Northwest Vietnam creates breakthrough in tourism

From June 24th to July 2nd 2014, “Vietnamese Culture Days in Russia” is held in Moscow, St Petersburg and Yaroslavl by Vietnam Department of International Cooperation to promote Vietnam tourism to Russian tourists.

At the Affordable Art Fair which is taking place now in London, United Kingdom, a gallery exhibiting paintings of Vietnam Art is attracting the attention of a large number of visitors by its novelty and uniqueness.

On March 26, Royal Library in Hue Citadel was reopened to serve tourists coming to Hue. There is a photo exhibition themed Revival of Hue heritages held to introduce domestic and international tourists about Hue Citadel recognized as a World Heritage.

Comfortable, sunny weather, beautiful beaches and cheap air ticket prices are the reasons why many tourists choose to travel Vietnam central and southern areas during the world-wide outbreak of COVID-19.

A stunning photograph of Chris Miller, a photographer, taken in Son Doong Cave – the biggest known cave in the world is described as a fairy-tale world of the aliens in the National Geographic.

Compared to that of large tourist cities such as Vung Tau, Nha Trang, Da Nang, Hanoi and even Ho Chi Minh City, hotels in Phu Quoc Island have best business result and highest revenue throughout Vietnam.

Recently, the Ministry of Transport and Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism have submitted a documentation recommending Vietnam visa exemption for 9 countries to develop Vietnam tourism and transportation.

Following the success of Vinpearl Resort - Villas, after 10 months of construction, Vinpearl Resort Phu Quoc was officially launched in Phu Quoc Island. This is the first and the largest 5 star recreation and entertainment complex in Phu Quoc.

Over 2 years of implementing “Services Development Project towards 2015 with a vision to 2020”, Da Nang tourism has gained many achievements, specifically the stable growth in the number of tourist and revenue.

Reportedly, in the first 7 months of 2014, Vietnam tourism has taken advantages of favorable conditions to sustain growth and improve the quality of tourism services regardless of difficulties and challenges.

Au Lac Company has recently provided modern Tuan Chau ferry to the tourist waterway from Tuan Chau Island (Halong Bay) to Cat Ba Island. Thanks to this waterway, tourists can transport easily between two famous tourist destinations.

Recently, Nguyen Hue Walking Street was officially opened to serve locals and tourists in Ho Chi Minh City. The new walking zone is the most beautiful and largest street in Ho Chi Minh City with colorful decoration and modern water foutain system.

Vietnamese street food has become so well known that CNNgo praises Vietnam as the heaven of food and Travel Jounal Lovelyplanet lists Vietnam as one of 10 culinary tours most worth-trying in the world.

Because of the tropical monsoon climate, the summer in Vietnam is rather hot. With cool climate and moderate temperature, following are 10 perfect summer destinations in Vietnam to enjoy fresh air and beautiful landscapes.

In the evening July 18, 2014, Sun Wheel in Da Nang was officially launched at Asia Park Da Nang. Sun Wheel in Da Nang is one of the top highest wheels in the world.

Famtrip, a German delegation consisting of 12 representatives of leading tourism companies in Germany with Mr. Peter Melchior as the delegation leader has visited Vietnam to research for tourism from May 13th to 18th 2014.

Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village located at the foot of Marble Mountains as recently been recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage. It is one of the most well-known attractions in Da Nang.

Recently, there is a decision on upgrading Nguyen Hue Flower Street to become a walking square in Ho Chi Minh City. The project costs about 428 billion dong. Also, there is an underground station built here.

Trang An, honored as “Dry Halong Bay”, is becoming a favorite attraction appealing tourists from all over the world. Recently, Vietnam proposed UNESCO for recognizing Trang An ecological complex in Ninh Binh Province as a world heritage site.

The first official website of Lao Cai tourism has come into operation since March 27th. The website enables tourists and companies to upgrade tourism information in 3 languages: Vietnamese, English and Chinese.