Russians flock to coastal Vietnam

Improved services, stable prices, beautiful landscapes and variety of attractions are the drivers that are drawing tourists back to this south central province in Vietnam, according to the Provincial Culture, Sport and Tourism DepartmentThe department quoted a recent survey that claimed 60% of foreign tourists returned to Khanh Hoa for a second visit, and 20.1% returned for a third time or more.“It showed the reasons why travelers returned. They...

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Song Ray Waterfall challenges rock scrambling lovers

Song Ray, a spectacular waterfall in Son Duc Commune, Son Binh District, Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province, is a must-see destination for visitors to the area, especially those loving to conquer slippery rocks.From HCMC tourists should head to Ba Ria Town, and then travel around 25 kilometers to Ngai Giao town, about 10 kilometers to Son Binh District and two more kilometers to the waterfall.It’s worth a 120-kilometer journey to visit Song Ray as it has...

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Visit My Son - A Holy Land Of Hinduism

My Son is an ancient monumental treasure in Vietnam. However, some statues and exhibits were stolen or had collapsed during the war or over time.Arriving at My Son, tourists may lose themselves in the vast green forest, fresh air and tranquility. After going up and down the slopes, travelers will see an ancient tower hidden behind the gravel path and bushy trees.My Son is a cluster of Hindu temples and is surrounded by mountain ranges. In the...

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Hanoi To Be In Top Of Visitor Confidence

A Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism survey shows most visitors want to return to the Vietnamese capital, but there are still some problems with its taxi drivers or the city’s hotel and travel prices.According to the department survey released last week, 81% of 1,420 of interviewed tourists, who were staying in Hanoi, want to return to Vietnam’s capital in the future. The survey also showed 93% of respondents thought Hanoi was worth...

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Halong Bay to host carnival

Home to one of Vietnam’s top natural attractions, Halong Bay, Quang Ninh province attracted 2.8 million visits January to March, according to data released by the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Of the total, 775,000 were international visitors, down by 2% on the same period in 2012. Most visitors to the province will spend time at Halong Bay considered a must-see attraction for travelers visiting Hanoi and northern Vietnam.In March...

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New Air Route Da Nang – Hong Kong opened by Dragonair Airline

On March 28, the Chinese Airline Dragonair officially launched new direct air route from Da Nang City to Hong Kong (China) with 3 flights per week, departing from Da Nang on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Dragonair have chosen Airbus A320 aircraft to operate on the route. Thanks to this, Da Nang tourism would have great opportunity to attract more international tourists to the city, as well as giving domestic tourists more options for one’s vacation...

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Da Nang International Firework Competition (DIFC) 2013 announced ticket prices

On the morning of March 26, the Da Nang’s People Committee organized press conference to sign on sponsorship contracts, and officially announce detailed information about activities to be held in DIFC 2013. The Da Nang International Competition has been being organized for 5 consecutive years from 2008 to 2012, which attracts millions tourists and TC viewers and is becoming one of the most awaiting events of the year in Da Nang specifically,...

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HCMC enjoys a healthy Q1

Vietnam’s southern gateway, Ho Chi Minh City, welcomed an estimated 1 million visitors January to March according to the city’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.  The department said it had measured an 18% increase in business compared to the same quarter last year. The first quarter should close with 25.6% of the entire year’s 4.1 million visits. Of the Q1 estimated arrivals, international airline arrivals should stand at 830,000,...

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Danang gains more hotels

Danang tourism officials say the city’s increase in hotel rooms should not cause rates to fall as there are plans to draw more tourists and increase airline services. Danang will have an additional 1,800 new hotel rooms this year, which is the biggest growth seen in the country’s hotel industry in decades. In 2010, the city had 6,089 hotel rooms and the figure grew to 10,570 rooms in 326 hotels by late 2012. Another 5,000 room will open...

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Hanoi to host new travel mart

The first ever Vietnam International Travel Mart will be hosted in the capital’s International Exhibition Centre, 18 to 21 April. Themed ‘Exploring the Red River Delta – the source of Vietnamese culture’, the mart is part of activities in the National Tourism Year 2013 agenda and the 2013 Tourism Promotion Programme.VITM Hanoi 2013 should attract participation from both domestic and foreign tourism enterprises keen to network to build their...

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