Hanoi Department of Tourism launches “Supporting Thang Long-Hanoi Tourism” programme. (Photo: hanoimoi.com.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – As many as 300 students in Hanoi will promote cultural and historical values of the local tourist attractions when joining the “Supporting Thang Long-Hanoi Tourism” programme launched by the municipal Department of Tourism on March 22. The students were chosen at the Hanoi Open University, the University of Social Sciences and Humanities under the Vietnam National University-Hanoi, and the University of Languages and International Studies under the Vietnam National University-Hanoi, Hanoi Metropolitan University and the Hanoi University of Industry. All of them have good health, strict discipline and sound English speaking skills, and love voluntary activities. They will work at popular tourist sites frequented by many domestic and foreign visitors like Thang Long Royal Citadel, Hoan Kiem (Returned Sword) Lake and Ly Thai To … [Read more...] about Hanoi students promote local tourist attractions
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A fish out of water: Cần Thơ’s newest tourist attraction
Viet Nam News Văn Châu CẦN THƠ — Lê Trung Tín, a farmer in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta city of Cần Thơ, makes a good living, training a bunch of snakehead fish to leap out of a pond. Tourists often visit to see the fancy trick and later eat a tasty meal made of the fish. Tín, whose pond and house is located on Cồn Sơn (Sơn Islet), has bred the fish for 20 years. Initially, he gave them fresh food but later used processed feed to encourage the fish to jump out of the water. Gradually, the fish began to “fly” up to 40 to 50 centimetres above the water to catch the food. “Unlike other snakehead fish which often dive deep underwater, my fish leap from the water to snatch their food," Tín said. Before he began training the fish, he sold all of them before Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday every year, earning about VNĐ200 million (US$9,500), with profit of about VNĐ90 … [Read more...] about A fish out of water: Cần Thơ’s newest tourist attraction
Top tourist attractions in November
Ha Giang The majestic nature, innocence of children or bright eyes of the elderly are several things of Ha Giang province that always impress not only first-time visitors but also frequent tourists to this northernmost province. Ha Giang people are mainly of the H’Mong, Thai, Lo Lo, La Chi ethnic minorities. The cultural characteristics in the locals’ daily life will give visitors memorable experiences. Ha Giang province. Photo: Lieu Lam The natural wildness has been attractive to young couples who love exploring. Being famous for the karst plateau, Ha Giang looks breathtaking during the ripening rice season on terraces and especially in late fall when purple and pink triangle oats are in full blossom. A field of triangle oat. Photo: Tung Duong Triangle oat, a kind of cereal plants, is annually planted by the locals after the summer-fall rice crop. At present, this kind of flower is in full blossom on the mountain side in Pho La … [Read more...] about Top tourist attractions in November
Top tourist attractions in Vietnam in November
Apart from discovering unique local life of ethnic minority groups in Ha Giang, visitors can savour scenic views of buckwheat flowers. Buckwheat flowers are now in full bloom on the mountain slope of Pho La commune, Dong Van district. The capital city of Hanoi attracts visitors to quiet roads covered with golden yellow leaves such as Phan Dinh Phung, Hoang Dieu and Kim Ma. Hanoi’s Old Quarter is a must-visit destination for travelers for a cup of coffee or delicious food. November is the best time for visitors to explore tourist attractions in Hue and taste specialties of the region. Ho Thuy Tien waterpark is a stopover in Hue for travelers who want to discover mysteriousness of natural landscapes here. The waterpark is located next to Thien An hill. November is also the ideal time to savour scenic views of yellow paddy fields and wild sunflowers (also known as tithonia diversifolia or tree marigold) in the central highlands province of Gia Lai. Chu Dang Ya volcano in Gia … [Read more...] about Top tourist attractions in Vietnam in November
Students encouraged to work as volunteers for tourist attractions
Students encouraged to work as volunteers for tourist attractionsBy Nhan Tam Tour guides on duty at Danang Cathedral and Rooster Church in Danang City – PHOTO: NHAN TAM DANANG – The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism and the Danang Department of Tourism on October 15 launched a campaign encouraging students to serve as volunteers at tourist attractions. The organizing board will provide participating students with a training course. These students will be equipped with soft skills, as well as adequate knowledge of the culture and history of the country and the Vietnamese people and information on tourist destinations before becoming eligible to guide visitors. Following the training period, they will be contacted by the administration of tourism with a proposal to join volunteer groups working at tourism attractions. The activities are aimed at supporting both tourists and travel firms. Bui Kim Luan, vice dean of the Faculty of Hospitality & Tourism at … [Read more...] about Students encouraged to work as volunteers for tourist attractions