VietNamNet Bridge – As the country’s economic hub and tourism magnet with name-brand boutiques and a wide variety of local and foreign goods, HCM City has become a veritable shopping mecca, but experts say that tourist spending remains at a low level. Ben Thanh Market, bustling all day and night, is an interesting destination for tourists and a true reflection of the local lifestyle and people. — VNA/VNS Photo Traditional markets such as Ben Thanh, Binh Tay, An Dong Plaza and Saigon Square as well as luxury department stores Takashimaya, Vincom Centre, Parkson and Diamond Plaza can be conveniently reached by different means of transport or on foot from the city’s centre. While a wide array of international brands and renowned local designs can be bought at many of these sites, the city also has many streets that specialise in selling paintings, fabric, antiques, jewelry or traditional medicine in or near the downtown area. Because of the wide variety … [Read more...] about HCM City keen on developing shopping tourism
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VietJet inks deal to open direct flights between HCM City, Brisbane
The deal was inked in the presence of Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, who is on an official visit to Australia, James McGrath – Assistant Minister to the Australian Prime Minister, and officials of Vietnam and Australia. Representatives of VietJet and the Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) sign a cooperation agreement to open a direct route connecting Ho Chi Minh City and Brisbane The direct route linking HCM City and Brisbane is scheduled to open in 2019. CEO and Managing Director of BAC Julieannne Alroe said the travel frequency between Queensland and Vietnam has risen by an average of 8 percent annually over the last five years. VietJet selected Brisbane as the first destination in Australia for a direct flight with HCM City given the Vietnamese southern metropolis is one of the five biggest markets of Brisbane but there is yet a direct route between them. Vice Chairman of VietJet Nguyen Thanh Hung said the carrier has continually upgraded its fleet and … [Read more...] about VietJet inks deal to open direct flights between HCM City, Brisbane
HCM City cycling race to celebrate national reunification
The Ho Chi Minh Television Cycling Tournament will be held from March 29 to April 30 (Photo: sggp.org.vn) Hanoi (VNA) - The Ho Chi Minh Television Cycling Tournament this year will include 30 stages with a total length of 3,267km, the event’s organising board has announced. The event, which is scheduled to be held from March 29 to April 30, will make history as the bike race with the world’s largest number of stages. The Tour de France, an annual multiple stage bicycle race in France, only consists of 21 stages. According to the organisers, this year the event will have 30 stages to celebrate the 30th anniversary since the opening of the race. The event will begin from Lang Son to Hanoi and then travel via many central and southern provinces to HCM City on April 30 to mark the 43rd anniversary of Southern Vietnam’s liberation and the Reunification Day (April 30, 1975- 2018). The event will give winners the biggest bonuses ever with the total award of 2 … [Read more...] about HCM City cycling race to celebrate national reunification
Sai Gon River tour shows the best of HCM City
VietNamNet Bridge – A journey on the Sai Gon River in bustling HCM City and nearby provinces is a great way for tourists to see the local scenery and sample the best sights. River tours in HCM City take tourists to the Cu Chi guerrilla warfare tunnels, the UNESCO-listed Can Gio Biosphere Reserve, local markets, fruit gardens, temples and churches.Seven new river tours created by Binh Quoi Tourist Village in collaboration with Saigontourist Travel Service Company offer a wide range of options for passengers to explore the city on the Sai Gon River. Sunset cruise on the Sai Gon RiverA sunset cruise on the Sai Gon River with fresh gentle breezes secluded paddy fields and panoramic views of ponds and lakes at the tranquil Binh Quoi Tourist Village is an ideal short escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and a chance to enjoy southern cuisine.Tickets are VND750,000 (US$33) per adult and VND560,000 ($25) for children 3-10 years old. Cu Chi guerrilla warfare tunnelsThere … [Read more...] about Sai Gon River tour shows the best of HCM City
Chinese top foreign arrivals in HCM City
Their number soared to 600,000 last year, a year-on-year increase of 50 percent.In 2016 they had been the third largest group, Lã Quốc Khánh, deputy director of the department, said.Chinese visitor profiles have changed, requiring his department to do market and product research to help travel firms tap this growing market segment, he said.The city would then develop appropriate tourism products to serve Chinese tourists, he said.Nguyễn Quốc Kỳ, general director of giant tour operator Vietravel, said tourism authorities should rearrange their priority markets for running promotion and marketing programs in 2018-20.China should be a priority market, followed by Northeast Asian and Southeast Asian countries, he said.“The city will see a massive influx of Chinese tourists in the coming time.”Từ Quý Thành, director of Liên Bang Travelink, said his company saw a 30 percent increase in the number of Chinese tourists last … [Read more...] about Chinese top foreign arrivals in HCM City