CNN listed Vietnam's Ha Long Bay among Asia's top five tropical island paradises this week. CNN asked Herman Ho, managing director of Boat Asia 2012, Asia's largest and longest running boat show, and Stuart McDonald, founder and editor of travelfish.org, to give the lowdown on Southeast Asia's most spectacular coastal spots. According to McDonald, Ha Long Bay in northwestern Vietnam is one of the most stunning boating destinations in the world. "Comprising a vast coastal waterway of roughly 2,000 islands spread over an area of 1,500 square kilometers, carving out your own sailing space shouldn't be too much of a problem. While tranquil waters year round make sure going for a swim is always a pleasure," he said on the company's site. The limestone caves on Ha Long Bay's bigger islands and the "incredible sunsets" meanwhile are two sights not to be missed, McDonald said. The other four most spectacular coastal spots in Southeast Asia, according to the CNN article, are … [Read more...] about Ha Long Bay a top tropical island paradise: CNN
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Beihai-Ha Long Bay tourist route will open in April
(VNA) - The high-speed cruise liner Beiyou 16 with a crew of 22 on board safely docked at Tuan Chau port on Tuesday to test-run a maritime tourist route between Beihai in the Chinese province of Guangxi and Ha Long Bay in Vietnam's northern province of Quang Ninh. Following the trial run, the first three-hour voyage will operate this April with two trips a week, each carrying 800 passengers. The new service will promote tourism and marine transport in Ha Long Bay, a world heritage site and one of the world's 7 natural wonders. It will offer the two countries a chance to boost bilateral trade and introduce their cultures in a more rapid, convenient and safe way. … [Read more...] about Beihai-Ha Long Bay tourist route will open in April
US firm to help Vietnam develop Ha Long Bay tourist industry
Vietnam's northern coastal province of Quang Ninh has asked the US-based Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to help it develop its tourism industry through 2020, news website thoibaokinhtesaigon reported February 3. According to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, most provincial authorities agreed to choose BCG, based on the group's experience, ability and methodology. BCG is a global management consultancy firm with 77 offices in 42 countries. It is one of the largest private companies in the United States, serving in an advisory role to many businesses, governments and other institutions. The price of the contract signed by the province and the firm was not immediately available. Quang Ninh Province, home to UNESCO World Heritage Site Ha Long Bay, welcomed around seven million travelers last year, up 8.5 percent over 2011. Revenues collected from tourism of the province reached roughly VND4 trillion (US192 million) during last year, a 14.3 percent increase … [Read more...] about US firm to help Vietnam develop Ha Long Bay tourist industry
Foreigners collect rubbish in Ha Long Bay
VietNamNet Bridge - On January 16, 120 international and Vietnamese volunteers collected garbage in fishing villages and the coast of Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh Province. This is part of the campaign to protect the environment of the world's natural heritage. VNE … [Read more...] about Foreigners collect rubbish in Ha Long Bay
Ha Long Bay returns to top seven
Ha Long Bay returns to top seven Latest information at 12:00 p.m. yesterday on the www.new7wonders.com website indicates that Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Quang Ninh Province, has made a great breakthrough, jumping 13 places to stand third among 77 nominees for the Seven New Wonders of Nature organized the New Open World organization, according to the Vietnam News Agency. The New Open World organization has also announced that each country has until the end of this year to nominate one national beauty for the next voting period. The current seven highest rankings are the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park in Philippines, Cox's Bazaar Beach in Bangladesh, Ha Long Bay in Vietnam, Tubbataha Reef in Philippines, Chocolate Hills in Philippines, Al-hasa Oasis in Saudi Arabia, and Ganges River in India and Bangladesh. … [Read more...] about Ha Long Bay returns to top seven