Gia Lai (VNA) – Torrential rains and a whirlwind have caused heavy losses, including one death, in Gia Lai and Quang Binh provinces over the last few days. Downpours from June 9 to 11 caused one death and damaged bridges and crops in Chu Prong, Ia Grai and Duc Co districts of the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai, according to the preliminary report of the provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. About 70 houses were flooded in Chu Prong district while many ponds broke, some infrastructure facilities like bridges were damaged, and vast areas of crops like cassava, maize, rice and coffee were deep under water. Meanwhile, rivers and streams in Duc Co district have been in full spate, washing away a resident in Ia Dom commune. In the central province of Quang Binh, a strong whirlwind and rainstorm occurred in mountainous Trong Hoa commune of Minh Hoa district on June 12, damaging about 10 houses and devastating more than five hectares of perennial trees … [Read more...] about Rainstorms wreak havoc in Gia Lai, Quang Binh provinces
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Quang Nam & Quang Binh provinces cooperate to develop tourism industry
Nearly 100 tourist enterprises in Danang city, Quang Nam and Quang Binh provinces participated in the event. Mr. Tran Tien Dung, deputy chairman of Quang Binh People’s Committee said the link between Quang Nam and Quang Binh will open many attractive tourist products which can link between eco-craft village and the discovery of caves. This cooperation will boost developing tourism in the two provinces. Quang Binh province at present strives to develop tourism industry to be the provincial key economic sector. The province is launching many preferential policies to speed up local tourism industry. Hoian welcomes 3.22 million visitors in 2017 Mr. Le Ngoc Tuong, Quang Nam deputy director of department of culture, sports and tourism said the role of tourism sector and tourist enterprises is very important, helping open many inter-region cooperation. Hoian is top attractive destination to domestic and international tourists. In 2017, Hoi An received 3.22million visitors with 1.78 … [Read more...] about Quang Nam & Quang Binh provinces cooperate to develop tourism industry
Training course on oil spill response held in Quang Binh province
Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Le Minh Ngan speaks at the opening ceremony. (Source: baoquangbinh.vn) – A training course was held in the central coastal province of Quang Binh on May 9 to provide local relevant forces with necessary knowledge and skills to deal with oil spills and improve search and rescue efforts. The training course was jointly held by the National Committee on Disaster Response and Search and Rescue and the provincial People’s Committee.-VNA … [Read more...] about Training course on oil spill response held in Quang Binh province
Quang Binh province targets 3.5 million tourists in 2018
At Phong Nha - Ke Bang national park in Quang Binh (Source: VNA) The province’s tourism sector has improved and diversified products, developed human resources, upgraded infrastructure and boosted regional and global connectivity to attract visitors. Along with upholding the efficiency of existing flights, the sector has accelerated the launch of new flights to domestic and foreign tourism hubs. The provincial Tourism Association and local travel agencies partnered with the Hanoi Railway Corporation to launch a partnership programme on tourism demand stimulation via railway, under which tourists to and from Quang Binh will be provided with information regarding tours, accommodation and major landmarks. The province held Hoang Phuc pagoda festival, Phong Nha – Ke Bang carp competition, built a wall-painting road in Canh Duong coastal village and organised a fish worship festival in Canh Duong. A cultural-tourism festival is scheduled for April 24th – May 1st in … [Read more...] about Quang Binh province targets 3.5 million tourists in 2018
Quang Binh Province to open expedition tours exploring the world’s fourth largest cave
In the morning, the light can penetrable cave. The mouth of the cave is the place where tourist camp and sleeping over in the second night. There is a flow from the ceiling inside Pygmy cave. It is used as drinking, eating and subsistence water. The expedition tour is about 3 days and 2 nights will give you a wonderful chance to explore the Pygmy Cave.Accordingly, visitors to central Quang Binh Province will get a chance to visit three caves that were recently discovered in the territory of local Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. The province People’s Committee has allowed a local company, Jungle Boss, to exploit the caves of Pygmy, Over and Dai A for tourism purposes. The caves are adjacent, with Pygmy 845m long, Dai A 1,616m long, and Over 3,244m long. There are part of the Vom cave system in the park’s ecological restoration zone.Dai A Cave, previously known as Tiger Cave, stretches 1,616 meters in length and reaches as deep as 46 meters from its opening, which measures … [Read more...] about Quang Binh Province to open expedition tours exploring the world’s fourth largest cave
Objects belonging to Dong Son culture discovered in Quang Binh province
Some bronze objects, discovered by Bui Dinh Hung, in Quang Hung commune, Quang Trach district, the central province of Quang Binh, included many 2cm-arrows, a seal and a javelin. Mr. Hung found these objects while digging in the soil for house construction. According to initial assessment of cadres from the Quang Binh provincial museum, the objects belong to Dong Son culture in the province, dating back 2,500-3,000 years. These objects prove that people of the Dong Son culture lived here. There was a clan led by a patriach who used a seal to show his power. Source: TT, QDND … [Read more...] about Objects belonging to Dong Son culture discovered in Quang Binh province
11 new records for Quang Binh province
The Vietnam Record Book Center (Vietking) on June 11, made public 11 Vietnam’s records at the closing ceremony of the Quang Binh Province’s Cultural-Tourism Week 2011. Quang Binh’s Son Doong cave is recognized as the cave with the largest dome in Vietnam. Without this record, Son Doong has been famous worldwide as the world’s largest cave (200m wide, over 150m high, at least 6.5m long).The cave is part of the Phong Nha-Ke Bang grotto system in Quang Binh, a province in central Vietnam. A local man discovered Son Doong in 1991, and was explored by British explorers in 2009. Since then it has been widely known in the world for its gigantic size and its beauty.On this occasion, Quang Binh also welcomes ten other records: province with the highest number of caves (over 300 caves in the Phong Nha-Ke Bang grotto system), province with the highest number of underground rivers, province with the longest section of the Ho Chi Minh highway (320km out of the total … [Read more...] about 11 new records for Quang Binh province
Test results show seawater in Quang Binh safe
Test results show seawater in Quang Binh safeNgoc Hung HCMC - Recent test results showed seawater of Nhat Le, Hai Ninh, Da Nhay, Quang Tho and Quang Phu beaches in the north-central province of Quang Binh is safe for swimming, water sports and fish farming. According to Document 280/TB-QTMT issued last week by Quang Binh’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment, substances like fluoride, arsenic, lead, zinc, iron, cyanide, mercury and manganese in the seawater there meet QCVN 10-MT 2015/BTNMT standards for swimming, water sports and fish farming. Seawater samples were also sent to the province’s center for environmental monitoring for analysis to make sure results are reliable. Late last month, the General Department of Fisheries under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development told the media that central provinces could farm and catch fish but noted that they must test seawater and make reports so that people do not worry about the quality of … [Read more...] about Test results show seawater in Quang Binh safe
Quang Binh: 58 more caves discovered in Phong Nha – Ke Bang
As many as 58 new caves have been discovered in the Phong Nha - Ke Bang cave system in the central province of Quang Binh, according to the Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park Management Board. Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, known as "Cave Kingdom", still has many undiscovered caves. (Credit: Oxalis) Le Thanh Tinh, Director of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park Management Board, revealed that the newly-found caves have never been announced before, and are located in the buffer zone communes of Minh Hoa district.Rangers and officials from the national park organised independent surveys, without the participation of the British Cave Research Association (BCRA).Using the initial recognition method, then comparing cave data that the BCRA experts have identified and then eliminating duplicate caves, the final list of 58 new cave records has been compiled and published for the first time.Some caves have been surveyed by the staff of Phong Nha - Ke Bang Park, but most have not been … [Read more...] about Quang Binh: 58 more caves discovered in Phong Nha – Ke Bang
Quang Binh threatened by erosion, landslides
VietNamNet Bridge - One of the most obvious impacts of climate change on coastal Quang Binh province in the central region is erosion, which has caused landslides and destruction of embankments, threatening people’s property and livelihoods. The climate in Quang Binh is severeThe climate in Quang Binh is severe. The rainy season coincides with the typhoon season. Every year, Quang Binh sustains one to two storms with the frequency and intensity increasing.The areas along the coast and tributaries bear many storms with a wind speed of over 30m per second which causes serious coastal erosion. People in Canh Duong commune of Quang Trach district have been living in a state of suspense because of strong winds, sea waves and typhoons.Locals have lost land for cultivation and have seen their livelihoods threatened. “Nature will destroy Canh Duong sea village. It is foreseeable,” said Nguyen Van Tu, a fisherman. “The sea this time invaded 20 … [Read more...] about Quang Binh threatened by erosion, landslides