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The marathon, organized by VnExpress and Hanoi People’s Committee, expected to take place on Nov. 21, has begun selling Super Early Bird tickets, ranging from VMD270,000 ($11.76) to VND810,000 ($35.28). Ticket prices are expected to increase in later stages, encouraging runners to register early and have a head start in preparing for the race. Ticket types Super Early Bird Early Bird Regular Late 5 km 270,000* 325,000 430,000 540,000 10 km 540,000 700,000 865,000 1,080,000 21 km 650,000 810,000 1,025,000 1,295,000 42 km 810,000 975,000 1,190,000 1,405,000 *Vietnamese dong Interested runners can register here . Groups of over 100 people would be offered discounts of up to 28 percent, groups of 50-100 people 20 percent, groups of 30-49, 15 percent, and groups of 10-29, 10 percent. VM Hanoi Midnight on Nov. 28 last year was the first big night marathon staged in Vietnam, with around 5,500 participants … [Read more...] about Second VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight begins super early-bird ticket sales

The Fansipan Mountain Marathon 2020 marked the tenth edition of the event, which was first held in 2010 to celebrate the 1000th anniversary of Thang Long – Hanoi. The race was jointly held by the Lao Cai Provincial People’s Committee, the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Hoang Lien National Park, Sapa Tourism Association, and Ly A Sang Travel Company, with the sponsorship of Sun World Fansipan Legend Tourist Complex. Running through jungle More than 200 runners from over 20 running and trekking clubs across the country participated in the event, who raced 11.5 kilometres from Bac (Silver) Waterfall to the peak of Fansipan Mountain. The weather was favourable for racers on the running day as the temperature was not too cold and it was only a little bit foggy in the early morning. The fog was quickly swept away and sunlight lit up the green space of the Hoang Lien mountain range, making the trail more scenic and inspiring for runners. Le Lenh … [Read more...] about Fansipan Mountain Marathon: not simply a race but an awesome travel experience too

The 2021 VnExpress Marathon (VM) Hanoi Midnight, the second edition, will commence on Nov. 21. The Super Early Bird stage starts from Feb 14 to Mar 3 with ticket prices ranging from VND270,000 ($11.76) to VND810,000 ($35.28). Ticket Super Early Bird Early Bird Regular Late 5 km 270,000 325,000 430,000 540,000 10 km 540,000 700,000 865,000 1,080,000 21 km 650,000 810,000 1,025,000 1,295,000 42 km 810,000 975,000 1,190,000 1,405,000 Interested runners can register here . Runners test the course of VnExpress Marathon Hanoi Midnight on the evening of October 7, 2020. Photo by VnExpress/Giang Huy. The race this year offers discount of up to 28 percent for groups of over 100 people, 20 percent for groups of 50-100 people 20 percent, 15 percent for groups of 30-49, and 10 percent for groups of 10-29. Organized by VnExpress and Hanoi People's Committee, VM Hanoi Midnight is one of the first night runs in … [Read more...] about One more week to grab super early bird tickets for Hanoi night run

The Hanoitimes - The tourism industry identifies domestic travelers as the key segment for its development this year. Local enterprises have offered many new unique and unusual products to lure domestic visitors in 2021, along with traditional tours to adapt to the new normal context, according to Chairman of the Hanoi UNESCO Travel Club Truong Quoc Hung. Local enterprises have offered many new unique and unusual products to lure domestic visitors in 2021. Photo: the Hanoi UNESCO Travel Club Mr. Hung told Ha Noi Moi Newspaper that in addition to traditional tours such as eco-tourism and hospitality, adventure tourism and wildlife discovery are forecast to be a new trend this year. In 2021, many localities plan to organize running events, as well as other major sports tournaments to attract athletes and tourists, such as Tien Phong Gia Lai (in March), the Vietnam Jungle Marathon (slated for March), the VnExpress Marathon Amazing Halong (August), the … [Read more...] about Vietnam tourism develops unique, unusual tours to lure visitors in 2021

An Uzbek immigrant accused of plowing a truck down a New York City bike path, killing eight people, told investigators he had been inspired by watching Islamic State videos and began planning the attack a year ago, according to a criminal complaint filed against him on Wednesday. Sayfullo Saipov, 29, who was hospitalized after he was shot by a police officer and arrested, confessed to authorities that he made a trial run with a rental truck on October 22 to practice turning the vehicle and "stated that he felt good about what he had done" after the attack, the complaint said. The 10-page charging document said Saipov waived his rights to remain silent and avoid self-incrimination in agreeing to speak to investigators without an attorney present from his bed at Bellevue Hospital Center in Manhattan. In the course of that interview, the complaint said, Saipov told investigators he chose Halloween for the attack because he believed more people would be on the streets and said he had … [Read more...] about Uzbek man charged in New York attack said he ‘felt good’ about what he did