Slovakia TV Promotes Vietnam Tourism

TA3, one of the biggest TV channels of Slovakia, aired a 30 – minute program introducing Vietnam’s landscapes, history, culture, daily life, gastronomy, customs and policies.

In the program, a Slovak man named Branislav Stefanik, who has visited Vietnam many times, said Vietnam has a high economic growth rate, and its people are industrious, friendly and dynamic.

Vietnam is home to many beauty spots, including Hoàn Kiếm Lake, One-Pillar Pagoda, Củ Chi Underground Tunnels, Hạ Long Bay, Nha Trang Beach, Huế Ancient City, it said.

According to the TV program, hotel services in big cities are very good. In some Northern Mountainous Provinces, tourists can stay in houses on stilts comfortably at very low prices.

On August 20, The Gulf News, a daily major newspaper of the United Arab Emirates, ran the 3 – page article “Discover Vietnam” featuring many photos about Vietnam’s landscapes and people.

Vietnam’s National Highway - World’s Best Cycling Route

Vietnam’s 1A National Highway has been nominated as the world’s best cycling route by ‘Lonely Planet’, a travel guidebook owned by BBC Worldwide.

“This iconic road runs the length of the narrow country from North to South. It is the most popular cycling route in Vietnam, a long but immensely rewarding trip along the best parts of Vietnam’s coastline. The route has some reasonable hills, climaxing in the mighty Hai Van Pass (496m) (the border of Thua Thien – Hue Province and Da Nang City in the Central) – with a breathtaking descent as pine-clad mountains loom to the West and the sea vanishes into the east. Take the time along the way to gaze at networks of lush rice fields blanketing the hidden valleys below; fish, snorkel or dive the turquoise waters of the coast; and soak up the atmosphere of delightful rural hamlets”, the book described.

Other cycling paradises mentioned are in Isle of Wight, England; West Coast, Tasmania, Australia; Luberon and Mont Ventoux, Provence, France; San Juan Islands, Washington, USA; County Clare, Ireland; La Farola, Cuba; Otago Peninsula, New Zealand; Cape Breton Island, Canada; Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy.

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Plans For Ten Major Tourism Areas To Be Outlined

Vietnam will devise a master plan for ten major national tourist areas between: 2013 – 2015 to boost tourism development, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism.

The ten selected areas include: Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark in the northern province of Ha Giang; Lang Co - Canh Duong sea tourism area in the Central Coastal Province of Thua Thien - Hue; Hai Van - Son Tra eco-tourism in Da Nang and Thua Thien – Hue Province; and Da Krong eco-tourism area in the Central Province of Quang Tri, as well as Thac Ba Lake in the Northern Province of Yen Bai and Yok Don in Dak Lak in the Central Highlands. The mangrove forests in the Southernmost Province of Ca Mau; Xuan Dai Bay in the Central Province of Phu Yen; Pa Khoang Lake in Dien Bien Northwestern Province; and the Con Son historical and cultural tourism site in the Northern Province of Hai Duong are also on the list.

The country plans to have 39 national tourist areas by 2030. The master plan for key national tourism areas aims to draw investment for them and promote national tourism products and services.

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Hue Festival To Open In April

As many as 23 art troupes from 12 countries around the world have registered to participate in the Hue Festival, scheduled to take place April 7-15, 2012.

Deputy Chairman of the Thua Thien Hue Provincial People’s Committee and head of the Festival’s organising board, Ngo Hoa, said the event, with the theme "Cultural Heritage Combined with Economic Development and International Integration," will open National Tourism Year 2012.

Highlights of the festival will include the Nam Giao Offering Ritual, an Ao Dai (Traditional Dress) Grand Show, Royal Night, Legends of the Huong River (Perfume River) and Oriental Night.

The 13th plenary meeting of the Association of Historical Cities will also coincide with the festival.

Related programs to Hue:
3 Days Ancient Royal City Discovery
Hue - Paddling the Perfume River (3 Days 2 Nights)
Biking Through The Ancient Paths - Hue & Hoi An 4 Days 3 Nights
19 Days on Bike from Saigon to Hanoi

More details about Hue accommodation, click here.

Explore The Gulf Of Tokin On The 5 – Star Yacht

In March 2012, Halong Bay’s premier cruise provider ‘Bhaya Cruises’ will be launching two unique, new vessels dedicated to the ‘Mother of Vietnamese Civilization’, which will soon become legends themselves.

The vessels combine state of the art safety standards and innovative Oriental Design, providing luxury and dedication in every detail. Each ship has 32 spacious cabins of minimum 20 square meters each. It also boasts private balconies and well-equipped bathrooms. The numerous activities en route, the culinary experiences and the atmosphere will please both the active traveller and those just seeking pure relaxation.


Whether you enjoy the stunning scenery, a wellness treatment or a glass of wine from the Chef’s exclusive selection, the trip promises to be an unforgettable one.

For more information about Au Co Cruise, click here.

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Air Mekong To Launch Hanoi – Con Dao Flights

Air Mekong has announced plans to launch flights connecting Hanoi with the Southern Vietnamese Con Dao Island. From 6 September, the airline will serve the route four times a week (Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays), departing Hanoi at 9.40 am, and returning from Con Dao at 13.40 pm. The flights will involve a short stop in Ho Chi Minh City.

Con Dao, which actually consists of seven small islands, is home to pristine beaches, as well as the historic colonial-era prisons and infamous ‘tiger cages’ used in the Vietnam War. Six Senses also recently opened a luxury resort on the islands.

For more details about Air Mekong, click here.

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Hanoi Sets To Expand Tourist Electric Bus Fleet

Hanoi’s local government has approved a plan to expand the operation of electric powered tourist buses to the city’s famous beauty spots. The buses will be allowed to operate in the entire Hoan Kiem District, instead of just the Old Quarter.

The new routes will include stops at the Temple of Literature, the citadel, One-pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Ba Dinh Square. Other places include Quan Thanh Temple, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, Turtoise Tower, Presidential Palace, West Lake, Truc Bach Lake, and Bach Ma Temple.

The city earlier granted the Ho Tay One-liability Limited Company the right to import 30 buses for a pilot project around West Lake.

In July 2010, Hanoi began operating tours of 40 streets in Hoan Kiem District to serve tourists who want to travel around the Old Quarter.

The buses have capacity for eight to 10 people and charge of 0.7 USD per person.

More related programs to Hanoi:
3 Days Taste of Ho Chi Minh Trail
5 Days Motorcycling West to East Northern
7 Days Motorcycling Northwestern Trails
9 Days Bike North Vietnam

Air Mekong To Fly To Vinh

Air Mekong, a private airline, will operate the route Ho Chi Minh City-Buon Ma Thuot-Vinh as of October 1st after its adjustment for flights to Dalat City.

Truong Thanh Vu, Air Mekong’s representative, said that the new route extends the current route of Ho Chi Minh City-Buon Ma Thuot to meet demands in air travel between Buon Ma Thuot and Vinh.

Air Mekong plans to operate 3 flights a week for the new route on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Currently, Vietnam Airlines and Jetstar Pacific are operating daily flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Vinh, and passengers want to travel between Buon Ma Thuot and Vinh must stop in transit in HCM City.

Air Mekong is now operating around 36 domestic flights a day. There will be 16 flights a week to Dalat City as of September 6th, instead of the current 10 flights.

More detail about the Air Mekong, click here or contact via phone in Hanoi: + 84 4 37 188 199 / Ho Chi Minh City: +84 8 38 463 666.

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Building Tourism Trademarks For The Northwestern Region

Son La Province is located in Northwest of Vietnam. Son La have cold and fresh climate that very suitable for relax trips. This place is full of cultural objects and factors, which can impress any visitor. And the ace of this province is Moc Chau Plateau.

A press conference was held in Hanoi on August 3 to introduce a tourism programme in the Northwestern region, with particular emphasis in Son La Province, this year.


The programme, the first of its kind for the Northern Province of Son La, aims to introduce and develop trademarks for tourism products for the region, strengthen cooperation among localities, and take full advantage of the natural landscapes, historical relics, and cultural identities of ethnic groups.

It is also expected to turn the tourism industry in the region - and in Son La in particular - into a tourism centre for the Northwestern area in order to greatly contribute to the country’s socio-economic development.

The programme will last from August 27 to September 2 this year.

More related programs to Moc Chau Plateau:
3 Days Taste of Ho Chi Minh Trail
4 Days Motorcycling Adventure in Northern Vietnam
5 Days Motorcycling West to East Northern
7 Days Motorcycling Northwestern Trails
11 Days Motorcycling the Ho Chi Minh Trail - Half Challenge

New Border Gates To Cambodia Opened

Vietnam and Cambodia yesterday opened another pair of border posts, Hoa Lu in Vietnam's Binh Phuoc Province and Trapeang Sre in Cambodia's Kratie Province.

This is the fifth of seven pairs of border posts the two countries agreed to open under a road transport agreement signed in 1998 and a protocol signed in 2005.

Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Ngoc Dong said the gates would not only facilitate trade and economic development between the two border provinces, but also improve co-operation between the two countries.

The four border points currently open for road transport between the two countries are Moc Bai - Bavet (Tay Ninh and Svay Rieng Provinces), Tinh Bien-Phnom Den (An Giang and Takeo Provinces), Xa Xia - Prek Chak (Kien Giang, Lork, Kam Pot Provinces), and Xa Mat -Trapeing (Tay Ninh and Kampong Cham Provinces).

Two other pairs of border crossings are expected to open later this year, including Le Thanh - Oyadav (Gia Lai and Andong Pich - Ratanakiri Provinces) and Bu Prang - O Raaing (Dak Nong and Mundulkiri Provinces).

Last year, two-way trade between Vietnam and Cambodia was US$1.83 billion. At present, Vietnam is the fourth biggest importer of Cambodian goods and Cambodia is the 16th largest importer of goods from Vietnam.

Source: vietnamnews.vnagency.com.vn

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Bike Through The Ancient Roads with Vietnam Jeep Tours

Hochiminh City, August 2nd 2011 – Vietnam Jeep Tours (VJT) has introduced a 4 day 3 night biking program in the two cities of Hue and Hoi An for biking enthusiasts.

The trip is a combination of both historical, cultural explores and the adventure challenge for active travelers to the country.

Start pedaling in Hue to discover monuments, pagodas, citadel, and royal tombs and bike the peaceful city by the Perfume River. The challenge comes when set off to Hoi An up to the Hai Van Pass (Ocean Cloud Pass), one of the best coastal road in the world as words of BBC presenter Jeremy Clarkson in the 2008 show featured Special Vietnam.

Final destination, bike to Hoi An ancient town with narrow streets and tiny houses existed for centuries. The tour ends with a visit to the local fisherman to understand their daily lives as well as to try your fish catching skill after a short brief and training.

Day to day activities of the trip can be found at Biking Through The Ancient Paths – Hue & Hoi An 4 Days 3 Nights or contact adventure@vietnamjeeptours.com / phone: (+84) 8 629 06577 -hotline: (+84) 909 602 370.

About Vietnam Jeep Tours (VJT)

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VJT was the first company introduced used Jeep to international travelers, transforming the image of vehicles left from the war to a symbol of fun, friendly and active travel experience. Details of company and travel offers please visit www.vietnamjeeptours.com