Delta province of Tra Vinh seeks investment to boost tourism sector (21-02-2007) Tourists taste some traditional Tra Vinh dishes. — VNA/VNS Photo Trang Duong TRA VINH — Tra Vinh Province in Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta requires investment to tap its huge potential for tourism and develop the economy, experts point out. While the province lacks investment, it has great advantages like the peaceful and picturesque Tra Vinh Township, located between the two big rivers of Tien and Hau 202km south-east of HCM City, and Ba Dong seaside resort, with a 65km-long beach ideal for health tourism. But provincial authorities are still seeking a suitable investment model as current facilities meet only 30 per cent of the demand of visitors. According to experts, the slow disbursal of funds, earmarked in the State budget, for tourism projects has been the main reason hampering the development of the sector. Director of the Ba Dong Seaside Tourism Complex Tran Thanh Phuong says the … [Read more...] about Delta province of Tra Vinh seeks investment to boost tourism sector
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Unseasonal fruits bring high profit to farmers in Mekong Delta
Farmers in the Southern region harvest 4.3 million tons of fruits every year on more than 414,000 hectare of orchard garden; accordingly the region is considered the country’s major fruit exporter. Farmers in the Mekong delta are harvesting early fruits at high cost; hence they are so excited. Farmer Le Van Ngoan in An Phu Tan commune in the Mekong delta province of Tra Vinh’s Cau Ke District said that early harvested mangosteen from his two acres of lands of mangosteen was sold at the price of VND115,000 per kilogram, making him get high profit. Huynh Minh Tri who is an agricultural official in An Phu Tan commune said that the commune had more than 90 hectares of land for growing mangosteen and early fruits were usually sold at high prices. Therefore, farmers earn higher profit from fruits than from growing rice, he said. In Tien Giang and Ben Tre Province, farmers are harvesting durians. Lu van Thien, deputy chief of Cai Mon Cooperative in Cho Lach District in Ben Tre … [Read more...] about Unseasonal fruits bring high profit to farmers in Mekong Delta
Where the Mekong meets the sea
Where the Mekong meets the sea By Phuong Ha in Tra Vinh Duyen Hai is a coastal district in the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh, where the Mekong River meets the East Sea. From Tra Vinh take National Road 53 east to get to Duyen Hai. The first place of interest there is Ba Dong Beach in Truong Long Hoa Commune. Ba Dong has giant sand dunes, formed by the action of the river and the ocean. Lining the beach at the foot of the sand dunes are endless miles of casuarina forests. Behind the sand dunes are potato farms where visitors can join in the harvest with local farmers to learn how to farm and about the local culture. As the soil is sandy and soft, it’s easy to dig the big sweet potatoes up. Along the beach there are farms that grow rau muong, a type of water spinach with purple flowers. Also in Truong Long Hoa Commune, about 55 kilometers from Tra Vinh Town, is the Nha Trang – Duyen Hai, also called Ba Dong tourist area where tourists can find accommodation, a swimming … [Read more...] about Where the Mekong meets the sea
The Mekong experiences
Canal exploration: A journey on a small boat through the delta’s thick canals will help one understand how life is like here. Photo: Buoc Chan Khong Moi/Zing Lotus pond: Bung Binh Thien is a natural lotus pond well known in An Giang Province. Bung Binh Thien, which means “the lake from the sky,” is blessed with both breathtaking landscape and a rich culture nurtured by Cham people. Tourists to the lake can sail out and join locals to pull fishing nets or collect lotus and dien dien flowers. Photo: An Huynh/Zing Floating market: The markets usually meet around two to six hours a day, mostly selling fresh produce like fruit, vegetables and home-raised animals. Each boat advertises its merchandise by raising a pole with that product. The most famous floating markets are Cai Be in Tien Giang, Phung Hiep in Hau Giang, Chau Doc in An Giang, and Cai Rang and Phong Dien in Can Tho. Photo: Nguyen Quang/Zing You can find the original Vietnamese story here on … [Read more...] about The Mekong experiences
New air services bring more tourists to Mekong Delta
VietNamNet Bridge – New air services linking the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho and other parts of the nation have helped send visitors to the region surging, heard a media briefing in Can Tho last week. A new air route has been recently launched to connect Can Tho City in the Mekong Delta and Nha Trang City on the central coast in a bid to promote tourism. Truong Van Vinh, director of Vietravel’s branch in the Mekong Delta region, said passengers have fully booked Can Tho-Nha Trang flights during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday (Tet), which begins on February 8. Tet flights between Can Tho and the Central Highlands resort town of Dalat are also full. Vietravel has joined hands with Vietnam Air Services Company (VASCO) and Vietjet to launch new air services linking Can Tho and Danang, Dalat and Nha Trang cities. Can Tho-Bangkok service will be kicked off after a test period. Vietravel plans to coordinate with airlines to transport more guests to the region if regular … [Read more...] about New air services bring more tourists to Mekong Delta