Bac Giang Province is well known for being one of the main lychee-growing hubs in Vietnam, thus it comes as a surprise to many that the northern province also boasts a diversity of stunning landscapes. Despite being barely 50 kilometers from the capital city of Hanoi, Bac Giang remains an undiscovered tourist destination in northern Vietnam. Backpackers who visit Bac Giang during the summer will have the opportunity to savor lychees, immerse themselves in the magnificent scenery, and discover the region's centuries-old villages. Picking up lychees at Luc Ngan orchards Lychee is a summertime specialty fruit in the north, where it is cultivated in numerous locales. However, the most renowned lychee comes from Luc Ngan District in Bac Giang. The dulcet taste of the lychee fruits here distinguishes them from those available in other localities. Despite the medium size of the fruit, its seed is the size of a pea, allowing fruit enthusiasts to enjoy a satisfying bite after … [Read more...] about Don’t miss out on these experiences when visiting Bac Giang in northern Vietnam
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Bangkok tops list of best cities in Southeast Asia
Bangkok tops list of best cities in Southeast Asia (Photo: https://www. bangkok post.com/) Bangkok (VNA) – Bangkok of Thailand topped a poll of the top 10 cities in Southeast Asia, as voted for by visitors to the Travel Leisure website (travelandleisure.com). The website said there are endless reasons why Bangkok has long-reigned as the most visited city in the world -- and the metropolis is picking up just where it left off pre-COVID. The website this year also ranked Phuket and Samui first and second, respectively, on its list of "Best Islands in Southeast Asia". Government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana said on July 4 that in the category of Best Cities in Southeast Asia 2022, Bangkok was followed by Singapore, Da Nang (Vietnam), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Hanoi (Vietnam), Chiang Mai (Thailand), Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh (Vietnam), Phnom Penh (Cambodia) and Jakarta (Indonesia). In the Best Islands in Southeast Asia 2022 category, Phuket and Samui filled the … [Read more...] about Bangkok tops list of best cities in Southeast Asia
Ho Chi Minh City introduces 6 new inter-city tours
Among them is the Saigon - Cu Chi tour, which is a combination of travel by car, bicycle, and ferry. The tour will help visitors experience the natural surroundings and be close to rural life, and explore the Cu Chi Tunnels. The Saigon - Thu Duc Tour, meanwhile, is also a combination of car, bicycle and ferry travel, where visitors can learn about the history and culture of gardens along the Saigon River. The Saigon - Hoc Mon, Saigon - District 7 - Nha Be - Can Gio, and Saigon - Binh Chanh tours offer visitors the opportunity to learn about the history and culture of life in agricultural and craft villages. Visitors can also take the City Tour to discover the rhythm of life in Saigon. Tours start from District 1, District 3, and District 4 with “Hop on - Hop off” double-decker buses. This is the latest effort by Ho Chi Minh City ’s tourism sector to stimulate demand by introducing new products and services./. VNA … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City introduces 6 new inter-city tours
Over 200 exhibitors to join international livestock, aquaculture expo
Delegates at the press briefing to kick off the 8th International Livestock, Dairy, Meat Processing and Aquaculture Exposition in HCM City on June 30. — VNS Photo The 8th International Livestock, Dairy, Meat Processing and Aquaculture Exposition will be held next month in HCM Ciity to help firms in restore and enhance business connections, and update market information and new technologies after nearly three years of interruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ILDEX Vietnam 2022 is expected to attract more than 200 exhibitors from 25 countries and territories, including Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Thailand, the US, and UK. A series of activities will be organised during the three days of the exhibition, including workshops that will provide knowledge, solutions and strategies to help businesses grow and thrive,a direct business matching programme, a Potential Buyer Programme (VIP Buyer), and many … [Read more...] about Over 200 exhibitors to join international livestock, aquaculture expo
Experts look for ways to bolster tourism in North Central region
As major cities of Vietnam, Hanoi and HCMC will promote tourism in the northern and central regions of the country. The six North Central provinces need to cooperate with key localities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) to attract more tourists and increase revenue. Lan Chau Island in Cua Lo Town, Nghe An Province. Photos: nghean.gov.vn This is key content discussed by more than 500 delegates from various ministries, international organizations and tourism businesses at a tourism forum, with the theme “Convergence of Quintessence - Enhanced Destination Experience”, held in the central province of Nghe An early this month. Nguyen Duc Trung, Chairman of Nghe An Provincial People's Committee pointed out that the forum was an event marking an important and comprehensive turning point in the cooperation between Hanoi and HCMC with the provinces of Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh, Quang Binh and Quang Tri, in which Nghe An played the role of a tourism … [Read more...] about Experts look for ways to bolster tourism in North Central region