An exhibition hosted by the Embassy of Indonesia in Vietnam opened at the Umah Indo exhibition house in Hanoi on December 13.
Raja Ampat islands of Indonesia (Source: asiapict.com)
Addressing the opening ceremony,
Third Secretary of the Indonesian Embassy Linda Widiyanti said the exhibition
aims to connect Vietnam and Indonesia tourism.
During one month of the exhibition,
all participating tour operators will offer best-price travel packages to
Indonesia’s well-known destinations, she added.
Tourism cooperation between Vietnam
and Indonesia has been stepped up since the signing of the Memorandum of
Understanding on Tourism Cooperation in 1994, noted Wiwiek Widyawati, a
representative from the Indonesian Tourism Ministry.
In 2016, the number of Indonesian
visitors to Vietnam rose 11.9 percent compared to the previous year. Meanwhile,
tourist arrivals from Vietnam to Indonesia increased from about 49,850 in 2015
to nearly 61,000 in 2016, a rise of 22.35 percent.
As one of the organisers of the
event, the low-cost carrier Vietjet Air plans to open new flight route from HCM
City to Jakarta at the year’s end, which is expected to enhance tourism links
between the two countries.
Source: VNA
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.
