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HÀ NỘI — Visitors to Hà Nội for the 31st  Southeast Asian Games also have the opportunity to explore the charming beauty of the city at night, thanks to night tours to local destinations. The night tours, which include Thăng Long Imperial Citadel, Hỏa Lò Prison Relic and a double-decker bus night tour, aim to popularise images of the 1,000-year-old capital and Việt Nam to international guests. Night tour of Thăng Long Imperial Citadel Visitors enjoy a dance on the glass covering the archaeological excavation area at the Thăng Long Imperial Citadel as part of the Decoding the Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long tour. VNA/VNS Photo The Thăng Long Imperial Citadel, which was placed on the UNESCO list in August 2010, was built in the 11th century during the Lý Dynasty, marking the independence of the Đại Việt (Great Việt). The Imperial Citadel buildings and the remains at the 18 Hoàng Diệu archaeological site reflect a unique Southeast Asian culture specific to the … [Read more...] about Enjoying the charm of Hà Nội via night tours

The men's and women's sepak takraw teams of Thailand tours Hanoi with double-decker bus on May 18. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The men’s and women’s sepak takraw teams of Thailand attending the ongoing SEA Games 31, comprising of over 30 members, toured Hanoi capital with double-decker bus on May 18. Thailand had won gold medals in the men’s and women’s team regu events at the ongoing regional sporting event, while the hosts Vietnam earned a bronze in the men’s team regu and a silver in the women’s category. The bus took the Thai delegation to famous tourist destinations in Hanoi such as the Hanoi Opera House, Ba Dinh Square, and Thang Long Imperial Citadel. During the ‘ Hanoi City Tour ’, the delegation enjoyed a 30-minute sightseeing at the Temple of Literature special national relic. Head coach of the men’s sepak takraw team Veeras Na Nongkhai said this is the first time that he has travelled to Hanoi, hailing the city’s landscapes and people’s cordiality. Head of … [Read more...] about SEA Games 31: Thai sporting delegation enjoys double-decker bus tour in Hanoi

Visitors learn about promotional tours at  HCMC Tourism Festival 2022. Currently, Saigontourist Group is offering a promotional package of up to VND20 million (US$867) for visitors traveling to the United States, and up to VND15 million (US$650) for visitors departing to Europe. Besides, Fiditour – Vietluxtour travel agency is also offering hundreds of diversified domestic and oversea tours from full service, free and easy, on-demand, MICE tours, airline tickets, hotels, automobiles, tour guides, events, and so on, especially the sightseeing helicopter tour in the city. As for Vietravel, the travel agency has introduced preferential domestic and foreign tours with discounts from VND900,000 (US$39) and VND1.5 million (US$65), respectively. The 18th Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival takes place from May 14 to May 17 at Le Van Tam Park, District 1 organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism in collaboration with the Municipal Tourism Association. It is expected … [Read more...] about Visitors excited with HCMC Tourism Festival 2022

Tourists are in the helicopter tour around HCMC Even with the advantage in human resource training, Ho Chi Minh City can only supply about 12,000 new employees for the industry in the Southern region each year. Sadly, during the fourth Covid-19 outbreak last year, over 80 percent of tourism laborers in HCMC switched their job, leading to a more serious shortage. Rector of Saigontourist Hospitality College Vo Thi My Van shared that she has received several tourism human resources orders from international partners, with corresponding financial support for training and output guarantee. For instance, the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce is providing consultation for its alumni who have at least 1 year of experience in the fields of cooking, restaurant, and hotel. Candidates must have an intermediate diploma and be under 45 years old. The initial salary is around VND43 million (US$1,855) a month. Vietravel Tourism Co. is planning to recruit 700 laborers, including tour … [Read more...] about Tourism human resources in serious shortage

Thinking back to 2018, Ly May Hanh said that every time a passenger coach passed by, around 20-30 people of the Dao, an ethnic group in Vietnam, rushed forward, with some offering brocade and others selling medicinal plants to the visitors. Some days, they could not sell anything. When visitors are nearing Ta Phin bamboo forest, a tourist hotspot in Ta Phin Hamlet, Sa Pa Town in northern Lao Cai Province, a cool breeze comes up as a welcome relief to them especially after they have had to cross a bumpy trail with rocky mountains on one side and a deep abyss on the other. The sounds of forest birds twittering and leaves rustling mingle with admiring voices of the young visitors. Looking at Hanh's smiling face when she tells her stories about the bamboo forest and the culture of the Dao people in Ta Phin, little does one know that this 22-year-old woman used to be a tour guide and interpreter for owners of fruit shops in Lao Cai City, the provincial capital. By … [Read more...] about Young Vietnamese woman endeavors to preserve Dao culture

Famous tourist attractions in Hanoi and tours between the capital city and neighboring provinces will help turn the visits on the occasion of the 31st SEA Games into memorable experiences. The Southeast Asian Games is not only a sporting event held in a couple of weeks but also an opportunity for the host country to promote its cultural and historical appeals, scenic spots as well as people. The Huc Bridge - a small bridge over Hoan Kiem Lake to enter the Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi. Photo: Vinh Pham The 31st SEA Games is taking place in Hanoi and 11 nearby provinces and cities from May 12 to 23. So, what appealing destinations should tourists visit when coming to this big event? Departing from Hanoi... The capital city is a destination that tourists can’t miss when attending this SEA Games, especially those staying in Vietnam for only a few days. Hanoi is renowned for countless ancient buildings, special scenic spots, and relics such as the … [Read more...] about Where to go and what to do in Hanoi for locals and tourists?

Đầm Vạc Golf Course where the SEA Games 31's golf tournament takes place. — VNA/VNS Photo Hoàng Hùng VĨNH PHÚC — The northern province of Vĩnh Phúc, which will host competitions for Muay Thai and Golf at the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31), has organised a number of exciting activities to promote the province's culture and tourism. The provincial Tourism Promotion and Information Centre has worked with local businesses to promote travel services, tours, ‘One Commune, One Products’ (OCOP) programme, and local specialities at competition venues, making it easier for sports fans and tourists to get information, travel advice, and guidance. In addition, the centre also collaborated with local travel agencies to build intra-provincial trips and send guides to take tourists to three of Vĩnh Phúc's most popular tourist attractions: Tây Thiên landscape complex, Tam Đảo tourism area, and the eco-tourism area of Đại Lải Lake. Tam Đảo is a famous tourist destination in Vĩnh … [Read more...] about Vĩnh Phúc making most of SEA Games to boost tourism

A group of French tourists visiting Binh Thuan . (Photo: VNA) Binh Thuan (VNA) – The south-central coastal province of Binh Thuan has welcomed back many groups of international tourists in recent days after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A group of 40 French visitors are experiencing an eight-day vacation at The Cliff Resort & Residences in Phan Thiet city. This is the largest group of tourists the facility has welcomed since it re-opened its door to foreign holidaymakers. Apart from experiencing services at the resort and enjoying local foods, the tourists are also be guided to visit natural landscapes, historical and cultural relic sites, and join various types of sports at sea. Since March 15, The Cliff Resort & Residences has welcomed more than 60 foreign visitors. According to Vice Director of The Cliff Resort & Residences Vo Thuy Loan, the facility only served domestic visitors and foreigners who are living and working in … [Read more...] about International tourists excited to return to Binh Thuan

Traders purchase and sell fish at the Quảng Lợi lagoon's Ngư Mỹ Thạnh floating market. VNA/VNS Photo Hồ Cầu The Mekong Delta's famed floating markets, where local speciality produce is sold on boats, provide a unique scene that draws both local and foreign visitors. Researchers say that the floating markets were established to meet local goods distribution and consumption needs in the area where road traffic is less developed. In addition, the markets also illustrate the southerners' custom of buying, selling and travelling on the river. Nhâm Hùng, a cultural researcher, said that floating markets represented the cultural features, tourism specialties, and the pride of the land and people of the Mekong Delta. Cái Răng floating market (Cần Thơ City) was voted as one of the 10 most impressive markets in the world by the British travel magazine 'Rough Guide'. VMA/VNS Photo An Hiếu Among the floating marketplaces in the delta, Cái Bè in Tiền Giang Province and Cái Răng in … [Read more...] about Preserving the Mekong Delta’s floating markets