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Though China added Vietnam to its list of approved countries for group tours on March 15, flights carrying groups of Chinese tourists to Khanh Hoa Province in the south-central region will not resume until March 26, according to Cam Ranh International Terminal Joint Stock Company. Accordingly, low-cost air carrier Vietjet Air will run about 34 round-trip flights between China and Khanh Hoa from March 26 to March 31. While China Southern Airlines has plans to reopen an air route connecting China with Cam Ranh International Airport in Khanh Hoa on March 26 with one daily flight, the frequency will float between 25 and 30 daily international flights from mid-April 2023 onward. Several local travel firms which specialize in facilitating Chinese tourism to Khanh Hoa said that China repealing its prohibition of outbound group tours to Vietnam, and Khanh Hoa in particular, would be a big boost to local tourism, enabling outlets to sell more tours for the upcoming holidays – … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa to receive dozens of Chinese tour groups through end of month

A group of 16 visitors from Shanghai arrived in Ho Chi Minh City on Friday, placing them among the first Chinese travelers to come back to Vietnam following China’s resumption of outbound group tours to the Southeast Asian country starting from March 15. Ho Chi Minh City is the first destination in their eight-day and seven-night itinerary in Vietnam. After the southern metropolis, the tourists will head to Da Lat, Nha Trang, and Mui Ne, three tourist hotspots in Vietnam’s Central Highlands and central regions, and later return to Ho Chi Minh City. At the Saigon Central Post Office in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, the Chinese vacationers wore ao dai (Vietnamese traditional costume) and non la (the iconic Vietnamese conical hats) while being briefed on this tourist attraction. A member of the group told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper that his last outbound trip before the COVID-19 pandemic broke out was to Vietnam. After China dropped restrictions on overseas tours for its … [Read more...] about Chinese tourists return to Ho Chi Minh City

Foreign tourists visit Ho Chi Minh City's Post Office. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Travel firms in Ho Chi Minh City have launched tours between Vietnam and China as soon as China decided to include Vietnam in the list of countries to which Chinese group tours can be conducted from March 15. According to the city’s businesses, more Chinese tourist groups will arrive in the city this month and April will be the peak time marking the return of Chinese tourists to Vietnam. On the contrary, the number of Vietnamese tourists booking tours to China will also increase, helping to stimulate demand in the tourism markets of the two countries in the coming time. The forecast is based on the huge tourism demand of Chinese tourists after about three years of disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic and Vietnam being one of the Chinese tourists’ favourite destinations. In addition, Vietnamese businesses have developed high-quality and oriented products and services for specific tourist … [Read more...] about HCM City’s tourism shows positive signs with return of Chinese visitors

Authorities of the northern province of Quang Ninh have called on the partial relocation of Ha Long tour boats to Bai Tu Long Bay to operate. The move came after the province opened tourist sites on Bai Tu Long Bay in Van Don District. The list includes Tay Hoi, Tra Ngoc, Cai Lim, Ba Mun and Ban Sen islands which will help diversify tourism products in the city. Travellers can choose Cai Rong or Ao Tien ports in Van Don District as the starting point of their tours. Authorities of the northern province of Quang Ninh have called on the partial relocation of Ha Long tour boats to Bai Tu Long Bay to operate Truong Manh Hung, party secretary of Van Don District People's Committee, said that transportation firms have planned to build new boats to serve tourists on Bai Tu Long Bay. However, this will be carried out based on the efficiency of the new tourist sites. The Van Don District People’s Committee reported that a number of boats will shift from Ha Long Bay to … [Read more...] about Ha Long tour boats face partial Bai Tu Long Bay relocation

Outbound tours to both Asia and Europe seem to be particularly interesting for Vietnamese travelers during the coming five-day break marking National Reunification Day (on April 30) and May Day (May 1). Singapore is one of the favourite destinations for Vietnamese travelers. (Photo: Nguyen Thuy Duong) Vietluxtour, a local travel company in Ho Chi Minh City, reports the number of bookings for outbound tours for the coming public holiday has risen by 40% to 45% compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, Travel agency TST Tourist’s figures indicate that outbound tourists have outnumbered inbound tourists, with 61% of 2,000 guests booking tours for the break choosing tours overseas. 28-year-old Hai Nam of Ho Chi Minh City is pondering whether he should spend the holiday in Thua Thien-Hue province or the Republic of Korea. What worries him most is that during the public holiday, domestic tourist destinations tend to be overcrowded, whilst airfares, food, … [Read more...] about Outbound tours prove popular during April holiday

As a popular tourist attraction in Hanoi, West Lake used to be home to tour boats, floating restaurants, and other tourist boat services. In 2016, Hanoi People's Committee shut down the lake’s tourist dock and ordered a halt to boat services there due to declining environmental standards and fire hazards. But then, tour boats and floating houses left abandoned by the dock fell into a state of decay. Last year, Hanoi authorities dismantled the abandoned tour boats and floating restaurants along West Lake and restored the area to its original appearance. The lake is famous for the density of historical relics, pagodas and rows of restaurants and coffee shops along its shores. The area surrounding the lake is one of the city's most vibrant centers for international cuisine, and it is also home to a large expat community. City authorities also want to launch more tourism activities on the lake such as concerts, hot air balloon rides, paragliding, and a golf course. … [Read more...] about Hanoi to resume tour boat services on West Lake

A host of significant events in terms of tourism, sports, and culture are scheduled to take place throughout this year in Tam Ky City, Quang Nam Province, central Vietnam to promote a positive image for the locality and its people to visitors from near and afar. Those joining these events can visit some popular destinations in the city such as Huong Tra Ecotourism Village, Ky Anh Tunnels, Tam Thanh Beach, or explore Tam Thanh Community Art Village, said Nguyen Hong Lai, vice-chairman of the People’s Committee of Tam Ky, at a press conference on Monday. Among them, Tam Ky Festival is expected to be a highlight. The three-week festival will kick off in April, during which the stunning beauty of 'sua' flowers, known scientifically as Dalbergia tonkinensis, will be promoted while a wide range of activities will be held to serve visitors. The festival is part of the city’s efforts to fulfill its goal of making Dalbergia tonkinensis flowers the city’s icon and promoting travel … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s central city to host various distinctive tourism, sports events in 2023

The northern mountainous province of Lang Son is working to complete a report on the addition of tourist attractions to the four sightseeing routes planned for its geopark area ahead of March 30, heard a working session on March 27. The Dong Lam meadow in Huu Lung district, Lang Son. (Photo: VNA) The session took place between the Lang Son authorities and a delegation of consultants for developing the geopark into a global one, led by Guy Martini, chairperson of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council. Chairing the meeting, Permanent Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Duong Xuan Huyen took into account recommendations of the experts. He assigned localities involved to coordinate with the management board of the geopark to complete the report. On March 11-15, the delegation examined the current status of geological heritage, biodiversity, cultural heritage and tourism products in Lang Son city and the six districts of Loc Binh, Huu Lung, Chi … [Read more...] about Lang Son considers building four routes for panoramic geopark touring

The city’s tourism sector began to prosper following the Government’s decision to reopen borders and welcome international visitors from March 15, 2022. It welcomed nearly 3.5 million foreign visitors last year and over 31.5 million domestic travellers. Total tourism revenue exceeded 130 trillion VND (equivalent to over 5.5 billion USD) for the year. Despite this recovery and the city proving to be among the most popular destinations nationwide, there remain a host of concerns. Despite these obstacles, HCM City is maximising efforts to recover the international tourist market. The city is focusing on investment to create new tourism offerings, upgrade tour packages, and promote tourism activities. Though the tourism sector failed to reach its goals in 2022, results were still much more positive than in the previous year. HCM City expects to welcome 5 million international visitors this year. Though this goal is relatively modest compared to pre-pandemic levels, the … [Read more...] about HCM City looking to recover int’l tourist market

Visitors see yarn made from pineapple leaves at the Vietnam Texfuture Spring Summer being held at GEM Center in HCM City’s District 1 until March 24. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Vietnam Texfuture Spring Summer, an international exhibition on high-end fabric exhibition that opened in Ho Chi Minh City on March 21, seeks to inspire the use of sustainable fabrics by local producers. It has attracted more than 200 Vietnamese and foreign exhibitors who are displaying sustainable, fashion and functional fabrics, garment and textile techniques and solutions, circular economy solutions, textile raw materials, home textiles, and accessories. The exhibition also includes seminars on trends that will shape global fashion through 2024 spring and summer, the new age of design and how to minimise fabric textures to reduce the impact on the environment, according to the organisers. Visitors can see yarns made from natural materials such as ramie from Thien Phuoc Ramie Group JSC and … [Read more...] about International innovative fabric exhibition opens in HCM City