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Monthly Archives: June 2013
Hoi An promotes heritage tourism
VietNamNet Bridge – The ancient town of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam had balanced the needs of the community and world recognised heritages to boost tourism in a sustainable manner, head of the city’s trade and … Continue reading
Sleepless night on the “Street of Foreigners” in Saigon
VietNamNet Bridge – “Pho Tay” (street of foreigners) is a familiar address as well as the gathering place of foreign visitors in Ho Chi Minh City. The “Pho Tay – Saigon” is the common name of the area covering the … Continue reading
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Tagged bui vien, foreign visitor, phố Tây, saigon, street of foreigners
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Japan to issue multi-entry visas for Vietnam
VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam and other Southeast Asian countries are now subject to a large-scale relaxed visa program issued by the Japanese government in a bid to increase the number of tourists from these nations to the East Asian country. … Continue reading
Night safari in Cat Tien
VietNamNet Bridge – Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam’s UNESCO-recognized World Biosphere Reserve, offers night safari trips for tourists willing to brave the jungle in the dark of night. Birds and animals alike are spotted on the night safari … Continue reading
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Tagged bamboo forests, Cat Tien National Park, jungle, safari trips
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TRAVEL IN BRIEF 29/6
VNA opens new flights from Da Nang to Seoul, Siem Reap National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines (VNA) on June 28 in Da Nang City announced that it has opened two direct flight routes from the city to Seoul (Korea) and … Continue reading
Primary beauty of Hoanh Son Beach
Everything here is still primary like a pass and Hoanh Son Mountain Range. Enclosed by a mountain range, Hoanh Son Beach is small and windless as its water always is clear and blue. From the beach, visitors can see Hoanh … Continue reading
The beautiful smiles of mountain children
VOV) – Travellers in the northwestern mountains of Vietnam will be dazzled by the breathtaking scenery, culinary specialities, and the beaming faces of highland children. Their beauty, joy, spirit and purity can hardly be captured perfectly through the lens of any … Continue reading
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Bird-nest restaurants new feature in Quang Binh eco-resort
Restaurants designed to resemble bird nests hanging on trees in Nuoc Mooc eco-tourism site in the central province of Quang Binh Province will give tourists an interesting experience. The site in Bo Trach District, some 10km far from Phong Nha-Ke … Continue reading
Ben Thanh Night Market in colour
Ben Thanh Market illustrates the character of HCM City and provides a place for many to earn their living. Sunset brings with it trade The nighttime is the busiest time for the market, and has become a place where people … Continue reading
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Three Vietnamese museums enter top 25 in Asia
The War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City, and the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology and the Vietnam Women’s Museum in Hanoi have entered the list of the top 25 most attractive museums in Asia, according to a recent Travelers’ … Continue reading
Lecochinchine Cruises 