Ha Long International Cruise Port, Ha Long city, Quang Ninh province, welcomed the Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines' Celebrity Millennium cruise ship on November 27.
The Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines' Celebrity Millennium cruise ship
The ship, carrying some 2,000 passengers and a crew of 1,000, is
the first tourist ship to dock at Ha Long International Cruise Port.
The passengers later left the ship to
visit Ha Long Bay and a number of tourism sites in Quang Ninh province.
Celebrity Millennium is a luxurious and
modern five-star international luxury cruise ship catering to Asia and South
Pacific voyages. According to the plan, Celebrity Millennium will leave the
port at 1:00 pm on November 28.
The welcoming of the first international
cruise ship marks a milestone, opening a new turning-point for the tourism
industry in Quang Ninh, creating a new space for international cooperation and
tourism development.
According to Chairman of Quang Ninh
People's Committee,Nguyen Duc Long, the launch of the Ha Long International
Cruise Port is an important mark of the Quang Ninh tourism industry, creating
the most favorable conditions for passenger ships to travel to Ha Long Bay. It
is also a highlight for visitors when visiting HaLong Bay.
Construction began in November 20, 2017,
and, after more than one year of construction, Ha Long International Cruise
Port is essentially complete. The VND 1,100 billion-project is a special
international cruise port in Vietnam. The port is designed to accommodate ships
of up to 225,000 DWT, with a total capacity of 8,460 people (including
passengers and crew), serving two ships at the same time.
It is expected that, by the end of 2018, there
will be ten international passenger ships to arrive at Ha Long International
Cruise Port.
Source: NDO
As the new year begins and festive spirit fills the air, visitors flock to Hoa Binh lake, often dubbed the "Ha Long Bay on land," to enjoy its breathtaking beauty and serene atmosphere. In spring, the lake comes alive with lush greenery and delicate blossoms, while boats carrying eager tourists glide across its tranquil waters.
With effective business operations, significant increases in the number of visitors at weekends and on public holidays, and being listed among the 71 most beautiful places to visit worldwide by the prestigious US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller, Hoa Binh’s tourism is "spreading its wings" on its journey towards the targets of welcoming 4.9 million visitors, including 1 million foreigners, and achieving total tourism revenue of 5.4 trillion VND (211.89 million USD) in 2025.
On February 21, the Provincial People's Committee held a conference to implement the tourism plan in 2025 and meet with tourism businesses operating in the province. The event was chaired by Mr. Nguyen Van Toan, the Standing Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee and the Head of the Provincial Tourism Steering Committee.
Tien Pagoda is located in the valley of Lao Noi and Lao Ngoai villages, Phu Nghia commune, Lac Thuy district; it is surrounded by two mountain ranges stretching like two giant dragons reaching for the blue sky. Every year, when spring comes, thousands of Buddhists and tourists from all over the country make a pilgrimage to Tien Pagoda. The relic complex of Tien Pagoda is ranked as a national relic by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism with 21 relic sites of many types: historical and cultural relics, scenic relics, and archaeological relics.
Cao Phong has paid due attention to developing tourism, creating impetus for socio-economic development towards completing the targets set in the resolution of the district’s 28th Party Congress for the 2020-2025 tenure.
A great number of visitors have flocked to tourist attractions in Hoa Binh province in the first lunar month every year to admire the beautiful scenery, fully enjoy the spring atmosphere, and immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere in many localities.
