The five-star Costa Fortuna cruise ship arrived in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh on December 9, marking the opening of a marine tourism route linking the locality to Fujian province, China.
The five-star Costa Fortuna
cruise ship (Photo: VNA)
The 12-storey vessel, with
3,000 tourists on board, was en route from Fujian’sXiamen port city to Quang Ninh to sail around Ha
Long Bay, before leaving for the central city of Da Nang.
The trip was organised by Chinese tour operator Orangeways, which has strength
in hosting Meeting, Incentive, Convention and Exhibition (MICE) tours in Europe
and Asia. This is the first time the company has run a tour in Vietnam,
supported by its local partners – Inter Cruises Vietnam and Ha Long Cruises.
In May 2017, Quang Ninh and Fujiansigned a cooperation pact, which stressed potential for engagements in sea and
air tourism.
Source: VNA
With its pristine landscapes, unique cultural heritage of Muong ethnic minority, and an expanding range of visitor experiences, Tan Lac district of Hoa Binh has fast become a captivating destination for both domestic and international tourists.
Until now, Sung village in Cao Son commune, Da Bac district remains the only Dao ethnic community in Hoa Binh province to develop a community-based tourism model. Beyond its untouched natural landscapes, cultural identity serves as the cornerstone attraction for visitors.
Alongside the diverse cultural identities of the Kinh, Muong, Tay, Thai, Dao, and Mong ethnic people, Hoa Binh province is also renowned as the "capital" of the northwestern Vietnamese cuisine, offering unique and distinctive dishes. At festivals, during Lunar New Year (Tet), or on significant family or community occasions, special dishes are prepared, leaving a lasting impression on visitors.
A Phong Linh (Yellow Tabebuia) flower garden in Thang village, Thach Yen commune, Cao Phong district is currently in full bloom, drawing a large number of visitors.
Community-based tourism has been thriving in Pa Co commune, Mai Chau district thanks to advantages in natural landscape and cultural identity.
Doan Ket commune of Yen Thuy district has recently held a ceremony to receive a certificate recognising Ta communal house as a provincial-level historical and cultural relic site.
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