Eight international airlines with routes to Ho Chi Minh City have agreed to project video clips introducing Ho Chi Minh City’s 100 interesting sights on its flights to Ho Chi Minh City, according to La Quoc Khanh, the deputy head of the Municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The airlines participating in this project are Air France, United Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways and Eva Air. The 3.5 minute video clip starts in the morning and tourists will be guided and introduced to the typical sites found in Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh City’s 100 interesting things is the result of voting by in which inbound and outbound tourists from Ho Chi Minh City for the best restaurants, hotels, dishes, shopping centers, landscapes, café, festivals, tourism events, souvenirs and entertainment sites. Source: TT Translated by Mai Huong … [Read more...] about Eight airlines to introduce 100 interesting things in Ho Chi Minh City
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Ho Chi Minh City: Towards Tourism Festival 2013
(Cinet)- Ho Chi Minh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism is actively implementing plans to organize tourism festival 2013, held from April 4 to 7 in September 23 Park, District 1. The festival, themed "Ho Chi Minh City Tourism: Trademark – Integration – Development", will include a festival to honour the leading trademarks of the city, an exhibition of beautiful photographs on Vietnam tourism, the first HCMC young tourism ambassadors competition, and other sporting activities to attract more tourists, Travel supermarket, great service from the tour operators, hotels, restaurants, attractions, entertainment, ect. During the festival, tourists will have chances to access promotions on tour prices and preferential services from travel businesses, hotels, restaurants, visiting places and recreation areas. The Festival is a traditional event of the city’s tourism sector to honour prestigious tourist trademarks domestically, and offer opportunities for … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City: Towards Tourism Festival 2013
Ho Chi Minh City Book Street to open
(VOVworld) - The Ho Chi Minh City Book Street will be officially opened on Nguyen Van Binh street, District 1 this Saturday. This is a fixed and long-term book-themed space to promote the reading habit. The street is also a playground for publishers and authors to exchange experience and introduce their most favorites to readers. Areas will also be zoned for book and newspaper exhibitions and the exchange of rare publications. Several activities on weekends or holidays will include story telling contests, figurine painting, and book illustration drawing. The street gathers a number of popular publishers such as Kim Dong, Nha Nam, Thai Ha Books, First News, and Alphabooks, etc. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City Book Street to open
Best places for expats to learn Vietnamese in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam is becoming an ideal destination for foreigners because of its international economic integration and cooperation. Therefore, demands for studying Vietnamese are currently increasing rapidly, especially in a dynamic city like Ho Chi Minh City. Teaching Vietnamese in a Vietnamese environment is currently attracting a lot more attention from foreigners. We would like to introduce to you some of the most prestigious Vietnamese schools in Ho Chi Minh City. 1. 123Vietnamese Established in 2010, 123Vietnamese is recognized as one of the leading institutions for teaching Vietnamese to foreigners. 123Vietnamese creates a dynamic and creative study environment and has experienced and skillful Vietnamese teachers. In addition, its carefully designed teaching material includes 16 main lessons, six cultural lessons and six revision modules. Learners can improve their Vietnamese skills while learning about Vietnam's culture, people and attractions. 123Vietnamese designs flexible … [Read more...] about Best places for expats to learn Vietnamese in Ho Chi Minh City
Regional specialties on show in Ho Chi Minh city
Additionally, businesses can access Ho Chi Minh city’s outstanding industrial products; and introduce their products to the city’s residents. Oranges, tangerines and grapefruits from the northern province of Ha Giang Pia cakes, sausages and garlic from Soc Trang province Brocade weaving from An Giang province Ngoc Linh Ginseng – a specialty from Quang Nam province Bee products from Lam Dong province Customers choose melaleuca oil from Thua Thien - Hue province. Incense from Thua Thien - Hue province on display BTA (Photos: SGGP) … [Read more...] about Regional specialties on show in Ho Chi Minh city