Vietnam listed on top most visited destinations

The World Heritage My Son or My Son Holy Land in Quang Nam Province has increasingly become more attractive to tourists, especially international students to learn more about Vietnamese culture.

The Smarter Travel (US) has announced 27 amazing natural wonders in Asia, including three destinations in Vietnam: Halong Bay (Quang Ninh) ranks 1st in the list, Son Doong Cave (Quang Binh) places 19th, and Can Gio Mangrove Forest positions at 27th.

In the scope of Vietnamese Year in France, the event “Vietnam Week” was opened on June 2nd in Seine-Saint-Denis. It was the first time the province held such a large-scale event exchanging culture between Vietnam and France.

On April 17th, Mr. Le Van Giang, the Chairman of People’s Committee of Hoi An City has confirmed that Cu Lao Cham tourism space would be expanded. The expansion of tourism space will go along with improvement quality as well as the quantity of services.

Located in Quang Ninh province, Co To Island is considered as the pearl amidst the sea and an ideal tourist destination of Vietnam. In recent years, the district has much effort and projects for the tourism development.

With the goal of attracting 4.8 million of visitors in 2014, from the beginning of the year, Ninh Binh tourism has many stratagies to attract both domestic and international tourists; especially, promotions in foreign market.

To preserve and promote Vietnam traditional dance to tourists, since November 2014, Cham dancing performance will take place at 7.30 pm in every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Cham dancing will be performed in Furama Da Nang Resort.

On September 4th, 161 artifacts of Cham culture were introduced to visitors in an exhibition introducing archaeological work in Qua Giang River. The exhibition was held at the Museum of Cham Sculpture in Da Nang.

Starting to be broadcasted on July 18th, the reality TV program named “Taste of Vietnam” with Chef Robert Danhi is expected to bring tourists worldwide a new perspective of Vietnamese cuisine and Vietnam tourism.

Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex was recognized as the world cultural and natural heritage since June 2014. It is expected that two more weeks left, Ninh Binh will organize the welcome ceremony in 3 days to receive the World Natural Heritage Certificate.

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.