Visitors go sightseeing on boats in Trang An (Photo: Quang Thai) PANO – Ninh Binh province has opened a new ecological tourist site for visitors. At the opening ceremony on April 10, Mr Trinh Xuan Hong, Director of Ninh Binh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism hoped that this tourist site would attract more domestic and international visitors to the province, especially in the Ninh Binh Tourism Year 2008. The site named Trang An, located in Ninh Binh, 94 kilometre south from Hanoi, has ecological diversity which is till kept intact like it was thousands years ago. In Trang An, visitors can go sightseeing on small boats or buffalo carts. They also have other choices like visiting traditional handcraft village. Nguyen Van Thanh, 40, a villager said that, with the opening of the site, his family do not have to live on farming anymore. “My wife will work for the tourist company and I will open a small shop to sell souvenirs”, he said. Not far away Trang An, … [Read more...] about Ninh Binh opens new ecological tourist spot
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Ninh Binh plans 16,000 new jobs in rural areas
Northern Ninh Binh province will strive to create jobs for 16,000 people in rural areas this year in the context that Vietnam and other countries are hit by the global economic crisis, according to a local official. “We are confident that we can find jobs for 16,000 people in the countryside or 3 percent of working-age people - despite the economic crisis. They will be trained to make traditional products, including rush mats and handicrafts, “said Lam Xuan Phuong, Deputy Director of the province’s Department of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs. Last year the province created jobs for 17,200 people in rural areas. However, 3,000 others remained unemployed, which accounts for 3.8 percent of all rural workers. Thirty-five percent of the unemployed were between 18 and 30 years old, and 40 percent between 31 and 45 years old, said Nguyen Thi Ngoan, manager of the Labour and Salary Division. “The main reason for unemployment is that some farm land has been … [Read more...] about Ninh Binh plans 16,000 new jobs in rural areas
Tree Caves of Ninh Binh are wonder
By Pham Thai in Ninh Binh Ninh Binh Province has many beautiful landscapes that can surprise tourists on their first visit, with the most famous sight Tam Coc (Tree Caves). The Tree Caves belong to the historic limestone mountains of Ninh Binh Province, which is known as Halong Bay on land, and are located in Hoa Lu Commune, about 100 kilometers from Hanoi. The best way to enjoy the magnificent Tree Caves is hiring a small boat for four people at Dinh Cac wharf. For only five U.S. dollars, tourists will have a two-hour trip down the Ngo Dong River. Twenty minutes from shore, the boat takes in the first cave formed by the flow of Ngo Dong River into a limestone mountain for hundreds of thousands of years. The river’s name is said to have come from the cultivation of corn on both sides of the river. Further on, tourists will be faced with a second cave, lying between the standing mountains on the left named Ben Thanh and on the right is one shaped like a landing eagle. By the … [Read more...] about Tree Caves of Ninh Binh are wonder
SLNA beat Ninh Binh at V-League
Song Lam Nghe An (SLNA) showed their prowess yesterday, March 26, as they defeated Ninh Binh 2-0 in the round 11 match at Ninh Binh Stadium. "I think Ninh Binh are a strong football team, but SLNA controlled the match well. I am very satisfied with my players' performance. They showed their spirit and determination. This win is a big driving force for the team after a series of draws," said SLNA coach Nguyen Huu Thang. After beating Sai Gon FC in the round 10 match at Ninh Binh Stadium, the hosts took the offensive to find early goals, but without key players Tien Thanh and Danh Ngoc, they were unable to stop Bebbe's 9th minute score. After the break, the two sides attacked to seek goals. In the 55th minute, Hector doubled the score for the visitors. With this win, SLNA have 17 points, increasing three steps to fourth place in the ranking table. Ninh Binh now rank seventh with 15 points. In another match played at Hang Day Stadium, Ha Noi FC drew with Navibank Sai Gon 1-1. … [Read more...] about SLNA beat Ninh Binh at V-League
Ninh Binh set sights on big signings
Big spenders Ninh Binh are hoping to sign footballing superstars including Rivaldo and Guti ahead of the upcoming season. "After the 2011 season, the managers were looking to improve our squad for next year. Ninh Binh look forward to signing stars such as Rivaldo and Guti to play in the V-League," said Pham Van Le, head of the Ninh Binh Football Delegation. Le said that over the past three months, Ninh Binh officials had been in contact with various players' agents, but no agreements had been reached. Le confirmed that if the two stars wanted to play in Asia, he was ready to bring them to Viet Nam, although he admitted that it would not be easy. Earlier, Brazil-based Sao Paulo managers said veteran Rivaldo, 39, would not be in their plans for the new season. Rivaldo, a former Barcelona midfielder, said he wanted to play on until the end of 2012 Rivaldo was in the Brazilian squad that triumphed at the 2002 World Cup. In his career he won the European Golden Ball twice and … [Read more...] about Ninh Binh set sights on big signings