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Seminar urges stone highlands preservation

VietNamNet Bridge – A natural heritage that has been left untouched for over hundreds of millions of years in the northern province of Ha Giang is at risk of disappearing, according to Dr Vu Cao Minh. The researcher made the warning at a seminar on stone highlands preservation held by the Ha Giang Provincial People's Committee, the Viet Nam Science Institute and the Department of Cultural Heritage last Sunday. "Dong Van Plateau in Ha Giang Province should be recognised as a...

Perros Guirec reveals heavenly charm

The Saint Guirec oratory, built on one of the pink granite islands that are submerged at high tide. According to local custom, a single girl can find out if she will marry in the year by putting a needle in the nose of a statue of the saint. VietNamNet Bridge - The pink granite islets off French coastal town Perros Guirec have acquired a reputation for their celestial beauty. VNS takes a stroll down the beach. The beauty of the coastal city of Perros Guirec in France is best...

Buffalo tours of pottery town

VietNamNet Bridge – Among the tourist sites surrounding Hanoi, the Bat Trang pottery village with 500 or more years of history, is an ideal place to visit, attracting a large number of people from the city – and foreign tourists. Just 14km from central Hanoi, the village is easily reached by motorbike – the most popular transport means in Vietnam. or hired motorbike, you can catch a bus at Long Bien Bus Station. This way takes three times as long, but it’s so cheap!...

View from the top

At the start of this decade the local authorities managed to lobby the central government to allocate part of the peninsula for tourism. Now there is a 20km-long road under construction that will run around the island offering breathtaking views of the sea and fishing boats below. Nearby Son Tra Resort and Spa has completed the construction of 26 villas but it can not start operation due to lack of fresh water. Meanwhile the Bien Dong resort is more of a complex of guest houses popular...

TRAVEL IN BRIEF 11/4

HCM City set for tourism festival The city’s tourism authority has been preparing for the HCM City Tourism Festival 2008, to run from April 18-20, aiming to promote the city’s image as a destination with travel agencies showcasing their tour packages and deals. , the event will focus on upcoming summer tours. In addition to the exhibition, the festival will have several cultural activities including the Southern Folk Musical Show, and a photo contest titled HCM City – the...

Ancient pagoda exemplifies southern architecture

VietNamNet Bridge – Tourists visiting the city of My Tho in Tien Giang Province could not miss Vinh Trang Pagoda, an ancient southern architectural gem. The religious site was seriously damaged by French colonists in 1861 and a severe storm in 1904. On both occasions, practitioners restored the pagoda to its original splendor. style are open. The side gates are adorned with colorful porcelain mosaics featuring Buddhist folktales and natural scenery. The facade of the pagoda...

Phong Nha removed from nomination list of world natural wonders

Authorities of Quang Binh province, where Phong Nha-Ke Bang is located, were surprised by the news because they don’t know about the registration. The local Department of Culture, Information, Sports and Tourism has asked the local People’s Committee to send records of Phong Nha-Ke Bang to the organisers. For the past few months, Phong Nha-Ke Bang has consistently ranked second after Ha Long Bay in the selection list. (Source: TP)

TRAVEL IN BRIEF 10/4

National airport plan needs 221.5 trillion VND German cruiser brings 550 tourists to Ha Long Bay German cruise liner Maxim Gorky has taken 550 German tourists to visit Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO world cultural heritage site, in northern coastal Quang Ninh Province. This is the first time the Maxim Gorky arrived in Vietnam and the second German cruiser docked at Ha Long Bay. The Maxim Gorky also sent seven photographers to take pictures of Ha Long Bay to promote more tours...

Exploring the gateway to the Mekong Delta

VietNamNet Bridge – The city of My Tho in Tien Giang Province is the gateway to the western region of southern Vietnam. Tien Giang Tourist (TIGI Tour) is currently offering two tours to My Tho - the Mekong One-Day tour and the Mekong Pond Fishing tour. For the one-day tour, tourists can choose from three programs lasting various lengths from three, four to five hours. The program includes stops at popular tourist destinations such as Dong Tam Snake Farm and Vinh Trang Pagoda,...

Phu Tho now ready for Hung Kings’ Festival

The Hung Kings Festival is the most important part of the programme “Back to Festive Region of Vietnam” which opened on the sixth day of the first lunar month at Au Co Mother Temple and will close on the tenth day of the lunar third month. This year, Phu Tho province has restored and upgraded the Thuong (Upper) Temple. The Hung Kings Temple is well decorated. Many greeting gates, panels and large maps have been set up to give guidance to visitors. Local authorities have paid more...

France offers some first-class advice about French tourists

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam's tourist industry has been given succinct and expert advice about how to attract French tourists. "They want good food, good value for money and comfort. "They are interested in both relaxation and mostly culture-related activities such as visiting monuments, museums, exhibitions and festivals." Vietnam's cultural richness, landscapes, the kindness of its people and the distinctiveness of its history and heritage drew them to the country. . The...

More budget air routes opened

VietNamNet Bridge – In April, a lot of new air routes from Vietnam to regional countries will be put into operation by budget airlines. After three years of interruption for restructuring, the airline has decided to come back to Vietnam on April 18. Lion Air plans to open new air routes from HCM City to Singapore and Jakarta , using Boeing 737 – 900 ER planes. On April 15, Malaysia ’s AirAsia will provide the...

TRAVEL IN BRIEF 7/4

Tour companies, airlines set to showcase summer offers HCM City’s Dam Sen theme park will host a three-day festival this month on the travel promotions on offer around the country this summer. Travel agencies and tourism promoters from 15 provinces and airlines will take part in Gap Go Dat Phuong Nam (Meeting at the South) that opens on April 18. A bonanza of discounts, coupons, and gifts from travel operators awaits visitors. Saigontourist will hold a lucky draw for locals, with...

Skip to Phuket or Penang for the upcoming holiday weekend

Phuket beach VietNamNet Bridge - The long weekend also offers people an opportunity to hop over to neighbouring countries and travel firms are eager to capitalise. Saigontourist has launched a new tour targeted at the well-heeled traveller. For US$1,175-1,475, visitors will be flown to Singapore to board the celebrated five-star SuperStar Aquarius for a cruise to Thailand’s magical Phuket and the port of Penang in Malaysia. It is expected to be a big hit and travellers are...

Tour companies, airlines set to showcase summer offers

Travel agencies and tourism promoters from 15 provinces and airlines will take part in Gap Go Dat Phuong Nam (Meeting at the South) that opens on April 18. A bonanza of discounts, coupons, and gifts from travel operators awaits visitors. Saigontourist will hold a lucky draw for locals, with two winners getting a free trip to the US. Others like Ben Thanh Tourist plan to offer discounts on outbound tours. But a feature of the exhibition will be the preponderance of tours to beach towns....


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