Being part of Tam Coc – Bich Dong tourist site complex, which is considered the most appealing tourist attraction in Ninh Binh province, Thien Huong grotto is a can’t-miss destination for visitors. Thien Huong grotto is part of Tam Coc – Bich Dong tourist complex located in Ninh Hai commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province (Photo: VNA) This grotto is wide, located on mountain and looked very much like a colossal lightwell since the ceiling of the grotto is a hole (Photo: VNA) It has also another name – Sky Grotto (Photo: VNA) Thien Huong grotto is a can’t-miss destination for any visitors coming to Ninh Binh province (Photo: VNA) … [Read more...] about Thien Huong grotto in Ninh Binh province
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Backdrop of Hollywood’s blockbuster in Ninh Binh dismantled
A scene cut from Kong: Skull Island that was filmed in Trang An Eco Tourism Complex in Ninh Binh province (Photo: bookhotel.vn) The decision to break down the set is made following the recommendations from UNESCO. It means that some of the boat tours in the area will no longer include the backdrop of Kong: Skull Island like before. Pham Thi Thanh Huong, head of the UNESCO Office in Vietnam’s Culture Department said she highly appreciated the immediate act of Trang An management board. “UNESCO does not discourage the creative activities, but the imaginary scenes of an aboriginal village might distort the core values of Trang An natural heritage,” Huong said in an interview with Zing.vn. Since its opening, the shooting site of Kong Island in Trang An received thousands of tourists yearly. Kong: Skull Island, directed by Jordan Vogt-Roberts, was the biggest Hollywood movie to be filmed in Vietnam. The blockbuster was filmed in Quang … [Read more...] about Backdrop of Hollywood’s blockbuster in Ninh Binh dismantled
Ninh Binh to host National Tourism Year 2020
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has announced that the northern province of Ninh Binh will host the main events of the National Tourism Year 2020. Trang An tourism site in Ninh Binh province. To successfully organise the important event, the Ninh Binh Department of Tourism has developed a draft hosting programme. Thus far, there are 25 provinces and cities with strong potential for tourism development that have registered to organise 99 events in response to the National Tourism Year 2020, Nhan Dan online newspaper reported. In a recent working session with the Ninh Binh tourism sector, the VNAT asked the province to build its own logo and identity for the National Tourism Year 2020 in association with the Ninh Binh tourism brand. In addition, Ninh Binh has been urged to focus on building activities and events in four main groups, including preparation for the event, main activities (opening ceremony, seminars and investment promotion … [Read more...] about Ninh Binh to host National Tourism Year 2020
Automobile component plant opens in Ninh Binh
The opening ceremony of the ESMO VINA plant in the northern province of Ninh Bình. — Photo VNA A plant producing automobile components opened its doors in the northern province of Ninh Binh on Friday Financed by ESMO Group from South Korea, the plant cost more than VND300 billion (US$12.9 million). The facility covers nearly 64,000sq.m in the Gia Phu Industrial Cluster in Gia Vien District. The ESMO VINA plant is capable of producing about 450,000 items annually. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Lee Huyn Chul, CEO of ESMO VINA, said the plant was ESMO’s new move to make inroads into the Southeast Asian market. He hoped it would create stable jobs for locals and contribute to socio-economic growth in Ninh Binh. Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Ngoc Thach said Ninh Binh would continue its administrative reforms to attract more domestic and foreign investors, particularly those from South Korea. Ninh Binh is now home to eight … [Read more...] about Automobile component plant opens in Ninh Binh
Largest ever drug trafficking ring busted in Quang Binh
Police successfully caught two Vietnamese men red-handed at 14:00 on October 15 as they were in the process of illegally transporting drugs around the border area in Tan Dinh village, Hai Ninh commune, Quang Ninh district. The suspects were later identified as Ha Hong Quan, 17, and Le Anh Tuan, 18, both of Dong Hoi City in Quang Binh province. Upon performing a search of the scene, police successfully seized one kg of synthetic drugs, along with 130 pills, three mobile phones, and a four-seater car registered 73A 11966. The arrests represent the largest ever drug trafficking ring busted by the provincial police. A further investigation is now underway. … [Read more...] about Largest ever drug trafficking ring busted in Quang Binh