A day at Vinpearl Phu Quoc Resort

The five-star resort complex located on Bai Dai (long beach) to the northwest of Phu Quoc Island covers an area of 300 hectares, including a 750-room hotel/villa and an entertainment area Vinpearl Land (travel in Vietnam) and a 27-hole golf course.

A highlight is the Vinpearl Land whose activities are suitable for people of all ages. There are a game center, a water park, an outdoor entertainment zone with lots of thrilling games, an underwater world with tens of thousands of sea creatures and especially 15 penguins imported from Australia. A fountain stage with a capacity of 3,000 audiences is where people can enjoy some exciting art performances.

From the resort, it is convenient for tourists to explore other famous sightseeing spots on the island, including Ganh Dau, Cua Can, and some beaches like Thom, Vong, Khem, and Sao and Tranh and Da Ban streams, Cau Temple, the National Park of Phu Quoc and Phu Quoc Prison (Vietnam tour).

The resort last week hosted Miss Vietnam 2014 beauty contest at its fountain stage with the performance of popular American singer Kelly Clarkson.

Tourists can take daily flights provided by local carriers like Vietnam Airlines, VietJetAir and Jetstar Pacific from HCMC to Phu Quoc island or they can take a boat trip from Rach Gia Town of Kien Giang Province to the island.

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Stunning Sa Huynh Beach

Leaving the Sa Huynh Station in Duc Pho District in the central province of Quang Ngai on an early morning, we followed a travel guide to the beach and happily lied on the sand before we saw the very first rays of sunlight shining through layers of cloud in the sky on the horizon. Our first impression of Sa Huynh was truly unforgettable.

The sun shined the sea and waves that clapped gently against the coastline of the picturesque beach of Quang Ngai Province (travel in Vietnam). We lied there and closed our eyes to enjoy moments of peacefulness to the fullest.

After swimming in the turquoise waters, we took a boat for a sightseeing tour to surrounding sites. From afar, Chau Me Beach appeals to visitors by its magnificent beauty with greenery and white sand. Upon arrival, we were amazed at the rocks in different shapes and sizes on the beach.

On the beach, there are many restaurants serving fresh seafood, including boiled king crab served with salt and green chili and sea urchin porridge.

To cook this porridge, locals cut off the sea urchins in half and then take out the golden flesh. The flesh is then sautéed with garlic and onion slices before being cooked with porridge. This dish was one of the tastiest that we have ever eaten.

There are many other dishes on offer such as anchovy salad, snail, sour fish soup, sautéed oyster, and fish ball served with girdle-cakes and spicy and sour sauce.

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Japan Simplifies Visa Procedures for Vietnamese Tourists

The Embassy of Japan in Vietnam said Japan will simplify visa procedures for tourists from Vietnam. Accordingly, from November 20, 2014, Japan started a simplified application procedure for single tourist visas for Vietnamese nationals as part of efforts to further promote people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.


Vietnamese individuals are eligible for applying for single tourist visas when they use package tours organised by Vietnamese travel agencies specified by the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam and Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City.




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With this privilege, visa applicants will not need to submit previously required documents (like the proof of travelling payment capabilities, etc).


This visa is not applicable to people visiting Japan without the purpose of travelling (going on business, visiting relatives and friends, etc). The maximum duration of stay per visit in Japan is 15 days.

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Over 2.6 million visit ThuaThien-Hue in 11 months

The central province of ThuaThien-Hue (TRAVEL IN VIETNAM) welcomed more than 2.65 million tourists, including more than 935,000 foreigners, in the Jan-Nov period this year, up 9.13% compared with the same period last year.

The tourist sector posted VND2.5 trillion (US$118.4 million) in turnover during the period, a year on year increase of 14.86%.

The figures show that the province’s targets set for 2014 at 2.85 million visitors and VND2.7 trillion (US$128.6 million) of revenue are within reach.

In the coming time, the province will continue to offer more products and services as well as a variety of promotions to attract more tourists.


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A Golden Tourism Week will be held from December 24-30 in the Hue relic site with many discount packages.

The provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism is implementing a US$230,000 project on developing sustainable and responsible tourism which is funded by the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the United Nation’s Education, Science and Culture Organisation (UNESCO).

The project aims to promote the ancient ThanhToan bridge in Thanh Thuy Commune, Huong Thuy district, as a tourist site through developing sight-seeing tours and training locals in service and business skills.

At the same time, the locality continues to cooperate with other provinces in the central region on the heritage tour project.

Hang Cop – Wild tourist destination in Da lat

Apart from its romantic sightseeing spots, Da Lat City (travel in Vietnam) in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong has other new and wild places that are perfect for adventurers, including Hang Cop (Tiger Cave) and a beautiful manmade lake created by Ankroet.

From Da Lat railway station, tourists can rent a motorbike to head to Cau Dat which is known for having the best Arabica coffee in Vietnam.

Upon arrival, one can see a signboard instructing the way to Hang Cop (Vietnam tour). The cave was put into operation a long time ago but has since fallen off the map.

Local people said that the cave has a spectacular waterfall in the rainy season and its beauty can compete with other popular locations like Prenn, Cam Ly and Datanla waterfalls.

Tourists have to conquer 350 slippery steps to reach the waterfall, which is ideal for overnight camping, or just a short visit to take photos, breathe in the fresh air, or swim. People sometimes can see eagles flying across the huge pine trees.

Ankroet hydropower plant,in operation since 1945, is 20km from Da Lat to the northwest. Tourists to the site can admire unique French style stone architecture from the early 20th century. The plant is about 2km from the Dan Kia – Suoi Vang tourist site. There’s a narrow path with many sloping corners under pine shades leading to the beautiful lake.

Those who wish to have a quiet relaxation time can choose these two places for their next exploration.

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