Archive for 2014
Brunei opens a new representative office in HCM city
Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) on October 17 officially launched a new representative office in Ho Chi Minh City, marking the reinstatement of direct flights to the city.
RB previously announced that it would resume flights to Ho Chi Minh City four times a week starting October 17 on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday using Airbus A319 and Airbus 320 aircraft.
Mr. Dermot Mannion made a speech at the opening ceremony”
“The return of RB to this route creates more holiday options for travelers,” said Deputy Chairman of RB, Dermot Mannion.
It also means more passengers are now able to fly in comfort to a broader range of destinations in the Middle East, Asia and Australia, he said.
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RB previously announced that it would resume flights to Ho Chi Minh City four times a week starting October 17 on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday using Airbus A319 and Airbus 320 aircraft.
Mr. Dermot Mannion made a speech at the opening ceremony”
“The return of RB to this route creates more holiday options for travelers,” said Deputy Chairman of RB, Dermot Mannion.
It also means more passengers are now able to fly in comfort to a broader range of destinations in the Middle East, Asia and Australia, he said.
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A third of Vietnam’s ancient town could soon be under water
Authorities in Hoi An have warned that rising tides will swallow a third of the central tourist town , news website Voice of Vietnam has reported.
Hundreds of households and hoteliers in Hoi An have suffered continuous attacks by high tides on the Cua Dai embankment this rainy season.
For over the last month, a 300-meter section of beach has been ravaged by waves that uprooted coconut trees and electricity poles.
Tides have gradually swallowed the 3-km Cua Dai Beach; some sections of the beach have been eaten 40 meters into the shore.
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The Hoi An Town‘s People’s Committee, the local government, is calling on local residents and businesses to build makeshift embankments at the eroded beach sections.
It also extracted VND10 billion (US$471,200) for a project to build the Cua Dai embankment, but said the project has run into a lot of difficulties due to rogue waves and strong winds.
The town administration admitted that the project is just a temporary solution to prevent erosion during the rainy seasons.
As Hoi An Town (travel in Vietnam) lies on the banks of the Thu Bon River, and faces the sea on one side and the river on the other side, it is hard to prevent erosion.
Nguyen Van Hien, head of the Hoi An Department of Natural Resources and Environment, said the government should take more steps to control the flow of the Thu Bon River and dredge Cua Dai Bay as its shallow entrance retains flood waters longer.
Hoi An Town (Vietnam travel) in the coastal province of Quang Nam, recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site in 1999, is an alluring mix of heritage buildings with a unique blend of local and foreign influences, colorful lanterns, craft villages, beautiful beaches, river cruises, and delicious food.
Hundreds of households and hoteliers in Hoi An have suffered continuous attacks by high tides on the Cua Dai embankment this rainy season.
For over the last month, a 300-meter section of beach has been ravaged by waves that uprooted coconut trees and electricity poles.
Tides have gradually swallowed the 3-km Cua Dai Beach; some sections of the beach have been eaten 40 meters into the shore.
The Hoi An Town‘s People’s Committee, the local government, is calling on local residents and businesses to build makeshift embankments at the eroded beach sections.
It also extracted VND10 billion (US$471,200) for a project to build the Cua Dai embankment, but said the project has run into a lot of difficulties due to rogue waves and strong winds.
The town administration admitted that the project is just a temporary solution to prevent erosion during the rainy seasons.
As Hoi An Town (travel in Vietnam) lies on the banks of the Thu Bon River, and faces the sea on one side and the river on the other side, it is hard to prevent erosion.
Nguyen Van Hien, head of the Hoi An Department of Natural Resources and Environment, said the government should take more steps to control the flow of the Thu Bon River and dredge Cua Dai Bay as its shallow entrance retains flood waters longer.
Hoi An Town (Vietnam travel) in the coastal province of Quang Nam, recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site in 1999, is an alluring mix of heritage buildings with a unique blend of local and foreign influences, colorful lanterns, craft villages, beautiful beaches, river cruises, and delicious food.
Quang Ngai prepare for the inauguration ceremony of Ly Son Project
In the afternoon of August 12, Vice Chairwoman of the PPC Dinh Thi Loan chaired a meeting with Central Power Corporation (EVNCPC) and related departments and agencies on the plan of the inauguration ceremony of Ly Son Electricity Project.
In case of bad weather, the ceremony will be held in Binh Son district.
At the meeting, the Project’s schedule was also presented. Accordingly, the site clearance and compensation of overhead electric cable to Binh Son and Ly Son district completed, people in the Project area have handed over 100% of clean site for the investor. 100% of overhead electric cable was installed.
The project to connect Ly Son Island (vietnam travel)grid to the national power one through submarine cable was approved by the Ministry of Industry and Trade with the total investment capital of VND 652.5 billion, consisting of 28.7 kilometers of overhead electric cable and a 26.2km submarine cable, the project is planned to be completed and provides power in October 2014.
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In case of bad weather, the ceremony will be held in Binh Son district.
At the meeting, the Project’s schedule was also presented. Accordingly, the site clearance and compensation of overhead electric cable to Binh Son and Ly Son district completed, people in the Project area have handed over 100% of clean site for the investor. 100% of overhead electric cable was installed.
The project to connect Ly Son Island (vietnam travel)grid to the national power one through submarine cable was approved by the Ministry of Industry and Trade with the total investment capital of VND 652.5 billion, consisting of 28.7 kilometers of overhead electric cable and a 26.2km submarine cable, the project is planned to be completed and provides power in October 2014.
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Cat Ba in Hai Phong, Vietnam is a new world heritage site
The northern
port city of Hai Phong is striving its utmost to receive UNESCO recognition of
its Cat Ba archipelago as a world natural heritage site, a municipal official
has said Vietnam news.
At the
function, Dien confirmed that both the Vietnamese Government and local
authorities have worked hard to conserve biological diversity on Cat Ba
archipelago. Chairman of
the Hai Phong People’s Committee Duong Anh Dien made the remarks at a meeting with
representatives of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), a
special advisor of UNESCO for world heritage, on September 28.
Cat Ba, Hai Phong in Vietnam
The meeting
was an essential element in the process of nominating Cat Ba archipelago as a
site of world natural heritage.
Next, IUCN
experts will make a field trip to Cat Ba archipelago , slated for October 3,
before sending their evaluation report to UNESCO.
At the
meeting, representatives of the Institute of Marine Environment and Resources,
the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, and the management board of Cat
Ba archipelago presented the outstanding features of the area’s heritage.
Located some
45 kilometres east of Haiphong and 150 kilometres southeast of Hanoi , Cat Ba
covers more than 17,000 hectares of land and 9,200 hectares of sea.
Recognised by
UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve, Cat Ba boasts a typical ecological system
in Vietnam , including tropical rain forests on limestone islands, mangrove
forests, coral reefs, sea grass, sand beaches and cave networks.
Cat Ba is
home to some 2,320 different types of fauna and flora, including 740 land
animals, 280 forest species, 540 seabed creatures, 200 fish species, 180 coral
reef organisms, 80 sea grass species and 20 different wetland plants.
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Top 10 Iconic Landscapes of Vietnam
Vietnam classic tour for you introduction top 10 Iconic Landscapes of Vietnam
Halong Bay:
There's nothing quite like Halong Bay first thing in the morning. As the mists
clear, hundreds of huge karst towers appear, looming high above the boat. In
the soft morning light it's like waking up in a watercolor painting of a
mythical land.
Hanoi:
Motorbikes piled high with people, produce and even animals zip through the
streets. It's crazy, haphazard and somehow it works. The best way to take it
all in is from a rooftop cafe. Order an extra strong coffee and watch the chaos
unfold below.
Mekong Delta:
This massive area of floating markets, emerald rice paddies and lush islands is
home to some of the friendliest people on earth. Take a boat trip to one of the
sleepy islands to get a front row view of life on the Delta, and meet the
people who call it home.
Sapa: Head to
the hills and see the colourful villages of Vietnam's minority groups - the
Zay, and the Blue and Black H'mong. The area is remote so the best way to
experience it is on an overnight trek, spending the night as a guest of a local
family.
Qui Nhon:
Quaint Qui Nhon is a sleepy beach town off the main tourist trail. It's worth
coming here just for the drive. The road hugs granite cliffs that plunge into
the South China Sea, and islands, lagoons and sand dunes slowly give way to
sugar plantations and rice fields.
Hue:
Jam-packed with imperial sites, Hue is one for the history buffs. Explore the
Citadel with its ruined Forbidden Purple City before embracing your inner
emperor and taking a dragonboat cruise down the Perfume River.
Hoi An: This
shoppers' paradise is home to more boot makers, tailors and handicraft than you
could visit in a lifetime. While you wait for your suit to be made, hire a
bicycle and explore the Old Town - the streets are blissfully car free.
Ho Chi Minh
City: Still known as Saigon to most, HCMC is a city on the go. It's fast-paced,
exciting and full of amazing sites. Temples and markets collide with churches
and skyscrapers for a heady mix of traditional, colonial and modern.
Mai Chau: Mai
Chau feels a million miles away from the bustle of Hanoi. Misty mountains and
emerald rice paddies contribute to the air of peacefulness. Be sure to look out
for the traditional fabrics woven by the White Thais that call this area home.
Dalat: It's
spring all year round in Vietnam's 'honeymoon capital'. Soak up the
French-inspired atmosphere, spot the quirky local artists and explore the
surrounding lakes, waterfalls and forests. C'est fantastique!
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Hue promotes traditional etiquette
From Vietnamclassic tour - Residents in central Thua Thien-Hue Province are being
encouraged to dress up more for special events and ceremonial occasions in
keeping with the region's regal past.
Ao dai - a tradition dress in Hue
The proposal,
by the province's Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, aims to restore
the elegant lifestyle of people that has largely faded during post-war
reconstruction.
Vietnamese
visiting monuments around the old royal city will be asked to wear conservative
or traditional clothing.
And street
vendors and others using public space will be supervised to make sure their activities
do not get out of hand.
The proposal
targets creating clean communities, streets without beggars and neighbourhoods
without stickers or phone numbers plastered on walls.
In addition,
families will be encouraged to hold funerals within three days of a person's
death. In Viet Nam, and particularly in Hue, funerals for respected elderly
people can be delayed for up to a week or 10 days so that all family and
friends can show their compassion.
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Phu Quoc named in Top 3 best winter trips
The
heart-shaped Phu Quoc island of Vietnam ranked third in the list of best winter
trips 2014, according to the U.S.-based National Geographic Traveler magazine.
honey moon in Phu Quoc island
The
periodical noted that there’s no reason to hibernate this winter when there are
new beaches, slopes, sports, and festivals to discover. This year’s list of
best winter trips is a global collection of 15 editor-recommended
destinations.
Some of
Vietnam’s best beaches are on Phu Quoc island, making them closer to Cambodia
than the Vietnamese mainland.
Phu Quoc once
housed the so-called “coconut tree prison” (now a museum), where Vietcong
prisoners of war were held through 1973. What’s bringing international
travelers and, so far, restrained development to Phu Quoc today are its warm,
turquoise waters; secluded, deep sand beaches; and lush, mountainous interior (protected
as a national park).
Most resorts
are located south of Phu Quoc International Airport on Long Beach, and provide
airport transfers to their guests. The most convenient way to travel around the
island is by motorbike taxi or (with extreme caution) by motorbike.
The magazine
also suggested tourists to visit the bustling Dinh Cau Night Market to try
whatever local fishermen hauled in that day (sea urchin, prawns, clams, squid,
scallops, sardines). Held most evenings near Cau Temple in Duong Dong, the
market has dozens of stalls and is a good place to shop for souvenirs (although
most items aren’t produced locally).
Phu Quoc is
Vietnam’s nuoc mam (fish sauce) capital. The island’s signature (and powerfully
pungent) sweet-sour Phu Quoc sauce is the essential Vietnamese condiment and,
in 2013, became the country’s first product granted the European Union
Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status.
Other ideal
destinations include Paris (France); Lake Baikal, Siberia, (Russia); Santa
Margherita Ligure (Italy); Nosara Beaches (Costa Rica); Winter Wolf Viewing,
Lamar Valley Yellowstone National Park (the US); Gold Coast, Queensland
(Australia); Winter Festivals in Miami, Miami Beach, and Coral Gables, Florida;
Muscat-to-Salalah Coastal Route (Oman).
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Vietnam classic tour Da Lat - Buon Ma Thuot - Nha Trang (6 Days)
Go to Vietnam classic tour Da Lat - Buon Ma Thuot - Nha Trang, you can see beautiful place in Buon Ma Thuot and enjoy Ban Me coffee, you will feel
amazing for it, people are friendly, the
coffee is great, and a stop here is well worth it to get off the beaten track
and see Vietnamese city life that does not revolve around tourism. It is also
an excellent base of operations to visit Yok Don National Park, Ban Don Village,
and Lak Lake, after that discover Da Lat – the city flower and city of the beach
in Nha Trang.
Itinerary
Day 1: Hochiminh – Dalat (L)
Pick up at your hotel and drive ahead to Dalat. Dalat bears a vague
resemblance to a small French town and is blessed with lovely weather. On the
way photo stop at rubber tree plateau in Dong Nai, floating village on La Nga
river , Dambri waterfall . Overnight in Dalat.
Day 2: Dalat full day city tour (B/L)
Breakfast at hotel. A all day city tour with Dalat highlight sight-seeing
such as : Xuan Huong lake, Linh Son pagoda, Flower gardens, Bao Dai Summer
Palace, Valley of Love, Dalat Cathedral, Datanla Waterfall, Dalat market.
Overnight in Dalat.
Day 3: Dalat – Buon Me Thuot – Don Village (B/L/D)
Today we will ahead to Central of Highland, Buon Me Thuot mountain town,
going through the forest highway, you have a break stop enjoying the landscape.
Lunch in local restaurant. Transfer to Don village, where is very famous for
elephant taming. Explore the traditional wild elephants catching and taming of
M’nong ethnic group. Visit the ancient wooden house- on- stilts with the
architecture belongs to Laotian. Visit the tomb of the King of elephant
catchers before take a walk through suspension bamboo bridge. Ride elephant for
1 hour. Overnight in Buon Me Thuot.
Day 4: Buon Me Thuot – Nha Trang (B/L)
After breakfast, down slope going to the sea, it is warmer with sea breeze when
coming nearly. Lunch in local restaurant on the way. Check in hotel in Nha
trang about 2:00PM. Free night in Nha Trang.
Day 5: Island tour in Nha Trang city
(B/L)
Start from your hotel to Cau Da port. Tri Nguyen Aquarium on Mieu Island is the
first place to visit, many sea species of Nha Trang/Khanh Hoa province make a
small ocean world there. Mun Island is the best island for snorkeling where you
can see lots of lives colorful corals and fish. Visit a fishing village and
taking a fresh lunch at the island. On the way back you will be able to see
caves in which the sea swallows make their nest. Overnight in
Nhatrang.
Day 6: Nha Trang departure (B)
Breakfast at the hotel. Free at leisure till the your next departure.
Inclusion:
• Accommodation in twin share at hotels selected including breakfast.
• Accommodation in twin share at hotels selected including breakfast.
• Transfer by private air-conditioned car (van, bus...) as
per program.
• English speaking guide for each area as being requested
• Entry fees for all sightseeing as mentioned on the program
• Boat trip
• Breakfast (B); Lunches (L) & Dinner (D) as being
mentioned
• Government taxes (VAT…)
Vietnam classic tour Ho Chi Minh – Da Lat – Nha Trang – Phan Thiet
At these local spots of
scenic beauty, if you would like to branch out to another places, sightseeing tours are available in each town, these tours are conducted by local operators
and all information concerning the time and places of the bus departure will be
given to you as well. With a motto "To maximize the satisfaction of
diverse needs of the traveler" – Vietnam tour always to travel with you.
Itinerary Vietnam classic tour Ho Chi Minh – Da Lat – Nha Trang – Phan Thiet
Day 1: HO CHIMINHCITY / DALAT (L)
Depart from your hotel in the morning and drive to the cool hill station of Dalat (300 km). On the way stop in Bao Loc and visit a Tea & Coffee processing plant and Pongour Waterfall. Arrive in Dalat in the afternoon and visit of Dalat local market. Lunch en route in a local restaurant. Overnight in Dalat.
Day 2: DALAT / NHA TRANG (B/L)
After breakfast tour the city and visit Tuyen Lam lake, Truc Lam pagoda, Emperor Bao Dai’s villa… Lunch in a local restaurant then transfer to Nha Trang (250 km). On the way visit the Cham towers of Poklong Garai. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 3: NHA TRANG (B/L)
After breakfast drive to the port of Cau Da and take a boat to visits Islands. Lunch in a local restaurant and in the afternoon, visit Hong Chong Rocks, Po Nagar Cham Towers, Long Son pagoda. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 4: NHA TRANG / PHAN THIET (B/L)
After breakfast, drive to Phan Thiet (250 km). On arrival enjoy a lunch in a local restaurant then visit the marvelous sand dunes and the fishing hamlet of Mui Ne. The rest of the day is free at leisure to enjoy the beach. Overnight in Phan Thiet.
Day 5: PHAN THIET / HO CHI MINH CITY (B)
Free morning at leisure and around 14h00, drive back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Includes:
• All Vietnam hotel Accommodation.
• Daily Breakfast.
• All Transportations.
• Guide (in English or French, other languages upon request).
• All Entrance Fees.
• Meals as program.
