The US newspaper Newsweek has listed Ha Long Bay of Vietnam among the Top 100 most beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which include both natural and man-made wonders.
The US newspaper Newsweek lists Ha Long Bay of Vietnam among the
Top 100 most beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites. (Photo: VNA)
Ha Long Bay in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh was placed
in the 14th position.
"Ha Long Bay, in the Gulf of Tonkin, includes some 1,600 islands and
islets, forming a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars,” the Newsweek
described.
"Because of their precipitous nature, most of the islands are uninhabited and
unaffected by a human presence. The site's outstanding scenic beauty is
complemented by its great biological interest," it said.
The Newsweek’s Top 100 most beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sties have been
picked out from the UNESCO list of over 1,000 protected places across the
globe.
Ha Long Bay, a must-go place for those who spend holidays in Vietnam, which has
been twice recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). Ha Long Bay has been named one of the seven
natural wonders of the world.
The heritage site has become a magnet drawing visitors to Quang Ninh. Last
year, the province welcomed a total of 9.87 million tourists, including 4.28
million foreigners.
The province aims to attract over 12 million visitors this year, including 5
million foreigners.–
Source: VNA
In the first 9 months of 2024, Hoa Binh province continues to implement the expanded tourism development cooperation program plan of 8 Northwest provinces with Ho Chi Minh City; deploying digital transformation content in tourism and developing a smart tourism province. Hoa Binh province received about 3.6 million views, an increase of 7.9% over the same period. In which, international visitors are about 380 visitors, domestic visitors are estimated at 3 million 220 visitors.
Spanning thousands of hectares and winding gracefully along mountain slopes, hillsides, and riverbanks, the terraced rice fields of Lac Son District present a stunning and captivating beauty. This region, renowned for its remarkable terraced landscapes, is also the centre of Hoa Binh Culture known for numerous archaeological sites.
The life of Mong people in Hang Kia and Pa Co communes of Mai Chau district has improved much thanks to tourism development.
The man-made Hoa Binh Lake, with a water surface area of approximately 9,000 hectares and a capacity of 9.45 billion cubic meters, stretches over 200 kilometers from Hoa Binh to Son La provinces. With the goal of developing into a national tourism area, the Hoa Binh Lake tourism area is expected to not only become the largest tourism centre in the province but also one of the 12 key tourist destinations in the northern midland and mountainous region of Vietnam.
Da Bia hamlet, now Duc Phong, in Tien Phong commune, Da Bac district, was once almost isolated from the outside as the only way to the hamlet was to get a boat ride across the Hoa Binh reservoir. However, as its tourism potential has been unleashed, the hamlet has established itself as one of the most attractive destinations on the tourism map. It has even received the ASEAN Community-Based Tourism Awards in 2019.
In the first 9 months of 2024, Mai Chau district, Hoa Binh province welcomed over 684 thousand visitors to visit and relax. In which, over 516 thousand domestic visitors and more than 168 thousand international visitors. Total revenue from tourism is estimated at over 821 billion VND.
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