The Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park in central Quang Binh province received its second UNESCO recognition on July 3. At a conference held in Bonn, Germany, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee approved the addition of two natural sites in its World Heritage List – the Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park in […]
Read More...Zoning plan for Ban Gioc Waterfall tourist area proposed
Ban Gioc waterfall tourist area in Cao Bang Province would cover around 1,000 hectares including 130 hectares in the central area as envisioned in a master zoning plan proposed by the Vietnam Institute for Urban and Rural Planning. The institute has put forth the zoning plan of Ban Gioc Waterfall tourist area in the northern […]
Read More...New Hanoi, Halong bay, Sapa helicopter tour launches
HANOI (VNS) — The first ever sightseeing tour by helicopter has been launched in Hanoi. Operated by KLF Global Joint Stock Company and the Northern Viet Nam Helicopter Company, it flies passengers from Gia Lam Airport to nearby attractions. Services are now available to Halong and Sapa. The 90-minute Ha Noi – Ha Long trip […]
Read More...Rock climbing contest to be held in Phong Nha-Ke Bang
QUANG BINH (VNS) — Viet Nam’s first top-rope climbing competition will be organised in the world heritage site of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh Province from August 5 to 20 as part of the Cave Festival. The Phong Nha-Ke Bang Tourism Centre has built a 30 metre, partially-artificial cliff at the gate […]
Read More...Can Tho among world’s 10 most beautiful canal cities
CAN THO (VNS) — Can Tho has been ranked the 10th most beautiful canal city in the world in a list drawn up by the Mysterious World website. “Waterways have played a crucial role in transportation throughout the history,” the site says. “Until today cities like Venice, Birmingham and Giethoorn are globally known for their […]
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