Born… as a historical necessity To learn more about one of the oldest and largest railway systems in the world, RFI Interviewed engineer Ta Quang Anh, working at the French National Railway Corporation (SNCF) about the birth of the French railway network. The engineer said that the French railway industry was “conceived” in the first three decades of the nineteenth century. Appearing more slowly in England, where the first steam engine was mounted on railcarts in trade fairs from about the mid-1810s, the birth of the French railway network was also in the similar scene, as a historical necessity. That necessary background is the final stage of the First Industrial Revolution in Europe, the period of the meeting between supply and demand. Regarding demand, in the economic field, it is the need to transport finished products in large quantities, especially in the mining industry and later in chemicals, textiles, and agriculture. In the political field, it is the need to plan territory, unify transportation and administration in a large country with many diverse geographical and cultural characteristics. The achievements of metallurgical technology have enabled the production of quality steels for train wheels and tracks, especially with production capacity for thousands of kilometers of track. In terms of supply, it’s the ability to respond to technology. This is also the intersection of two technological factors that have both developed to the necessary maturity at that time. On the one hand, the achievement of metallurgical technology has allowed the production of quality steels for train wheels and tracks, especially with production capacity for thousands of kilometers of track. On the other hand, in the mechanical and steam engine industry, the soul of the industrial revolution, despite overcoming barriers to liberate labor, is still an inspiring creative ground for optimization in terms of technology. performance and size. On the French side, in 1823, the first railway, 18 km long, connected a coal mine from the vicinity of Saint-Etienne down to a port of the Loire in Andrézieux. Although only using gravity to transport coal to the river port and using horse power to pull construction materials in the opposite direction, in terms of infrastructure, this is considered the first line of the French and European railway network. continent. Only 7 years later, another 58 km line connecting Saint-Etienne with Lyon was also put into operation. This was the first time in France, the steam locomotive improved by French engineer Marc Seguin was put into use instead of horses with a record speed of 12 km/h at that time. A year later, in 1831, the line also began carrying passengers. In 1823, the first railway, 18 km long, connected a coal mine from the vicinity of Saint-Etienne down to a port of the Loire in Andrézieux. In 1814, at the very beginning of the world’s railway history, when it first appeared in England, a strategic report was submitted to Emperor Napoleon by Chief Engineer Moisson-Desroches, highlighting the importance of it. of planning a railway network of seven lines radiating from Paris to all parts of the “hexagonal country”. By 1837, the strategic idea of ​​Moisson-Desroches was concretized in the planning of Alexis Legrand, then the General Architect of roads and mines of France. The drawing that later became known as the “Legrand Star” was the first planning map of the French railway industry. Also in 1837, the first dedicated passenger railway was put into operation, connecting Paris to the suburb of Saint-Germain-en-Laye. On paper and in the field, 1837 can thus be considered the “AD” year of the French railway history. Before World War I, nearly 60,000 km of Line 1 covered France, a sixfold increase in about 60 years. After about 15 years of relatively spontaneous development (since the railway law 1842 stipulates the model of railway socialization), by the end of 1858-early 1859, the railway agreement between the State and 6 railway companies was established. iron is an important legal corridor for network development. This agreement is meant to divide the development market share of private companies authorized by the State to develop the arterial railway system. In 1865, the law was expanded to allow local governments to be authorized to build and operate branch and cross lines for railway companies. The period of the second half of the nineteenth century and the early years of the twentieth century, with the development stimulus mechanisms of the central and local governments, was the period of breakthrough development of the French railway network, at least in terms of total length of routes in the whole system. By the time of World War I, nearly 60,000 km of Line 1 (now about 30,000 km) covered France, a sixfold increase in about 60 years. All provincial administrative sub-areas are connected to the railway network. Also during the early twentieth century, power options such as electric and diesel were also tested and developed for locomotives. The birth of the SNCF was the result of the nationalization of the railway industry in favor of the plan to electrify the entire railway network, a proactive step after the energy and economic crisis of the 1930s. In 1938, the National Railway Corporation (SNCF) was established. The entire 42,700 km of railway with debts and more than half a million railway employees are combined into one. The birth of the SNCF was the result of the nationalization of the railway industry in favor of the plan to electrify the entire railway network, a proactive step after the energy and economic crisis of the 1930s. This was considered the optimal political-economic choice at that time, in the context that the precursor private companies of SNCF faced a lot of financial difficulties after a period of overheating development in terms of terminal infrastructure. In the nineteenth century and especially after the years of World War I there was no source of income, which was followed by the Great Depression of 1929. Railway unions, representing more than half a million workers, became industrial unions are very vocal in society, contributing significantly to workers’ movements. A breakthrough in quality The operating speed at that time was 260km/h, in the same year, the design and test speed reached a world record at 380km/h. The birth of the TGV opens a new breakthrough development phase for the French railway industry. Unlike the breakthrough period in infrastructure in the second half of the 19th century, TGV has “miniatured” France and even Europe with only 3-4 hours of travel. During the period 1990-2010, many domestic TGV routes were inaugurated, notably the Eurostar route running through 50 km of the English Channel tunnel to the UK, the Thalys route going to Belgium and the Netherlands… In 1997, the State separated the infrastructure management part from the SNCF by establishing the National Railway Network (RFF). This is the first step of France when implementing commitments on competition in the field of rail transport in the European Union (EU). In 2015, RFF re-entered a member company of SNCF, after having spun off the mining part into another independent subsidiary in the group. In 1981, France put into operation the first high-speed train line TGV connecting Paris and Lyon. In 2007, France once again broke the world record for the test speed of the express train at 574.8 km/h. To date, this is still the world record for train technology running on rails. In 2020, the state monopoly on train operation officially ends. During the last 30 years of the twentieth century, the absolutely safe operation of 400 tons of steel on rails at 320 km/h has always been a technological icon in the ground passenger transport industry. TGV technology is exported and transferred to many countries, in Europe, to the US, Morocco and even Korea. For the French, TGV is a “national pride”. According to a poll of the French population, the TGV is considered one of the most important inventions of the 20th century, along with the computer, mobile phone and microwave oven. For the passenger railway industry, TGV was born as a lifeline in the context of the energy crisis of the 1970s, the aging of the traditional railway system from nearly 150 years made the railway no longer an option. number one choice for travel needs as highways thrive and air routes become increasingly accessible to price segments. In passenger transport, the decisive factor is not necessarily the speed of travel, but the sum of travel time, comfort, safety and, of course, price. TGV was born to most harmoniously meet these factors. TGV routes connect the centers of major cities (in France and later in Europe, both mainland and British islands) in the journey with moderate time, high safety, good service quality. The railway network in France is operated by the French National Railways Corporation (SNCF). For those doing railway engineering and technology, TGV’s 20 years of conception, 40 years of exploitation, perfection and development has been and will be an inspiration for technical innovation initiatives in many years. fields, from structural infrastructure, energy, signal information to rolling stock; from the construction and manufacturing industry to the maintenance industry. According to engineer Ta Quang Anh, the nearly 200-year history of formation and development is an advantage of French railways. In the world, besides the UK, there is no country as “rail age” as France. This is a great advantage in terms of experience. The coverage of the French railway network compared to the entire geographical territory is very high. Although France is not a country with a very high percentage of urban population, according to one statistic, about 89% of the French population live less than 10 km from a train station (in cities like Paris, this distance is much smaller). . This contributes significantly to the formation of habits and the need to use railways for transportation. About 89% of the French population lives less than 10 km from the station (in cities like Paris, this distance is much smaller). This contributes significantly to the formation of habits and the need to use railways for transportation. On the other hand, rail transport in France with over 80% electrification is a fundamentally environmentally friendly transport industry. With such a large coverage, in the medium and long term future, with the commitments of the French Government to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the framework of global environmental agreements, railway transport (both cargo and passengers) will undoubtedly remain key government priorities. As more than 80% of the railway network is electrified, with France’s civil nuclear power capacity, the French railway industry has a huge advantage in terms of energy initiative over most railway countries. However, the French railway industry also faces some limitations. A prime example is the British railway industry, which has been in decline since the late twentieth century. In the case of the French railway industry, in terms of people, changing production habits is no longer suitable for the application of modern means and production methods, in many cases, encountering resistance from the government itself. old experiences. In terms of infrastructure, most of the French railway network was designed and built before the twentieth century. Adapting to climate change is a big challenge for network maintenance and repair. TGV is a legacy engineering innovation based on ballast rock infrastructure and wheel-rail contact. But if you want to increase the speed of operation to over 400 km/h, such infrastructure is likely no longer suitable, especially when put on the balance sheet with the cost of maintenance. Of course, train speed is not a prerequisite, but if France decides to race in this direction, it must accept going slower than other countries that have developed or transferred technology for maglev infrastructure. such as Germany, Japan, China.

Illustration. Source: CNN With a maximum speed of 350km/h, China’s high-speed railway will meet the needs of many intercity travel routes, creating favorable travel conditions for passengers. As of 2020, 75% of Chinese cities already have high-speed rail. Symbol of economic power quyền China’s ambition is to turn high-speed rail into a model for long-distance travel in the country. However, the birth of the country’s current massive rail network takes on much greater significance. Like Japan’s Shinkansen in the 1960s, China’s high-speed rail network is being viewed as a symbol of economic power, rapid modernization, growing technological prowess, and prosperity. prosperity of the country. Currently, high-speed rail is a powerful instrument of social cohesion, political influence and regional integration between cultures. “The construction of new railway lines is part of President Xi Jinping’s grand plan to promote integration into the vast national market,” said Dr. SOAS) of the University of London said. This move shows that China is repeating the history of promoting high-speed rail networks, before many early railway lines in North America and Europe have done so. The development of railway networks in Russia, France, Great Britain and several other countries has been strongly influenced by political and military needs. “China has created a high-speed rail network on an unprecedented scale in history, which is forecast to be faster and certainly more reliable than China’s domestic flights. New stations and incredible travel routes are the highlight of this program. All tickets must be booked in advance and passengers only need to scan their ID card or passport at the ticket gates,” the travel expert said. railroad Mark Smith emphasized. China initially thought of choosing high-speed technology imported from Europe and Japan to establish a high-speed rail network. “Global railway engineering giants” such as Bombardier, Alstom and Mitsubishi are all keen to promote the cooperation program because of the potential size of the new market and the ambitious plan that China is targeting through the project. this. However, over the past decade, China’s domestic companies have developed into world leaders in high-speed train technology and engineering. Therefore, the mobilization of the available potential is considered a certain success of China in this field. The enormous scale and dramatic changes in topography, geology and climate posed many challenges during the implementation of this project. From Harbin to the Lanzhou-Urumqi route across the Gobi desert, Chinese engineers had to spend a lot of effort to be able to design suitable weather terrain to meet quality standards for the road route. iron across. High-tech simulation efficiency Chinese companies are among the world leaders in introducing new technology such as autonomous (unmanned) train operations and advanced navigation technology. Passengers board the high-speed train. Photo: CNN An unmanned high-speed train connecting Beijing and Zhangjiakou in northern Hebei province capable of reaching speeds of up to 350km/h is now becoming the world’s fastest autonomous train. The new route opened in December 2019 as part of preparations for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. The fastest trains complete the journey in just 45 minutes. Built in four years, the route includes 10 stations serving two of the major Winter Olympics venues, along with several other stations in Badaling Changcheng allowing tourists to have a journey to their destination. The fastest Great Wall of China. Passenger cars on the self-propelled train have been expanded to store winter sports equipment, seats with 5G touch screen control panels, smart lighting systems, thousands of safety sensors and seats removable for wheelchair passengers… As China seeks to expand its influence across Asia, into Europe and Africa through its ambitious “Belt and Road Initiative”, the construction of a high-speed rail network is under way, according to CNN. contribute a fundamental part to create the “Silk Road” that Beijing is aiming for. “China’s high-speed rail industry has become one of the nation’s main economic pillars, and the high-speed rail network has brought convenience to passengers during travel,” said Jianwei. Zhang, President and Country Representative of Bombardier China said.

Advantages of yachts Professional staff attitude My first impression was the warm welcome from the staff. To get to the cruise, guests have to take a speedboat to the middle of the bay. When the ship approaches the yacht, staff such as chefs, receptionists, bartenders… all stand out and wave to welcome guests. This is a professional gesture, easy to win sympathy. During the time on board, the staff also support customers enthusiastically and pay attention to the smallest details. The behavior and attitude of the staff is the plus point of the journey. Beautiful design In fact, the 5-star yachts on Lan Ha or Ha Long Bay now have a luxurious design, different from the old-fashioned bay cruise ships. Walking 3 floors of the yacht, you will find enough angles to take pictures of “fire”. Guests can also go to the deck to check-in the pool or pose with the beautiful bay in the background. Luxury yacht space, many beautiful photo angles. For those who prefer a little more “sexy” photography, the bathroom is definitely worth a try. The bathtub is located right next to a bay view window. Just a little alignment, a sexy photo with the natural space behind is not difficult. Beautiful and delicious “fine dining” meal At dinner, guests will experience fine dining with dishes such as oysters, abalone soup, grilled shrimp… In my opinion, seafood is fresh and delicious. The processing method is not too traditional, suitable for modern people. Delicious, beautiful dinner, suitable for those who like to take pictures of food. The plus point of the meal is the beautiful decoration. Tourists who have the habit of showing off their photos before a meal will surely like “both eyes and stomach” when the dishes are presented. Diverse experiences During 2 days and 1 night on the cruise, you can choose to join a cooking class, practice vovinam or kayak, explore caves… In general, with a leisurely schedule, this is enough for you and your loved ones to experience. However, for families with young children, these activities are not very suitable. Unsatisfied things Weak phone signal If you are looking for a place completely separate from daily life, a yacht is definitely a great choice. However, for those who still need to update news and work, this is an unnecessary experience. Weak waves are what makes many travelers uncomfortable while on cruises. Of course, the weak phone signal is not the yacht’s fault. This is something you have to learn to accept as you go deeper into the bay. However, this also makes the experience of many customers less pleasant. Not vibrant You can see the luxury yachts bobbing in the music on the film. However, this is not something you can see when traveling on cruises in Vietnam. Most tourists go on a cruise to relax. In addition, despite the discount compared to before the epidemic, the fee for 2 days and 1 night on the cruise is still relatively high (about 2.7 million VND/adult). Therefore, most of the guests on the yacht are families, honeymooning couples, relaxing… Quite a few groups of young people choose yachts. Life on a yacht is not as exciting as it is in the movies. Therefore, before deciding to choose this form of tourism, you should put aside the vibrant images often seen on movies. Life on the yacht passed quite gently and smoothly. Even the bar on the deck is not very lively at night. At about 0:00, the music was turned off to avoid disturbing other guests. Buffet is not diverse The “fine dining” meal is a plus for the cuisine on the cruise, but the buffet is not worthy of the “5 star” title. Quite a few options for the lunch and breakfast buffet. The food is not too special, repeating dishes such as corn soup, fried noodles, fried squid… You should choose a 5-star yacht if you belong to the following groups: – Family on vacation – Couple on vacation/honeymoon… – People who like to check-in luxurious and sexy space – No seasickness (in fact, the cruise is relatively quiet) – No work pressure related to phone, laptop…

About 1 hour flight from Ho Chi Minh City, Con Dao with an area of ​​about 76 km2 includes 16 islands, large and small with a population of nearly 10,000 people. The road to the center of Con Dao district. Photo: Pham Hung The most attractive thing here that makes visitors remember forever about Con Dao is the wonderful marine flora, the only place in Vietnam where sometimes visitors can see sea cows on the list. national survival. Come here, visitors go to Vich Island to see turtles spawn or see monkeys in nature sitting around cliffs and catching crabs and snails on both sides of the road …
The best season to travel to Con Dao is from April to November because at this time the sea is calm, the wind is cool, so visitors can freely visit without any obstacles in the weather. Coming here, visitors will relax with beautiful beaches, pristine bays like Dam Tre Bay, with wild beauty, idyllic to “melt” people’s hearts. Visitors can also explore the mangrove forest, watch swiftlets nest during the breeding season. An indispensable place in the tourist guide of Con Dao is Con Son Bay. The bay consists of a system of 14 different small and large islands, some of which are grouped together like a large family and there are clusters of islands standing in the middle of the sea. The dreamy islands of colorful coral that are more beautiful in the golden sun will make visitors unable to take their eyes off. Or like Lo Voi beach, and An Hai beach located in the Northeast of Con Dao town, Lo Voi beach and An Hai beach are one of the most beautiful beaches located at the two ends of the island.
In Con Dao, visitors need to walk about 10 minutes from the center to the beach. Going further, Dam Trau beach is likened to a very beautiful name “fairy falling asleep”. 14km ​​from the town center and 12km from Co Ong airport, Dam Trau is the ideal destination for picnics, swimming, coral viewing and adventure adventure, exploring remote islands. Tourists get off the high-speed train to visit Con Dao. Photo: Victory In the year 2020 and the first months of 2021, due to the influence of the Covid-19 epidemic, the number of visitors coming to Con Dao will decrease significantly. But from the end of March to early April the disease was well controlled, tourism was open, and the number of visitors to the island increased again. Especially on these April, many tourists come to Con Dao on this occasion to visit the graves of relatives, or to pay tribute to heroes who have fallen for national independence.
Con Dao prison is a must-visit destination not to be missed when traveling to Con Dao. This is the place where the French colonialists and the American imperialists built with hundreds of cells, cells, and separate rooms to imprison and exile Vietnamese patriots and political prisoners. Especially the famous brutal tiger cage system, which shocked the world when it was discovered. Visitors will not help shiver in hot, stuffy rooms with creepy torture tools. The prison is associated with famous names such as cow stables, tiger cages, lime kilns, salt departments, celestial ghosts … Visitors to Con Dao want to learn about the history of this place must come here to explore the national history through artifacts, images and documents in French displayed here. In addition, Hang Duong Cemetery is a spiritual destination not to be missed. This is the most famous spiritual tourist destination in Con Dao, the resting place of more than 2,000 martyrs, including national heroes in the resistance war against French colonialism and American imperialism and is home to the grave of Mrs. Vo. Thi Sau. At night, many tourists come here to visit and pray.

Ly Son Island owns many unique and strange check-in points, attracting young people to explore. Move 1. From Ho Chi Minh City to Ly Son I moved from Ho Chi Minh City to Chu Lai airport, Quang Nam. Round trip ticket price is about 2.3 million VND / person. From Chu Lai airport, I booked a taxi to Sa Ky port and stayed here for one night. Taxi cost is 350,000 VND, takes 45 minutes to reach the hotel. Early in the morning, I started moving to Ly Son Island by speedboat. Travel time is about 30 minutes. Ticket price 175,000 VND / person. 2. In Ly Son I rent a motorbike at the hotel to move for 120,000 VND / day. When I moved to Be Island, I had to buy a canoe ticket with the help of my siblings at the hotel. Round trip ticket price is 100,000 VND / person. On Be Island, you can call a motorbike taxi, or rent a motorbike. I stayed on the island for one night, so I rented a homestay car to take the initiative in moving. Rested The first night at Sa My port, I stayed at Hoa Mai hotel near the harbor with the price range of 250,000 VND / night. The accommodation is quite good, clean, the owner is enthusiastic. On Ly Son Island, I stay at Tien Tri Hotel located in the center of the wharf, room price is 250,000 VND / night. This place is located in the center of the island so it is convenient to move and eat. Overall assessment is a fully equipped room, port view, enthusiastic owners. The minus point is that the room is quite small. In Be Island, BeEcolodge is the homestay of my choice with the price of 650,000 VND / night. The homestay is designed in a bungalow style, the roof is covered with coconut leaves so it is quite cool. Homestay serves 3 meals a day. I value the food is fresh, delicious and delicious. The host is friendly and hospitable. Here, you will have to save water due to the limited amount of fresh water on the island and the difficult way for people to store it. Eating 1. Dai Hang seafood rice The shop is located in the center, near the harbor. The restaurant is crowded, but the service is fast and enthusiastic. The menu includes a variety of seafood. Food that meets my taste, the price is quite cheap, about 150,000 VND / person includes a full range of dishes. Lunch here is reasonable. 2. Khoi PM seafood restaurant Spacious space, quick service, enthusiastic staff. The restaurant serves a variety of seafood, especially crab and fish. Fast and delicious food. I find fish salad a bit difficult to eat. In Ly Son, the food prices are relatively cheap. Schedule Visitors to Ly Son should spend 4-5 days exploring the island. To save time and travel costs, you can refer to the following schedule. Day 1 – 15h30: From Tan Son Nhat airport, move to Chu Lai, Quang Nam – 19h30: Present at the airport and take a taxi to Sa Ky port, Quang Ngai – 19h30: Check in at Hoa Mai Hotel Day 2 – 7h30: Depart from the port to Ly Son by high-speed train – 8h30: Check in at Tien Tri Hotel – 9am: To Vo Gate is a place not to be missed when coming to Ly Son. The time I arrived was quite a lot of tourists, so it was a bit difficult to take check-in photos. – 11am: Have lunch at Dai Hang seafood rice shop – 14h: Going to Hang Cau, I must be amazed by the majestic beauty. Here, you will be immersed in the cool blue water, enjoy the peaceful scenery and enjoy taking pictures by checking-in. – 17h: From the way down to Hang Cau, you just need to run one more section to reach Thoi Loi peak. The road is steep, but the two sides are rows of very poetic pineapples. You can take many beautiful photos. – 19h: Dinner at Khoi PM restaurant – 20: Snacks at the harbor night market Day 3 – 5h30: Watch the sunrise at the summit of Thoi Loi – 7:30: Have breakfast with fish noodle soup – 8h30: Depart for Be Island – 9:30: Check in and walk along the beach. The beach here is clean, the water is clear. – 11h30: Have lunch at the homestay – 14h: From the center of Be Island harbor, you drive about 2 km along the coastline to reach Thuc beach. Standing on the cliff and looking down, you will see a series of colorful basket boats lying on the white sand. 16h: This time the canoes are not anchored at the port, you can come here to take beautiful pictures without being stuck on people. 17h30: At the homestay, dinner is served with BBQ seafood. Sipping grilled squid while listening to the sound of waves is an experience you should try. 4th – 5h30: Watch the sunrise at Th Thuc beach. From the Basket beach, you will run up a section and a very poetic slope appears along the coast. – 7h30: Have breakfast at the homestay – 10am: Move by canoe back to Ly Son Island – 11am: Have lunch at Ut Ngoc seafood rice – 14h: Visit Hang pagoda – 4:00 PM: Ly Son flagpole is located on the top of Thoi Loi – the highest mountain on the island. – 17h30: From the top of Thoi Loi, you will continue on a one-way way to Thoi Loi freshwater lake. The left side of the lake has a view for everyone to see the panoramic view of Ly Son island. – 19h: Dinner at a seafood restaurant Day 5 – 7am: Have breakfast – 8:30: Visit the church in Ly Son – 9am: Walking around the island, you should go deep into the alleys to feel more about the lives of the people here. – 12am: Lunch and check-out at the hotel – 13:00: On the train back to Ho Chi Minh City

From this data, Agoda commented that major cities are the favorite destination of Vietnamese tourists during the holiday season. However, the attraction from the beach resorts is also great when 5/10 destinations in the top are famous beaches in Vietnam. Points near Ho Chi Minh City can be moved by car “to the throne” on the occasion of April 30. Photo: Minh Hanh Phan. Vung Tau ranked third. This is the top destination for tourists in Ho Chi Minh City. Owning a location right next to this urban area, visitors can go to Vung Tau by tour car or high-speed train Da Nang, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc and Phan Thiet hold the 5-8 positions of the chart, respectively. The above places are for beach lovers. Notably, the booking rate of 4-5 star resorts is higher than in previous years. Regarding the fact that Can Tho and Hue entered the top 10 destinations, it is considered a surprise. Tourists are willing to spend more money on holiday trips. Photo: Agoda. Currently, Agoda, Booking, AirBnB, Traveloka are the sites that account for nearly 80% of the online booking market share in Vietnam, according to a report by Grant Thornton in 2020. Also according to this report, online booking only accounts for 25%, Viet still prefers to book directly with hotels, resorts (18%) or through tour operators (30%). Therefore, the survey above reflects the trend of online customers, showing a part of the holiday booking market in Vietnam.

Mr. Tien Tan, a high-speed train ticket agent in Rach Gia, said many train owners were surprised to see a sudden increase in the number of tourists buying tickets to travel. Tourists wait to board the high-speed train at Rach Gia wharf. Photo: Viet Tuong. “Guests booked tickets to Phu Quoc and Kien Giang islands increased 3 times compared to the year without epidemic diseases. Several years ago, the ideas were often canceled during the holidays, but this year neither side has a surplus ”, said Mr. Tan. A high-speed train agent in Ha Tien said that in Ganh Dau (Phu Quoc) has just opened an entertainment venue, leading to increased demand from tourists. Ms. Thuy Ha (living ward 7, Soc Trang city, Soc Trang province) said that even in the West, none of her family members went to Phu Quoc because the children went to school and her husband worked. Taking advantage of the long holiday, she and her husband and 2 children and father, mother-in-law went to the pearl island to rest. “I have an acquaintance with the train ticket agent in Rach Gia but I contacted for 2 days to get a ticket to Phu Quoc”, Ms. Ha said. The reason is that Ha’s family booked late tickets. The border guards checked the information of passengers on the high-speed train to the islands of Kien Giang province on April 28. Photo: Viet Tuong. Director of the Department of Transport of Kien Giang Le Viet Bac said that when the number of tickets sold increased sharply, the shipping lines automatically increased flights. The trip increase also helps businesses increase revenue after many months of difficult operation because of the disease. According to statistics of the Kien Giang Department of Tourism, in April the total number of tourists visiting Kien Giang was estimated at 517,050 arrivals, increasing many times over the same period in 2020. Of which, 3,641 international visitors; 300,485 visitors to the tourist sites and spots; 204,063 guests staying, total revenue from tourism reached 473.8 billion. Particularly, Phu Quoc has 368,848 tourists visiting, of which 3,476 international visitors. Domestic tourists come back to Phu Quoc a lot when the disease situation in the country is under stable control. Photo: Viet Tuong. Currently, high-speed train tickets from Phu Quoc to Rach Gia and vice versa are from VND 330,000-340,000; Ha Tien – Phu Quoc 230,000-250,000 VND; Rach Gia – Nam Du 230,000 VND, Rach Gia – Hon Son 150,000 VND and Hon Son – Nam Du 80,000 VND. For high-speed ferries, the fare from Rach Gia – Phu Quoc and vice versa is 280,000 VND / person; 5-seater car 1.3 million VND, 7 seats 1,350,000 VND and 16 seats 2 million VND each.

Good round-trip airfare Airway is the ideal choice if you want to save time traveling. The flight from Hanoi – Phu Quoc takes about 2 hours and the Ho Chi Minh City – Phu Quoc route is just over 1 hour. Air ticket price from Ho Chi Minh City – Phu Quoc on 30/4 and on 3/5. Screenshots. According to the survey of Zing , online booking sites on April 30 show that passengers flying Ho Chi Minh City – Phu Quoc route, the cheapest and most suitable round-trip fare is about 1.7 million VND. Specifically, tourists choose Vietnam Airlines flight departing at 14h45 on April 29 from Ho Chi Minh City and buy Vietjet Ai tickets and fly back at 13:30 on May 3. If you want to go to Phu Quoc in the morning of April 30, you will have to spend about VND 2.2-2.5 million / round trip ticket. Afternoon depart at 6am on 30/4 and in the afternoon depart at 8:30, 13h20, 19h15 or 22h35 on May 3. Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Jetstar Pacific, Bamboo Airways have direct flights to Phu Quoc from Ho Chi Minh City with a frequency of 15-16 flights per day, so visitors have many choices. If you don’t have the pressure of time and save travel costs, you can move to the island by land and water. The fare for passenger car on HCMC – Rach Gia route is 280,000 VND / person. Currently, high-speed train tickets from Phu Quoc to Rach Gia and vice versa are from VND 330,000-340,000; Ha Tien – Phu Quoc from 230,000 to 250,000 VND. However, during the long holiday period, the number of tourists buying tickets for traveling and relaxation surged, leading to a shortage of tickets. You will find it difficult to book seats to Phu Quoc on a high-speed train on April 29. To ensure safety in the complicated situation of the Covid-19 epidemic, visitors should wash their hands often, avoid contact with many people and always wear a mask in public. Lots of accommodation options According to a reporter’s survey, up to now, tourists can still book rooms in high-end resorts and budget hotels in Phu Quoc city. However, the room rate increases compared to normal days. Here are some famous ones you can refer to. 5-star resort: 1. Fusion Resort Phu Quoc Price: 26-45 million / night / 2 guests Location: Vung Bau Beach Services: Swimming pool, tennis area, children’s play area, kayaking, spa, airport shuttle Features: Open space with many outdoor activities Luxury and private resorts are the choice of many tourists during the holiday season. Photo: JW Marriott Phu Quoc, Fusion Resort. 2. JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa Price: 30 million / night / 2 guests Location: Bai Khem Services: Spa, swimming pool, fitness center, airport shuttle, breakfast Characteristics: Luxurious space, colorful, story building about an interesting university, 5-star facilities 3. Novotel Phu Quoc Resort Price: 9-22 million / room / 2 guests Location: Bai Truong Services: Tennis court, spa, swimming pool, fitness center, free airport shuttle, breakfast Characteristics: The location is adjacent to the sea, private design space, suitable for family vacation Many restaurants located in the resort serve quality meals. Photo: Novotel Phu Quoc Resort. Mid-range resort: 1. Mango Beach Resort Price: 3.2-4.8 million / room / 2 guests Location: Bai Truong Services: Bar, swimming pool, breakfast, airport shuttle service Characteristics: Simple, rustic space and close to nature. Resort is 23 km from Duong Dong, visitors are difficult to move to the tourist attractions, dining area in the center Visitors still have many options in the mid-range hotel and resort segment. Photo: Naomi Resort. 2. Naomi Resort Price: 3.1-6.5 million / night / 2 guests Location: Cay Sao Hamlet, Ham Ninh Services: Bar, restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, bicycle on site Pros: The resort is surrounded by mountains and sea, designed close to nature, serves an À la carte or Asian breakfast. Phu Quoc city possesses beautiful nature with blue sea, white sand, yellow sunshine, attracting a large number of domestic and foreign tourists. The rainy season lasts from October to October, the dry season from November to April next year. So, April 30 is a suitable time for visitors to participate in diving, windsurfing, squid fishing and visiting famous landmarks. Dinh Cau cape, Khem beach, Dai beach, Thom island, Ham Ninh fishing village, Phu Quoc pepper garden, Mong Tay island, Coconut tree prison, Vinpearl Safari, VinWonders Phu Quoc … are suggestions for you. Finally, do not forget to enjoy herring salad, sea nuggets, Ham Ninh crabs, noodles, noodles …

From April to September, Ly Son entered the tourist season. At this time, the weather is stable and suitable for exploring the sea and islands. Move 1. Travel by speedboat – You buy train tickets at Sa Ky port for about 180,000 VND / person / time. – Train timetable: From 7:50 to 15h10. – Travel time is about 35 minutes. 2. Travel by speedboat – High-speed train ticket departing from Sa Ky port is about 135,000 VND / person / way. – Train timetable: From 7:30 to 15:00. Each day only about 5 flights / day. – Travel time is about 60 minutes. To avoid seasickness, you should travel by speedboat. Photo: Kangjiri1402. Resort The wild and magnificent beauty of Ly Son Island always attracts tourists. There are many places to stay here from budget to high class. Some reference addresses: – Ly Son Pearl Island Hotel & Resort (8.5 / 10 points). Muong Thanh Holiday Ly Son (8.2 / 10 points). – Bep’s House (9.3 / 10 points). – Central Ly Son (7.2 / 10 points). What play 1. Hang Cau About 15 minutes by car from the center of Ly Son island district, Cau Cave is a famous destination for its fresh and pleasant air. Over time with the impact of wind and waves, the cliffs in Cau cave have been deeply gouged out to form many special and impressive shapes. Here, you will be immersed in the cool blue water, enjoy the poetic, peaceful scene and enjoy taking pictures by check-in. Hang Cau is a famous check-in place in Ly Son. Photo: Bing29496, Iam.rachelbui, Nhonho200496. 2. Hon Mu Cu Located 3.2 km from the district center, close to the An Hai boat mooring puddle, Mu Cu islet is a new check-in site recently unearthed. The scene here is wild, created by black rocks with unique shapes. Hon Mu Cu is known as the most ideal sunrise viewing place in Ly Son Island. Photo: Lenglynnn, Kimtien_1208. 3. Arch Gate This is a tourist attraction in Ly Son, To Vo gate 2.5 m high, formed from the volcanic eruption millions of years ago. Around the gate are shiny black lava rocks with strange shapes. You can visit To Vo Gate at any time of day, every hour brings a different interesting perspective. The clear blue sea water in Ly Son Island always attracts tourists. Photo: Lindathuw, Bing29496. 4. Be Island Dao Be, also known as An Binh Island, is about 1 km from Ly Son island district. This place is becoming the “island tourist paradise” in the Central region, attracting many tourists, especially young people. Here, visitors will be immersed in the clear water and fine white sand beaches, participating in fun activities such as diving, watching coral, camping and eating seafood. The cost to see coral is 120,000 VND / person. After you agree, the islanders will take you to the middle of the sea by basket boat. They will also be your guide and protection throughout your journey to explore the underwater world. The wild natural scenery of Be Island. Photo: Tvkhang1412, Phuongngabui_, Gucci318, Huyentrangg262. Eating Garlic and seaweed salad are two famous specialties that must be tried in Ly Son. The seaweed here is not limp and fishy, ​​in contrast it is fragrant with crunchy. Meanwhile, the garlic salad has a special aroma. When sipping, you may feel spicy, but when swallowing it will feel warm garlic flavor. Reference shops: – Phat Hai Seafood Restaurant, located near the busiest entertainment area on the island, is a delicious seafood restaurant in Ly Son that is well-known. Spacious airy space with a variety of seafood for you to choose from. Price is about 100,000-650,000 VND. Dai Hang Seafood Rice: The restaurant has a diverse and rich menu for diners to choose from. Average price is about 100,000-700,000 VND.

Indeed, before high-speed trains came into existence, there was a time when overnight trains were popular across Japan. The elite in this country as well as tourists love to enjoy the overnight trip on the comfortable and luxurious ships. It was still dark when stepping on the train, but when you woke up, you were able to breathe the air in a faraway place. However, today, because of the busy life that people often choose short flights or buses to travel instead of spending nights as before. That is the reason why “overnight train” is almost “dead” in Japan. According to Japan Guide, by 2016, only the Sunrise Express (roughly translated: Sunrise Express Train) is still absorbed in ice in the night, until the sun rises, passengers wake up, the train will just enter the station. . And now, it becomes “fun” for tourists who want to explore the country of the rising sun in a special way. Take a look at the photos inside the only overnight train in Japan – Sunrise Express to see that Japan’s speed of growth is not only about technology, but it also affects the level of comfort in The lives of people and trains are a vivid example of convenience. Born in 1998, the Sunrise Express is the only remaining “overnight” train line in Japan. The ship is 23 years old, with a simple appearance but always kept clean and shiny. Sunrise Express consists of 14 cars running from Tokyo Station, but to Okayama Station it will be split into 2 small trains, 7 cars each. These are Sunrise Seto and Sunrise Izumo. The Sunrise Seto train runs back to Takamatsu, while its “twin sister” – the Sunrise Izumo – runs towards Izumoshi. On the return journey, the two groups still run separately until they meet again at the intersection of Okayama, they will “become one” and head towards Tokyo. Train runs every night from Tokyo at 10 pm, reaching Takamatsu at 7:27 am and Izumoshi at 9:58 am. Unlike other trains, Sunrise Express has 6 different room types. Single Deluxe or Grade A is a cozy first-class room for 1 person. Inside there is a table, a chair, and a small sink beside the bed. The room also has a lighting control panel, radio, slippers, bathrobe and toiletries. In addition to these utilities, you can also take a free bath on the train. This type of room will help you feel like you are in a clean, comfortable hotel. You can also admire the beautiful scenery through the large window on the train. In class 2, there are 4 types of rooms including: Sunrise Twin, Single Twin, Single and Solo. These rooms are suitable for 1 or 2 people. Although they are class 2, that doesn’t mean they’re any worse than first class. The 4 types of Grade B rooms all have secure doors and are secluded from the outside creating a private and convenient atmosphere. The last type of room is the Nobinobi sleeping area. This is a space like a dorm room, passengers sleep together on hard beds separated by small wooden walls, with windows to see the outside landscape. Nobinobi does not have a private bathroom, but passengers can purchase services to use the public bath within 6 minutes. On the Sunrise train there is also a tidy dining room, vending machine, smoking area … there is also a special train car with a private entrance for a wheelchair. In addition, every train car has a classic beauty and is extremely clean. Source: BS

German National Railway Company Deutsche Bahn (DB) high-speed train at the station in Munich, Germany, February 10, 2020. Photo: AFP / VNA The joint announcement stated that the BDL and DB aim to attract about 4.3 million passengers shifting from air to rail for domestic travel in the medium term. The program will also seek to increase the number of trains connecting to international flights, make the transfer between aircraft and train travel easier, and shorten the transit time by mid-rail. major cities of Germany. Through this partnership, the BDL and DB hope that CO2 emissions from Germany’s domestic air traffic can be reduced by a sixth. According to the German Ministry of the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, the country’s transport sector emissions in 2020 will decrease by 11.4% year-on-year, mainly due to the low Use a car more – especially for long-distance journeys – in the first blockade. The ministry noted that the COVID-19 pandemic also had a significant impact on Germany’s domestic aviation industry. By 2020, the CO2 generated by the sector is 60% less than the year before, thanks to travel warnings, blockades and canceled vacations. The German government is aiming to reduce emissions in the transport sector by almost 42% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels.