The central province of Quang Nam, which is hosting the APEC Finance Ministers’ Meeting and related meetings, has designed typical tours for tourists to discover the locality’s culture and people.
The tranquil ancient city of Hoi An is a highlight of the tours.
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The tranquil ancient city of Hoi An is a highlight of the tours.
Tourists will be dazzled by yellow ancient houses with moss-covered roofs. The
city’s centre was formed from the combination of architectures and cultures of
Vietnam, China and Japan.
Leaving Hoi An for the mysterious My Son sanctuary, travellers will be
impressed by the local efforts to preserve national cultural values.
Visiting Hoi An Silk Village, tourists will get a deeper understanding about
the history of mulberry and silkworm cultivation.
Thanh Ha pottery village and Kim Bong carpentry village are also interesting
destinations as well.
A different Quang Nam province will be revealed when travelling westwards where
tourists cant discover the life and culture of the Co Tu ethnic minority group.
Meanwhile, Hoi An-Cu Lao Cham tour and Cu Lao Cham Biosphere Reserve will be
main attractions during the APEC meetings.
Source: VNA
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