Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival 2009, organized by the city’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism in collaboration with the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Association, will take place at Dam Sen Cultural Park from April 3 to 5.Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival
The festival will feature a Tourism Fair with 120 counters, southern culinary fair with 50 kiosks, the fifth Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Golden Voice contest, a game show called “Ho Chi Minh City spotlight of Asia” and a tourism photo exhibition.
The Guinness World Records will present the world record certificates to the Ba Na – Suoi Mo telpher system in the central city of Da Nang on March 25, the inauguration day of the system.
Tourists enjoy a traditional dance with Mong ethnic people in the northern province of Lao Cai
Gambling, fortune telling and commercialism are ruining northern Viet Nam’s cultural and religious festivals, complains Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister Hoang Tuan Anh.
Tourists enjoy a traditional dance with Mong ethnic people in the northern province of Lao Cai
The minister delivered his judgement at a meeting to assess the quality of the festivals in Ha Noi last Wednesday where he said his ministry intended to provide models for their organisation and management.
Phu Quoc Island is a peaceful tropical paradise in the warm turquoise waters of the Gulf of Thailand and close to mainland Ha Tien Town in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang.
Vietnam tour to explore fishing village
The destination is becoming well known for its stunning beaches, untouched natural environment, wonderful sunsets and fantastic scuba diving and snorkeling, attracting many tourists year round.
However, these days, visitors to Phu Quoc are also drawn to the massage services on the beach.
Vietnam tour, Tran Van Khoa, a native of Cua Dai fishing village in the central city of Hoi An, operates a special Eco-Tour to his hometown, inviting travelers to not only visit ancient streets but also join a fishing trip, try coracle racing and help local residents to collect garbage on the beach.
Vietnam tour to explore fishing village
Foreign airlines active in Vietnam have launched or are working on plans to operate new flights to Australia, Europe and other destinations that allow air links for passengers departing from this country.
Airlines increase air services to Vietnam
Just last week, the low-cost carrier AirAsia commenced weekly Kuala Lumpur-London service to offer both leisure and business travelers more options to travel between Europe and Asia, including Vietnam.
Da nang International Firework Competition 2009 will take place in the central coastal city of Da Nang on March 27 and 28 with participation of Spain, Australia, China, the Philippines and the home team Vietnam. Saigontourist is offering a three-day tour to the firework festival as well as other attractions in Da Nang City.
firework festival in Danang Vietnam
Nearly 1,900 international tourists were aboard the Arcadia, the second largest cruise ship in the British owned P&O cruise fleet when it docked in Halong on March 15.
UK cruise liner visits Halong
This is a five-star luxury liner and the biggest one ever to visit Halong Vietnam.
The re-opening of many international sea lanes such as Bac Hai- Halong, Hong Kong- Halong is due to the popularity of Halong-Quang Ninh as destination for international visitors.
The number of tourists visiting traditional handicraft villages has decreased sharply since Viet Nam was hit by the global economic recession.
Tourists at Bat Trang villages
The opening ceremony, themed ‘Halong – World Natural Heritage Rendez Vous’ will feature traditional art performances on floating stages around Bai Chay Ferry areas, creating a unique and festive ambiance.
Also included will be firework shows during the closing ceremony to the theme of “Night of Shining Heritage’.
The 2009 Halong Tourism Festival (Halong Tour) will be held as a carnival of the sea, air and land from April 25-May 2, according to the Quang Ninh provincial People’s Committee.
Halong tourism festival
The opening ceremony, themed ‘Halong – World Natural Heritage Rendez Vous’ will feature traditional art performances on floating stages around Bai Chay Ferry areas, creating a unique and festive ambiance.
Also included will be firework shows during the closing ceremony to the theme of “Night of Shining Heritage’.
Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival 2009, organized by the city’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism in collaboration with the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Association, will take place at Dam Sen Cultural Park from April 3 to 5.Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival