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Hạ Long Bay celebrates 30 years as a world heritage site

Friday, Dec 13, 2024

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.

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Environmental protection key to preserving Hạ Long Bay

Thursday, Dec 12, 2024

Hạ Long Bay in the northern coastal province of Quảng Ninh will  this month celebrate 30th anniversary of UNESCO World Heritage Site recognition.

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Hạ Long Bay tackles challenges to overcome multi-dimensional pressures

Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024

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.

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VietKings nominates four top spots in VN

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

The Việt Nam Record Organization (VietKings) has nominated four special destinations for a list of the 100 most attractive destinations in the world.

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Province to ensure safe Hạ Long Bay

Monday, May 09, 2016

The northern province of Quảng Ninh is taking measures to ensure the safety of tourists when visiting the area.

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Carnival Hạ Long to feature stage show this year

Tuesday, Apr 19, 2016

No longer just a dynamic street parade like the previous years, stellar music performances and dazzling lights will be at the heart of the 90-minute stage show, which is scheduled to take place on April 30 at 8pm at October...

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BIM Group to organise New Year's Eve countdown

Tuesday, Dec 22, 2015

BIM Group will organise a countdown event on New Year''s Eve at its Halong Marine Plaza in the northern Quang Ninh Province''s Ha Long City.

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Ha Long among top nine sunset selfie spots in SE Asia

Friday, Dec 04, 2015

GOASEAN, the world''s first ASEAN travel channel-tune, has named Ha Long Bay in its list of nine best sunset selfie spots in Southeast Asia.

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Ha Long, Cat Ba shift focus to environment

Friday, Dec 04, 2015

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.

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VN sites among most beautiful

Friday, Nov 13, 2015

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...

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VN in top 10 autumn destination list

Friday, Oct 09, 2015

Fodor''s Travel magazine has picked out Viet Nam as one of the world''s 10 must-see destinations in autumn.

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Cat Ba cliffs and rock-climbing enthusiasts, a heavenly match

Friday, Oct 02, 2015

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.

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Viet Nam helicopter tourism begins

Friday, Sep 25, 2015

Ha Noi locals and visitors can now enjoy helicopter trips to some famous destinations offered by the State-owned Northern Viet Nam Helicopter Company.

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New video shows Viet Nam's beautiful sites, tourism appeal

Tuesday, Sep 22, 2015

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.

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Quang Ninh town listed as ‘insanely beautiful'

Friday, Aug 21, 2015

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.