Da Nang will be the “place to be” for travellers in Viet Nam in the forthcoming extra-long weekend according to global online booking platform Agoda. — Photo danangxanh.com Da Nang will be the “place to be” for travellers in Viet Nam in the forthcoming extra-long weekend according to global online booking platform Agoda. The largest town in central Viet Nam will also be hosting its annual International Fireworks Festival between 30 April and 1 May, giving guests yet another reason to visit the seaside town. Neighbouring Hoi An also finished in the top 15, promising a bustling weekend away in the area. With King Hung Memorial Day falling just before Reunification Day and International Labour Day, people in Viet Nam find themselves with a long break ahead, and are taking the chance to explore their homeland in huge numbers with all of the top six and seven of the top ten destinations all within Viet Nam. As southern Viet Nam heads into its warmest months … [Read more...] about Vietnamese travelers prefer local attractive tourism destination
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7 dream destinations in Phu Yen
If you are looking for a quiet place to relax for the upcoming national holidays (April 30-May 1), Bai Mon beach, Xuan Dai Bay, and Vung Ro Bay in Phu Yen province are ideal destinations for you to discover. Located in Hoa Tam commune, Dong Hoa district, Bai Mon beach is known for its pristine beauty. There is a fresh-water stream to the west of the beach, which is hidden behind the leafy canopies of the Bac Deo Ca virgin forest. Visitors to Bai Mon can take a refreshing dip in the sea and purchase fresh seafood direct from fishing boats. (Photo: Mac Dang Them) O Loan is a brackish water lagoon at the foot of Quan Cau Pass. The lagoon is surrounded by a series of small hills. Seen from Quan Cau Pass, O Loan Lagoon looks like a phoenix spreading its wings. Visitors should try the delicious blood cockles here. ((Photo: Mac Dang Them) Ghenh Da Dia is categorized as one of the natural wonders of Central Vietnam, as the rocky plate reef 50 meters wide and over 200 … [Read more...] about 7 dream destinations in Phu Yen
Hanoi breaks into top global destinations on TripAdvisor list
Hanoi has secured the 12th position on a new list of the world's top 25 destinations, alongside Paris and Rome. The biggest highlight of the Vietnamese capital lies in the Old Quarter where nostalgic visitors will be surprised when they see how the city has expanded from its original 36 streets, said TripAdvisor travelers. “The charming Vietnamese capital has aged well, preserving the Old Quarter, monuments and colonial architecture, while making room for modern developments alongside,” said a traveler. But Hanoi also has plenty more to offer globetrotters, according to the top travel site, suggesting the Vietnamese Women's Museum which focused on the contribution of women to the country's history and culture, and the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which is home to 15,000 exhibits, 42,000 movies and photos featuring the diversity of 54 ethnic groups. Paris topped the TripAdvisor list, followed by London, Rome, Bali, Crete and Barcelona. Other popular destinations in Southeast … [Read more...] about Hanoi breaks into top global destinations on TripAdvisor list
Châu Đốc aims to become spiritual destination
Temple visit: Visitors at Bà Chúa Xứ (Lady Xứ) Temple in Châu Đốc Town. — Photo thanhnien.vnViet Nam News HCM CITY — Châu Đốc Town in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of An Giang has launched a project on sustainable tourism for the 2018-25 period to promote the town as a spiritual and cultural destination with unique tourism products and services. Trần Quốc Tuấn, vice chairman of Châu Đốc Town’s People’s Committee, said that the project would focus on developing sustainable tourism, and help raise public awareness of professional and responsible tourism practices that contribute to local economic growth. The project, called “Communication, Promotion, Human Resources Training and Brand Building for Châu Đốc Tourism”, has a total cost of VNĐ40 billion (US$1.76 million). During the first phase of the project from 2018 to 2020, the … [Read more...] about Châu Đốc aims to become spiritual destination
Tourism administration boosts central destinations
Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam received 4.2 million international tourists in the first quarter of the year, a 39 per cent increase compared with the same period last year. That’s a good sign for the national tourism industry, Hà Văn Siêu, deputy general director of the Việt Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), told a conference held on Saturday in Hà Nội. The VNAT hosted travel agents, tour guides, enterprises and local authorities to discuss efforts to boost tourism, especially through promotional programmes. As the tourism industry is one of the country’s key economic sectors, the Government has issued many policies to develop sustainable tourism and support people working in this field. Siêu stressed the importance of international travel events such as Việt Nam International Travel Mart (VITM), International Tourism Expo in HCM City, the worldwide Travex, Moscow International … [Read more...] about Tourism administration boosts central destinations