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Ha Long Carnival promotes ethnic cultures
Ha Long Carnival promotes ethnic cultures
The rich culture of ethnic communities in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh and the northeastern region was highlighted at the spectacular Carnival Ha Long 2012 held on May 1. An event to mark the province’s Ha Long Bay being listed as one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature, the ...
Ha Long Bay recognized as a natural wonder of the world
Ha Long Bay recognized as a natural wonder of the world
VietNamNet Bridge – Chairman of the New7Wonders on April 27 presented the symbol of new world natural wonder to Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Anh and Chairman of Quang Ninh province at a ceremony in Hanoi. The ceremony was held at the My Dinh National Stadium, where ...
Switzerland casts bronze plaques of Ha Long Bay
Switzerland casts bronze plaques of Ha Long Bay
In preparation for the Official New7Wonders of Nature inauguration ceremonies, Switzerland is casting two bronze plaques of Ha Long Bay. The plaques, 1.2m high and 1m wide, weighing around 100kg each will be sent to Vietnam before the holding of ceremonies in Hanoi on April 27 and in Ha Long ...
CNN pays tribute to Halong Bay’s sunset
CNN pays tribute to Halong Bay’s sunset
CNN has voted for Vietnam’s Halong Bay as one of Asia’s top five best tropical island paradises. CNN praised Halong Bay for its” incredible sunsets", which is a must for visitors. Asia’s top five sites include Indonesia ’s Anambas Islands , Thailand ’s ...
Ha Long Bay cruise ships install GPS
Ha Long Bay cruise ships install GPS
230 of the cruise ships operating on Ha Long Bay have installed Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment.

The information was released by the Quang Ninh Provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism on April 8th.
Halong to host first Asia-Pacific Poetry Festival
Halong to host first Asia-Pacific Poetry Festival
Nearly 80 poets from throughout the world will gather in Viet Nam next month to take part in the first Asia Pacific Poetry Festival. The opening ceremony of the five-day festival will be held in Ha Long City on February 2nd, in the northern province of Quang Ninh, which was recently recognised ...
Ha Long listed among world’s best travel destination
Ha Long listed among world’s best travel destination
The UNESCO World Natural Heritage Ha Long Bay in the northen province of Quang Ninh, has been included in the 2011 list of the world’s best destinations for hotels, family vacations, beaches, and food by the prestigious online travel website Tripadvisor. Ha Long is also one of the top 25 ...
Ha Long Bay wonder makes Vietnamese businessmen excited
Ha Long Bay wonder makes Vietnamese businessmen excited
VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese business circle has geared up to prepare to grab the new opportunities to be brought when Ha Long Bay has been recognized as one of the seven new wonders of the world. Experts have urged management agencies to draw up long term development plan to ...
Halong Bay becomes one of The New 7 Wonders of nature
Halong Bay becomes one of The New 7 Wonders of nature
Halong Bay’s elevation Friday as one of the ‘New 7 Wonders of Nature’ is revving the engines of boats across this UNESCO World Heritage Site as operators anticipate a new wave of interest in the wake of the Nov. 11 announcement. The dramatic bay, studded with nearly 2,000 ...
Danang International Paramotor Competition to be held in 2012
Danang International Paramotor Competition to be held in 2012
The central coastal city of Danang will host an International Paramotor Competition on May 30, 2012 at the East Sea Park, said Vice Chairman of the city’s People Committee Phung Tan Viet. Accordingly, the competition will attract the participation of 50-70 competitors of eight ...