Viet Nam News Ngọc Diệp MEKONG DELTA — Farmers in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta have developed agri-tourism models that have not only increased their incomes but also contributed to sustainable agriculture and rural development in the area. The Mekong Delta, which is the country’s largest agricultural production area, has great potential to develop ecotourism. It has been listed among the best destinations to visit in 2019 by the US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler. The delta attracts millions of visitors each year thanks to its cultural diversity, natural beauty and a large range of tourism products. According to HCM City’s Department of Tourism, tourist demand to seek hands-on experiences has increased from 20-30 per cent compared to recent years. In many localities in the delta, organisations and individuals have begun to pour more investment in agri-tourism models. The models help to both preserve traditional … [Read more...] about Agri-tourism attracts more visitors to Mekong Delta
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HCM City’s Tết attractions welcome millions of visitors
Viet Nam News HCM CITY – HCM City’s most popular attractions during the Tết (Lunar New Year) festival welcomed millions of local and foreign visitors from February 2-10. Nguyễn Huệ Flower Street attracted 1.7 million visitors during its seven-day opening from February 2-8. The 720-metre flower street, with the theme “HCM City – Thành Phố Vươn Xa” (HCM City – Rising City), extended from the statue of President Hồ Chí Minh in front of the People’s Committee building to Tôn Đức Thắng Street. Visitors especially liked the models of pigs made of flowers, plastic or wood to celebrate the Year of the Pig. More than 100 kinds of flowers, including chrysanthemums, roses, orchids, azaleas, lotuses and cacti, were used in the flower arrangements. The Tết Book Fair, another Tết attraction, also attracted more than 700,000 visitors. The book fair was organised on … [Read more...] about HCM City’s Tết attractions welcome millions of visitors
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
Khanh Hoa works to attract more tourists from ASEAN nations
Tourists in Hon Tam island of Nha Trang Bay (Source: VNA) Khanh Hoa (VNA) - Authorities of the south central province of Khanh Hoa see the need to attract more tourists, especially from member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Many measures have been devised, focusing on promoting the province’s images and developing its infrastructure. Khanh Hoa, with a coastline of more than 380 km and hundreds of islands and islets, and mild and sunny year-long climate, has many advantages for tourism, especially sea-island tourism. Besides Nha Trang Bay, Khanh Hoa also boasts Cam Ranh and Van Phong bays, both being natural masterpieces. Khanh Hoa’s tourism sector has experienced a breakthrough in recent years. The number of tourists visiting the province has enjoyed average expansion of 15 percent - 17 per year in recent years. In 2010 - 2016, the number of tourists to Khanh Hoa reached 21.5 million, including more than 5.1 million foreigners. In … [Read more...] about Khanh Hoa works to attract more tourists from ASEAN nations
Growing number of foreign visitors: Pleasure and challenge
(VEN) - In the first half of this year, Vietnam attracted more than 7.89 million foreign visitors, up 27.2 percent from the same period last year. However, the country will have to overcome many challenges to reach the Prime Minister’s target of 15-17 million foreign visitors in 2018. Good signals According to the latest data by the General Statistics Office of Vietnam (GSO), in the first half of 2018, Vietnam attracted more than 7.89 million foreign visitors, up 27.2percent from the same period last year. These include more than six million Asian visitors (up 32.7 percent), almost 1.1 million European visitors (up 11 percent), 493,000 visitors from America (up 13.5 percent), 223,100 visitors from Australia (up 10 percent), and 20,800 visitors from Africa (up 22.2 percent). Among visitors from Asian countries, those from China totaled almost 2.57 million and those from the Republic of Korea (RoK) totaled more than 1.71 million people. According to the GSO, in the first half of … [Read more...] about Growing number of foreign visitors: Pleasure and challenge