This 30-year milestone not only marks a moment of pride for Việt Nam but also underscores the immense responsibility that comes with safeguarding such a natural treasure.
The bay contains nearly 2,000 rocky islands and spans an area of 1,553 square kilometres. It is a unique marine natural wonder recognised three times by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
Communities and businesses are getting involved in
sustainable tourism to help protect Ha Long Bay and Cat Ba, managers of
the sites said at a meeting held yesterday in Hai Phong.
An online community for study abroad and student
travelers written by college students around the globe, College Tourist
is managed by the US magazine USA Today. It said that Ha Long Bay, Ha Noi and Hoi An are among the 10 of...
The lure of rock-climbing has been bringing several
local and foreign visitors to Cat Ba in recent times. It is an ideal
place for those who love adventure sports to indulge in their hobby.
Images of the picturesque Ha Long Bay, magnificent Son Doong Cave,
peaceful ancient Hoi An town, scenic Trang An Landscape Complex, and
solemn Hue royal citadel are featured in a clip which was released
yesterday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Cua Van, a fishing village in the northern province
of Quang Ninh, has been named one of the "11 insanely beautiful small
towns from around the world" by online US newspaper The Huffington Post.
Buffalo Tours has launched a promotion campaign to
attract tourists following the Government''s recent move to increase the
number of countries whose nationals do not need a visa to enter Viet Nam
to 22.
US-based Business Insider has announced a list of
"20 Gorgeous Natural Wonders" around the world with two Vietnamese sites
finding a place in it, Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park and Ha Long Bay.
