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A group of tourists from Ho Chi Minh City have filed a complaint with relevant agencies following reports by a newspaper that local authorities found the swimsuits they wore while cleaning a local beach in Ninh Thuan Province, south-central Vietnam to be offensive. On Wednesday, a local newspaper reported that the Management Board of Nui Chua National Park was coordinating with the People's Committee of Vinh Hai Commune, Ninh Hai District, Ninh Thuan Province to reprimand a group of tourists for wearing bodysuits while picking up trash on a local beach. The Management Board of Nui Chua National Park was quoted in the article as saying that the tourists' behavior was “offensive.” Netizens were taken aback by the report, with many confused as to why park authorities were upset that people chose to wear swimsuits on a beach. Ngo Nhu Quynh , one of the tourists involved in the incident, told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper that the group's goal was to clean the beach and swimsuits … [Read more...] about Tourists speak up against backlash from authorities for cleaning beach in swimsuits in central Vietnam

When Thien Binh first moved to Binh Lap village, Cam Lap commune, at the beginning of the year, she was surprised to see the beach right next to the village covered in plastic waste. Locals used to refer to it as a "carpet" that hindered fishermen’s efforts to take their boats out to sea. Binh, 41, explains: "Every day hundreds of plastic bags containing fish food and household wastes are dumped directly into the ocean because Cam Ranh Bay is a cage aquaculture area. The wind blows them back onto beaches." Because the commune lacks a landfill or collection and treatment facilities, she and her son decided to pick up the trash, burn it and bury it the next morning. Thien Binh and her son clean the beach next to Binh Lap village, Khanh Hoa Province, in June, 2022. Photo courtesy of Binh She and her 12-year-old son traveled from Hanoi to Phu Quoc Island in June 2021, and rented a house on Ham Ninh Mountain to unwind after being confined at home for too long due to … [Read more...] about Mother, son leave urban life behind to clean up trash-filled beach

Vung Boi - De Gi, an unspoiled destination in Phu Cat District around 40 km from Quy Nhon Town, has become the center of attention after some of the giant creatures were spotted off the beach earlier this month. The beach is famous for its clear, blue waters. Lensman Nguyen Phan Dung Nhan of Quy Nhon said he and his friends hired a boat to reach the area where the blue whales are. Diving expert and local tour guide Tommy Toan said that he spotted the whales a month ago. Initially he saw eight blue whales but now there are only two left, a male and a female. A blue whale has its mouth open while hunting for tiny, shrimp-like krill. Toan said he first encountered blue whales on July 26 when he was taking tourists to Hon Trau Islet, about 8 kilometers from the shore. According to folklore, whales are auspicious creatures because fishermen have a good harvest when … [Read more...] about Blue whales put on a show off lesser-known beach in central Vietnam

Vung Boi - De Gi, an unspoiled destination in Phu Cat District around 40 km from Quy Nhon Town, has become the center of attention after some of the giant creatures were spotted off the beach earlier this month. The beach is famous for its clear, blue waters. Lensman Nguyen Phan Dung Nhan of Quy Nhon said he and his friends hired a boat to reach the area where the whales are. Diving expert and local tour guide Tommy Toan said that he spotted the whales a month ago. Initially he saw eight whales but now there are only two left, a male and a female. Toan said he first encountered the whales on July 26 when he was taking tourists to Hon Trau Islet, about 8 kilometers from the shore. According to folklore, whales are auspicious creatures because fishermen have a good harvest when they appear. The two remaining animals are estimated to be … [Read more...] about Whales put on a show off lesser-known beach in central Vietnam

Several wastewater treatment projects are going to be put into operation in the central city of Danang, which are expected to help prevent pollution at local beaches. Wastewater flows into My Khe beach in Danang City Director of the Management Board of Da Nang Traffic Construction Investment Projects, Nguyen Minh Huy, shared on August 14 that a project would be completed and put into operation in Son Tra District by the end of this year when wastewater would be treated before flowing into the sea. "Large pipes were arranged to collect wastewater in the area and the Son Tra Wastewater Treatment Plant was upgraded to deal with 65,000 cubic metres of wastewater a day," Huy said. The VND1.44 trillion project is expected to ensure cleaner public beaches in Son Tra District, he added. A similar project is also being constructed around My Khe and T20 beaches in Son Tra and Ngu Hanh Son District, to curb the wastewater flowing directly into the sea here at … [Read more...] about Danang wastewater treatment to help prevent beach pollution

A pod of around 6-7 blue whales have appeared near De Gi sea area in the southern central province of Binh Dinh. A local tour guide, Do Thanh Toan, 37, saw the pod at around 6 am this morning around a nautical mile from De Gi sea area. The whales are spotted near De Gi sea area on August 4 At that time, the whales all rose to the water surface and opened their mouths. They were surrounding a school of small fish. On July 26, Toan also saw two blue whales off Hon Trau Island and also near De Gi sea area. According to local residents, whales are rarely seen near De Gi sea area. It is regarded as being lucky to see such a phenomenon on trawling expeditions. … [Read more...] about More whales spotted near Binh Dinh beach

FLC Luxury Hotel Quy Nhon. (Photo: flc.vn) Hanoi (VNA) - Australian magazine Traveller has listed Vietnam among the eight "best places to go in Asia for a holiday." It recommended December-March, when the weather is "pleasant," as the ideal time to visit the long, sandy beaches of Vietnam. It particularly recommended Quy Nhon, the beach resort town on the south-central coast . "Long a staid domestic destination, beautiful beach-flanked Quy Nhon has acquired hipster mojo and is tipped as the next Da Nang." The magazine also advised tourists to explore Ninh Binh, famous for paddleboat tours through limestone karsts and paddy rice fields. In the Central Highlands, Da Lat, a summer retreat of the French during the colonial period, is well known for adventure sports such as trekking, mountain biking and rafting, it said. A lesser-known destination in the northwest not to be missed is Dien Bien Phu, which used to be a major battlefield during the war, it said. … [Read more...] about Vietnam among Asia’s best places for holiday: Australian travel magazine

It recommended December-March, when the weather is "pleasant," as the ideal time to visit the long, sandy beaches of Vietnam. It particularly recommended Quy Nhon, the beach resort town on the south-central coast. "Long a staid domestic destination, beautiful beach-flanked Quy Nhon has acquired hipster mojo and is tipped as the next Da Nang." The magazine also advised tourists to explore Ninh Binh, famous for paddleboat tours through limestone karsts and paddy rice fields. In the Central Highlands, Da Lat, a summer retreat of the French during the colonial period, is well known for adventure sports such as trekking, mountain biking and rafting, it said. A lesser-known destination in the northwest not to be missed is Dien Bien Phu , which used to be a major battlefield during the war, it said. "The province is developing eco-tourism and offering indigenous village homestays amid stunning forested landscapes and Hmong culture." Other destinations on the list are … [Read more...] about Vietnam among Asia’s best places for holiday: Travel magazine

Part of BRG Da Nang Golf Resort (Source: VNA) Da Nang (VNA) – The central coastal city of Da Nang will hold an international golf tourism festival from August 28 with the BRG Open Golf Championship Da Nang 2022 being its highlight, according to Director of the municipal Department of Tourism Truong Thi Hong Hanh. The BRG Open Golf Championship Da Nang 2022 is part of the Asian Development Tour – ADT system. The city will host the championship for three consecutive years. The tournament expects to welcome 144 professional golfers from Vietnam and various countries. The final round will see the competition of 50 players who vie for total rewards of 75,000 USD. At the same time, the festival also comprises an international conference on golf tourism development, golf exploring and experiencing, culinary and charity activities, said the official. Director of the municipal Department of Tourism Truong Thi Hong Hanh provides information about the golf tourism festival … [Read more...] about Da Nang to host golf tourism festival

Vietnam's Phu Quoc Island was recently named by Travel + Leisure magazine as one of the world’s top 25 islands in 2022. According to a ranking released by U.S.-based Travel + Leisure magazine, Phu Quoc is the world’s 14th best island. The ranking was based on votes submitted by readers and tourism experts from around the world. It is a yearly survey done by Travel + Leisure to guide travelers in planning the ideal vacation. Phu Quoc Island City, off the coast of Kien Giang Province in southern Vietnam, placed 14th on the list thanks to its white sand beaches and outstanding cuisine. It is also known for its fish sauce, pepper, stunning coral reefs, and tropical forests. The islands on the list were rated by readers on factors such as tourism activities, tourist attractions, natural scenery, beaches, cuisine, local hospitality, and overall value. With a score of 94.61 out of 100, Italy’s Ischia Island came first on the list. The island draws in visitors with its … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s Phu Quoc named among world’s best islands