Ninh Thuan has been in the news recently as an ideal location for generating renewable energy. It was also in the news a few years ago as the site for nuclear power plants, plans for which have since been shelved. But this south-central province is notable for many other features that sets it apart from other locations in the country. One of the driest provinces in Vietnam marks the curve on the S-shaped nation’s coastline. Given its proximity to famous tourist destinations like Nha Trang and Da Lat, Ninh Thuan is surprisingly unspoilt. This arid land does not just boast a highly picturesque coastal route, it has a topographic diversity that situates it between the desert and the sea. It also carries vestiges of the Champa Kingdom, underlining the province’s historical importance. Two provincial routes are part of Ninh Thuan’s 107km long coastal road: DT701, from Ca Na to Phan Rang; and DT702, from Phan Rang to Binh Tien. One day on each route, visiting several … [Read more...] about You cannot go wrong, going to Ninh Thuan
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Hanoi, HCMC make it to list of 15 best Asian places to visit
The ranking considered local prices, accessibility and the variety of attractions in each destination along with travelers’ feedback, and put Hanoi in 14th place followed by HCMC. Vietnam’s capital casts a spell over foreign tourists with its history and culture, shopping, dining, and natural landscapes. Kick off a new day with a tour around Hanoi’s Old Quarter where nostalgic visitors can see how it has expanded from its original 36 streets before moving to Dong Xuan, the city's largest market, U.S. News said. How much money backpackers really need for a day in Hanoi and Saigon In HCMC “mopeds whiz by at all hours of the day, cafes take up entire sidewalks and street food vendors serve up delectable local fare despite the year-round heat and humidity,” it said. Hong Kong topped the list, followed by the Maldives, Tokyo, Phuket, and Bali. In the Economist Intelligence Unit's recent ranking of the world’s most livable cities, Hanoi and HCMC … [Read more...] about Hanoi, HCMC make it to list of 15 best Asian places to visit
Come September, and Vietnam’s THE place to go to
By Nguyen Quy  August 17, 2018 | 10:11 am GMT+7 September is the best time to visit Sa Pa to explore the beauty of golden rice terraces. Some of Vietnam’s tourist destinations are at their beautiful best in September, affirms an Intrepid Travel recommendation. In a guide to the most ideal destinations in September compiled by the U.K.-based travel company, Vietnam tops the list. “Whilst parts of the country are delightful year-round, September is the perfect time for exploring the far north and deep south,” IntrepidTravel says. Although Sa Pa up in the northern mountains has become more touristy in recent years, it’s still a leading haunt in September as its rice terraces turn golden yellow during the harvest season and glitter in the sunshine. September weather also makes it the best time for a cruise on the world famous Ha Long Bay. Autumn is the best time to visit Vietnam’s capital city, Hanoi, with its soft cool breezes, the … [Read more...] about Come September, and Vietnam’s THE place to go to
Saigon among world’s fastest growing tourist cities
By Nguyen Quy  July 26, 2018 | 02:01 pm GMT+7 Foreign tourists watch fireworks display on the Saigon sky during the New Year's Eve 2018. Photo by VnExpress/Thanh Nguyen Ho Chi Minh City has been listed among the 15 fastest-growing tourist cities in the world by the Travelsupermarket website. The website used data from British market research firm Euromonitor International to compile a list of major cities around the world that are expecting the highest percentage of growth in tourist arrivals by 2025, that is over the next seven years. Vietnam’s largest city was 13th on the list, with international tourist arrivals forecast to reach 10.2 million by 2025, double the figure of 5.5 million last year. Hong Kong topped the list with an estimated 40 million tourists by 2025, followed by Thailand’s Bangkok, Singapore and Macau. Among countries, India was on top, with five cities expected to fetch record-breaking number of tourist arrivals in … [Read more...] about Saigon among world’s fastest growing tourist cities
Southeast Asian airlines look to non-stop U.S. flights despite profit challenges
SINGAPORE -- Vietnam Airlines JSC will struggle to be profitable on non-stop flights between Vietnam and the United States due to a lack of demand from business travelers, but it may launch them anyway as early as next year, the carrier’s CEO said on Monday. Duong Tri Thanh, and his counterparts at other state-controlled Southeast Asian carriers such as Thai Airways International PCL and Malaysia Airlines, are trying to balance government desires for growth with what is best for the airlines’ financial health in a competitive market. “The philosophy of the company is to help the economy and try to be viable and profitable,” Thanh told Reuters on the sidelines of a conference ahead of the Singapore Airshow. “But growing the economy is more of a mandate. You can see on most of the intercontinental routes we are not making money. But we are helping to get people in and out.” The market for flights between Southeast Asia and the United States is highly … [Read more...] about Southeast Asian airlines look to non-stop U.S. flights despite profit challenges
Wanna visit Hanoi after seeing this CNN ad? This survey bets you will
TV commercials aired by U.S. broadcaster CNN have been introducing Hanoi to people around the world for the past year, sparking an interest in travel to Vietnam's capital. The network started airing two commercials featuring the best of the 1,000-year-old capital in early March last year as part of a $2 million tourism deal with Hanoi. In “Hanoi – Heart of Vietnam” and “Hanoi – Cradle of Heritage”, Australian travel writer Phoebe Lee visits the city’s most popular sites – the red The Huc Bridge across Hoan Kiem Lake, Saint Joseph's Cathedral, the Temple of Literature, which was Vietnam’s first university, the Perfume Pagoda and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. She is also seen enjoying a cyclo tour, a motorbike ride and a chat with a street vendor. The ads have resulted in 92 percent of viewers saying they'd like to travel to Hanoi, a survey by U.K. research firm BDRC Continental has found. Hanoi lured five million foreign … [Read more...] about Wanna visit Hanoi after seeing this CNN ad? This survey bets you will
Wanna visit Hanoi after seeing this CNN ad? This surveys bets you do
TV commercials aired by U.S. broadcaster CNN have been introducing Hanoi to people around the world for the past year, sparking an interest in travel to Vietnam's capital. The network started airing two commercials featuring the best of the 1,000-year-old capital in early March last year as part of a $2 million tourism deal with Hanoi. In “Hanoi – Heart of Vietnam” and “Hanoi – Cradle of Heritage”, Australian travel writer Phoebe Lee visits the city’s most popular sites – the red The Huc Bridge across Hoan Kiem Lake, Saint Joseph's Cathedral, the Temple of Literature, which was Vietnam’s first university, the Perfume Pagoda and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. She is also seen enjoying a cyclo tour, a motorbike ride and a chat with a street vendor. The ads have resulted in 92 percent of viewers saying they'd like to travel to Hanoi, a survey by U.K. research firm BDRC Continental has found. Hanoi lured five million foreign tourists … [Read more...] about Wanna visit Hanoi after seeing this CNN ad? This surveys bets you do
Vietnam’s first university goes multilingual to cater for foreign visitors
Hanoi's renowned Temple of Literature is trying to connect with foreign visitors by offering audio guides in eight different languages. Those fluent in French, Spanish, Korean, Japanese, Thai, English, Chinese, and of course, Vietnamese, should now be able to explore the temple, Vietnam's first university built in 1070, with confidence. With a ticket costing VND30,000 ($1.32), visitors are equipped with headphones and players for tours around the temple. Hanoi received almost 4.95 million foreign visitors in 2017, up 23 percent from the previous year. Hanoi is an affordable city, a great place for people to immerse themselves in, and a great place for food, said Australian travel writer Phoebe Lee, who visited Hanoi to star in two commercials aired by U.S. television network CNN as part of a $2 million tourism deal inked with the city last year. Lee said the best time to visit Hanoi is in January, which is when she visited the city for a second time. “The temperatures are … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s first university goes multilingual to cater for foreign visitors
Vietnam’s oldest university goes multilingual to cater for foreign visitors
Hanoi's renowned Temple of Literature is trying to connect with foreign visitors by offering audio guides in eight different languages. Those fluent in French, Spanish, Korean, Japanese, Thai, English, Chinese, and of course, Vietnamese, should now be able to explore the temple, Vietnam's first university built in 1070, with confidence. With a ticket costing VND30,000 ($1.32), visitors are equipped with headphones and players for tours around the temple. Hanoi received almost 4.95 million foreign visitors in 2017, up 23 percent from the previous year. Hanoi is an affordable city, a great place for people to immerse themselves in, and a great place for food, said Australian travel writer Phoebe Lee, who visited Hanoi to star in two commercials aired by U.S. television network CNN as part of a $2 million tourism deal inked with the city last year. Lee said the best time to visit Hanoi is in January, which is when she visited the city for a second time. “The temperatures are … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s oldest university goes multilingual to cater for foreign visitors
10,000-year-old university in Hanoi goes multilingual to cater for foreign visitors
Hanoi's renowned Temple of Literature is trying to connect with foreign visitors by offering audio guides in eight different languages. Those fluent in French, Spanish, Korean, Japanese, Thai, English, Chinese, and of course, Vietnamese, should now be able to explore the temple, Vietnam's first university built in 1070, with confidence. With a ticket costing VND30,000 ($1.32), visitors are equipped with headphones and players for tours around the temple. Hanoi received almost 4.95 million foreign visitors in 2017, up 23 percent from the previous year. Hanoi is an affordable city, a great place for people to immerse themselves in, and a great place for food, said Australian travel writer Phoebe Lee, who visited Hanoi to star in two commercials aired by U.S. television network CNN as part of a $2 million tourism deal inked with the city last year. Lee said the best time to visit Hanoi is in January, which is when she visited the city for a second time. “The temperatures are … [Read more...] about 10,000-year-old university in Hanoi goes multilingual to cater for foreign visitors