Halong Bay news

Quang Ninh, JICA sign deal to improve environment of Ha Long Bay
The northern province of Quang Ninh has worked with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to cooperate and sign a Memorandum of Understanding on popularizing Japanese technology associated with improving the environment.

Tuan Chau wharf to receive foreign ships from October
The Ministry of Transport has permitted Tuan Chau wharf in Ha Long City in Quang Ninh Province to handle foreign passenger ships from October 1.

Con Son-Kiep Bac Autumn Festival begins in Hai Duong
The Con Son - Kiep Bac Autumn Festival commenced in the northern province of Hai Duong on September 29 in memory of General Tran Hung Dao, one of the most revered figures in Viet Nam’s history.

Quang Ninh: 12 enterprises join tourism demand stimulus programmes
The northern province of Quang Ninh now has 12 enterprises joining domestic tourism stimulus programmes launched by the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), reported the administration.

Quang Ninh welcomes over 4.77 million tourist arrivals in five months
The northern province of Quang Ninh greeted nearly 735,000 tourist arrivals in May, bringing the total figure for the first five months to over 4.77 million arrivals, 62% of the year’s plan or a year-on-year rise of 12%, reported the Quang Ninh provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

$550mil. Emirates-invested tourism centre to open in Quang Ninh
The president of Emirates-based Nakheel Group unveiled on April 22 that construction of a US$550 million urban tourism centre in Quang Ninh province is on track to open late this year.

Japanese cherry blossom festival to open in Ha Long
The 2015 Ha Long Japanese cherry blossom festival themed “Peace – prosperity – cooperation and development” will be held from April 2-5 in Ha Long city, northern Quang Ninh province.

Vietnam grants visa waivers to visitors from seven countries
The Vietnamese government on Monday issued a resolution on waiving visas within a certain time period for tourists from seven countries, starting in January.

Ha Long Bay enters world’s 20 geological wonders
Ha Long Bay in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh has been listed in the 20 geological wonders of the world by travel guide website Rough Guides.

Where wildlife is honored
It is a normal morning in the crowded Saigon. Tai has begun doing his daily job.

Thai travel agencies survey tourism in Quang Ninh
A Thai Famtrip group of 40 travel agencies and businesses, led by Mrs. Mingkwan Metmowlee, President of the Association of Thai Tourism Marketing, has surveyed travel routes and destinations around Ha Long Bay.

Ha Long Bay, Viet Nam continues to get international recognition
Ha Long Bay or the land of descending dragon is one of the most famous attractions in Northern Viet Nam.

Ha Long hosts annual sakura festival
The Japanese cherry blossom festival will be held annually from now on in the northern province of Quang Ninh after its successful debut last year, said a local official.

Ha Long Bay cruise delights on Viet Nam tourist trail
I have been to Ha Long Bay many times but have never experienced a cruise. So when my parents asked me to join them on an overnight trip, I jumped at the chance.

Quang Ninh Province stimulates tourism
Being one of the tourist hubs of the country, immediately after the VNAT launched Tourism stimulus program in 2013, the Quang Ninh’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has built plan in response to the program with rich and diverse contents.