Nha trang beach (Photo: news.zing.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – The ninth Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa Sea Festival, slated for May 10-13 in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa, is the highlight of the Visit Vietnam Year 2019, Vice Chairman of the People’s Committee of Khanh Hoa Nguyen Dac Tai said at a press conference in Hanoi on March 29. According to the organising board, the opening ceremony of the Visit Vietnam Year 2019 and the sea festival will be broadcast live on VTV. Around 50 cultural and art programmes will take place along Tran Phu Street, Nha Trang city, nudging local culture closer to domestic and international friends. Those comprise the whale worshipping festival, traditional human chess play, and reformed opera performances, among others. Besides, the festival will feature various conferences, art exhibitions, and sport events. Meticulous preparations are underway for the events in terms of tourism facilities. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and … [Read more...] about Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa – a highlight of Visit Vietnam Year 2019
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UK newspaper promotes northern Vietnam for 2019 visit
It recommends a pilgrimage to the top of Yen Tu Mountain in the northern province of Quang Ninh. A historic relic on the mountain is visited by thousands of Vietnamese citizens in the first days of the Lunar New Year. They burn incense for King Tran Nhan Tong, who founded the Truc Lam Zen sect in the late 13th century after abdicating his throne and embracing the life of a Buddhist monk. Yen Tu Mountain in Quang Ninh Province is always flooded with pilgrims during the Lunar New Year. Photo by Shutterstock/tranduong It used to take around four hours to get to the pagoda on the summit of the 1,068-meter high mountain, but a cable car system has made the ascent easier in recent years. The UK newspaper also recommends a lesser known, lesser spoilt highlands nature reserve in the central province of Thanh Hoa as a viable alternative to the more popular Sa Pa town in northern Lao Cai Province. The Pu Luong reserve is a four-hour bus ride to southwest of Hanoi. Boys smile amidst green … [Read more...] about UK newspaper promotes northern Vietnam for 2019 visit
Tourism market in full swing for Tet holiday 2019
Demand for tourism during Tet surges As well as the summer months, the end of winter and early spring is considered the peak season for tourism in Vietnam due to two major holidays falling during this period-the New Year holiday and Tet. With living standards and disposable incomes rising, the choice of tourist destinations to enjoy Tet holiday with friends and relatives is changing. In response to the demand, from the beginning of September many travel companies, airlines and travel agents launch promotion programmes, special offers and discounts for domestic and international tours to serve the market during the New Year and Tet holiday. This year’s holiday is relatively long, with four days for New Year and nine for the Lunar New Year, so the demand for tourism is high. Preferential policies will play an important role in stimulating demand for early-bird bookings, while at the same time helping travel companies to close a number of bookings early, accurately capturing the … [Read more...] about Tourism market in full swing for Tet holiday 2019
Khanh Hoa to host Visit Vietnam Year 2019
Untouched Binh Ba island in Khanh Hoa province (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The central coastal province of Khanh Hoa will host the Visit Vietnam Year 2019 under the theme of “Nha Trang-Khanh Hoa Sea Festival”, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. An extravaganza of activities is scheduled for the year, including an opening ceremony, sea festival week, beer festival, Miss Universe and Hong Kong-Nha Trang yatch race. Fifteen cities and provinces nationwide have confirmed to join the year. The Department of Culture and Sports of Khanh Hoa province is responsible for organising a ceremony to announce the Visit Vietnam Year 2019 and welcome New Year 2019 on December 31, and the closing ceremony. It is assigned to make preparations for the event’s logos, while joining hands with the Departments of Tourism and Information and Communications to choose images for Nha Trang-Khanh Hoa tourism. Also, the department will upgrade its website … [Read more...] about Khanh Hoa to host Visit Vietnam Year 2019
Lunar New Year holiday 2019 to last for 9 days
A man holds up a branch of peach blossom, which is a key feature of Vietnam's Lunar New Year traditions (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The 2019 Lunar New Year holiday will fall on February 4-8, which means it will span nine days including the two weekends, according to a newly approved proposal. … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year holiday 2019 to last for 9 days