| Travellers'
Notes
(25-06-2005)
Ancient
wells attract visitors to Quang Tri
Hundreds
of tourists have been visiting Gio An Commune in the
central province of Quang Tri to have a look at nine
ancient wells, which were reportedly built at the end
of the Neolithic era, some 5,000 years ago. The stone
wells, dug in a basalt hill, have never run dry. They
have been recognised by local residents as a significant
part of the area’s cultural heritage.
Young
Viet kieu invited on nationwide tour
Some
80 young overseas Vietnamese have been invited to join
a two-week trip to Viet Nam scheduled to start in mid-July.
The young Viet kieu from the US, Canada, France, Laos
and Cambodia will visit Ha Noi, Ha Long Bay and the
Hung King Temple in the northern provinces. They will
also tour the ancient city of Hue, Cu Chi Tunnels near
HCM City and the Mekong province of Tien Giang. The
tour has been organised by the Overseas Vietnamese Committee
and the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union.
Luxury
resort planned for Con Dao Island
A
luxury resort will be built on Con Dao Island off Ba
Ria-Vung Tau coast later this year. The resort, a US$11.5
million project mapped out by a joint venture between
the Vung Tau-based OSC Viet Nam and UDS Construction
Design Co, will be built on 38ha. It will comprise 60
bungalows, a physiotherapy area, a traditional craft
village and other facilities such as restaurants and
a cruise ship pier. Construction is scheduled to start
in October and be completed in 2007.
Tours
for disabled people on the boards for Germans
Saigontourist
recently organised a package tour for six disabled Germans.
The June 8-22 expedition took in major tourist attractions
in Ha Noi, Quang Ninh, Da Nang, Quang Nam, HCM City
and Tien Giang as well as parts of Cambodia. The company
plans to set up a department that caters specifically
to physically handicapped tourists. Last year Saigontourist
organised a package excursion to Da Lat for 50 local
blind people.
Hue
to host annual tourism, cultural festivals
Starting
this year, the central province of Thua Thien-Hue will
alternately organise annual tourism and cultural festivals
to attract local and foreign tourists. The tourism expos
will be organised during odd years (2005, 2007... )
and cultural festivals during even years (2004, 2006...
). The first tourism festival will kick off on July
8 this year with fashion shows, contests, painting exhibitions,
music shows and traditional games on Nguyen Dinh Chieu
Street along the Huong River. This year’s festival will
also feature a parade with floats and carriages.
Five-star
beach resort opens in central Viet Nam
The
five-star Golden Sands Resort has just opened in central
Hoi An, featuring the largest swimming pool in Viet
Nam and a private beach and swimming area. Still in
its soft opening until late this summer, the Swiss-Belhotel-owned
resort, located on Cua Dai beach, is offering a special
package through A Class travel agency, which includes
round trip airfare from Ha Noi, two nights in a superior
room, complimentary breakfasts, replenished fruit basket,
daily high tea, and 10 per cent off all food and beverage
for US$209. The offer expires on July 30. For more information
email aclasstravel@hn.vnn.vn or check out the hotel’s
website at www.swiss-belhotel.com. — VNS
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