Harbour city tourism

Hanoi has many heritage tours to attract tourists in the inner-city and suburban districts. The Hanoi Times spoke with Truong Minh Tien, Chairman of the UNESCO Hanoi Association, on ways to expand and link the city's heritage tours. What do you think about the link between Hanoi's legacy and tourism, given that the city has developed numerous heritage routes to draw tourists? A night tour at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long. Photo: Lai Tan/ The Hanoi Times Cultural heritage is one of Hanoi's strengths. The capital's tourism and culture departments have worked together for many years to develop programs to utilize heritage values for tourism purposes. The Center for Scientific and Cultural Activities Van Mieu (Temple of Literature) - Quoc Tu Giam (Vietnam's first university) has cooperated with the Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts to launch a tourism product with the theme "Tradition of Respect for Studiousness". The journey to … [Read more...] about Hanoi to develop heritage tourism

Editor's note: Juliet Thuy Nguyen has been living, studying, and working in Australia for the past seven years. She is the founder of a project called Ao Dai Around the World, which is aimed at promoting and showcasing Vietnam's traditional dress, the 'ao dai,' to a global audience. She has had the opportunity to travel to different parts of the world and share the beauty and significance of the 'ao dai' while also exploring 50 provinces around Vietnam. This allows her to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of Vietnam's rich history, culture, and natural beauty. Vietnam's tourism industry has experienced significant growth over the years, attracting millions of visitors from all over the world. The key trends in the industry include the use of technology, sustainable tourism practices, experience-based tourism, and luxury tourism. The government recognized the potential of these trends and has launched initiatives to promote them. Tourists take a boat … [Read more...] about Technology, sustainability, experience, luxury: Key trends for tourism in Vietnam

Hanoi is said to boast much golf tourism potential. (Illustrative photo: diendandoanhnghiep.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Hanoi is believed to hold rich potential for golf tourism, and it is taking various measures to tackle challenges and turn this type of tourism into its signature travel products. The capital city is currently home to five golf courses and about 10 golf training sites. The system of accommodation facilities is relatively diverse and professional, including modern four- and five-star hotels of such brands as JW Marriot, Sheraton, and Metropole, according to the municipal Tourism Department. Deputy Director of the Tourism Department Nguyen Hong Minh said golf tourism is one of highly potential luxury tourism products of Vietnam, including Hanoi, helping attract the travellers who are ready to spend big, particularly international ones. Surveys show that local golf courses are all large, professional, and up to international standard with diverse and beautiful … [Read more...] about Hanoi moves to optimise golf tourism potential

The Vietnamese government issued a resolution on solutions to accelerate tourism recovery and develop tourism sustainably and effectively on Thursday, moving toward turning Vietnam into one of the world’s 30 leading countries with the highest tourism competitiveness. As per the resolution, the government tasks the Ministry of Public Security with completing the immigration policy and creating more favorable conditions for foreign visitors to enter, stay in, and leave the country. Besides, the ministry is also in charge of expanding the list of nations eligible for e-visa application. The government will also propose the lawmaking National Assembly extend the e-visa validity to 90 days from 30 days to lure international tourists, especially those who want to stay long in Vietnam. Besides, many tourism experts and travel firms have put forward numerous measures to woo international travelers to Vietnam. Le Truong Hien Hoa, deputy head of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of … [Read more...] about Vietnam looks to be among 30 most competitive tourism nations worldwide

New tourist destinations on the outskirts of Hanoi's Son Tay Town will offer visitors a unique and authentic experience, allowing them to connect with nature and local life. Son Tay Tourism Year will be kicked off on May 27 with a focus on promoting the town's cultural and historical heritage. Long Ho tourist spot attracts a large number of visitors every year. Photo: Long Ho Tourist Spot The event will announce the recognition of two new tourist destinations namely Long Ho (Kim Son Commune) and Glory Resort (Xuan Son Commune). Long Ho has 90 hectares of natural land with a peaceful view of Dong Mo Lake. Meanwhile, Glory Resort offers a luxurious retreat. According to Le Dai Thang, Vice Chairman of the Son Tay People's Committee, the spots would be added to the locality's tourism services, which offer eco-tourism, spiritual tourism, and cultural experiences. In addition to historical and cultural sites, such as Duong Lam Ancient Village, Den Va … [Read more...] about Son Tay Town kicks off Tourism Year recognizing two new destinations

Thailand has welcomed 9.47 million foreign tourists, including 84,221 Vietnamese visitors, so far this year, earning about 391 billion baht, equivalent to over US$11.3 billion, in revenue. Vietnamese visitors pose for a group photo at a popular tourist destination in Thailand According to Traisulee Taisaranakul, deputy spokeswoman of the Thai Government, foreign tourists visiting the neighboring country are mainly from Asian nations, such as Malaysia, China, India, and Vietnam. Taisaranakul noted that the increase in the number of Chinese tourists is expected to further boost the development of Thailand’s tourism industry this year. As of May, Malaysia led the way in the number of international tourists arriving in Thailand by nationality with 367,530 visitors. It was followed by China with 328,375 visitors and India with 131,230 visitors. Vietnam ranked in sixth place. According to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Thailand expects to welcome … [Read more...] about Vietnam among six largest Thai tourism markets

Ngo Dong river in Ninh Binh (Photo: VNA) Ninh Binh (VNA) – The 2023 Ninh Binh tourism week , themed “The Golden Colour of Tam Coc - Trang An”, is expected to draw a large number of domestic and foreign visitors to the northern province of Ninh Binh over eight days, starting from May 27. Rice painting in Tam Coc (Photo: VNA) A new feature in the 2023 version is a 9,500 sq.m painting using rice as material on vast fields of Tam Coc stretching along the meandering Ngo Dong river. It symbolises abundance and the bountiful water element that supports the sustainable development of green tourism in the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, a land of cultural heritage for thousands of years. Rice fields in Tam Coc have been voted as one of the most beautiful in Vietnam. The most impressive and enticing time to visit Tam Coc is around late May and early June. During this period, the vibrant yellow of the rice fields extends shimmeringly alongside the Ngo Dong river, flowing under … [Read more...] about 2023 Ninh Binh tourism week to draw many visitors

Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee Nguyen Van Nen greeted Margaret Beazley, governor of Australia’s New South Wales, on Tuesday on the former’s working visit to the city to boost two-way partnership. New South Wales is Australia’s most populous state. Some 10,000 Vietnamese students are studying in New South Wales, whose capital city is Sydney. Ho Chi Minh City Party chief Nen said that the potential for cooperation between the city and Australian states, especially New South Wales, remains high. He also eyed stronger partnership with Australian localities in workforce training, logistics, and infrastructure development to ride out challenges over economic growth. The governor of New South Wales stated her appreciation for the cooperative programs between Ho Chi Minh City and New South Wales, and the expectation of further tourism collaboration between the two localities. Governor Beazley also underlined that the achievements from the Ho Chi Minh City - New … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City, Australian state eye closer cooperation

Among destinations for solo travelers, Ho Chi Minh City is most suitable for solo backpackers, according to U.S. online magazine Money.com. The Vietnamese metropolis is a bustling and affordable place that offers a wide range of attractions to solo travelers, from the inexpensive food and accommodations to an abundance of cultural and historical sites. “Its vibrant culture, friendly people, and amazing food attract millions of tourists annually," Money.com said. "And it’s also one of Vietnam’s safest cities.” The website recommends travelers try some of the mouth-watering street food available in every corner of the city, especially in District 1, District 3, and District 5, do shopping at Ben Thanh Market, and visit the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon in District 1. Travelers can book tours to the Mekong Delta from Ho Chi Minh City. It is also easy to get around the city with many transportation options, from buses, taxis to motorbikes, and metro lines in the near … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City the best destination for solo backpacking: Money.com

Passengers board a Vietjet plane. — Photo courtesy of Vietjet Vietjet has announced an HCM City-Jakarta route, which connects two important economic, financial and cultural centres, helping to promote tourism and economic integration in the region. The new route will operate one daily return flight from August 5, 2023. The flights from HCM City to Jakarta take off at 9.35am and land at 12.30pm (local time). The flights from Jakarta to HCM City depart at 1.30pm (local time) and arrive at 4.40pm. With more than three hours of flight time, passengers can reach the bustling capital of Indonesia, which is famous for its colourful culture, religion, cuisine, and tourism, it’s true to the spirit of "unity in diversity" of the land of thousands of islands, Vietjet said in a statement. It said passengers can double the joy with tickets from zero dong, applying for all international flight networks to Indonesia, and all routes to Australia, India, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong and … [Read more...] about Vietjet opens HCM City-Jakarta route