vietexplorer0025

Tim Pile, a lifestyle and travel journalist of SCMP, wrote an article stating that Hoi An is a picturesque city located on the central coast of Vietnam. With its blend of wooden Chinese shophouses, French colonial buildings, ornate temples, and the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge, the Old Town was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999. Pile mentioned that Hoi An, once a bustling trading port in Southeast Asia, now attracts a large number of tourists who come to explore the city and have custom clothing made at a fraction of the cost back home. In the evening, the Old Town is illuminated by lanterns, creating a magical atmosphere that captivates visitors. Lantern-making workshops have also become a popular activity among tourists. The article suggests that instead of staying in the city center, many travelers prefer to have a beachside accommodation. An Bang Beach, just three kilometers away from the Old Town, is renowned for its white sands and sparkling blue waters, an...

The annual event, scheduled for October 27-29, will attract a total of 87 teams competing in four categories of basic, advanced pick-up trucks, advanced SUVs, and open. The competition has expanded its routes this year to a record-breaking 15, marking the highest number of race tracks in VOC history. An aerial view of the venue for the Vietnam Off-Road PVOIL Cup 2023. Photo: PVOIL VOC To keep the races engaging and unpredictable, the organizers have renewed approximately 30-40 percent of the roads compared to previous years and enhanced previously unexplored areas, ensuring fresh challenges for participants. Specifically, the advanced pick-up class features an entirely fresh and separate circuit. As outlined in the schedule, the opening ceremony of the PVOIL VOC 2023 will be highlighted by a demonstration paragliding flight on October 28 conducted by a squad who recently participated in the 2022 Paragliding World Cup held in South Korea. The event will be broadcast li...

A 20-year-old student, Nghiem Ngoc Anh, eagerly escorted a group of foreigners to visit Sword Lake in Hanoi. She proudly showed them Turtle Tower, an intriguing structure located in the middle of the lake, and narrated the story behind its name. As a second-year student at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, Nghiem Ngoc Anh believes that she represents not only the Hanoi Free Private Tour Guides (HNFTGs) but also serves as a cultural and tourism ambassador for Hanoi. In 2015, a group of Hanoi students established HNFTGs with the aim of improving their English communication skills, deepening their historical knowledge, and acting as goodwill ambassadors for Vietnamese culture and history to tourists from all corners of the world. Operating under the slogan “Hanoi’s Little Ambassadors,” the club now boasts over 2,000 active members after nearly 8 years. Members of the club conduct tours of Hanoi’s famous tourist attractions, sharing the historical significance of each site. The unique...

A spokeperson of Netflix Inc. told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper on Thursday afternoon that the video streaming platform had taken down the ‘Little Women’ TV series following the request of the Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information under the Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communications. “According to the request of the Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information, we have removed ‘Little Women’ TV series on our platform in Vietnam,” a spokeperson of Netflix Inc. said. Vietnamese authorities requested the series’ removal on Tuesday after the drama sparked public uproar owing to its dialogue after two weeks of broadcasting. The sitcom received backlash after episode five was broadcast on Netflix, due to lines about South Korean veterans during the American war in Vietnam. This screenshot shows ‘Little Women’ has been removed from top 10 TV shows in Vietnam. The controversy grew as episodes seven and eight of the film were aired, with l...

At a ceremony to announce which Vietnamese chefs will compete in the FHA Culinary Challenge 2022, scheduled to take place in Singapore from October 25 to 28, Khanh said traditional cakes using ingredients sourced from across Vietnam could be a major draw for international tourists. The Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Association will also promote Vietnamese cuisine, mainly traditional cakes, at the World Travel Market in London next month. Aside from traditional cakes, Vietnam’s booth at the event will feature activities that promote the country as a ‘food paradise.’ “Aside from the landscape and cultural values, Vietnamese cuisine can help attract travelers to Vietnam,” Khanh said. “Localities wishing to promote their cuisines have partnered with the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Association by setting food records and holding cultural festivals. “If Vietnamese cuisine can be successfully introduced to the world, Vietnam’s traditional dishes will be raised to a new level.” Vietnames...

The photo contest launched on August 29 is open to female photographers only. The judges select a total of 11 photos which are worthy of prizes from 2,819 entries by 274 photographers from across the country. A silver medal goes to Bach Thi To Anh of Ho Chi Minh City with a photo depicting women harvesting water lilies. Apart from the 11 winning photos, the organisers choose an additional 56 pieces for the exhibition held at the Vietnam Women’s Museum. Female photographer Pham Thi Bich Thuy of Bac Ninh province is awarded a silver medal for submitting a photo about happiness of both mothers and children. The event creates a playground specifically for professional and non-professional female photographers nationwide, helping them to exchange, gain experience, and introduce their works to the wider public. A photo taken by Do Quyen featuring a mother’s happiness is awarded a bronze medal. The exhibition is scheduled to last through to October 25. A ph...