Vietnam has been named the number one destination for river cruises in Asia by World of Cruising, a luxury publication packed with the latest cruise trends and destination guides. An authentic boat trip in Mekong Delta. Photo: Lonely Planet As river cruise tours become popular in the West, it’s time to expand your horizons and head to the East for a different experience, with Asia’s rich diversity of cultures, landscapes, and cuisine, according to the site. Thanks to its ideal location with the Mekong River and the Red River, Vietnam offers long-haul cruising with ever-changing panoramas through lush landscapes and contrasting cities. Known as the “Mother of all Rivers”, the 2,700-mile-long Mekong is Southeast Asia’s longest waterway, so a Mekong River cruise is a must, it wrote. From Ho Chi Minh City, visitors can go to Mekong Delta provinces on authentic excursions, including visits to floating fishing villages and rides in ox carts to … [Read more...] about Vietnam the top river cruise destination in Asia
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Modern theme parks in Vietnam stick to tradition
When April arrives in theHoang LienSon mountain range in Vietnam’s far north, the slopes are covered inazalea flowers of all colors - white, purple, yellow, red andpink - blooming together, stretching all the way to the peak of Fansipan, known as the roof of Indochina (Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia). This native species is deservedly the star of its own show, the Azalea Festival, which will be held annually at Sun World Fansipan Legend, a tourism complex created by Sun Group, the premier developer of luxury tourism and entertainment projects in Vietnam. At the Azalea Festival, tourists can learn more about the cultural traditions of the ethnic minority communities who live in the northern highlands, like the Red Dzao and Hmong. These indigenous tribes have their own ritualistic dances, folk games and traditional forms of music that are vividly depicted at the Sun World Fansipan Legend complex. Visitors, therefore, have a chance todiscover more about the local way of life before they … [Read more...] about Modern theme parks in Vietnam stick to tradition
Vietnam among Southeast Asia’s most exciting lineup of new experiences for travelers in 2019
The Hanoitimes - From specialized Small Group Tours to bespoke Fully Tailored Journeys, InsideAsia Tours` 2019 offerings provide a variety of ways to discover each destination. HCM City among world’s trending destination for 2019 Son Doong Cave on Lonely Planet’s bucket-list trips in 2019 Hanoi among world’s must-visit culinary destinations for 2019 Vietnam has been named among most exciting lineup of new experiences in Southeast Asia for travelers in 2019, according to a list released by Luxury Travel Magazine, one of the world’s leading luxury travel websites. "The back of the dinosaurus" Ta Xua, Bac Yen district, Son La province. Photo: Tuyet Nhung “InsideAsia Tours' new Gastronomic Trails of Vietnam explores the traditional and contemporary gastronomic landscape of the historic nation. The 13-night culinary adventure uncovers the secrets, flavors, and origins of street delicacies, as well as the evolution of the fine dining scene, … [Read more...] about Vietnam among Southeast Asia’s most exciting lineup of new experiences for travelers in 2019
Vietnam among world’s best cruise holidays
The Hanoitimes - Caroline Hendrie, a British journalist, has picked up some of the best river cruises to book now. The British journalist of the Daily Mail, a UK daily middle-market tabloid newspaper, has named Mekong River Cruises in Vietnam and Cambodia the number one tour that a good choice for travelers who want to sit back and relax on a river cruise. A cooking cruise on the Mekong from Vietnam to Cambodia takes in locations such as Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Dailymail.co.uk “Australian chef Luke Nguyen has some words that he will host a cruise on the Mekong from Vietnam to Cambodia in 2019. He will guide you around Old Saigon, where his parents used to live, then teach you some of his favourite dishes at his cookery school,” Daily Mail wrote On board luxury AmaLotus, he will take charge of the galley to create a welcome dinner. Over the next seven days you’ll see the differences between busy Vietnam and slower-paced Cambodia, exploring ashore … [Read more...] about Vietnam among world’s best cruise holidays
Travel agencies fret about possible fee hike at Halong Bay next year
Travel agencies fret about possible fee hike at Halong Bay next yearBy Dao Loan A corner of Halong Bay, a World Heritage Site in the northern province of Quang Ninh - PHOTO: QUY THANH HCMC – Travel agencies have voiced concern over the news that the entrance fee to Halong Bay, a World Heritage Site in the northern province of Quang Ninh, may be raised next year. The Halong Bay management board has announced on its website that it is preparing a plan to adjust the entrance fee to Halong Bay. Accordingly, among the five tourist routes, only the fee for the third route -- from the wharf to the marine culture conservation center -- will remain unchanged at VND200,000 (US$8.7) per tourist. For each of the remaining routes---from the wharf to Van Canh Park, the caves and caverns, the marine leisure center and Gia Luan Harbor, the fee will go up by VND50,000 per visitor. In addition, tourists will likely have to pay VND900,000 to VND1.3 million for an overnight stay, which is … [Read more...] about Travel agencies fret about possible fee hike at Halong Bay next year