Category Archives: What’s News
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HYATT REGENCY DANANG RESORT AND SPA OPENS IN VIETNAM
Posted on February 27, 2012 by admin in What's NewsFebruary 19, 2012 — Conveniently located between Hoi An, a UNESCO world heritage site and the bustling city of Danang, Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa is situated on an immaculate stretch of white sandy beach with a view of the ocean and the magnificent Marble Mountains. The resort is just 15 minutes by car [...]
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Anantara Mui Ne launches in Vietnan
Posted on February 11, 2012 by admin in What's NewsAnantara Mui Ne Resort & Spa is one of the many new and luxurious hotels to have opened up on Vietnam’s Southeast coast. The hotel offers 89 rooms, suites and villas in contemporary in style with modern facilities like Wifi and Plasma TV. However, a huge attraction for tourists is believed to be the proximity [...]
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In With The New
Posted on February 9, 2012 by Conny in Destination, What's NewsAs people gather in Hue’s Dieu De pagoda to celebrate the upcoming New Year, the city buzzes with excitement. Dieu De Pagoda is the place to worship the third Nguyen dynasty King, Thieu Tri. Although this ancient custom is gradually disappearing, most Vietnamese people still visit nearby pagodas and prepare for the arrival of [...]
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Ha Noi Prohibiting Streets to Taxi
Posted on February 4, 2012 by Conny in Travel tips, What's NewsAccording to the notification from Ha Noi Department of Transport, because of the Road Overpass construction at Lang Ha – Thai Ha and Thai Ha – Chua Boc from 30/01/2012 till 30/06/2012. That all taxis are not allowed to enter the following streets during peak hours: 6:30am – 8:30am and 4:00pm – 7:00pm daily. [...]
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New Tours during Vietnam Tet 2012
Posted on January 29, 2012 by admin in What's NewsFive new tours offered in capital city’s Old Quarter HA NOI — Tourists will have more opportunities to explore Ha Noi’s Old Quarter in a more environmentally friendly way with the launch of five new tours that use electric cars. The new tours, which were launched on Wednesday, take foreign and domestic tourists along 28 [...]
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14th century stone road found in central Vietnam
Posted on January 29, 2012 by admin in What's NewsLocal archaeologists have announced the discovery of a 14th century stone pathway at the southern gate of Ho Dynasty Citadel, a World Heritage Site in the central province of Thanh Hoa. The pathway, approximately two kilometers long, runs across the gate to connect Vinh Tien and Vinh Thanh communes with Vinh Loc District in the [...]
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Festival rituals
Posted on February 28, 2011 by Le Thanh in Travel tips, What's NewsFestivals require many compulsory rituals, which are carried out in a strict order from the preparation to the ending of a festival. In general, a festival has the following rituals: Statue washing rite is performed at mid-night of the day before the festival. This rite is preceded by a ceremony of water procession in some [...]
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Halong Bay seeks New 7 Wonders of World.
Posted on February 28, 2011 by Le Thanh in Travel tips, What's NewsThe campaign to collect votes for Halong Bay to be recognised as one of the New 7 Wonders of the World in November this year is entering the final stages, said an official from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST). At a meeting to discuss the country’s efforts to reach this goal held [...]
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Vietnam aims receive 5.3 million international visitors in 2011
Posted on February 28, 2011 by Le Thanh in Travel tips, What's NewsVietnam’s tourism industry has set a target to welcome 5.3 million international visitors, serve 30 million domestic tourists and earn VND110,000 billion by the end of 2011. The culture, sports and tourism industry focused on these goals at a conference on deploying work this year that was held in Hanoi on February 25-26. The industry [...]
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Vietnam now more popular with Russian tourists
Posted on February 21, 2011 by Le Thanh in Travel tips, What's NewsA large number of Russian tourists are choosing Vietnam for their holidays instead of Egypt, according to the Voice of Russia. Although a tour to Vietnam costs about 15-20% more than a trip to Egypt and takes longer, the country still remains a popular destination for Russian tourists due to the recent unstable political situation [...]
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