Friday, February 14, 2014
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Festival opens to honour Mountain God
The Tan Vien (the God of the Mountain) festival opened on February 13 (or the 14th day of the first lunar month), in Hanoi’s district of Ba Vi, attracting a crowd of visitors from all regions of the country. Besides a traditional ritual and an incense offering ceremony held in the relic site of Ha (Low), Trung (Middle) and Thuong (Upper) temples, many folk games, sports and performances were organised.
Legend in the northern delta has it that Tan Vien, also called Son Tinh, was the God of the Mountain and governed all creatures on land. He taught people to grow crops, hunt animals, catch fish, practise martial arts and hold festivals.
Opposite to Son Tinh was Thuy Tinh, the God of the Sea, responsible for the rising water levels that damaged crops, destroyed animals and drowned people. Son Tinh beat Thuy Tinh in a competition to win the heart of Princess My Nuong who was the daughter of the King Hung XVIII.
Tan Vien embodies the aspiration to triumph over natural disasters, especially floods.
The same day, a festival dedicated to him also opened in Va temple in Son Tay town. The festival will run until February 16.
In Vietnamese folklore, Tan Vien is one of the four immortals, along with Chu Dong Tu, Saint Giong and Goddess Lieu Hanh. The God of the Mountain is worshiped in many localities in Ba Vi district.
Legend in the northern delta has it that Tan Vien, also called Son Tinh, was the God of the Mountain and governed all creatures on land. He taught people to grow crops, hunt animals, catch fish, practise martial arts and hold festivals.
Opposite to Son Tinh was Thuy Tinh, the God of the Sea, responsible for the rising water levels that damaged crops, destroyed animals and drowned people. Son Tinh beat Thuy Tinh in a competition to win the heart of Princess My Nuong who was the daughter of the King Hung XVIII.
Tan Vien embodies the aspiration to triumph over natural disasters, especially floods.
The same day, a festival dedicated to him also opened in Va temple in Son Tay town. The festival will run until February 16.
In Vietnamese folklore, Tan Vien is one of the four immortals, along with Chu Dong Tu, Saint Giong and Goddess Lieu Hanh. The God of the Mountain is worshiped in many localities in Ba Vi district.
Source: : VNA
Ben Tre strives to welcome 1 million tourists
The Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre has put forth a number of measures to welcome 1 million tourists in 2014, in a bid to fulfill its tourism development goals by 2015.
Tran Duy Phuong, Deputy Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, revealed the plan at a February 12 meeting with representatives from travel companies.
To reach the figure, the province has poured 315 billion VND (14.8 million USD) into its key tourism development programmes that include expanding weekend tours, attracting tourists from Ho Chi Minh City and granting quality certifications to souvenir gift shops .
Efforts will be exerted to step up waste treatment in tourist areas and raise local people’s hospitability, with a view to further improving the quality of tourism products and meeting tourists’ needs.
Ben Tre together with the regional provinces of Tien Giang, Vinh Long, and Tra Vinh has signed an agreement on establishing coastal tours along the localities.
Last year, Ben Tre received more than 800,000 tourists, earning 429 billion VND (20.16 million USD) , a year-on-year surge of 25 percent.
Tran Duy Phuong, Deputy Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, revealed the plan at a February 12 meeting with representatives from travel companies.
To reach the figure, the province has poured 315 billion VND (14.8 million USD) into its key tourism development programmes that include expanding weekend tours, attracting tourists from Ho Chi Minh City and granting quality certifications to souvenir gift shops .
Efforts will be exerted to step up waste treatment in tourist areas and raise local people’s hospitability, with a view to further improving the quality of tourism products and meeting tourists’ needs.
Ben Tre together with the regional provinces of Tien Giang, Vinh Long, and Tra Vinh has signed an agreement on establishing coastal tours along the localities.
Last year, Ben Tre received more than 800,000 tourists, earning 429 billion VND (20.16 million USD) , a year-on-year surge of 25 percent.
Source: : VNA
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Ba Be Lake Ecotourism area - the convergence of the beauty-spot
Located in the northeast mountainous tourism sub-region, about 200 km away from Hanoi, Ba Be Lake ecotourism area has about 20 unique destinations. It has a great potential for eco-tourism and culture.
Recent years, Ba Be Ecotourism area has attracted millions of tourists to visit and explore the exciting landscapes here. Among the tourist destinations, the most typical ones which are known widely are the following places:
Ba Be Lake is one of the one hundred largest freshwater lake in the world and the largest natural freshwater lake in Vietnam. It is located in Ba Be National Park which is recognized as a national tourist destinations in Vietnam. The lake was formed over 200 million years ago. Ba Be Lake is at the altitude of 145 m above sea level with an area of about 500ha, and is surrounded by limestone mountains with many caves and underground streams . It has three interconnecting branches: Pe Lam, Pe Lu và Pe Leng. The panorama of the lake is like a picture which captivates many tourists from past to present . In addition, the maximum value of Ba Be Lake is unique geological landscapes, outstanding values of geology and geomorphology and great value to biodiversity.
Ba Be National Park - a precious natural heritage, has an area of 23 340 ha. This is a system of primary forest on limestone mountain which surrounded by the fresh lake. Here, there are 417 species of plants and 299 species of vertebrates. Many endangered animals like the phoenix land, pheasant, snub-nosed monkey ... are also conserved here.
Puong Cave is located on Nang River. This cave has the length of about 200 meters and the average height of from 25 meters to 30 meters with many shapes, grandeur buttresses. There are tens of thousands of bats living and residing in the cave. Moreover, there is also a spectacular waterfall called Dau Dang waterfall. With the length of about 2 kilometers, the waterfall and primary forest landscapes create a memorable impression.. Not only that, there is a rare fish species, called Ca Chien (there are people over 10 kg heavy).
Ao Tien is a small lake with width about 3 hectares and is located on the mountain. Being surrounded by tropical forest, the climate here is cool and fresh. The legend told that fairies in the sky often fly down to bath and play chess here.
Khao Phya is also interesting tourist place in Cho Don district, where the climate is mild, clean environ. The climate is warm in winter and cool in summer. Many motels were built here during the French colonization
Kim Hy nature conservation area has an area of thousands of hectares, is the one to save and conserve genetic resources of rare plants animals. This is also a tourist destination, ecological research place in the future.
Ba Be Lake ecotourism area is a worth present which nature gives to Viet Nam. The local government continues to keep and develop Ba Be Lake becoming a famous tourisms area of the Viet Nam. Welcome to Bac Kan to enjoy, relax and experience new feeling.
Recent years, Ba Be Ecotourism area has attracted millions of tourists to visit and explore the exciting landscapes here. Among the tourist destinations, the most typical ones which are known widely are the following places:
Ba Be Lake is one of the one hundred largest freshwater lake in the world and the largest natural freshwater lake in Vietnam. It is located in Ba Be National Park which is recognized as a national tourist destinations in Vietnam. The lake was formed over 200 million years ago. Ba Be Lake is at the altitude of 145 m above sea level with an area of about 500ha, and is surrounded by limestone mountains with many caves and underground streams . It has three interconnecting branches: Pe Lam, Pe Lu và Pe Leng. The panorama of the lake is like a picture which captivates many tourists from past to present . In addition, the maximum value of Ba Be Lake is unique geological landscapes, outstanding values of geology and geomorphology and great value to biodiversity.
Ba Be National Park - a precious natural heritage, has an area of 23 340 ha. This is a system of primary forest on limestone mountain which surrounded by the fresh lake. Here, there are 417 species of plants and 299 species of vertebrates. Many endangered animals like the phoenix land, pheasant, snub-nosed monkey ... are also conserved here.
Puong Cave is located on Nang River. This cave has the length of about 200 meters and the average height of from 25 meters to 30 meters with many shapes, grandeur buttresses. There are tens of thousands of bats living and residing in the cave. Moreover, there is also a spectacular waterfall called Dau Dang waterfall. With the length of about 2 kilometers, the waterfall and primary forest landscapes create a memorable impression.. Not only that, there is a rare fish species, called Ca Chien (there are people over 10 kg heavy).
Ao Tien is a small lake with width about 3 hectares and is located on the mountain. Being surrounded by tropical forest, the climate here is cool and fresh. The legend told that fairies in the sky often fly down to bath and play chess here.
Khao Phya is also interesting tourist place in Cho Don district, where the climate is mild, clean environ. The climate is warm in winter and cool in summer. Many motels were built here during the French colonization
Kim Hy nature conservation area has an area of thousands of hectares, is the one to save and conserve genetic resources of rare plants animals. This is also a tourist destination, ecological research place in the future.
Ba Be Lake ecotourism area is a worth present which nature gives to Viet Nam. The local government continues to keep and develop Ba Be Lake becoming a famous tourisms area of the Viet Nam. Welcome to Bac Kan to enjoy, relax and experience new feeling.
Dien Bien province expects 400,000 arrivals in 2014
The northern province of Dien Bien, where the historic 1954 Dien Bien Phu victory that put an end to French colonial rule in Vietnam took place, has set a target of welcoming 400,000 tourists, including 70,000 foreign visitors, this year.
To reach that goal, the mountainous province has mapped out plans to develop tourism and attract more visitors to the locality, especially during the 60 th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7).
Since the beginning of this year, the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has restored and embellished Dien Bien Phu historical relic sites.
The province is expected to finish at an early date the construction of a museum showcasing the historical victory related exhibits.
Deputy Director of the Dien Bien Phu Victory Museum Vu Thi Tuyet Nga said that nearly 2,000 documents and objects will be displayed at the museum.
During the Lunar New Year holiday, thousands of people flocked to Dien Bien Phu historical relic sites, including the Dien Bien Phu Campaign headquarters, A1 Hill, De Castries Bunker and Muong Thanh bridge.
The Dien Bien Phu Campaign complex is home to nearly 40 historical sites that have been recognised as special national relic sites.
To reach that goal, the mountainous province has mapped out plans to develop tourism and attract more visitors to the locality, especially during the 60 th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7).
Since the beginning of this year, the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has restored and embellished Dien Bien Phu historical relic sites.
The province is expected to finish at an early date the construction of a museum showcasing the historical victory related exhibits.
Deputy Director of the Dien Bien Phu Victory Museum Vu Thi Tuyet Nga said that nearly 2,000 documents and objects will be displayed at the museum.
During the Lunar New Year holiday, thousands of people flocked to Dien Bien Phu historical relic sites, including the Dien Bien Phu Campaign headquarters, A1 Hill, De Castries Bunker and Muong Thanh bridge.
The Dien Bien Phu Campaign complex is home to nearly 40 historical sites that have been recognised as special national relic sites.
Source: VNA
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Ha Long hosts annual sakura festival
The Japanese cherry blossom festival will be held annually from now on in the northern province of Quang Ninh after its successful debut last year, said a local official.
The move aims to promote friendship between Quang Ninh and Japan, and through that to improve investment opportunities for Japanese businesses, said vice chairman of provincial People's Committee Dang Huy Hau.
This year the festival will be held in mid-March. The scale of this event will be expanded, with more than 120 cherry blossom trees and about 20 to 30 stalls presenting and promoting bilateral tourism, cuisines and souvenirs of Viet Nam and Japan.
In the opening ceremony, the people of Ha Long and visitors will enjoy traditional cultural and art performances from the two countries.
The first cherry blossom festival was organised last April, with more than 100 cherry blossom trees being planted at the Bai Chay tourist site of Ha Long City and Yen Tu of Uong Bi City.
The move aims to promote friendship between Quang Ninh and Japan, and through that to improve investment opportunities for Japanese businesses, said vice chairman of provincial People's Committee Dang Huy Hau.
This year the festival will be held in mid-March. The scale of this event will be expanded, with more than 120 cherry blossom trees and about 20 to 30 stalls presenting and promoting bilateral tourism, cuisines and souvenirs of Viet Nam and Japan.
In the opening ceremony, the people of Ha Long and visitors will enjoy traditional cultural and art performances from the two countries.
The first cherry blossom festival was organised last April, with more than 100 cherry blossom trees being planted at the Bai Chay tourist site of Ha Long City and Yen Tu of Uong Bi City.
Source: VNS
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Tourists flock to Lao Cai during Lunar New Year (Tet) 2014
The northern mountainous province of Lao Cai greeted over 20,000 tourists during the recent traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) festival, recording a year-on-year increase of 5 percent.
It earned over 30 billion VND (1.41 million USD) in revenue from tourism activities, 19 percent higher than the same period last year.
The number of foreign arrivals to the locality in the period reached 13,000, making up over 60 percent of the total. Most of them were from China and European countries.
Foreigners were attracted by celebratory local festivals and many extended their stay in the locality to join these for longer.
This situation demonstrates the locality’s tourism development, and it is expected to create more jobs and improve income for the province.
According to Le Manh Hao, Director of the Culture and Sports office of Sa Pa district, accommodation facilities in the locality have been upgraded and repaired, while many attractive activities were organised during the Tet holidays to win over holiday-makers.
Travel agencies also opened new tours and diversified products to lure more visitors during Tet festival.
It earned over 30 billion VND (1.41 million USD) in revenue from tourism activities, 19 percent higher than the same period last year.
The number of foreign arrivals to the locality in the period reached 13,000, making up over 60 percent of the total. Most of them were from China and European countries.
Foreigners were attracted by celebratory local festivals and many extended their stay in the locality to join these for longer.
This situation demonstrates the locality’s tourism development, and it is expected to create more jobs and improve income for the province.
According to Le Manh Hao, Director of the Culture and Sports office of Sa Pa district, accommodation facilities in the locality have been upgraded and repaired, while many attractive activities were organised during the Tet holidays to win over holiday-makers.
Travel agencies also opened new tours and diversified products to lure more visitors during Tet festival.
Source: VNA
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