Between January and August, Russian tourist arrivals in Vietnam surged 45 percent compared to the same period last year, according to Russian new agency Sputnik.
The central coastal city of
Nha Trang welcomed
280,000 Russian in the first eight months, an annual increase of 220 percent.
The beach city has long been a favourite destination for Russians in the
country.
Nha Trang beach
The
volume of French, Italian, German and Canadian tourists to Nha Trang, in
contrast, dropped by between 8 and 30 percent.
In 2016, 450,000 people from
Russia visited
Vietnam, about 50,000 more than
forecast.
Direct flights connect the two countries
on a daily basis.
Maya Lomidze, Executive Director of
Association of Tour Operators of Russia, said Russians favour Asian beaches for
their holidays.
Vietnamese and Thai tours were the most
popular in
Southeast Asia, she added.
Lomidze projected a record of 700,000
Russians to visit
Vietnamthis year.
Source: PANO
With its pristine landscapes, unique cultural heritage of Muong ethnic minority, and an expanding range of visitor experiences, Tan Lac district of Hoa Binh has fast become a captivating destination for both domestic and international tourists.
Until now, Sung village in Cao Son commune, Da Bac district remains the only Dao ethnic community in Hoa Binh province to develop a community-based tourism model. Beyond its untouched natural landscapes, cultural identity serves as the cornerstone attraction for visitors.
Alongside the diverse cultural identities of the Kinh, Muong, Tay, Thai, Dao, and Mong ethnic people, Hoa Binh province is also renowned as the "capital" of the northwestern Vietnamese cuisine, offering unique and distinctive dishes. At festivals, during Lunar New Year (Tet), or on significant family or community occasions, special dishes are prepared, leaving a lasting impression on visitors.
A Phong Linh (Yellow Tabebuia) flower garden in Thang village, Thach Yen commune, Cao Phong district is currently in full bloom, drawing a large number of visitors.
Community-based tourism has been thriving in Pa Co commune, Mai Chau district thanks to advantages in natural landscape and cultural identity.
Doan Ket commune of Yen Thuy district has recently held a ceremony to receive a certificate recognising Ta communal house as a provincial-level historical and cultural relic site.
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