Hoi An enterprise introduces customers to the package of tour products and services. (Photo: My Phuong / VNA) On the afternoon of April 23, Da Nang Tourism Department coordinating with the Department of Tourism, Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Tourism Association of Thua Thien-Hue province, Quang Nam, Quang Binh to organize a program to attract tourists in 2021 with the theme “Heritage domain Amazing Central Heritage ”in Ho Chi Minh City. The program aims to introduce and promote tourism images of 4 localities with unique heritages and bring a “magical Central” to visitors. Mr. Nguyen Xuan Binh – Deputy Director of Da Nang City Department of Tourism said the program had the participation of more than 300 business and service enterprises with many rich product packages. Program “Amazing Central Heritage” package 4 days 3 nights with the price from only 4,090,000 VND including: round-trip ticket to Da Nang; 3 nights at the famous resorts, hotels watching the coastal city (Nam An Retreat, Golden Bay, Risemount, Muong Thanh Luxury …) of Da Nang, Hue, Quang Nam; visit to explore Ba Na, Hoi An ancient town or visit the caves of Quang Binh. Tour program “Amazing Da Nang” package 3 days 2 nights price only from 3,490,000 VND including: round-trip air ticket to Da Nang; 2 nights at the famous resorts, hotels watching the coastal city (Nam An Retreat; Golden Bay; Risemount; Muong Thanh Luxury …); visit to explore Ba Na, experience the Han River at night. In addition, many tourist attractions, accommodation services, products, services, tour packages … in 4 participating localities up to 50% discount. Specifically, the business unit traveling service take visitors to visit and learn at the Hue cultural heritages belonging to the ancient capital complex of Hue (during 1 / 3-31 / 8/2021) will receive a 50% discount on the entrance fee; Alba Thanh Tan Hot Spring tourist area reduces up to 50% of the fare if guests book a combo with meals (time from August 1 to August 28). Similarly, visitors to Quang Binh’s tourist attractions and zones are entitled to a 50% discount on fees for a variety of adventure tourism products from January 1 to December 31, 2021 … In Quang Nam, visitors get a 50% discount on tickets to Hoi An ancient town, Cu Lao Cham biosphere reserve, Bay Mau coconut forest cultural historical relics until December 31, 2021 and at My Son temple tower area until June 30, 2021. To ensure the quality of the program “ Miraculous heritage domain – Amazing Central Heritage, “The Department of Tourism, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of each locality will coordinate with the Tourism Association to strengthen supervision and consultation of visitors after participating in the service package. tourism, thereby completing the program and checking the implementation of the commitments of participating businesses. The concerned agency also suggested that tourism businesses continue to strictly implement the directives and directions of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the People’s Committees of provinces and cities. city ​​on epidemic prevention and control measures COVID-19 ./.

In addition to the preferential policies such as room discounts, including airport shuttle and laundry services, drinking water gifts, buffet discounts, spa …, this series of tourism stimulus programs are also introduced. special experience packages, suitable for new trends such as “travel in place”, “travel safe and healthy”. A series of 3-5 star hotels across the country offer preferential rates up to 65%. Photo: Quynh Danh. At the recent tourism link program in Da Nang, Quang Nam, Quang Binh and Thua Thien – Hue provinces, provincial leaders also said that many hotels and resorts will reduce by 20-50% of room and service rates, At the same time, gift vouchers to use services for in-house guests These programs extend to the end of the summer tourist season to attract people to travel. The units said that the capacity of the room is currently increasing strongly, at some times the room is closed. Food services, restaurants, and bars in these properties have also recorded positive signals, especially for the holidays April 30 to May 1. Noted that since April, the demand for tourism has increased at the end of the week, mainly in the family group. With the upcoming 4-day holiday season, in addition to the selection of package tours, the need to book individual services such as self-designed tours, hotel combo, airline tickets, hotel shuttle, private car … increase. Mr. Nguyen Xuan Binh, Deputy Director of Da Nang City Department of Tourism, said he would focus on developing potential and trend-appropriate tourism types such as MICE tourism, ecotourism, community tourism … Therefore, in addition to stimulating accommodation, the locality also has free tickets to tourist destinations such as Ngu Hanh Son, Da Nang museum, Museum of Cham Sculpture, Museum of Fine Arts until the end of this year. “We aim to attract about 3.4-4.6 million domestic visitors in 2021, especially during the holidays of April 30 to May 1 and summer from April to September 2021, 12/2021. In addition, it is to bring the image of Da Nang city to become the most sought-after and chosen destination by tourists in 2021 through tourism information sites ”, Mr. Nguyen Xuan Binh affirmed. Meanwhile, Hue, Quang Nam reduce 50% of the entrance fee for travel agencies to bring tourists to visit cultural heritage sites of the ancient capital of Hue, Hoi An ancient town, the birth reserve area. world book of Cu Lao Cham, historical and cultural relic of Bay Mau coconut forest, My Son temple tower. And Quang Binh also offers incentives for adventure tourism products in the area. In Ho Chi Minh City, Ms. Nguyen Thi Anh Hoa – Director of the Department of Tourism – said that she would launch a stimulus program “Ho Chi Minh City people travel to Ho Chi Minh City” and many communication activities to promote with the theme ” Ho Chi Minh City – Lively experience “. She emphasized on introducing new, unique and long-standing culinary and tourism destinations, including a series of new tours revolving around stories about Saigon – Ho Chi Minh City. Share with Zing , travel businesses recognize that the domestic tourism market has had many prosperity, and is forecast to explode during the holidays of April 30 to May 1 and the summer.

In the last days of March and the beginning of April, when the translation of Covid-19 was well controlled, the normal rhythm of life returned in many localities. Business and service activities were relaxed, people began to look to domestic tourism destinations such as to relax after a long series of hard work and strictly abide by the regulations on distance and travel restrictions. For those who love the sea and are passionate about moving, Cu Lao Cham Island is one of the most interesting and attractive destinations.
Instead of the quiet scene during the epidemic season, Cua Dai port (Hoi An) is now crowded with boats and canoes to welcome guests out and in Cu Lao Cham. Visitors came in crowded but were divided orderly, so there was no jostling and pushing. On the face of the train driver as well as the ticketing team, the tour guide had more bright smiles, when the tour was gradually restored after the epidemic. Bai Ong, Cu Lao Cham Island. Photo: Van Thang Only about 20 minutes to turn the sea wave, canoes have docked at Cu Lao Cham port. Different from the noise of the town, Cu Lao Cham attracts visitors from the moment you set foot on the island with a peaceful, simple and fresh beauty. Warmly welcoming us with considerate questions, Nguyen Thi My Loi – a beautiful young tour guide of a small island meticulously guides guests through the procedure of motorbike rental, introduces the island, and then takes it to explore. famous places on the island such as Hai Tang pagoda, ancient Cham well, Cu Lao Cham marine museum …
Coming back here for the second time, after 5 years, Cu Lao Cham gave me a really different feeling. It is more and more spacious houses, including many homestays with beautiful flowers. The small houses of the people on both sides of the road are also meticulously cared for from the typical yellow paint color of Hoi An ancient town to flower pots, ornamental plants in front of all kinds from confetti, life, marigold flowers … always bright and bright. Simple and beautiful, every street in Cu Lao Cham can also be an interesting check-in point for visitors.
In particular, Cu Lao Cham has many beautiful beaches such as Bai Ong, Bai Bac, Bai Du, Bai Chong, Bai Huong … In which, Bai Ong is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Cu Lao Cham when owning. The shore is quite safe, the clear blue water is visible at the bottom, the long white sand is smooth and soft, like a crescent moon shape. Just immerse in that cool water, all worries will disappear …
Say no to plastic bags
Cu Lao Cham is located more than 10 nautical miles from the coast of Cua Dai. The island cluster covers an area of ​​15.5 km2, a population of about 3,000 people, living mainly on fishing. Nguyen Thi My Loi said, growing green vegetables on the island is very difficult, so most of them are transported from the mainland, during the rough sea season, food is delivered to the island by helicopter. The main helipad overlooking the romantic Bai Ong is also a famous check-in point in Cu Lao Cham.
Although there are still many difficulties, but Cu Lao Cham people are always optimistic, work, enjoy a peaceful and happy life and seek economic development direction from tourism. And the most special thing, Cu Lao Cham is one of the rare islands that say no to plastic bags for more than 10 years.
Setting foot on the island, the panels bold with large words: “Please join us not to use plastic bags on the island” has become a familiar image to many tourists. Not only that, from restaurants, food stalls, street vendors to local markets also resolutely removed plastic bags, instead, people packed paper, banana leaves, and pineapple bags … All people unanimously agreed. for a green – clean – beautiful island commune. “I was very surprised when I bought a little gift on the island and was given a lovely small bag recycled from a pineapple sack by the salesgirl” – Ms. Thu Giang, Thanh Xuan district, Hanoi, visiting Cu Lao Cham island happily share.
Initial success from removing plastic bags, at present, Cu Lao Cham islet is continuing to implement the second program: No plastic straws, no food, drinks and disposable plastic containers.
Keeping a fresh environment, plus many pristine beauty of forests, seas, mountains … Cu Lao Cham has been recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a reserve area. biosphere in the world, creating a thrust for the island to develop ecotourism. As the beautiful tour guide Nguyen Thi My Loi said: “Cu Lao Cham has a wild natural beauty bestowed upon it, abundant natural seafood resources; people are very hospitable and friendly; On the island there is no plastic bag so it is unlike any other island ”.