The charms of the world-famous beach destination Nha Trang and quaint mountain town Dalat could get linked under a plan being hatched by tourism authorities in the two places. Starting a tour themed “Len rung xuong bien” (jungle and sea) was one of the options officials from Khanh Hoa and Lam Dong Provinces considered at a tourism conference in Da Lat Monday where they also signed a cooperation agreement. They discussed measures to generally link the two localities by combining promotions, providing specialized training for human resources, and assisting travel agencies. The agreement will facilitate both destinations to showcase their specialties and handicrafts. The two provinces will make films and have advertising campaigns to promote their tourism, and organize cultural and sporting events to attract tourists. They urged tourism companies, hotels, and resorts in both places to cooperate with each other to promote tours to both Nha … [Read more...] about Da Lat, Nha Trang link up for tourism
Da lat nha trang
Capsule hotel debuts in Nha Trang
NHA TRANG (VNS) — Asia Home has become the first capsule hotel in Nha Trang, offering another option for visitors to the city. At a cost of VND170,000 (US$8) a night, a capsule-style bedroom is designed as a spacecraft, using steel and ABS plastic structure, and equipped with basic conveniences — a television, air conditioner, safe box, wifi service and firefighting equipment inside. Asia Home has 56 bedrooms with an area of about 2 square metres. The hotel is offering a 20 per cent discount this month. This kind of hotel is available in HCM City, Ha Noi, Da Lat and now Nha Trang. — VNS … [Read more...] about Capsule hotel debuts in Nha Trang
Sculpted path narrates Da Lat history in red basaltic soil
A kilometre long path snaking through a red basaltic soil hill with sculptures carved out of its sides is set to become a popular tourist attraction in the Central Highlands City of Da Lat. Located near the famous Tuyen Lam Lake, the path embodies the vision of its founder Trinh Ba Dung to tell the history of the city in a uniquely creative way. Sculptures on the walls of the path purport to tell the story of Da Lat from more than 100 years ago, when the area was wild and teeming with wildlife, when it was sparsely inhabited by the Co Ho ethnic minority. Various Co Ho myths including the fleeing of the father tortoise and his children while the mother tortoise fights a huge snake are etched into the wall. The story indicates that the Co Ho were a matriarchal society. The French colonial days are indicated with sculptures of landmark buildings like the Da Lat College, Da Lat Railway Station, Pasteur Institute and old villas by the Xuan Huong Lake. The … [Read more...] about Sculpted path narrates Da Lat history in red basaltic soil
Exploring hot spring, forests near Nha Trang with a guide’s assistance
Yang Bay Waterfall NHA TRANG (VNS)—On the way to Nha Trang is a hot spring at Yang Bay Waterfall.Located about 40km west of Nha Trang on the road to Da Lat, Yang Bay, operated by Khanh Viet Company, is charming due to its pristine forest and unique culture of the Raglai ethnic people.From Nha Trang, tourists can take a taxi or a bus at a package price of VND420,000 (US$20) per person, including lunch. The bus will pick up travellers at 8am at their hotel and take them on a day-long trip. Tourists can also go there by themselves and buy entrance tickets costing VND80,000, or VND120,000 if you fancy bathing in the hot spring, or VND180,000 if a tour guide is included.—VNS … [Read more...] about Exploring hot spring, forests near Nha Trang with a guide’s assistance
Vietravel to start Can Tho – Nha Trang flight
HCM CITY (Biz Hub) — The Vietnam Travel and Marketing Transport Joint-stock Company (Vietravel) is set to begin Can Tho - Nha Trang charter flights on December 31.It will operate ATR-72 aircraft chartered from the Viet Nam Air Service Company for the thrice-weekly service.Truong Van Vinh, Vietravel's director for the south-western region, said surveys found an increasing demand among domestic and international tourists to visit the Mekong Delta as well as demand to travel among the delta's residents."Mekong Delta residents prefer destinations with mountains and beaches."Da Lat and Nha Trang are the two ideal destinations."Besides, the number of visitors to Cam Ranh – whose airport serves – Nha Trang has increased rapidly, which means it is time to fly to more destinations from there, he added.The flights, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, will leave Can Tho at 3:05pm, and Nha Trang at 5pm.Vietravel will begin a similar tri-weekly service from Can Tho to Da Lat on … [Read more...] about Vietravel to start Can Tho – Nha Trang flight
Jetstar Pacific inaugurates Hue-Nha Trang route
Illustrative image (Source: VNA)Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) - Jetstar Pacific Airlines began operation of its new route connecting Hue in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue with Nha Trang in central Khanh Hoa province on April 26, serving its first 150 passengers on the flight using an Airbus A320. Jetstar General Director Le Hong Ha said the route is part of a code-sharing strategy between his firm and national flag carrierVietnam Airlines, which aims to diversify the two airlines’ products as well as promote tourism development in the two localities. As scheduled, the low-cost carrier will operate two return flights a week on Tuesdays and Saturdays, to meet travel, economic and tourism demands.Jetstar said it will add more flights on the route if demand increases. Over a million foreign tourists visit the ancient city of Hue every year, and from there many want to arrive next at the beach resort city of Nha Trang . Tourists and travel agencies can now take advantage of the new … [Read more...] about Jetstar Pacific inaugurates Hue-Nha Trang route
Da Lat develops flower trademark
A project has begun to develop "Da Lat Flower" trademarks for five flowers including the daisy, rose, and carnation, which are widely grown in the city. The Da Lat People's Committee said this was aimed at improving the flowers' competitiveness and value in the world market. Every year millions of these flowers are sold in the domestic market and exported to many countries. Sai Gon Giai Phong (Liberated Sai Gon) Ministry proposes dam in national park The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has suggested the Government build the Buon Tri hydroelectricity plant. It said the dam located in the Yok Don National Park in the Tay Nguyen (Central Highlands) province of Dac Lac would not affect the park's bio-diversity, and help irrigate rice fields in the area. (The Labourer) Bac Ninh to form customs department The Ministry of Finance and the northern province of Bac Ninh have announced a decision to set up the Bac Ninh Customs Department. The agency will help simplify … [Read more...] about Da Lat develops flower trademark
Da Lat offers special roses on Valentine’s Day
LAM DONG — Couples can celebrate Valentine's Day with special roses sold by Da Lat Flower Forest Company. The company will provide 40,000 "forever in bloom" roses to the markets in Ha Noi, HCM City, Nha Trang and Da Nang, meeting the high demand of roses on February 14. The roses were grown in Da Lat and treated with a Japanese method of soaking and drying. They will stay fresh on their stems with leaves and thorns for 3-5 years. … [Read more...] about Da Lat offers special roses on Valentine’s Day
Da Lat promotes its flower power
Lam Dong province plans to develop the Da Lat Flower brand to ensuresustainable development of the local flower industry and increase flowerexports. Pham Van An, director of the Lam Dong province'sDepartment of Agriculture and Rural Development, said the flowercultivation area in the province had doubled from 1,731 ha in 2003 to3,500 ha in 2010, leading to a surge in annual revenue of between 2billion VND and 2.5 billion VND per ha per year. In 2011,the province's flower productivity reached 1.2 billion branches andexport turnover was worth 22 million USD. Da Lat contributed 50 percentof the total cultivation area and 70 percent of the annual output of theprovince. "In recent years, flower growers in Da Lat haveenhanced the application of advanced technology in farming, packagingand preservation, improving yield and quality as well as reducingpost-harvest losses," he said. "Most Da Lat flowers now are grown in greenhouses with automatic irrigation systems," he added. There are more … [Read more...] about Da Lat promotes its flower power
Duan takes 11th stage in Nha Trang and holds green jersey
HA NOI — Le Van Duan of Sai Gon Plant Protection won the eleventh stage of the HCM City Television Cycling Cup yesterday. He also earns 15 points from the stage to retain the green jersey. The stage took the riders on five laps around the city of Nha Trang, a distance of 66km. Huynh Thanh Tung of Military Zone 7 escaped from the pack after the second lap, but the peloton gradually reeled him in, and it was Duan who crossed the finish line first in a time of 1:32.41 and an average speed of 42.72km/h. He was followed by Do Tuan Anh of Domesco Pharmacy Dong Thap and Phan Thanh Dien of An Giang Plant Protection. Dien's teammate Mai Nguyen Hung retained the yellow jersey with an overall time of 33:24.31. Nguyen Truong Tai of Domesco Pharmacy Dong Thap and Tran Thanh Phu of Military Zone 7 are in second and third places on 33:24.48 and 33:24.56, respectively. In the team event, Domesco Pharmacy Dong Thap are riding high with an overall time of 100:14.19, followed by An Giang Plant … [Read more...] about Duan takes 11th stage in Nha Trang and holds green jersey