“The Quintessence of Tonkin”, the first real life performance in Vietnam - takes place three times per week at Baara Land, an entertainment complex in Sai Son Commune, Quoc Oai District, over 20km west of Hanoi. With the participation of more than 150 farmers and 100 dancers, the performance tells vivid stories about the culture and everyday life of people in the Red River Delta. The main stage of the performance is a 4,300sq.m lake at the foot of Thay Mountain. The performance describes the atmosphere in rice fields during the harvest season, fishing activities, mothers singing lullabies to their kids in hammocks on summer nights, candidates with tents and bamboo camp beds going to the capital city to take mandarinal examinations, palanquin processions in village festivals, Holy Mother worshipping activities, and children riding buffaloes on dyke slopes early in the morning. “The Quintessence of Tonkin” also consists of water puppetry performances. … [Read more...] about The Quintessence of Tonkin attracts visitors to Hanoi
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Tourist arrivals to Hanoi continues to rise in Q1 2019
Destinations in Hanoi capital city (Source: baocongthuong.com) Hanoi (VNA) – The number of visitors to Hanoi in the first three months of this year is estimated at more than 7.47 million visitors, a rise of 10.6 percent year-on-year, announced the municipal Department of Tourism. Of the figure, there are nearly 5.6 million domestic visitors and 1.88 million foreign tourists, up 9 and 15.5 percent over the previous year, respectively. The city’s tourism sector is projected to earn over 26.95 billion VND (1.16 million USD) in the period, representing a year-on-year surge of 32 percent. The city’s key attractions such as Tan Da Spa Resort, Thien Son - Suoi Nga ecotourism site, Duong Lam ancient village and the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, also saw a surge in visitors in the reviewed period. In March alone, the capital city is estimated to welcome more than 2.64 million visitors, a rise of 12 percent year-on-year, while raking in over 10.12 billion VND … [Read more...] about Tourist arrivals to Hanoi continues to rise in Q1 2019
Over half a million visitors come to Hanoi during Tet holiday
The Hanoitimes - In 2019, Hanoi aims to greet nearly 28.6 million tourists in 2019, including 6.7 million foreigners. Complex of Hue Monuments welcomes 25,000 visitors on 1st day of Tet Hanoi welcomes 2.4 million visitors in January Vietnam welcomes 1.5 million foreign visitors in January The number of visitors to Hanoi during the nine days of Tet holiday (Lunar New Year) from February 2 to 10 is estimated at 514,866, a 10.3% increase from the same period last year, according to the Hanoi Department of Tourism. Hanoi welcomes 514,866 visitors during Tet holiday. Photo: baodautu Of the total visitors, 162,767 were foreigners, a year on year increase of 15%. The foreign tourists to Hanoi mostly came from South Korea, China, Malaysia, the US, the UK, France, and Germany. Hanoi’s tourism sector reeled in over VND2.03 trillion (US$87.37 million) from the biggest festival of the year, up 33.3% year on year. Most visitors flocked to the city’s popular … [Read more...] about Over half a million visitors come to Hanoi during Tet holiday
South Korean visitors to Hanoi surge during Tet
South Korean visitors to Hanoi during the Lunar New Year holiday increased by 44% on-year. According to the Hanoi Department of Tourism, up to 514,866 tourists came to Hanoi during the Tet holiday from February 2-10, up 10.3% compared to the same period of last year. Hanoi saw a sharp rise in tourists during Tet Foreign visitors from 141 countries and territories accounted for 162,676 people, up 15%. Among those, South Korean travellers to the city grew up to 44% on-year with 11,981 people, followed by Malaysia with 38% and Taiwan with 28%. This was followed by visitors from China, the US, the UK, France, Germany, Australia and Japan. The department added that the capital city’s tourism sector pulled in total revenue of VND2.03 trillion (USD86.95 million) during Tet, up 33.3% against the same period last year. Local 3-5 star hotels saw room occupancy rates of around 60%. South Koreans have been among the biggest groups of visitors to Vietnam in recent years, with more … [Read more...] about South Korean visitors to Hanoi surge during Tet
Visitors savour Hanoi Cuisine Festival
The festival, taking place at Thong Nhat Park from October 11 to 14, features 26 booths selling mouth-watering specialties from the capital city. A cook preparing ‘banh cuon’ (steamed rolled pancake) ‘Cha ca’, a grilled fish dish served in a frying pan which has gained heartfelt appreciation among visitors to Hanoi. Children enjoy tasting ‘khuc’ cake, the cover of which is made with glutinous rice powder mixed with brayed 'khuc' leaves. Visitors trying their hands at making traditional cakes A special area is set up to introduce the history and development of Hanoi’s traditional crafts to visitors. A space dedicated to promoting ‘com Me Tri’ (Me Tri young sticky rice) Visitors also show great interest in watching an artisan making to he (toy figurines). … [Read more...] about Visitors savour Hanoi Cuisine Festival