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Ha Long Bay in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh was twice recognized by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage in 1994 and 2000. On September 16, 2023, Ha Long Bay – Cat Ba Archipelago (Hai Phong City) was recognized as a World Natural Heritage by UNESCO. With its scenic beauty, Ha Long Bay attracts millions of domestic and foreign visitors each year. Google Doodle of Ha Long Bay According to Google Doodle, this wonder is situated in the Gulf of Tonkin in Quang Ninh province and is believed to have formed roughly 3 million years ago. Today, Ha Long Bay consists of roughly 2,000 islands and islets. With its scenic beauty, Ha Long Bay attracts millions of domestic and foreign visitors each year. Photo: Vinpearl “Its limestone pillars and emerald green waters attract millions of bucket-list visitors each year, making it one of Vietnam’s national treasures,” read a description by Google Doodle. It suggests experiences not to be missed when visiting Ha Long B...

The cuisine in Sapa is best described as fresh, delicate, and made with locally-grown ingredients. While most dishes feature meat and fish, there are also plenty of options for vegetarians and those who enjoy vegetables. In addition to taking in the breathtaking scenery, don’t forget to indulge in Sapa food and savor the following highly recommended meals. Dry Pho (Con Sui) Dry Pho, also known as Con Sui, is a dish that uses flattened noodles similar to Pho. However, it is not eaten with broth but with a thick, fragrant sauce. A bowl of Con Sui typically includes rice noodles, crispy fried potatoes, pork bellies, and boiled eggs. Diners can enhance the flavor with pepper and chili, and enjoy it with fragrant mint. Ong Ha’s Con Sui restaurant in Sapa is a popular place to try this special traditional dish, as the noodles are kneaded and rolled by hand, creating a unique flavor. The dish is also served with fresh vegetables from the area. Con Sui is a dish that uses flattened...

Hundreds of Japanese students participated in an international exchange day on October 14 at Tomigaya Elementary School in Tokyo, Japan. At the event, five young Vietnamese people won awards in the singing contest for the Vietnam – Japan friendship song “Tomodachi – Tinh ban” (Tomodachi – Friendship) on the 50th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan. Japanese students could learn about Vietnam by presenting their understanding of Vietnamese dishes, culture, tourism potential or the differences between Japanese and Vietnamese education. Meanwhile, Vietnamese young people have the opportunity to understand the learning activities of Japanese students better. Together they express their dreams of a world of peace, solidarity, and mutual affection. The best five performers of the contest on singing “Tomodachi – Tinh ban”, are invited to come to Japan to join an exchange and sing in chorus with local youngsters. Photo: VOV The s...

Da Nang was ranked second on the list, right behind Bangkok in Thailand. According to the magazine, Da Nang is one of Asia’s major success stories after the Covid-19 pandemic, with its proximity to many UNESCO-recognized sites such as Hoi An and Hue. In fact, Da Nang has surpassed its pre-pandemic international arrivals, thanks to new flight routes that have made it more accessible than ever before. Beautiful Dragon Bridge in the rain. Photo: Huynh Nam Dong This year, Vietnam Airlines resumed its popular Da Nang – Tokyo route, while China Airlines of Taiwan (China) started direct flights from Taipei to Da Nang. Additionally, many Southeast Asian budget airlines have also launched flights to this coastal city, with more to come. “Every June, more than 150 daily flights bring tourists who are eager to witness the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival,” added the magazine. CnTraveller revealed that the Son Tra Peninsula, just 20 minutes from the city center, is anothe...

The fashion week that ran from December 6 to 12 is a tribute to the 90th birthday of Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother of Thailand. It attracted more than 100 designers from Thailand and other countries, aiming to promote Thai silk and boost their cultural exchange and cooperation. Participating in the fashion week for the first time, Vietnam’s Embassy to Thailand coordinated with the Association of Thai Silk Promotion and the Association of Thai Culture and Promotion to organise the show “Vietnamese ‘Ao dai’ meets Thai silk” with five collections by Vietnamese designers. Designer Lan Huong said that her collection was inspired by the life cycle of rice and she wanted to convey a thank-you message to mother nature and a call for environmental protection to build a prosperous world where people can enjoy a peaceful life and a peaceful world. Using Thai silk to make ‘ao dai”, the designer also used hand-embroidered patterns like Vietnam’s terraced fields or the daily activ...

Nguyen Thu Hang, the owner of a company on Tran Binh Trong Street in District 5 which specializes in designing and decorating high-end events, shared that customers have already began placing orders to have their houses decorated for Christmas, which is still several weeks away. “Families typically begin decorating for Christmas shortly after Halloween ends,” Hang said. “We get many orders this time of year, but we can only work on two or three houses a day.” Hang’s team offers a wide range of Christmas packages for its customers, with each costing anywhere from VND40-100 million. Premium packages, fetching from VND70-100 million, include decorating the garden, main door, living room, banquet table, and Christmas tree. Less expensive options, fetching VND40-50 million, only include the Christmas tree, staircase, and main door. It takes two to three days to decorate each house. For big contracts, pine trees are often imported from Denmark and are decorated wit...

Rich cultural heritage is an invaluable asset that can help the capital lead the development of the cultural industry. Based on lessons learned, the Hanoi model will be replicated across the country, said Deputy Secretary of the Municipal Party Committee Nguyen Van Phong told the 2022 Culture Conference in Hanoi on December 17. A space in the Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2022- the silk installation titled Ngu hanh or  ‘Five Elements’ Ngu Hanh Artwork by artist Pham Tuan Ngoc Great achievements According to Phong, thanks to positive policy changes, the capital’s cultural industry has gradually seen remarkable success in recent years. The municipal cultural industry brought in around  US$1.49 billion in 2018, contributing 3.7% to the city’s GRDP). One million direct workers in Hanoi’s craft villages brought in about $983.5 million in revenue in 2018. The export turnover of handicrafts reached $192 million, accounting for 1.4% of the city’s total export turn...