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Cuc Phuong National Park in Vietnam Awarded Asia’s Leading National Park for Fifth Consecutive Year

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Bui Van Manh, the director of the provincial Department of Tourism, has confirmed the achievement of a win at the prestigious World Travel Awards (WTA) on Monday morning. Some of the notable competitors of Cuc Phuong National Park include Chitwan National Park in Nepal, Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park in Japan, Kinabalu National Park in Malaysia, Komodo National Park in Indonesia, Minneriya National Park in Sri Lanka, and Taman Negara National Park in Malaysia. Cuc Phuong National Park, located 120 kilometers from Hanoi, is a revered nature reserve established on July 7, 1962. The national park spans across more than 22,000 hectares of land, encompassing 14 communes within four districts, spanning across the provinces of Ninh Binh, Hoa Binh, and Thanh Hoa. Cuc Phuong National Park boasts a rich biodiversity, housing over 2,200 plant species. The park is also a habitat for an impressive array of wildlife, including 122 types of reptiles and amphibians, 66 species of fish, 2,000 variet...

Hospital doctor departs for Mister Universe Tourism in Indonesia

The local contestant brought with him several pieces of luggage weighing over 70kg, including a 25-kg traditional costume. Hoang Son is currently working as a doctor at the Military Hospital 175 in Ho Chi Minh City. The man is 1.85 metres tall, weighs 80 kg, and has measurements of 105-78-105. The 27-year-old doctor shared prior to his departure that he would promote Vietnam as a dynamic and modern country to international friends at the contest. Mister Universe Tourism is one of the world’s five largest male pageants, alongside Mister World, Mister International, Manhunt International, and Mister Global. The main goal of the annual pageant is to discover fresh talent who is able to promote tourism worldwide. The pageant has been postponed for the past three years due to the development of the COVID-19 pandemic, with this year marking the fourth edition of the contest. Mister Universe Tourism 2023 is getting underway in Bali, Indonesia, from March 12 to 21 with the participat...

Café Crawls: A Breezy Stroll Through Vung Tau

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The coffee route. Screenshot by Ollie Nguyen. Vung Tau is a port city and the capital of Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province, which is located on a southern Vietnam peninsula, a mere two hours drive from HCMC or two hours flight from Hanoi. Vacationers have flocked to Vung Tau for generations, eager to soak in the charismatic town’s sun and waves, making it a desirable destination for you to visit as summer approaches. 6:20 AM at Ba Ria – Vung Tau beach, witnessing the sunrise. Photo: Ryan Terry Valley Beach – Vung Tau. Photo: Ollie Le Nguyen 1st café: Marina Club & Coffee – 3 Ha Long, Ward 2, Vung Tau The Marina Club & Coffee in Vung Tau is a well-known, freshly remodeled restaurant-lounge-café complex in the heart of the seaside city. Its latest renovations provide a stunning ocean view and a Mediterranean-style ambiance, making it a must-see for travelers. If you’re looking for a place to enjoy a refreshing detox drink or a refreshing cocktail, thi...

Vietnam Joins Int’l Community to Addresss Consequences of Turkey-Syria Earthquakes

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The Permanent Mission of Turkey to the UN speaks at the UN at the commemoration on February 15. Photo: VNA Vietnamese Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang offered condolences to the Turkish Government and people over the life and property losses in the recent earthquake while attending a commemoration held by the Permanent Mission of Turkey to the UN in New York on February 15, VNA reported Thursday . The Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN also informed the Turkish ambassador to the UN about the Vietnamese Government’s decision to send teams of 100 military and public security officers to help with search and rescue efforts in Turkey and to supply USD 100,000 in aid each for Turkey and its neighbor Syria, which was also hit by the disaster. Giang affirmed that within its capacity, Vietnam will continue joining the international community in assisting Turkey to address the earthquake aftermath. Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang (R) offers condolences to leaders of the...