Mekong river delta tour

In the past, Dong Ho paintings were used as decorations at homes in the Red River Delta during the lunar New Year festival (Tet). Hanging a Dong Ho painting in the house at the beginning of a new year was believed to bring happiness and prosperity for the family. The folk paintings have become part of Vietnamese life through generations and are now used in the modern arts, including painting, sculpture, fashion, and pottery. Dong Ho painting is special because it is printed by hand entirely from woodblocks. Each painting has one woodblock for the outline and several others for printing colors. The number of the woodcuts corresponds to the number of colors a painting has. The colors of paint are processed from natural materials Vietnam. The woodblocks are engraved by hand and can be kept for many years. Dong Ho paintings are printed on "do" paper made from "do" tree bark and covered with a layer of scallop shell powder mixed with sticky rice paste. The scallop seashell gives a … [Read more...] about Dong Ho paintings – unique folk culture in Red River Delta

A number of expressways have been built or are under construction in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta, enabling the region to keep up with the rapid socio-economic development momentum of the rest of the country. The Mỹ Thuận 2 Bridge on the North-South Expressway is expected to be completed in 2023 to facilitate traffic in the Mekong Delta. In April last year the Trung Lương-Mỹ Thuận Expressway opened to traffic after 13 years of construction and frequent delays. Part of the incomplete 196km HCM City-Cần Thơ Expressway and passing through Tiền Giang Province, the six-lane road is 51km long and cost VNĐ12.7 trillion (US$539 million) to build. It plays an important role in enabling nearly 20 million people to travel to and trade with HCM City and other south-eastern localities, and reducing the congestion on National Highway 1A. Trần Văn Đạm, director of Lộc Phát Company Limited, a cargo transporter on the Cần Thơ - HCM City route, said the expressway has … [Read more...] about New expressways in Mekong Delta expected to create socio-economic breakthroughs

Mekong Delta rice farming to become a leading sector in agricultural production (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Farmers in the Mekong Delta contribute over 50% of the country's rice production and 90% of rice exports. However, quality, efficiency, product competitiveness and income of rice farmers in the region remain low. To increase the rice value chain, adapt to climate change and protect the environment, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is developing a project on sustainable production of 1 million hectares specialising in high-quality rice cultivation in the Mekong Delta. The project is expected to shift rice farming to become a leading sector in agricultural production with a multi-valued approach. This is also a programme to implement Resolution No. 13-NQ/TW dated April 2, 2022 of the Politburo on the direction of socio-economic development and assurance of national defence and security in the Mekong Delta to 2030, with a vision to 2045. It will … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta rice farming to become a leading sector in agricultural production

Fog covered various localities in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta on Monday morning, a phenomenon that is considered quite rare in the region. Many commuters reported that the fog was so thick that it was difficult for them to travel on local roads, especially provincial and national highways. In Can Tho, local residents said that the fog also enveloped the city on Sunday morning, adding that they could not see high-rise buildings clearly. People travel in foggy weather along a street in Can Tho City, Vietnam, January 16, 2022. Photo: Le Dan / Tuoi Tre A similar situation was also recorded in Vinh Long, Kien Giang, and An Giang Provinces. In Long Xuyen City, An Giang Province, commuters said that their visibility was limited and that they could not see further than 200 meters. An official of An Giang Ferry Joint Stock Company said that the firm had to turn on specialized lights at ferry docks and on ferries to ensure safety due to the foggy weather. … [Read more...] about Dense fog envelops Vietnam’s Mekong Delta

Vu Dai Village is a well-known town in the northern delta. This is where author Nam Cao got inspiration for his well-known work, Chi Pheo (1941), a short story which best highlights Nam Cao's theme of the destitute life of farmers in rural areas. The village is about 80 kilometers from Hanoi and it takes about one hour and 45 minutes to drive there. Vu Dai Village is frequently visited during Tet holidays because of its well-known braised fish dishes and nostalgic settings. Early in January, six Vietnamese from Hanoi went on a photo tour to the rustic village to capture the flavor of "old Tet ." One of the vistors, Tran Tien Dung, expressed his happiness at being a part of the tour of reimagined traditional Tet images. The old Tet atmosphere at the home of Tran Van Trung, 58, is still quite strong. The house hasn't changed much … [Read more...] about Back to the past: Tour revives memories of old Tet

HCM City Department of Tourism has launched the city’s first community-based tourism product on Thiềng Liềng Island in HCM City’s Cần Giờ District. Bình Đông Temple, a national historic relic, is introduced to tourists in a newly-launched tour called District 8 - Land of Stories. Visitors can explore the Cần Giờ Mangrove Biosphere Reserve and the beauty of peaceful unexplored corners on the island. Visitors can also closely connect to the local community on the island and experience the local way of life. The community-based tourism helps sustain local culture and preserve cultural heritage, according to Nguyễn Thị Ánh Hoa, director of the city’s Department of Tourism. The unique features of mangrove forests, white salt fields and wetlands offer travellers unique experiences, Hoa said. The tour to Thiềng Liềng Island in the coastal district of Cần Giờ is one of the new travel products that the city introduces to locals and foreign visitors during Tet … [Read more...] about HCM City launches new tours

More tourists travel to Hue. Photo: mientrung Some 30 local travel agencies have launched tours to the central province of Thua Thieu-Hue to coincide with the Festival Hue 2008 from June 3 to 11. The tours were developed after the provincial tourism authority and travel agencies surveyed tourists about the province’s attractions and discovered the most popular are Duyet Thi Duong Theatre, singing Hue folk music on the Perfume River , My Khanh Cham Tower, Le Ba Dang Arts Centre, and the ancient village of Phuoc Tich . According to figures from the province’s Tourism Department, tourist arrivals in the first two months this year hit a record high, despite bad weather, of nearly 200,000, including 124,000 foreign visitors, a year-on-year increase of 43 percent. The largest numbers have been from Thailand , China , Japan and France . Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Travel agencies’ tours to Festival Hue 2008

Visitors can find more than a dozen vendors selling banh xeo , a kind of Vietnamese crepe, served with jungle herbs on the way to the summit of the 700-meter-high Cam mountain in An Giang Province. Most of them are centered around Phat Lon Pagoda. Instead of signs, each vendor arranges over a dozen baskets of fresh, wild herbs in front of their restaurant stalls. At the busy tables of restaurants atop the mountain, servers place a plate of jungle herbs in front of you as soon as you sit down. Diners can get up to grab anything they want from the herb counter if there's not enough at the table. According to Hoang, one of the restaurant's owners, banh xeo is served with roughly 30 different kinds of herbs that were harvested in the forests that coat the mountain. Each kind has a distinctive flavor, and some are even thought of as natural medicines. Bushes of jungle herbs surrounding banh xeo stalls is an iconic scene at Cam mountain. Photo by VnExpress/Ngoc Tai … [Read more...] about 30 shades of herbs: the more, the better

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) has announced a water resources planning scheme for the 2021 to 2030 period with a vision towards 2050, which was granted approved by the Prime Minister in December, 2022. The scheme offers a foundation for MoNRE and other ministries, agencies, and localities looking to map out their own plans relating to water resources, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Le Cong Thanh said in his opening remarks. The official went on to express confidence that close co-ordination between the ministries, agencies, and localities will help to ensure the overall quality of relevant planning schemes, thereby creating a premise for the economical, effective, and sustainable exploitation, use, and protection of water resources. Chau Tran Vinh, director of the MONRE’s Department of Water Resources Management, noted that this is the first national planning scheme being implemented in the water resources sector, which regulates … [Read more...] about Water resources planning scheme for 2021 to 2030 period announced

Ninh Binh Rustic is nearly 100km south of the centre of Hanoi, in Hoang Son village of Ninh Binh city, Ninh Binh province. From here, visitors can easily cycle about 2km to the Hang Mua eco-tourism area, 4km to the Tam Coc-Bich Dong and Trang An scenic landscape complexes, or 7km to Hoa Lu ancient capital. Experience rural northern life at Ninh Binh Rustic Since welcoming its first guests a few months ago, the resort immediately attracted attention when it was compared to a peaceful village, and experiences with traditional cultural imprint of the rustic northern delta. Nadine, a tourist from Germany, gave sweet compliments on booking.com after a short trip to Ninh Binh Rustic. “The resort feels like it is in the middle of a golden rice sea. The bedroom is rustic and cosy, but still comfortable. The green space is cleanly cared for, and the staff are extremely friendly and hospitable.” One of the first reasons why Ninh Binh Rustic became so attractive stems from the … [Read more...] about Experience rural northern life at Ninh Binh Rustic