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| Ha Long Bay resumes normal operations of tourist boats on September 13. (Photo: VNA) |
Tourism activities have gradually returned to normal in Ha Long thanks to efforts by the local authorities and residents during a 7-day campaign to address the aftermaths of the typhoon. With the spirit of cooperation and unity, local residents and functional forces have proactively cleaned up the environment and beautified the urban area.
Tourist boats have been maintained and repaired to ensure safety standards for restoring operations as soon as possible.
Nearly all the 80 vessels of this kind are ready to welcome guests again starting September 13. Tourism service businesses in Ha Long city also focus on preparing infrastructure and personnel conditions to welcome tourists back.
After the super storm, many groups have chosen Ha Long as their destination, especially international tourists. The Ha Long international passenger port reopened to welcome international visitors to the bay from September 10. It received over 70 vessels with more than 1,500 tourists from China and the Republic of Korea (RoK). However, to ensure absolute safety for tourism activities on the bay, tourist pick-up activities at the port were temporarily suspended to conduct safety inspections.
Nguyen Thai Hung, General Director of the Saigon – Ha Long Hotel, said the establishment has promptly implemented all necessary measures to meet safety requirements for tourists.
Ha Long aims to attract over 9.5 million visitors in 2024.
Vietnam ranks second among most favoured destinations for Koreans on Chuseok holidays
According to VNA, Vietnam ranks second among preferred travel destinations for travellers from the Republic of Korea (RoK) during the Mid-Autumn holidays, known as Chuseok in the East Asian nation, with a rate of 18%.
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| Korean tourists visit the central post office, a famous destination in Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: VNA) |
Japan is the most favoured destination, with 31.1%, according to a survey on foreign travel intentions during the holidays, conducted from August 1-7 among 1,270 Korean people aged 18 and over who have travelled through Incheon International Airport in the past five years. The survey revealed that Korean travellers prioritise destinations based on factors such as short flight distances, low exchange rates, and cost-effectiveness.
About 11.2% of respondents said they plan to travel abroad during the Mid-Autumn Festival, the highest percentage since the first survey conducted in 2020. The intention to travel abroad among Korean people has steadily increased from 1.9% in 2020 to 2.0% in 2021, 3.2% in 2022, and 9.3% in 2023. The response rate for "I plan to travel a short distance" is 74.8%, up 3.9% from 70.9% in 2023.
Among those surveyed, 60.9% of them expressed a desire to travel with family and relatives, 20.5% with friends or partners, 12.6% alone, and 4% with colleagues.
The Incheon International Airport Corporation estimates that, on average, 201,000 people will use the Incheon International Airport per day, as special traffic measures will be in place for six days, starting on September 13.
French newspaper highlights Vietnam's tourism potential
Le Figaro, the oldest daily news outlet in France, recently published a documentary titled "Vietnam Panorama: A Feast of the Senses", a 52'35-minute film directed by Eric Bacos which depicts a panoramic picture of the country and people of Vietnam, reported VOV.
Full of vivid images and sounds reflecting many aspects of daily life in the Southeast Asian country, the film takes viewers on a tour of the nation through the small screen.
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| French newspaper highlights Vietnam's tourism potential (Photo for illustration/ Source: VOV) |
Starting from the south, home to the country's most dynamic economic hub, Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, down to the famous gardens and rivers of the Mekong Delta, then gliding across the Central strip of land to the North, towards the Gulf of Tonkin and Hanoi, Vietnam stretches like a dragon reaching out to the East Sea.
As the cradle of an incredibly rich civilization, the nation has managed to preserve its ancient capital cities and colonial architecture, which in itself is testament to the cultures that spanned their history.
The country is a diverse picture that boasts many spectacular natural landscapes, from rice terraces to the islands dotted around Ha Long Bay.
Interspersed with sounds, images, colours, and flavours, Bacos takes viewers on a trip to Vietnam that, according to him, will quickly become a "feast for the senses".
Malaysian cuisine and culture week launched in Hanoi
The launch ceremony for the Malaysian Cuisine and Cultural Week, titled "Taste of Malaysia," took place at the Hanoi Daewoo Hotel on September 12. This event is part of the celebrations for Malaysia's Independence Day (August 31) and Malaysia Day (September 16), reported VNA.
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| Dancers from State of Perak, Malaysia, perform at the launching event. (Photo: Ngoc Ly/VNA) |
"Taste of Malaysia" offers guests a captivating journey through Malaysian cuisine and culture, showcasing the unique flavors and traditions of the Southeast Asian country.
Addressing the event, HE. Dato’ Tan Yang, Ambassador of Malaysia to Vietnam highlighted the significance of Malaysia’s cuisine, saying that, the cuisine is a reflection of Malaysia's rich tapestry of cultures.
“It is our way of sharing Malaysia's diverse culture, and we are proud to have this opportunity today to share it with our Vietnamese friends,” he added.
Signature dishes such as Nasi Lemak and Teh Tarik are being prepared by renowned Malaysian chef Azlan Juri to ensure an authentic dining experience.
Guests attending the launch also enjoyed a special folk dance performance by a cultural troupe from Perak, Malaysia, along with an exhibition of traditional batik art.
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| Dancers from State of Perak, Malaysia, perform at the launching event. (Photo: Ngoc Ly/VNA) |
This offers diners an authentic experience of both the nation’s cuisine and cultural heritage.
“Taste of Malaysia” is part of cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Malaysia.
Sharing with Vietnam News Agency’s reporter, Malaysian Ambassador HE. Dato’ Tan Yang stressed the significance of bilateral cultural connection and people-to-people exchanges.
“Exchanges through culture, traditional dances, as well as cuisine, will make bilateral relations between Malaysia and Vietnam become closer together,” the Ambassador affirmed.
The "Taste of Malaysia" event will run until September 16 at the Hanoi Daewoo Hotel.