Hạ Long Bay in Quảng Ninh Province is one of the most popular attractions place in Asia, according to the South China Morning Post newspaper. VNA/VNS Photo HCM CITY — Hạ Long Bay in Quảng Ninh Province is one of the most popular attractions place in Asia, according to the South China Morning Post (SCMP) based in Hong Kong. The newspaper said the UNESCO World Heritage site in the northern province of Quảng Ninh came in fifth among the top 10 most popular Asian gems, which was topped by the Great Wall of China. Around 5.2 million foreigners visited Hạ Long Bay last year, up 22 percent from a year ago, accounting for 30 percent of the 15.6 million foreign tourist arrivals to Việt Nam. The boom in foreign tourists in Hạ Long Bay is attributed to major infrastructural improvements that have made it easier for foreigners to visit the world-famous bay, according to SCMP. Mount Fuji in Japan came in … [Read more...] about Hạ Long Bay named one of most popular attractions in Asia
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Ha Long Bay a once-in-a-lifetime destination: US publication
It says that alongside the Eiffel Tower in Paris and the Statue of Liberty in New York, the UNESCO heritage site of Ha Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh should also be part of one’s lifetime experience. Spanning an area of 1,553 square kilometers, the bay features thousands of limestone karsts formed over 500 million years and 2,000 islets that come in all shapes and sizes. US News says that at sunrise, the limestone karsts rising majestically out of the bay turns the natural wonder into a great honeymoon holiday heaven for many couples. Around four hours drive to the west of Hanoi, Ha Long Bay was recognized as world heritage site in 1994 by UNESCO, and voted among the world’s seven new natural wonders by Swiss organization New Open World in 2011. Ti Top Islet is much loved by many foreign tourists during a trip to Ha Long Bay. Photo by VnExpress/Meo Gia Recent events that have heightened the bay’s attraction include the filming of "Kong: Skull … [Read more...] about Ha Long Bay a once-in-a-lifetime destination: US publication
Vietnam tourism promoted in India
Ambassador Pham Sanh Chau talks to representatives of travel agencies in India (Photo: VNA) New Delhi (VNA) – Vietnam has eight UNESCO world heritages, intact historical sites and breathtaking beaches, said Vietnamese Ambassador to India Pham Sanh Chau at a promotion programme in Mumbai on December 13. Introducing Vietnamese tourism at the event, the diplomat said tourists can find Indian cultural features at local Indian restaurants and at ancient Hindu temples in Ho Chi Minh City and My Son Sanctuary in Hoi An. Vietnam has adequate services to server visitors’ demand for shopping, entertainment, cuisine exploration, honeymoon and conference participation, he said. Chau took the occasion to invite Indian tour operators and travel agencies to join Vietnamese tourism promotion activities and expand their operation in Vietnam. As part of the programme, the Vietnam Embassy delegation held meetings with leaders of localities and businesses to discuss cooperation in … [Read more...] about Vietnam tourism promoted in India
Indian President visits Cham Sculpture Museum & My Son Heritage Site
At the Cham sculpture museum, Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and his wife were introduced clearly about sculpture exhibits, including three national precious things. Currently, the Museum of Cham Sculpture in collaboration with the National Museum of India has researched and compiled a book to introduce relations between the Cham and India sculpture which is planned to publish in India in December, 2018. On the same day, the distinguished guests presented at My Son - a sample of the ancient Champa civilization which was recognized as a World Heritage Site. Indian President Ram Nath Kovind and his wife visited the Cham tower-groups of B, C, D in My Son, and enjoyed performances of Saranai music instrument and drum dancing of Cham people. The Indian President planted a Ficus tree (is also known as the Bo-Tree) which was moved from India to Vietnam. At the receiving ceremony, Secretary of Party Committee of Quang Nam province Nguyen Ngoc Quang said that a memorandum of … [Read more...] about Indian President visits Cham Sculpture Museum & My Son Heritage Site
BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 19/11
Vietnam Airlines receives first Airbus A321neo plane The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has received its first Airbus A321neo from US-based Aviation Capital Group (ACG) in Hamburg, Germany earlier this week. The new aircraft will be used for domestic flights and routes connecting destinations in Southeast Asia. It is among the 20 new-generation A321neo planes the airline plans to lease from the ACG, ICBC Leasing of China, and US-based Air Lease Corporation (ALC), expected to be fully delivered by the end of 2019. These planes will help expand its aircraft fleet to about 110 in 2020. Khanh T. Tran, president and CEO of ACG, expressed his delight at the delivery and stressed the company looks forward to Vietnam Airlines operating these highly fuel-efficient aircraft in their growing route network. For his part, Vietnam Airlines’ president and CEO Duong Tri Thanh said his firm selected the Airbus A321neo for its exceptional operational performance with 15-20 percent … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 19/11