Quang Binh has a lot of development potential in the tourism sector. The province is known as the kingdom of caves in the country. Several caves have been explored, such as Son Doong, En, Thien Duong, Phong Nha, Tien Son, Toi. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Binh is one of the most spectacular wilderness sites in South East Asia and one of the 2 largest limestone regions in the world. It was recognized as a World Heritage site for the second time for its ecological system and biodiversity at the 39th session of the World Heritage Committee in Bonn, Germany in 2015. The first time was in 2003 for its geological and geomorphologic values. It is home of more than magnificent 300 caves and ranks among the most popular tourist destinations in Vietnam, including the world's largest cave, Son Doong; the world's 3rd largest cave, En cave; and the longest dry cave in Asia, Thien Duong (Paradise) Cave The provincial authorities expect to receive about 3.9 … [Read more...] about Quang Binh province’s tourism promotion program launched in HCMC
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Modern waste treatment plant to be built in Quang Binh province
The ceremony to start the construction of the waste treatment factory in Quang Trach district of Quang Binh province (Photo: qbtv.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – Work has begun on a waste treatment factory worth more than 35 million USD in Quang Trach district, the central province of Quang Binh. The Mien Trung Green Environment Co. Ltd plant will be equipped with advanced equipment from the Republic of Korea, according to Quang Trach People’s Committee. It is scheduled to become operational in June 2019 and be able to treat 200 tonnes of daily waste a day collected from across Quang Trach district and nearby Ba Don township. This is the second waste treatment factory with modern technology in Quang Binh province, and it is hoped to ease pollution at local landfill sites.-VNA … [Read more...] about Modern waste treatment plant to be built in Quang Binh province
PM attends conference promoting investment in Quang Binh province
Photo: VGP The event offers an occasion for investors to seek opportunities for business and investment cooperation in Quang Binh, which has much room for development for its strategic position on the East-West Economic Corridor (EWEC). The province has developed a relatively favorable transport system, including roadway, railway, the Dong Hoi International Airport and the Hon La Seaport. Particularly, Quang Binh has the Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO world heritage site, covering more than 123,000 hectares and consisting over 300 caves formed 400 million years ago. Photo: VGP Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, Nguyen Huu Hoai, stated that with a motto of “cooperation for mutual development”, Quang Binh will do its utmost, stand by and create the most favorable conditions for investors to make effective and sustainable business in the province. At the conference, the provincial authorities plan to grant investment … [Read more...] about PM attends conference promoting investment in Quang Binh province
Rainstorms wreak havoc in Gia Lai, Quang Binh provinces
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
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
GDP pays tribute to fallen soldiers in Quang Tri province
Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Trong Nghia presenting gifts to Search and Collection Team 584 Up to now, the team has collected 40 sets of remains in the area of the Thach Han River, Tan My hamlet. During the visit, General Nghia hailed the team’s efforts and achievements over the past time while asking them to continue to overcome difficulties, closely coordinating with localities for conducting the mission of search and repatriation of fallen soldiers' remains. On this occasion, the delegation also offered flowers and incense to pay tribute to fallen soldiers and presented gifts to the Management Boards of the Truong Son and Road 9 National War Cemeteries and the Quang Tri Ancient Citadel and General Vo Nguyen Giap's tomb in Quang Binh province. Translated by Minh Anh … [Read more...] about GDP pays tribute to fallen soldiers in Quang Tri province
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
Quang Binh: 58 more caves discovered in Phong Nha
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 explored yet due to limited technical conditions. According to Tinh, the profiles of the 58 caves will be transferred to the BCRA to continue surveying in the near future and details will be published when the survey team have discovered the size of each cave. The Phong Nha - Ke Bang system belongs to the … [Read more...] about Quang Binh: 58 more caves discovered in Phong Nha