The Hanoitimes - The event was part of activities to commemorate 320 years since the establishment of Ho Chi Minh City. A welcoming ceremony was held on December 10 to welcome HCMC’s 7 millionth foreign guests at Tan Son Nhat international airport. The symbolic 7 millionth holidaymaker was Frenchman Tissot Jeanclaure. Ho Chi Minh City welcomes 7 millionth foreign visitors so far this year. The visitor, along with two other tourists immediately before and after him, was presented with special gifts from Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Tourism and Vietnam Airlines. All three passengers were on the same flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport (France) to Tan Son Nhat Airport (Ho Chi Minh City). The number of foreign visitors to Ho Chi Minh City in the 11 months of 2018 is estimated at 6.8 million, a 19.6% increase from the same period last year, according to Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Tourism. The event was part of activities to commemorate 320 … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City welcomes 7 millionth foreign visitors so far this year
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Mekong Delta among the best places to visit in December
The Hanoitimes - The list is based on airfare trends, climate data, and worldwide cultural calendars. Mekong Delta in Vietnam has been ranked 11th among the 13 best vacation spots that should be on your radar for a December vacation, according to a list released by Business Insider, a US financial and business news website published by Insider Inc. Mekong Delta in Vietnam. Photo: Flickr Creative Commons Business Insider advises travelers that for a truly one-of-a-kind experience, head to southern Vietnam’s Mekong Delta and discover a world that revolves around the river. “The most popular activity for travelers to the region is guided boat tours through the maze-like Mekong and its many offshoots. There, you’ll see incredible floating markets like the one in Can Tho, where bustling crowds of locals navigate from boat to boat trading their goods. You can also get a breathtaking view of the delta from Sam Mountain near Chau Doc,” Business Insider … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta among the best places to visit in December
Hanoi, HCMC make it to list of 15 best Asian places to visit
The ranking considered local prices, accessibility and the variety of attractions in each destination along with travelers’ feedback, and put Hanoi in 14th place followed by HCMC. Vietnam’s capital casts a spell over foreign tourists with its history and culture, shopping, dining, and natural landscapes. Kick off a new day with a tour around Hanoi’s Old Quarter where nostalgic visitors can see how it has expanded from its original 36 streets before moving to Dong Xuan, the city's largest market, U.S. News said. How much money backpackers really need for a day in Hanoi and Saigon In HCMC “mopeds whiz by at all hours of the day, cafes take up entire sidewalks and street food vendors serve up delectable local fare despite the year-round heat and humidity,” it said. Hong Kong topped the list, followed by the Maldives, Tokyo, Phuket, and Bali. In the Economist Intelligence Unit's recent ranking of the world’s most livable cities, Hanoi and HCMC … [Read more...] about Hanoi, HCMC make it to list of 15 best Asian places to visit
Philippines Tatler advises on exploring Ho Chi Minh City
The Hanoitimes - Philippines Tatler has some words of advice for travelers that Ho Chi Minh is a good place for some rest and relaxation as you spend a long weekend and imbibe its culture through food and drink. Enjoying the amenities of Equator Club like a quieter breakfast, tea time, and cocktails or spending your time to discover the traditional food and drinks in Ben Thanh Market are the best ways to explore Ho Chi Minh City culture in the first day, Chit Juan wrote in an article published on Philippines Tatler, a Philippine guide to luxury lifestyle and contemporary society. Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Chit Juan The writer advises travelers to wear casual shorts and sneaks and line up for Bun Cha at 145 Bui Vien street. This is a good choice for travelers to discover one of the best foods in Vietnam. On the same street about 30 steps to the right is Cong Caphe, a local coffee chain famous for its Coconut coffee — a cool blended drink of rich Vietnamese coffee and … [Read more...] about Philippines Tatler advises on exploring Ho Chi Minh City
Amazing places to visit from north to central regions
The northern and central regions boast the highest density of heritage sites in the country and have become wonderful destinations for travelers to discover Vietnam’s nature and culture. In the northern province of Ninh Binh, visitors are able to savour the delights of famous tourist sites like Tam Coc-Bich Dong with beautiful caves, Bai Dinh pagoda, Cuc Phuong National Park. Especially, Trang An Landscape Complex is Vietnam’s only Mixed Cultural and Natural heritage site. The gateway of the north and central region is ThanhHoa province with its Ho Dynasty Citadel, which was recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage site in 2011. Ho Chi Minh Memorial Site in the central province of NgheAn, and Dong Loc T-junction relic site in Ha Tinh are also wonderful places to visit. Quang Binh province has beautiful caves and long beaches with soft white sand such as Toi cave, Nhat Le beach, and Nuoc Mooc stream. Phong Nha Ke Bang … [Read more...] about Amazing places to visit from north to central regions