to diverse tourist interests.TAT will bring out the special image of each city more clearly by using several kinds of media, and will organize the "Thailand 12 Hidden Gems…Plus 2018 Festival” event on 14-17 December 2017 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, along with holding other marketing activities under the concept of green tourism.TAT expects that visitors will have opportunities to participate in the travel promotion activities throughout the year 2018, and Thailand can achieve its tourism goals. … [Read more...] about TAT to emphasize prominent points of new tourism destinations