International tourists are becoming increasingly drawn to Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – International tourists are becoming increasingly drawn to Ho Chi Minh City where they can discover its vibrant blend of cultures through standout tours. Of the total 25 million tourist arrivals that the city hosted during January – August, there are nearly 3 million foreigners, up 105.2% year-on-year. Local tourist sites such as Ben Thanh Market , Sai Gon Central Post Office , and the War Remnants Museum have been favoured among the visitors. Zuzanna Henel and Klaudia Witkowska from Poland said they are impressed by the “Biet dong Sai Gon” (Sai Gon Special Task Force) tour developed by Vietluxtour, during which they got a better understanding of Vietnam’s war time as well as stories about Sai Gon heroes. Visiting HCM City for the fourth time in ten years, Allan Andersen from Demark said he wants to enjoy walks along the streets as well as local foods such as … [Read more...] about HCM City increasingly appealing to foreign visitors
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Vietnam, RoK sign MoU to strengthen tourism cooperation
The Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA) and the Korea Tourism Organisation of the Republic of Korea (KTO) sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Hanoi, September 28 (VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA) and the Korea Tourism Organisation of the Republic of Korea (KTO) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on bolstering tourism cooperation in Hanoi on September 28. Accordingly, the two sides will share information related to tourism policies, market trends, statistics, bolster exchanges among businesses in the fields, and jointly organise promotion activities like tourism fairs, seminars and famtours, among others. Under the MoU , members of VITA will receive support in developing tours to the RoK, improving the tours' quality of tourism programmes and ensuring rights and benefits for Vietnamese tourists when travelling to the RoK , while enhancing service quality for Korean tourists in Vietnam. Vu The Binh, Chairman of VITA, said the … [Read more...] about Vietnam, RoK sign MoU to strengthen tourism cooperation
Hoi An Mid-Autumn Festival parade delights locals, foreigners
The Hoi An People's Committee organized the parade to mark the Mid-Autumn Festival. The parade began with the moon hanging high in the sky, and the procession marched along the town's main streets: Tran Phu, Bach Dang and Le Loi. Several foreigners could be seen in the crowd watching the parade, and some were even sporting Vietnamese traditional dress ao dai and holding star lanterns in hand. Some foreign tourists said they had a "very exciting" experience watching the parade and the lion dance performances. Foreigners watch the parade from both sides of the street. At 8 p.m., the rain came, causing the parade to die down a bit. Several stores were closed and certain areas experienced blackouts. Nevertheless, many tourists were happy to walk through the rain of Hoi An. Light sculptures of the four mystical beasts – dragon, lion, turtle and phoenix – are carried through town by the parade. … [Read more...] about Hoi An Mid-Autumn Festival parade delights locals, foreigners
Hanoi promotes trade and investment potential to investors
The event was held by Hanoi Centre for Investment, Trade, and Tourism Promotion (HPA) in collaboration with the Hanoi Young Business Association. As many as 100 businesses showcased their products, services, and outstanding technologies during the event, seeking business and investment opportunities with both domestic and foreign companies. Le Tu Luc, deputy head of the HPA, said that the event was organised to introduce Hanoi's investment, trade and tourism promotion achievements, strengthening cooperation between international investors and businesses in Hanoi and the surrounding area. "The HPA's organisation of this event not only helps businesses in Hanoi and the neighbouring provinces introduce their products, but also enables domestic and international businesses to connect and cooperate," he emphasised. Over the past eight months, the city has attracted $2.34 billion worth of foreign investment, accounting for nearly 12.9 per cent of the country's … [Read more...] about Hanoi promotes trade and investment potential to investors
Da Nang upholds cultural value of Marble Mountains
Ngu Hanh Son is a magnet attracting tourists thanks to its diverse natural landscapes, culture, history, religion, architecture, and art, associated with the land and people of Da Nang. The Da Nang Museum is now digitizing and updating a digital heritage map with information about the heritage complex, to serve conservation and research efforts. Da Nang will invest in and renovate conservation items to develop the area into a cultural park and a highlight of the Central Heritage Road. The major cultural project is expected to elevate the Ngu Hanh Son relics complex in keeping with its rare values./. VNA … [Read more...] about Da Nang upholds cultural value of Marble Mountains
Vietnam a popular destination for Koreans on Chuseok holiday: survey
Korean tourists at the Sai Gon Central Post Office in HCM City. (Photo: VNA) Seoul (VNA) – Vietnam is among destinations favoured by people from the Republic of Korea ( RoK ) for the Mid-Autumn holiday , known as Chuseok in the country. According to a recent survey conducted by the Incheon International Airport Corporation from August 7 to August 24 regarding passenger opinions, Vietnam is chosen by 14.5% of the respondents, ranking second on the list of most favoured international travel destinations for Chuseok. Japan topped the list with a rate of 28.2%. Vietnam also placed second among preferred travel destinations for those aged 20 and 30 (13.8% of respondents) and those aged 40 and 50 (12.8% of respondents). This year, for the first time, the RoK government designated October 2 as a one-off temporary holiday, extending the length of the Chuseok holiday to six days. If employees use their annual leave, they can enjoy a free-from-work period of up to 12 … [Read more...] about Vietnam a popular destination for Koreans on Chuseok holiday: survey