Students encouraged to work as volunteers for tourist attractionsBy Nhan Tam Tour guides on duty at Danang Cathedral and Rooster Church in Danang City – PHOTO: NHAN TAM DANANG – The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism and the Danang Department of Tourism on October 15 launched a campaign encouraging students to serve as volunteers at tourist attractions. The organizing board will provide participating students with a training course. These students will be equipped with soft skills, as well as adequate knowledge of the culture and history of the country and the Vietnamese people and information on tourist destinations before becoming eligible to guide visitors. Following the training period, they will be contacted by the administration of tourism with a proposal to join volunteer groups working at tourism attractions. The activities are aimed at supporting both tourists and travel firms. Bui Kim Luan, vice dean of the Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism at … [Read more...] about Students encouraged to work as volunteers for tourist attractions
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Cu Chi Tunnels among world’s most overrated tourist attractions
The Hanoitimes - Reader`s Digest, a US general-interest family magazine has announced its list of World’s most overrated tourist attractions. Cu Chi Tunnels on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City has been ranked 16th among the world’s most overrated tourist attractions, released by Reader’s Digest. Cu Chi Tunnels among World’s most overrated tourist attractions. Photo: Shutterstock Travel blogger and author Kelly Hayes-Raitt says though Cu Chi Tunnels is a fascinating maze, the tourist experiences feels like a gimmicky Disneyland. “The tunnels themselves in this area have been widened to accommodate larger westerners. When you’re there, make sure to visit the War Remnants Museum for an authentic look,” Kelly added. Cu Chi tunnels are an immense network of connecting underground tunnels located in Cu Chi district of Ho Chi Minh City, and are part of a much larger network of tunnels that underlie much of the country. The Cu Chi … [Read more...] about Cu Chi Tunnels among world’s most overrated tourist attractions
Rural market, a community tourist attraction in Thua Thien Hue
Every two years during the Hue Festival, a rural market is held at Thanh Thuy Chanh village, also known as Thanh Toan village, in Thua Thien Hue province. The market is one of the local community tourist attractions. Every two years during the Hue Festival, a rural market is held at Thanh Thuy Chanh village, also known as Thanh Toan village, in Thua Thien Hue province. The market is one of the local community tourist attractions. The north and the south of Thanh Toan tile-roofed bridge is the venue of the “Rural market on festive days” program featuring competitions on Bai Choi singing, making cakes, cooking rice noodles, making conical hats, and modeling clay. Joyful traditional junk races are also held on this occasion. Fishing towers along the two banks of Nhu Y River, water bikes, and bailers on the Thanh Toan tile-roofed bridge contribute to the hustle and bustle of the rural market. Nguyen Dang Loi, a visitor said, “The rural market during festive days is where … [Read more...] about Rural market, a community tourist attraction in Thua Thien Hue
Quang Tri offers free Wi Fi at tourist attractions
A public Wi-Fi system was handed over to the central province of Quang Tri by the military-run Viettel Group on May 11. Ceremony to hand over public Wi-Fi system to Quang Tri province This was the result of an agreement on information technology and telecommunication cooperation during 2017-2020 signed by the two sides on November 18, 2017. The two sides give the priority to six fields, namely e-government, education and training, health and social welfare services, security order, transport and tourism. After four months implementing the project, Viettel invested in installing 37 public Wi-Fi stations at public administrative centres and tourist attractions, including Cua Viet beach, Quang Tri ancient citadel, Vinh Moc tunnel, Hien Luong bridge, Lao Bao International Border Gate, La Vang Sanctuary, Road 9 and Truong Son National Martyrs’ Cemeteries. Through the 2 billion VND (88,100 USD) system, locals and tourists can gain free access to the Internet to search for … [Read more...] about Quang Tri offers free Wi Fi at tourist attractions
Crowds flock to tourist attractions during national holidays
The city estimated to earn VND 36.4 billion (USD 1.59 million) from tourism services, up 19.4 percent year-on-year, according to the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Tourist attractions in the city include Ninh Kieu walking bridge, Ninh Kieu wharf, Cai Rang floating market, Phuong Nam Truc Lam Zen Monastery, and My Khanh ecotourism village. Cai Rang floating market On this occasion, the city held a string of cultural and sport activities to attract visitors, such as the National Motor Racing Championship, a book exhibition, and photo exhibitions. Meanwhile, the central province of Phu Yen is also an attractive destination for holidaymakers. From April 25 to May 1, the province served more than 34,000 tourists, a year-on-year rise of 30 percent. Phu Yen set a target of welcoming over 1.5 million visitors in 2018. Meanwhile, Sa Pa town in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai welcomed over 68,000 visitors from April 28 to May 1. A lot of … [Read more...] about Crowds flock to tourist attractions during national holidays