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Da Nang is the only representative of Vietnam named in the list, following Bangkok Chinatown in Thailand. “Asia is back — brighter, bolder, and more ambitious than ever. The region took longer than others to shake off pandemic-related travel restrictions and border closures, but has returned in full force, eager to remind international travelers what they’ve been missing,” according to the U.S. magazine. Da Nang, a modern beach city located amidst dozens of UNESCO-recognized sites in Vietnam’s heartland — including Hoi An City and the former imperial capital city of Hue — is one of Asia’s big post-COVID-19 success stories. The city welcomed more than 1.6 million international tourist arrivals in the January-September period this year, exceeding the target of 1.5 million set early this year. Many international air routes have been reopened, making the city easier to get to than ever. Tourists visit Ba Na Hills, a popular tourist site in Da Nang City, central Vietnam. So...

The site offers visitors a peaceful atmosphere and fresh air, and this is the main reason that the site attracts plenty of foreign tourists every year. In the Luon cave area, foreign tourists are excited at engaging in the rowing boat service. Impressed by the peaceful scenery of Ha Long Bay, a group of Korean tourists sing romantic songs. According to the Ha Long Bay management board, international visitors mainly come from Europe, the Republic of Korea, and China, as well as India. Peter, an Australian tourist, says he is surprised by the scenery of Ha Long Bay as the water is clear blue. He also appreciates people picking up rubbish while rowing boats. A view of Ha Long Bay from Trong cave Ti Top Island is popular due to its breathtaking scenery and pleasant weather, making the beach a must-visit destination. Covering a total area of 3.7 hectares, Ti Top Island is one of the smallest islands making up Ha Long...

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung has recently approved a decision to include 30 more practices, representations, and knowledge in the list of national intangible cultural heritage. The Black H’mong women in Sapa, Lao Cai Province are renowned for their skill in weaving cloth from hemp and dyeing it a deep indigo blue. Photo: Sapa Ecolodge This presents a great opportunity for localities to promote heritage conservation and transform them into tourist attractions that will attract more visitors. The newly recognized intangible heritage includes the craft of making Lai Vung spring rolls in Dong Thap Province, the Liem Thuan drum singing in Ha Nam Province, the Vovinam martial arts in Ho Chi Minh City, the Bong Dien Festival in Thai Binh Province, the art of making Black H’Mong ethnic group costumes in Lao Cai Province, the Co Lao ethnic group forest worship ceremony in Ha Giang Province, Kieu singing in Quang Binh Province, and many others. The tra...

Nick Ut and Kim Phuc returned to Trang Bang accompanied by a group of foreign tourists and reporters. Ho Thi Bon, another girl who appeared in the photo and currently sells beverages near Trang Bang Temple, also joined the group. Phan Thi Kim Phuc poses for a photo at Trang Bang Town, Tay Ninh Province, southern Vietnam. Photo : Supplied “This reunion is significant because it is the first time in 50 years that the two major characters in my renowned photograph have met again in the location where the photograph was taken. “The meeting only took place for two hours but had been longed for 50 years,” Ut shared. Recently, Ut and Phuc travelled together on a cruise that included stops in Ha Long Bay, Hanoi, Hue, Da Nang, Hoi An, Nha Trang, and Ho Chi Minh City. Following the visit, Phuc and her husband left for Poland to participate in a discussion on ways to aid Ukrainian refugees, while Ut flew from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Reap, Cambodia. From left, Nick Ut, P...

Speaking at the opening ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam affirmed that solidarity is a valuable Vietnamese tradition that has been preserved and handed down from generation to generation through thousands of years in history of national construction and defense. He highlighted the role the Vietnam Fatherland Front plays in reinforcing  the great unity bloc, contributing to the accomplishment of the revolutionary goal set by the Party. In his speech, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung expressed his hope that the event will bring valuable experiences to both people and tourists, especially members of the young generation. The young generation is required to treasure the nation’s cultural values and the diversity of Vietnamese culture through massive intangible cultural heritages, Minister Hung noted. Art performances at the opening ceremony Diverse activities were held during the event, including a festival introducing customs of north...

Ecuador’s all-time top scorer, nicknamed “Superman” at home, scored an early penalty and added a well-taken 31st-minute header to give the South Americans a commanding first-half lead as the home side froze with the enormity of the occasion. “Maybe the responsibility and the nerves got the better of us,” Qatar’s Spanish coach Felix Sanchez said. It could have been even worse for the Qataris in front of a 67,372 crowd at the tent-shaped Al Bayt stadium where they were kicking off the Middle East’s first World Cup. Soccer Football – FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 – Group A – Qatar v Ecuador – Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor, Qatar – November 20, 2022 Qatar’s Bassam Al-Rawi in action with Ecuador’s Enner Valencia. Photo: Reuters Valencia had a third minute header disallowed for a marginal offside after shaky goalkeeper Saad Alsheeb flapped at the ball. “I thought it was a goal. I think Michael Estrada needs to do something about his toe nails because it was very tight,” quipped Ecuad...

The brocade costume collection, created by designer Thach Linh, draws inspiration from ethnic Vietnamese costumes using silk combined with unique motifs and other accessories, all of which have been meticulously made by hand. The fashion show is the first activity of contestants of the Miss Tourism World pageant which is getting underway in Vietnam for the first time. As many as 71 contestants will go on a tour of several tourist destinations throughout the northern region, including Ninh Binh, Hanoi, Phu Tho, Moc Chau, and Vinh Phuc, with numerous activities ono schedule till November 26. The final round of the pageant is scheduled to run between November 27 and December 3, with the grand finale due to take place on December 3 in Vinh Phuc. First launched in 1991, Miss Tourism World has developed to become one of the five largest beauty pageants in the world. The contest is also expected to help popularise tourism in the host nation. The post Miss Tourism World contestant...

When it comes to tourism in the North, many people often think of the Northwest highlands and many places with wild and poetic natural scenery such as Sa Pa, Lao Cao, and Mu Cang Chai. However, the Northeast is also an area that contains many majestic and equally beautiful landscapes, especially the national parks in the Northeast. It has many rich ecological systems of flora and fauna along with many tourist activities worth experiencing. Ba Be National Park Ba Be National Park is located in Ba Be district, Bac Kan province, and belongs to 5 communes of Khang Ninh, Quang Khe, Cao Thuong, Cao Tri, and Nam Mau. This national park was established on November 10, 2022, with an area of 7,620 hectares. This place is the treasure of Bac Kan. The most prominent feature is Ba Be Lake – the largest natural freshwater lake in Vietnam. Ba Be National Park possesses an extremely rich ecosystem with more than 1000 species of plants and 80 species of rare animals. Because it is surrounded by r...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and a high-ranking delegation of the Republic of Uganda arrived in Hanoi on November 23 afternoon. Photo: VNA President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and a high-ranking delegation of the Republic of Uganda arrived in Hanoi on November 23 afternoon, beginning a three-day visit to Vietnam at the invitation of President Nguyen Xuan Phuc , VNA reported. The delegation accompanying the Ugandan President includes Minister of Foreign Affairs Odongo Jeje Abubakhar; Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Matia Kasaija; Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries Frank Tumwebaze; and Minister of Information and Communications Chris Baryomunsi. During his stay in Vietnam, President Museveni is scheduled to pay tribute to late President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi, hold talks with his Vietnamese counterpart, witness the signing of cooperation documents, and pay courtesy visits to Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong...

For Belgium, this represents the final chance for a lot of their ‘Golden Generation’ to win a major tournament. When is Belgium vs Canada? The match will kick off at 7pm GMT on Wendesday 23 November at the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium. Match preview Photo: Khei Now Belgium boss Roberto Martinez is also now under pressure to produce for the nation, as defeats in Euro 2020 and the previous Nations League’s finals have caused discontent among supporters. They qualified with consummate ease once again during UEFA qualifying, averaging over three goals per game, but they often underperform when it really matters at major tournaments, such as their defeat against Italy in last summer’s European Championships. Martinez has been accused of not knowing how to win, especially following their Nations League elimination to France, where they lost to a late Theo Hernandez strike after being 2-0 up. Losing home and away to neighbours Netherlands recently did not go down well either, plu...