Bid to name Ha Long 'modern wonder' heats up (20-11-2007) Wonderland: Late afternoon sunshine covers Ha Long Bay, which has been nominated to be named one of the Seven Wonders of the Morden World. — VNS Photo Kim Hung HA NOI — Campaigners for Ha Long Bay to become one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World are today, on National Heritage Day 2007, exhibiting the most interesting and rare features of the natural world-heritage site. Along with offering visitors a chance to vote for the bay, the three day event is holding an exhibition comprised of 100 large scale photos, miniatures of the site made of sand, maps and other objects to illustrate why UNESCO is naming it a world heritage site for the second time. Whilst the festival is showcasing aesthetic, geographical, ecological and historical artefacts — all of which have made the hidden bay a must-see destination — works of art are also on display, including a photography exhibition, in which … [Read more...] about Bid to name Ha Long ‘modern wonder’ heats up
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Cuc wins 17th Cuu Long Cycling Cup
Cuc wins 17th Cuu Long Cycling Cup (21-08-2008) Riding high: Le Van Duan (third from right) from HCM City's Plan Protection Company team celebrates as he finishes the last stage of the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta Cycling Cup. Nguyen Nam Cuc (HCM City's District 1), won the annual tour with a time of 17 hours, 58 minutes and 22 seconds. — VNA/VNS Photo Thanh Vu HA NOI — Nguyen Nam Cuc from HCM City's District 1 has won the 17th Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta Cycling Cup after the fifth and 123km final stage from Kien Giang to Hau Giang Province on Tuesday. Cuc clocked a cumulative time of 17 hours, 58 minutes and 22 seconds to take the yellow jersey. Nguyen Van Huong of An Giang finished second and Hua Minh Tuan from Military Zone 7 finished third. Le Van Duan from HCM City's Plan Protection Company team won the fifth stage in a time of 2:56.42. Just seconds from the start of the final stage four riders: Dang Khoa of District 1, Thanh Phong and Ngoc Tu from HCM City and Quoc … [Read more...] about Cuc wins 17th Cuu Long Cycling Cup
Mrs World contestants tour Ha Noi
Mrs World contestants tour Ha Noi (19-11-2009) Twelve beauty queens from around the globe descend upon the capital city for a tour. Mothers' day out: Mrs World 2009 contestants pose in front of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum during their visit to Ha Noi on Tuesday. — VNS Photo Dan Hung HA NOI — Twelve beauties from Russia, the US, Israel, India, Brazil, Argentina, Poland, Finland, Georgia, South Africa, Ivory Coast and Viet Nam represented 76 Mrs World contestants in a tour of Ha Noi on Tuesday. Mrs Ivory Coast, Marie Carine Davison, who has won Mrs World Ao Dai 2009, confessed she had been worried because Ha Noi is experiencing cold weather, but upon setting foot in the city, she was warmed by the people's love. All contestants agreed that they were moved by the hearty welcome they received from the people and tourists in the capital. The trip started at designer Lan Huong's ao dai (traditional long dress) shop at 84 Hang Bong Street where the contestants chose their … [Read more...] about Mrs World contestants tour Ha Noi
Central region increasingly preferred by Ha Noi tourists
The number of tourists from Ha Noi choosing tours to the central region has risen recently, causing tourism authorities in Da Nang and Quang Nam provinces to launch more promotions. Nguyen Duy Quang, deputy director of Da Nang Tourism Promotion Centre, said tourists from Ha Noi are flooding the central coastal city, especially on holidays or weekends. Meanwhile, a tourism official from Quang Nam Department of Culture Sports and Tourism said tourists from Ha Noi spend more than those from HCM City. Airline carriers plan more flights for coming summer schedule Local and foreign carriers have registered for more services for the summer schedule to meet rising demand for air travel. According to the Civil Aviation Authority of Viet Nam, Viet Nam Airlines, China Southern, Tiger Airways and Korea Air were conducting a total of almost 40 more flights between Viet Nam and other destinations in Asia, for the summer schedule that lasts until late October. Ha Noi's Noi Bai Airport is handling … [Read more...] about Central region increasingly preferred by Ha Noi tourists
Van Long Nature Reserve: A Ha Long Bay on Land
Having enjoyed a tour of Ha Long Bay -- one of the world's natural wonders -- why don't you visit "Ha Long Bay on land", a tourist attraction in Ninh Bình province not far from the bay? Ninh Bình is located between the Red and Ma rivers. It is bordered by Hòa Bình and Nam Định to the north, Hà Nam to northeast, and Thanh Hóa to the south and west. Ninh Bình is located 91km from Ha Noi and has both rail and road links. Express rail links the province to Ha Noi in the north and Thanh Hoa and Vinh in the south. Buses from Ha Noi's Southern Bus Station stop at Ninh Bình. Bus routes parallel and compliment the rail route. Arriving in Ninh Bình, tourists can't refuse the chance to visit Tam Cốc--Bich Dong, Cuc Phuong National Park, and ancient inhabited cave of Nho Quan. The province also includes Van Long, a protected wetland known as "Ha Long Bay on land". Tam Cốc ("three caves") can be visited during a three-hour boat ride along the Ngo Dong river, beginning at the village of Van … [Read more...] about Van Long Nature Reserve: A Ha Long Bay on Land