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Heaven’s Gate on Yen Tu Mountain[Code: 3218]
Known as a Buddhist holy land, the mountain and surrounding area in Uong Bi Town attracts visitors and pilgrims thanks to its unique architectural works and relics relating to Vietnamese King Tran Nhan Tong (1258-1308). The third emperor of the Tran Dynasty came to the area after his abdication and began a new life as a Buddhist monk. He also founded the Truc Lam Zen School, the first Vietnamese Buddhist Zen institution. A cable car shuttles visitors up to the mountain’s peak and offers...
Buffalo fights attract thousands of spectators[Code: 3217]
This is the fourth consecutive festival held by Do Son district of the northern port city of Haiphong, drawing the interest of many tourists to Do Son beach. After 15 rounds of competition, buffalo number 17, owned by Mr Nguyen Van Son from Bang La ward of Do Son district, won the championship, while second prize went to buffalo number 10. Buffalos 3 and 8 shared third prize. VietNamNet/VOV
Spa pushes hungry fish therapy[Code: 3216]
VietNamNet Bridge – Fish are healthy to eat and can be prepared in so many tasty ways. But have you ever thought that someday, people would let themselves be snacked on by fish? The thought sounds quite disturbing, yet this is only the latest relaxation method to come to Ha Noi recently: fish massage. Fish massage originated in Turkey, where some kinds of freshwater fish are used for treating skin diseases. The method has now been popularised and has become a mainstream...
Fly to the US via Tokyo[Code: 3215]
VietNamNet Bridge - Delta Air Lines (the US) recently opened an office on Ton Duc Thang Road, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, and let it be known that the Bien Dong Tourist Joint Stock Company is hereby authorized to act as its representative and agent. This was done as Delta prepares to launch daily flights between Ho Chi Minh City and the US with a stopover in Tokyo , Japan . Nguyen Hoang spoke with Brian Swain, the managing director of Delta Air Lines in Asia...
Magnificent Cuc Phuong national park[Code: 3214]
VietNamNet Bridge - Leaving behind the noise and the dust of the city, we escaped to Cuc Phuong National Park - the place of Vietnam ’s capital in the 10th century - to immerse ourselves in nature and breathe in the fresh air of the vast, green forest. The park is surrounded by 300-400m high limestone hills and has within it a number of microclimates and unique ecosystems. The place is also of cultural and historical value and attracts both domestic and...
Vietnam should flaunt its marine tourism: foreign travel firms[Code: 3213]
VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam needs to promote its marine tourism more to attract foreign visitors since many of them simply do not know about its beautiful beaches and resorts, foreign travel agencies said at a recent festival in Paris . Foreign visitors play chess at the Sea Lion Beach Resort in Phan Thiet. The 2009 Vietnam Marine Tourism Festival, held by national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and the Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam at...Public holidays boost tourism[Code: 3212]
VietNamNet Bridge - Combined with the weekend, the two days of public holidays have led to an increase in tourists around the country. Ho Chi Minh City : Rain keeps people at home. Traveler flock to Water Park , Ho Chi Minh City in the dry morning, May 1 With rain lasting for hours on May 1, many visitors to Dam Sen, Suoi Tien, zoo and botanical garden and Le Thi Rieng Park went home early, with many outdoor music programs...Sa Pa tourism and cultural week begins[Code: 3211]
VietNamNet Bridge - Thousands of domestic and foreign visitors and local people flocked to the Sa Pa district Cultural Centre in the north-western province of Lao Cai to attend the opening ceremony of the 2009 Sa Pa Tourism and Culture Week. Visitors were treated to a special performance given by artists from the provincial performance troupe and villages in the district. They also had the chance to enjoy folk games, including arnis, crossbow shooting...
Back to the bay[Code: 3210]
Fireworks, stage acts galore, a huge street parade and a long procession of tourist boats last Saturday night heralded the start of this year’s Ha Long Tourism Festival by the famous bay of the same name on Vietnam’s far north coast. The grand opening show with a cast of thousands was held at the old Bai Chay Ferry Station, which will remain the center of entertainment until the festival concludes on Saturday night. Half a million people are expected to drop in this week to enjoy the...
Discovering Dien Bien[Code: 3209]
The province is also the home of the famous battlefield, Dien Bien Phu, where in 1954 Vietnam was liberated from French colonialists. Today, minority ethnic communities are one of Dien Bien’s most popular attractions. Visitors can see typical highland stilt houses and observe the daily activities of the H’Mong and Thai people. Dien Bien is most appealing during the second month of the lunar year (around March and April). At this time, Ban (Bauhinia variegata) flowers color the forests...
Experience hot springs Vietnamese-style[Code: 3208]
VietNamNet Bridge - The northern province of Ninh Binh not only has many beautiful areas, it also has a number of hot springs that are said to be quite good for one's health. Tourism companies say that Ninh Binh is a great place for sight-seeing and sitting with a lot of friendly people in a hot spring. On the way to Kenh Ga hot spring. Kenh Ga and Thuong Sung are two of the best hot springs in Ninh Binh. The Kenh Ga Resort sits on eight hectares...Bahamas cruise ship brings visitors to Nha Trang[Code: 3207]
VietNamNet Bridge – The Bahamas flagship Legend of the Seas anchored at Nha Trang port on May 1, bringing nearly 1,600 visitors and crewmen to the central coastal tourist city. Of the total, more than 1,000 were foreigners. They made a tour of major hot spots in Nha Trang such as Dam Tron market, Ponaga tower complex, Long Son pagoda, and the Cai River. They also visited craft villages on the outskirts of Nha Trang City, enjoyed Vietnam’s traditional art performances...
Escaping from hot weather in Giang Dien Waterfall[Code: 3206]
VietNamNet Bridge – Saigon is scorching hot these days and many people are seeking cooler, spacious places on the weekends to flee the heat. One of these places nearest Saigon is Giang Dien Waterfall, 50 kilometers from the center of HCMC. Giang Dien Waterfall has existed for many years. Its name comes from Giang Dien Commune, Trang Bom District in Dong Nai Province. The fall originates from smaller streams which wind through Buong River in Long Khanh District Dong Nai...Phan Thiet joins time-share network[Code: 3205]
"Gaining access to the four million leisure-bound members will be valuable for our resort, and I believe our professional service, as well as the stunning landscapes in Phan Thiet will provide an unforgettable experience for guests," Nguyen Van Thieu, Rang Dong vice chairman, said. "This relation is historic for RCI as the Club is our first affiliate in Viet Nam, and we’re thrilled to welcome this beautiful resort to the collection of top vacation destinations we offer to our members,"...Hotels prepare culinary programs for Reunification and Labor Days[Code: 3204]
VietNamNet Bridge – To celebrate Reunification Day on April 30 and Int’l Labor Day on May 1, Saigontourist hotels, restaurants and tourist areas in HCMC are preparing culinary and entertainment programs to guarantee unforgettable holidays. Majestic Hotel Saigon (1 Dong Khoi Street, District 1, tel: 3829 5517) A buffet party will be prepared at Cyclo Café Restaurant on April 30 and May 1 at a price of US$20 per adult and US$10 per child. Grand Hotel (8 Dong...
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