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An 18-hole golf course by Vinh Thuan Joint Venture Company has been inaugurated in Mong Cai Beach, the northern province of Quang Ninh. This is a major project under the provincial tourism development strategy.
With 34 paintings selected from his nearly 1,000 works, Ngo Thanh Nhan’s “Vietnam’s landscapes” exhibition brings the smart beauty of traditional lacquer to Hcm city audiences.
HA TIEN — Despite having no major natural attractions or even facilities like quality hotels and resorts, Ha Tien Town in the southern province of Kien Giang is an extremely attractive place thanks to its primitive beauty.
The Khanh Hoa provincial People’s Committee has held a conference to review the preparatory work for the Miss Universe Vietnam beauty contest and the final round of the Miss Tourism Vienam 2008 in the central region.
With the two national holidays on April 30 and May 1 falling just before a weekend this year, the domestic tourism market has become red-hot. The southern region saw a huge number of holidaymakers heading for their favourite destinations on April 30.
Vietnam’s most popular tourist destinations were overcrowded and dirty during the Reunification holiday this week, said tourists who complained of inflated prices and lousy services.
With the two national holidays on April 30 and May 1 falling just before a weekend this year, the domestic tourism market has become red-hot.
Ha noi — As summer approaches, those interested in adventure activities are heading to Ha long bay taking to the seas in slender kayaks to traverse the glassy waters.
More than 10,000 people attended last Saturday’s 2008 Ha long tourism Festival at Bai Chay Ferry in Quang Ninh Province, according to the Quang Ninh Tourism Department.
A record of over 10,000 tourists, 80 percent of them are foreigners, visit Ha long bay during these holidays. The sharp increase was attributed to the daily resumption of sea routes to Ha Long Bay from China, including Beihai-Ha Long and the Hainan-Ha Long links. Furthermore, the route from Hong Kong to Ha Long, was conducted weekly.
The yearly Halong Tourism Festival in Quang Ninh Province ended yesterday, having effectively attracted tourists to the city during the festival and for the Liberation Day and May Day Holidays this week.
Lotus a cruise ship that operates regularly between Hcm city and Ha long bay berthed at the Hon Gai International Passenger Port in Ha Long for the first time last Sunday.
Classical music and fashion shows was held during the 2008 Ha Long Tourism Festival at Thien Cung – Dau Go cave in the heart of Ha long bay on April 27 for the benefit of the great number of visitors the festival is expected to attract.
The carnival proceeded from 4pm to 5.30pm on April 26 in Ha long city Quang Ninh province which was later lit up by an impressive firework display lasting in 30 minutes.
QUANG NINH - Nearly 2,000 people will march in an extravagant parade today to kick-off the Ha long tourism Festival 2008 in Quang Ninh Province.
The Ha long tourism Week 2008 will kick off April 24 in Quang Ninh Province. This year’s festival is expected to attract more than 150,000 tourists.
Sa Pa to host holiday tourism festival. Pilgrimage tours to celebrate Vesak. Hoi An hosts annual kite competition. Caravan tours grow in popularity. Ha Long greets 3,200 cruise passengers. Mui Ne prepares for Liberation Day.