New Railway To Connect Cambodia And Vietnam

It is part of the Singapore-Kunming railroad project, so it will be a key railroad for Cambodia to transport commodities to regional and global markets, especially in the framework of ASEAN-China Free Trade Area.

The feasibility study for the construction was implemented by the Chinese Railway Ministry’s Third Railway Survey and Design Institute since July 2009 with a cost about 3 million USD funded by China.

As planned, the railroad is 257 kilometers in length, starting in Kampong Speu Province’s Oudong District, pass by Kratie Province’s Snuol District and end at Vietnam’s Loc Ninh District in the Southern border Province of Binh Phuoc.

Experts have finalized the total cost for the construction of the Vietnam – Cambodia is about 686 million USD, according to a feasibility study for the construction begining from Kampong Speu Province (Cambodia) to the Southern border Province of Binh Phuoc (Vietnam).

However, this money is not including the settlement compensations for residents affected by the project.

“The project will provide huge economic benefits to Cambodia, especially on the development of agriculture and mineral resources, as well as tourism sector”, experts said. The study result will be submitted to Prime Minister Hun Sen to make decision.

The railway will be part of an intra-Asian railway that runs from Singapore to China via Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. It is expected to be complete within 30 months.

Source: vietnambusiness.asia

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25 Days Grand Adventure With Vietnam Jeep Tours

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 26 July 2011, Vietnam Jeep Tours (VJT) has launched grand adventure in Vietnam for the adventure passionate.

Almost a month journey starts in Hanoi capital and end at Saigon, covering most of exotic destinations of Vietnam, the mountainous Northwest with colourful ethnic tribes, ancient historical Hue and Hoi An of the centre and down to the Mekong delta discovering lives on the water and finally experience the bustling Saigon once named as pearl of the orient.

If one wonders what can be done in 25 day time the answer is all the activities you can think of and it is a long list of enjoyment: culture discovery and home stay at locals’ houses, adventure activities of all types: trekking, biking, cruising, kayaking, paddling, snorkelling, travelling on army Jeeps etc. all sort of things that we can hardly make it in our busy daily lives.

The trip is set to be a private and can be done at any time of the year. Details can be found at 25 Days Vietnam Expedition or contact at adventure@vietnamjeeptours.com / phone: (+ 84) 8 629 06577 or hotline (+84) 909 602 370.

About Vietnam Jeep Tours (VJT)

Organizer of adventure tours in Vietnam, featuring various types of activities including Jeep, motor biking, cycling, trekking, and culture exploration in Vietnam.

VJT was the first company introduced used Jeep to international travellers, transforming the image of vehicles left from the war to a symbol of fun, friendly and active travel experience. Details of company and travel offers please visit www.vietnamjeeptours.com

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New Sea Route Links HCMC To Vung Tau

An express ship service linking Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau city has been launched.

Duong Dong Express, with seating capacity of 250 people will depart from Sai Gon Passenger Port at 5 Nguyen Tat Thanh Street in District 4 of HCMC at 8am and at Cau Da Wharf in Vung Tau City at 3.30 pm every day.

The cruise ship has a restaurant, café, game area, internet services, and deck area for passengers can have a view of sceneries along the Saigon River, the Can Gio Mangrove Forest and the coastal city of Vung Tau.

More information about Duong Dong Express, click here or contact via phone: 08 - 3517 3917.

Golfing Events Organised For Binh Thuan This Summer

Vietnam’s golfing events are scheduled for the Central Binh Thuan Coast this summer.

In Phan Thiet, Ocean Dune Golf Club is gearing up for the Vietnam instalment of the Faldo Series Asia, scheduled for August 5-7. Regarded as the premier junior tournament circuit in Asia, the Faldo Series sees youngsters from around the continent vie for a place in the grand final at the Mission Hills complex in Shenzhen, China.

Ocean Dunes will also play host to the Vietnam Open on October 14-16, while Sea Links will host the prestigious 2011 Guide Awards on July 29. Here, 400 will attend the ceremony in the grand ballroom, which will be followed by a golf tournament the next day.

Earlier, on July 9-10, the Vietnam final of the Mercedes Trophy was organised in Mui Ne’s Sea Links Golf & Country Club. The event saw more than 4,000 players completing in order to secure a spot in the finale at Sea Links. On Sunday July 10, seven golfers from a field of 128 qualified for the Asian Final, scheduled for late August in Australia.

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Vietnam Global Geopark - Dong Van Karst Plateau In Ha Giang Province

“Geopark” has been defined as a territory encompassing one or more sites of scientific importance, not only for geological reasons but also by virtue of its archaeological, ecological or cultural value.

On 3 October 2010, the Dong Van Stone Plateau in Ha Giang Province was officially recognized as a global geopark. This is the first geopark in Vietnam and the second in South East Asia which has been recognized as a global geopark.

The park has the total area of 2350 kilometers, covering four districts in the Province, including Quan Ba, Yen Minh, Dong Van and Meo Vac, located on the average height of 1400-1600 meters. Scientists have discovered 45 geomorphologic heritages, 33 tectonic heritages and a lot of fossils on sedimentary rock layers.

Dong Van Karst plateau not only is sculpture product, a historical rocky page of the nature present to human people but also contain a lot of potential values such as, Geoheritages, biological diversity, tourism, fossils... Especially, the cultural of community 17 ethnic groups on Dong Van Karst plateau Geopark, traditional beauty need preserving and promoting.

Dong Van Karst Plateau is unique combination between Geoheritages and cultural heritages which has created great potential for tourism and attracted many visitors inside and outside country.

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“Traveling and Learning To Cook” Tours Now Attract Travellers

Nowadays travel style is combining travelling and learning about the cuisine of the destination. Vietnam has its own cuisine quintessence greatly admired for freshness of the ingredients and for the healthy eating style.

A cooking class in Vietnam for tourists includes a visit to local market then a brief lesson given by the restaurant cooks in English. Travelers would feel excited when they can enjoy the dishes they prepare themselves with guide of cooks.

Vietnamese cooking becomes a unique attraction for travellers who want to discover beautiful landscapes and experience the delectable tastes of Vietnamese dishes via cooking courses.

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The Quieter Side Of Leafy Con Dao

Quiet yellow-sand beaches and historical sites may lure visitors to Con Dao but it’s the old tropical trees that protect them from the scorching sunshine in the archipelago off the Southern Province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau.

There are a number of cay bang trees which are over 100 years old and hang over Ton Duc Thang and other roads in Con Dao to provide respite from the heat for tourists, who ride past on their motorbikes or stroll around.

Strong winds and sunshine may be not be your idea of a nice break but these noticeable characteristics have turned out to contribute to shaping the trees into distinctive bonsais. The trees are spread out over two lanes of the seaside roads and they shield pedestrians taking a leisurely stroll on the pavement between the tree lines and mossy yellow walls of the old prisons, from the sun.

From tourists resorts, beyond the lines of tropical trees in the esplanade, you can witness the calm of the sea, with fishing boats bobbing on the water and the distant mountains.

At a little coffee shop called Con Son, you can sip a cup of coffee and rest after a long trek at the seaside or in the forests.

Breaths of wind blow in from the ocean sending red leaves of the tropical trees down onto your table as drops of coffee are slowly seeping through the filter, and whet traveler’s appetite for more adventure in the quiet town of Con Dao.

Inside and outside this small town there are other types of ancient trees including the banyan whose roots cover the ruins of historical sites. Underneath these roots contain untold stories about the bravery of revolutionary fighters who shed blood for the independence of Vietnam.

Beside that Vietnam Travel Depot also offer a tour to Con Dao Island: Con Dao Island Snorkeling and Trekking Package (3 Days 2 Nights)

Here are some available flights (Vietnam Airlines) from Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao Island which have 4 times per day such as departure time at: 05.55AM, 9.30AM, 10.50AM, and 14.20PM.

And Vietnam Airlines also offer return flights from Con Dao Island to Ho Chi Minh City which departure time at: 7.35AM, 12.30PM, and 14.20PM.

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Conical Hat Maker Sustains Tradition

THUA THIEN-HUE — One of Hue City's most endearing images is that of the beautiful girl wearing an Ao Dai (traditional robe) and a conical hat, singing folk songs while floating down the Huong (Perfume) River on a wooden rowing boat.

For many people, Hue's conical hats have long been treasured symbols of the once imperial city (situated in Thua Thien-Hue Province), shields against sun and rain, and, for one particular woman, a personal "weapon' in times of distress.

Tourists visiting Hue City often prefer the conical hats made by disabled Tran Thi Thuy for her incredible handiwork.

Born into a conical hat making family, Thuy's future has always seemed inevitably connected to the tradition despite being born with a crippled hand.

When she was young, she usually helped her mother to make hats. She made it day by day as a basic game, with the first product when she was ten.

She hard working from the basic step to fluently, her mother said: “my daughter is the most skilful artisan in the family”.

When the former royal city was recognised as a World Cultural Heritage site by the UN cultural agency UNESCO in 1993, tourists began flocking to the city in drones, turning conical hats into favourable souvenirs.

Once upon visit Thuy’s workshop, an Australian tourist asked her to make him a hat with her name embroidered inside. Not long after, another tourist group also from Australia request their own hats with her name inside.

Since then, Thuy’s conical hats have become famous to the globe.

"Thuy, famous for making hats with only one hand, is known as one of the best hat makers in Viet Nam due to the extraordinary quality and craftsmanship of her work,"

Beside that Vietnam Travel Depot also offer a related tour Half Day Conical Hat Making & Ancient Bonsai Garden in Hue. For more information about Vietnam Travel Depot, click here or phone: +84 8 6290 6577 or hotline: +84 909 602 370.

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Rare Species Of Gibbon Discovered In Vietnam

The Conservation International (CI) has discovered a community of critically endangered northern white-cheeked crested gibbons in remote Vietnamese forests, near the Vietnam-Laos border.

Scientists from the CI said--that a substantial population of 455 critically endangered northern white-cheeked crested gibbons were found living at high altitudes and far from human settlements in the Pu Mat National Park in the central province of Nghe An.

The community represents two thirds of the total number in Vietnam and the only confirmed viable population of the variety worldwide.

"This is an extraordinarily significant find, and underscores the immense importance of protected areas in providing the last refuges for the region’s decimated wildlife," CI president Dr Russell Mittermeier told the AFP.

Gibbons, which are threatened across the world, are considered the "most romantic" of primates as they mate for life and serenade their partners with song.

Habitat loss and hunting for the pet trade, and the assumed medicinal value of primate body parts are among the major threats to the creatures in Vietnam, the CI statement said.

White-cheeked gibbon numbers are thought to have declined by as much as 80 percent in the last 45 years, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species.

Mittermeier, who also works with the IUCN, described the species as "on the brink of extinction".

They are believed to be functionally extinct in China and while there could be significant numbers in Laos, CI said a lack of research means the situation in the country is unclear.

But CI said, plans to build a road through the Pu Mat area to increase patrols on the Vietnam-Laos border pose a serious threat to the future of the rare primates.

"The major issue will be the hunting of these gibbons that were previously protected by the harsh terrain; so gun control will be vital," said primatologist Luu Tuong Bach, a consultant to CI who led field surveys for the research.

"Without direct protection in Pu Mat National Park, it is likely that Vietnam will lose this species in the near future."

Large Population Of Rare Gibbons Discovered In Vietnam

The lively morning calls of a rare species of gibbon has led to the discovery of the only known "viable" community of the talkative primates in remote Vietnamese forests, conservationists said Monday.

A "substantial" population of 455 critically endangered northern white-cheeked crested gibbons were found living at high altitudes and far from human settlements on the border with Laos, Conservation International (CI) said.

Researchers, who had previously found sparse groups in other areas, used the animals' "loud, elaborate and prolonged" calls to locate the creatures in Pu Mat National Park in Nghe An Province, Northern Vietnam.

The community represents two thirds of the total number in Vietnam and the "only confirmed viable population" of the variety in the world.

"This is an extraordinarily significant find, and underscores the immense importance of protected areas providing the last refuge for the region’s decimated wildlife," said CI president Dr Russell Mittermeier.

Gibbons, which are threatened across the world, are considered the "most romantic" of primates as they mate for life and serenade their partners with songs.

Habitat loss, hunting for the pet trade, and the "assumed medicinal value of primate body parts" are among the major threats to the creatures in Vietnam, the CI statement said.

Source: en.baomoi.com

Turkish Airlines Flies To HCM City Daily

Turkish Airlines has increased the number of its services to Ho Chi Minh City to seven a week just a half year after the launch of its flights from the Thai Capital of Bangkok to the Southern economic hub of Vietnam.

The carrier in HCMC told the Daily on the phone on Monday that it had added three more weekly flights to make its service daily from July. The airline still operates the Airbus A340 airplane configured with 270 seats, including 34 Business-class seats.

Turkish Airlines said it was cooperating with Vietnam Airlines for Hanoi-Bangkok service, giving those passengers departing from Hanoi an opportunity to enplane the flight operated by Turkey’s airline from Bangkok to Istanbul and beyond.

Previously, Turkish Airlines flew to and from Tan Son Nhat International Airport on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and passengers who wanted to travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Istanbul on the other days had to board the flights of Vietnam’s carrier and other airlines to Bangkok.

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Discovering Dinh An Mat Craft Village

Visitors to Sa Dec Town in the Mekong Delta Province of Dong Thap can admire gardens full of colourful flowers in spring time or visit Huynh Thuy Le House where French hit movie L’amant (The Lover) was filmed.

But there is another side to this area of the delta and tourists should take time to have a look at Dinh An sleeping mat craft village in Dinh Yen Commune, Lap Vo District.

Located is around 33 kilometers from Sa Dec Town, the Craft village lies along the bank of Hau River. Through the passage of time and industrial development, the village has stood strong for almost 100 years and it is a source of pride for locals and an attractive tourist site.

For a long time, sleeping mats were a way of life in Vietnam. People still use the mats to sleep or sit on and not only in homes as they are used in religious ceremonies or sacred places or festivals. In Vietnamese culture, a beautiful sleeping mat is very important for newly-weds and the mat is considered part of many love stories.

The main material to make sleeping mats is lat trees. Every household, in the village, has one or two weaving looms. The craft is handed down to younger generations in the craft village. It is a fascinating spectacle for visitors to see the whole family gather to make mats as they choose lat strings to dry, weave and decorate.

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Gleaming And Beautiful Sight Of Perfume River

For a long time, Huế has been famous for many beautiful and ancient landscapes, and one of them is the Perfume River.

Perfume River flows mildly like a silk range and leads to Vỹ Dạ garden, Thiên Mụ pagoda, Bạch Yến River and Huyền Không pier one after another. All of these four destinations are magnificent, peaceful and ancient.

Along with those beautiful and romantic scenes, Huế is also famous for many pleasure activities, which are very interesting such as “Releasing boat”, “Playing with the moon”, “Huế singing”, “Sleeping on boat” and “Playing with verse, all these activities are associated with Perfume River and only have in Huế.

“Sleeping on the boat” is just a name, since nobody come to the boats for sleeping but only for enjoying the cool wind, watching the moon and the sky and listening to the beautiful songs.

“Playing with verse” is a literary gamble, which enquires players to be very intelligent as well as to have good plans and strategies. The interesting point of the game is that players cannot only make use of all knowledge about literature that they have but also learn many new things from others.

Huế singing is originated from the combination of traditional music and royal music. This elegant and attractive kind of music is really worth listening. Tourists would have a chance to sit on the imperial boats that kings and lords used to be seated in the old time.

In the hold of the boat, there is an imposing orchestra includes nearly all kinds of Vietnamese traditional musical instruments.

The bandsmen as well as the singers are still very young, and they all wear “áo dài”, the Vietnamese traditional clothes. On the prow of the boats, there is a wide and airy space for enjoying the moonlight and the fresh air.

When the night falls down, Perfume River becomes more fantastic. The lamplight spreads on the river just like silver. The winds blow softly and the boat floats slowly. Everything makes travelers feel so peaceful.

In the distance across the river, Thiên Mụ pagoda appears vaporously, Phước Duyên tower looks like being laminated with the moonlight. The scene is so charming and romantic.

Having a night on Perfume River, listening to Huế singing and enjoying the fresh cool air along with the beautiful scenes around, tourists would discover some feelings that could only be found in Huế.

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Dong Nai Biosphere Reserve Recognized By UNESCO

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has announced that the Nam Cat Tien Biosphere Reserve was renamed the Dong Nai Biosphere Reserve.

UNESCO’s recognition of the Dong Nai Biosphere Reserve showed that the Management Board of Dong Nai Nature Reserve and Cultural Site had actively and effectively co-ordinated with the National Committee for the Man and the Biosphere (MAB) Programme in this connection.

The Dong Nai Biosphere Reserve which is home to 11 ethnic groups and is a model for sustainable and harmonious development between human beings and nature.

Source: English.vovnews.vn

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8 Awesome Adventure Destinations

The world is blessed with many naturally breathtaking landscapes; towering snow-capped mountains waiting to be climbed, powder-white beaches waiting to be walked on and lush dense jungles waiting to be trekked. Whatever your sport or activity of choice, consider one of these truly amazing destinations on your next adventure holiday;

Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania – Lace up your walking boots and feel the full force of mighty Mount Kilimanjaro which stands at some 19,340 feet. There are 6 different routes to choose from, depending on when you travel and how much time and energy you have. Choose from Machame, Marangu, Rongai, Shira, Lemosho and Umbwe, although all options will surely give you bragging rights!

Grand Canyon, USA – Calling all extreme sports fans! Head to the Grand Canyon in the USA where you can try your hand at base jumping amidst the beauty and of one of the world’s most spectacular sights. You could also take a helicopter flight over the awesome scenery or try a Black Canyon rafting experience on the Colorado River.

Halong Bay, Vietnam – If kayaking is your activity of choice then you must check out the serene and alluring Halong Bay in Vietnam. The bay itself is dramatic with wonderful beaches, quaint bays, beautiful coastal areas and deep dark caves to explore!

Khoa Sok National Park, Thailand – Thailand is a strong contender for a best extreme activities destination. And if you fancy trying your hand at an extreme jungle survival course, then head to the Khoa Sok National Park, where your skills and instincts will be tested to the max!

Bali, Indonesia – As well as being blessed with beautiful beaches and warm welcoming people, Bali is also a world-class scuba diving location. Whether you’re a scuba pro or just starting out, explore the underwater coral ridges and deep drop-offs at ones of Bali’s most popular dive sites of Lembongan Island, Nusa Penida Island and Menjangan.

El Capitan, Yosemite National Park, USA - Without a doubt, El Capitan holds it ground as one of the most well-known climbing locations in the USA. From extremely easy routes to those that are pretty challenging, as a first time tourist or a frequent visitor, El Capitan is broken into routes that will best fit every participant’s capabilities.

Cape Town, South Africa - Cape Town holds the title as the world’s most spectacular destination for abseiling. There are several challenging abseiling spots around Cape Town including Chapman’s Peak, and whilst there you can also mountain hike up Chapman’s Peak, Silvermine Nature Reserve and the Cape Peninsula National Park and maybe chill out afterwards with a spot of whale watching.

Castellon, Spain – So you fancy trying your hand at sky diving? Castellon in Valencia offers the ultimate thrill of diving out of a plane over amazing landscapes. There are now many sky diving locations across Spain with tandem jumps available for you and your travelling partner!

Beautiful Spot At Ta Cu Mountain Resort

With an area of more than 250,000 square meters, Tà Cú Mountain Resort has a diversifying ecological population with beautiful forest and mountain.

Tà Cú Mountain Resort is located near the Highway 1A, in Thuận Nam Town, Bình Thuận Province, at a distance of 30 kilometers from Phan Thiết City.

Recently, a modern system of suspension cable has been set up at Tà Cú. It is 1,600 meters long, 505 meters high. This system contains 35 cabins, which is closed and opened atomically and can serve 1000 tourists in an hour.

There are two terminals: one is for the under suspension cable and one for the above suspension cable. There is also a large square, and some supplementary zones that are all spacious, which provide tourists comfortable space.

Sitting on the suspension cable, gliding on the top of the trees, enjoying the fresh and cool air around and watching the beauty of the nature, tourists would totally feel relaxing and comfortable.

After the small mountain and the primeval forest has been left behind, a beautiful scene of Hàm Thuận Nam sea will appear, and right on the left hand side, there would be the 100 – year – old Ke Gà lighthouse, which is now still working.

At the above terminal, the air becomes cooler. Follow the path for several hundred meters, there is a collective of pagoda, tower, statue of Buddha and cavern.

Most noticeable is the “Song Lâm Thị Tịch” vestige. It is famous for the statue of Buddha achieving Nirvana, the biggest statue of this kind in South East Asia, and the statue of Trikaya (the three "bodies" of the Buddha-State), which is listed as a historical and cultural vestige of the nation.

In the primeval nearby, many orchids show off their pure beauty on the oil trees and crape myrtle trees. The campus of the pagoda on this mountain is commodious with many benches, from which tourists can enjoy the cool breeze coming from the sea.

It is also that interesting when the suspension cable goes down. From above, the view is very magnificent with beautiful gardens of blue dragon trees mix with the fresh red colour of the tile from some villages nearby.

Especially, tourists will be completely surprised and interested when realize that the whole resort just looks like a beautiful paintings in which a Vietnamese two – chord fiddle links to a big guitar by a pretty bridge.

In the recent years, the climbing mountain competitive festival is also held in Tà Cú Mountain, which has attracted young people to take part in.

With the group of vestige and beautiful spot, as well as the cool fresh air, Tà Cú is really an attractive tourist destination.

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Gifted Beauty Of Vietnamese Littoral

Quang Binh is just like an imposing picture with beautiful forest, sea and many other landscapes that are very famous as Ngang pass, Ly Hoa pass, Nhat Le seaport, Hac Hai, Cong Troi lagoon and Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park.


Quang Binh is a Coastal Province in North Central part. It places in the narrowest land of Viet Nam. To the North, Quang Binh borders Ha Tinh Province by Hoanh Son mountain chain and borders Quang Tri Province to the South.

Towards the East, Quang Binh borders the East Sea and towards the West, it borders Kham Muon Province of Lao by Truong Son mountain chain.

There are not many places in Viet Nam that has such advantages for developing tourism like Quang Binh Province. With an area of 8,065 square kilometers, Quang Binh has three kinds of geographical terrains, including forests, hills and mountains, and coastal areas.

Quang Binh has a very long beautiful seashore of about 116, 04 kilometers with white sand and blue seawater. It definitely has a stable foundation to develop a tourism resort.

This beautiful coastal land features the particularity of the North Central part, where there are various ethnic groups reside. Therefore, it has plenty of traditional cultures.

Not only that, Quang Binh is also located in a diversified biology area – where there is a system of many plants and animals and especially, most of these species are from valuable and rare genes. These factors can absolutely help Quang Binh develop the ecotourism.

In January 2009, Dong Hoi and Phong Nha – Ke Bang of Quang Binh were listed in 29 tourist attractions by Los Angeles Times newspaper. Phong Nha – Ke Bang national park is also listed as one of the world’s natural wonders by UNESCO.

Quang Binh has some important transportation routes such as highway 1A, Ho Chi Minh road, railway line North – South. In addition, this province also has maritime traffic (Hon La and Gianh port) and air traffic (Dong Hoi airport). These strong points also help to make Quang Binh become more popular.

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Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City Among Top Ten Asian Cities

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have been named among top ten Asian Cities for 2011 by the US Travel and Leisure magazine.

In the list, the capital city of Thailand, Bangkok took the first place while Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi came seventh and ninth, respectively.

Additionally, this list also honoured Vietnam’s Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi and Park Hyatt Ho Chi Minh City, among top ten out of 25 Asian best urban hotels.

Last year, the Capital City of Hanoi ranked seventh in the list of top ten Asian tourist destinations, voted by the online tourist magazine Smart Travel Asia.

Source: en.baomoi.com

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More Tourists Visit Mekong Delta

The Mekong Delta has attracted more than 10 million visitors since the beginning of the year, up 720,000 compared to last year’s period and earning a record high of VND 1,700 billion, said the Mekong Delta Tourism Association.

Can Tho City draw the most tourists in the region, followed by An Giang, Kien Giang, and Ca Mau.

The rise in tourist numbers is attributed to Mekong Provinces and cities’ coordinating for training the human resources, establishing tourism promotion centres, launching a website providing tourist information and diversifying and improving the quality of tourism products.

In addition, the region has invested hundreds of billions of VND to upgrade infrastructure for the industry and encouraged diverse economic sectors to invest in tourism.

The tourism sectors in Can Tho City and An Giang, Kien Giang, and Ca Mau Provinces are also cooperating to develop tourism in the Mekong Delta key economic zones for the 2011-2015 periods with a vision to 2020.

As the country’s leader in promoting orchard tourism, Can Tho has made great efforts to diversify its tourism products. The infrastructure of 20 ecological tourism areas has been upgraded and 154 new hotels have been built by different economic sectors to meet the demands of the growing numbers of visitors.

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12 Ways To Protect Your Health When Travelling

Look after your health when you’re travelling with our tips and advice for staying germ-free and healthy;

1. Always carry disinfectant wipes, hand sanitizer, wet wipes and spare tissues, which will come in handy when travelling with children or when you’re using less than sanitary facilities!

2. Bear in mind that the blankets and pillows on your aircraft might not be regularly cleaned so take your own. Same goes for your aircraft seat, tray table and seatback pocket, just think how many people could have sat there since they were last disinfected! Minimize contact with your face and use your own pillow for sleeping, especially if you sleep with your mouth open! Put your shoes on for a visit to the in-flight toilets; do not go in barefoot or in just socks. Just think about it, four toilets for a couple of hundred passengers!

3. Always pack and use enough high-factor sun tan lotion, even when it’s cloudy outside. Make sure you apply enough and regularly and use a hat, sarong and shawl as well. Sunburn and heatstroke are no fun at all!

4. If your travels might include some ‘sexy time’ make sure you carry (and use) condoms. Returning home with a sexually transmitted infection or even HIV is one holiday memory you won’t want!

5. Eat plenty of fruit and vegetable before your trip and if necessary stock up on vitamins and supplements as well. Clear your fridge before you leave and whip up a tasty smoothie or vegetable juice with your leftovers.

6. Be aware of the facts about DVT (deep vein thrombosis – literally when blood clots form deep inside the veins) and avoid the hype. Yes there is slightly increased risk of DVT on longhaul flights and on certain medications (such as some brands of the contraceptive pill). Walk along the aisles regularly, stretch your legs out to increase blood flow and lay off the alcohol. Compressions socks can help if you’re worried always ask your doctor.

7. Don’t drink alcohol just before or during your flight (even if it is complimentary) as this will dry you out and alcohol is an immune-suppressant.

8. If you are germ-laden then be a considerate traveler and keep your germs to yourself.

9. Carry a first aid kit and include some cold remedies, painkillers etc as your destination may not always sell what you need.

10. Avoid restaurants and food stalls that show unhygienic signs; dirty surroundings, undercooked or overcooked food, poor hygiene from the waiters etc. Trust your instincts!

11. If you do eat something dodgy when travelling make sure you drink plenty of water, get lots of sleep and eat dry toast and bananas to keep your strength up.

12. Check to see if you need any pre travel injections, booster vaccines or malaria tablets for affected areas.