The Hanoi Tourism Association and the Son La Provincial Tourism Association signed a cooperation and association agreement in the development of new tourism products and two-way passenger transportation. Son La tourism is one of the attractive destinations of the Northwest. Coming to Son La, in addition to familiar spots such as Moc Chau, Ta Xua, Bac Yen, visitors can also learn new destinations, which is Quynh Nhai lake sea – which is considered a copy of “Ha Long Bay” of Northwest. Currently, Quynh Nhai is a destination that many local businesses exploit and build new products to attract tourists. In order to better exploit the potential of Son La’s destination, over the past time, Son La and Hanoi provinces have had many cooperation links and product introduction. The tour product announcement ceremony between the Hanoi Tourism Association – Son La city – Quynh Nhai district – Thuan Chau district aims to further strengthen tourism cooperation between the two localities, creating connected tourism products. new between Hanoi and Son La destinations. At the same time, the event is also in response to the “Vietnamese traveling Vietnam” program launched by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The new product exploited by the units and tourism businesses of Hanoi and Son La here is a 3-day, 2-night tour (by car) with a schedule from Hanoi – Son La city – exploring the lake. Quynh Nhai – Thuan Chau. With this itinerary route, visitors will be able to visit many typical destinations of Son La and some new products such as: Golden Forest Tourist Area, Northwest Square, Son La Prison, Quynh Ecotourism Area. Chai, Pa Uon bridge, Linh Son Thuy Tu temple, Nang Han temple, Pha Din pass … Quynh Nhai lake ecotourism area – one of the new products of Son La province. Currently, Son La province has a plan to develop Son La tourism for the period of 2021-2023, which focuses on building 24 unique and different tourism products. Son La will focus on developing tourism resources such as: Moc Chau National Tourist Area, exploiting the Son La hydropower reservoir area, including the Quynh Nhai lake bed, tourism development associated with agricultural products. all …

People comply with wearing masks at Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam. Photo: Tuan Duc / VNA Bustling destinations in Hanoi When the epidemic was basically controlled, the demand for tourism of the people of the capital increased again. However, besides families and individuals who take long trips, many people choose to vacation right in Hanoi with resorts and entertainment near the city such as monuments, parks, shopping areas, resorts … will become the destination of many people and tourists. The destination managers also expect an increase in visitors during the coming holiday. Up to this point, the preparation of facilities, human resources, and entertainment programs have been completed to welcome guests in the context of Hanoi seriously implementing COVID-19 epidemic prevention and control. During the period from April 30 to May 2, at Bao Son Paradise Park, for the first time, Ocean Festival was held with many attractive activities. Inspired by the fairy tale The Little Mermaid, Bao Son Paradise Park will turn into a brilliant aquarium with many unique architectural models, along with artistic activities such as: Ocean Festival Carnival and musical Blue Sea Love Story at the stage of Hai Vuong Palace. On the occasion of April 30 and May 1, Bao Son Paradise Park will put into operation the Bay Over Vietnam Cinema – Fly Over Vietnam, welcoming guests to enjoy two heroic Vietnamese films and Vietnamese Thanh Hue . Ms. Vu Thuy Quynh, Sales Manager of Bao Son Paradise Park, said: The prevention and control of epidemics here are fully implemented, such as placing antiseptic water where it is needed, measuring body temperature at the ticket gate, Guests are asked to wear a mask. All game areas also put disinfectant water in convenient, easy-to-see points and place bulletin boards that follow the 5K message. In addition, the radio system is also constantly announcing and suggesting that guests do well in preventing and combating epidemics. Also at the Baara Land amusement park, on this occasion will open the Marine Park with many rich activities. With the advantage of having the first artificial beach in Hanoi, the scale of Southeast Asia, Baara Land is visited by a large number of people in the capital and neighboring provinces and cities to experience and play. There is not only an artificial beach, but also an entertainment and entertainment complex that forms a large complex with space, infrastructure, equipment, games, performances, and good services. In addition to swimming, visitors here can also watch dolphin shows, in the evening you can watch the unique show of the Quintessence of Tonkin. To attract visitors to entertainments and entertainment, Baara Land amusement park applies many attractive promotions. Representatives of the management unit said that not only the advantage of the marine park right in the heart of Hanoi, visitors to Baara Land also experience the typical culture of the Doai and the Northern Delta region through the show. Northern flowers often visit Thay Pagoda, Thay mountain right next to and daily activities of rural people right in Sai Son commune, Quoc Oai district. With the prevention and control of the COVID-19 epidemic, Baara Land amusement park has arranged more than 20 water points close to the gate from the entrance to the points in the amusement park. In addition, the unit often requires guests to wear masks, and at the same time places signs to warn visitors to perform well prevention and fight against epidemics. On this occasion, West Lake Park invested in building and changing the landscape and central sub-landscape, creating more green and friendly natural spaces. The weather begins to be hot, the park is expected to attract many visitors to experience the water games. Various adventure games such as bowl slide, multi-lane slide, spiral slide, highway slide, float slide … are always chosen by many young people. On the occasion of April 30 – May 1, Ho Tay Park organizes an art program with exciting and attractive repertoire, creating a more vibrant atmosphere for the holidays. The prevention and control of epidemics are also seriously implemented at this destination. The tours are expensive Along with the bustling atmosphere at destinations in Hanoi, the tourism needs of the capital’s people to other provinces and cities are equally exciting. While international tourism is still closed, domestic tourism is the only option for guests on this occasion. Currently, the travel agencies, airlines and hotels are implementing many stimulus programs, creating an attraction for a large number of tourists. According to the travel companies in Hanoi, on the holidays April 30 and May 1 this year, the number of tourists registered for the tour increased. That is influenced by two factors: 4-day vacation; possibility of being suppressed for a long time due to the impact of COVID-19 epidemic. Therefore, the tourist trend of this year also has certain changes. According to Mr. Nguyen Cong Hoan, General Director of Flamingo Redtours Tourism Joint Stock Company, said: Customers tend to choose green vacations with open space, own entertainment complexes and short-term tours. integrity during the holiday season. Such as: Staying at Flamingo Dai Lai Resort (2 days); Flamingo Cat Ba Resort (2 days); Ha Giang – Quan Ba ​​- Yen Minh – Lung Cu – Dong Van (3 days); Ba Be – Cao Bang – Ban Gioc Waterfall – Pac Bo (3 days), Tuy Hoa – Quy Nhon (4 days); Phu Quoc (4 days) … During the holidays of April 30 and May 1, the number of visitors increased by about 40% over the same period in 2020, Flamingo Redtours served more than 10,000 visitors. After the holiday season is the summer tourist season, catching up with the trend, Flamingo Redtours has launched many incentive programs, many new products suitable for each customer. Evaluation of tour prices this year, Ms. Duong Mai Lan, General Director of Thuan An Travel and Events Joint Stock Company (Ascend Travel & Media) said that the holidays of April 30 and May 1 are usually the peak. of tourism, but this year’s tour price is stable, only equivalent to normal tours in the years without COVID-19. This year, the number of passengers booking a combo of airline and hotel tickets accounts for 50%, while those booking a package tour often have to be a new product. According to Ms. Duong Mai Lan, on this year’s holiday, the best-selling tours are Con Dao, Da Nang, Phu Quoc. In order to ensure the safety and quality of the trip, tourists recommend that tourists book tours through reputable and professional travel companies, avoid booking tours through places when visitors have not learned, not yet. know the information. Although the epidemic of COVID-19 has been basically controlled, the prevention and control of the epidemic is still strictly carried out in Vietnam. The tourism industry recommends that tourism agencies and tourist destinations strictly comply with the Health Ministry’s regulations on epidemic prevention and control according to the 5K message, tourism units should not focus too much on one point, but stretching the number of visitors to new destinations, reducing the concentration of people.

The scene of the press conference announcing products to stimulate tourism at the Hanoi tourism and culinary culture festival in 2021. Diverse stimulus tours The 2021 Hanoi tourism and culinary culture festival takes place in the following areas: Ly Thai To Monument, Bat Giac House, Le Thach Street, Le Lai Street and Hanoi Children’s Palace. In particular, the Children’s Palace area to promote cuisine with many traditional dishes of Hanoi such as: Bun thang, banh mi, Thanh Tri rice rolls, rice cakes, Vietnamese tea, egg coffee. The rest of the other spaces are for the tourism stimulus festival. Director of the Center for Hanoi Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion Nguyen Gia Phuong said that this year’s festival is expected to introduce nearly 1,000 tourism products, attracting more than 30,000 tourists. Introducing more clearly the stimulus products, Director of the Northern Branch of Vietnam Airlines (Vietnam Airlines) Nguyen Van Thinh shared, would introduce 200,000 low-cost airline tickets of Vietnam Airlines, Pacific Airlines, Vasco, operating destinations such as Phu Yen, Phu Quoc (Kien Giang), Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa), Da Nang. In particular, many tickets with stimulus prices of 99,000 VND or 300,000 VND (excluding taxes and fees) are widely sold. “In addition, at the festival, there will be many game activities at the showroom of the unit, in which visitors can experience being a flight attendant, enjoying food on the plane”, Mr. Nguyen Van Thinh said. Meanwhile, representatives of Bamboo Airways said that tourists can buy tickets in eco (economy) class to be upgraded to business class. 1 month ago, this airline had a separate preferential policy for travel agencies with thousands of deeply discounted tickets, the price of 0 VND. From a travel perspective, VietSense Tourism Director Nguyen Van Tai said that the unit will introduce many products exclusively for Hanoi with preferential prices, down from 10-25%. In particular, the unit will introduce two new product lines, which are: “Discover Hanoi” with a discount of up to 25%, mainly resort products at resorts in Hanoi or experience tours. intended for students in suburban areas; “Hanoi +” product for visitors who want to explore at: Ho Chi Minh City, Can Tho, Central Highlands, East – Northwest street … with discounts from 10-15%. “We will sell 1,000 discount tickets for the two above programs. The tickets will be valid until the end of the year,” said Nguyen Van Tai. Meanwhile, Chairman of the Hanoi UNESCO Club Truong Quoc Hung said that the club members will deploy tourism products by rail with charter trips (package) to Hue, Quang Binh, in which There are cheap packages to Hue for 5 days, 4 nights with the price of more than 3.9 million VND / person. The Hanoi tourism stimulus festival 2021 will have 1,000 tourism products to be introduced with many incentives. Illustration Bold cultural identity, capital tourism Answering questions from reporters of the New Han Newspapers about the specifics of this year’s festival, the director of the Hanoi Center for Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion Nguyen Gia Phuong said that there will be many cultural activities at the festival. organized to attract visitors. In particular, there will be many cultural promotion models of the Capital on display such as: Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam, Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, cultural symbols of districts, towns; many performing arts activities, singing and dancing music. In addition, the organizers will design a check-in area for visitors with lilies to promote the typical flower products of Hanoi in April. Director of the Hanoi Department of Tourism Dang Huong Giang affirmed: “Visitors will experience a lot of cultural space as well as have access to many quality and cheap tourism products of travel agencies when visiting. This is also an opportunity to promote to domestic and foreign tourists a safe, friendly Hanoi with many unique and attractive tourism products. One of the highlights at the 2021 Hanoi Tourism and Food Culture Festival is that the Hanoi Department of Tourism will hold an event “Announcing domestic tourism products in 2021” on the afternoon of April 16. In addition, the Department of Tourism and the Center for the Promotion of Investment, Trade and Tourism of Hanoi will organize 3 famtrip tour groups at 3 points: relic cluster of Ha Mo commune (district eco-tourism area Dan Phuong); National History Museum – Opera House – discover Thang Long Citadel at night; survey Thien Son – Suoi Nga tourist area, attend the opening “Ba Vi Tourism – Innovation and Development”.

Hoan Kiem Lake in the city center with ancient Turtle tower is located on a small peninsula in the middle of the lake. Next to Hoan Kiem Lake are impressive architectural works and precious heritage of the city: But Tower, Research Station, The Huc Bridge, Ngoc Son Temple. Photo: Khoi Minh

Ngoc Son Temple is located on a high mound northeast of Hoan Kiem lake. Almost every visitor to Hanoi takes the time to visit Ngoc Son Temple. Photo: Vũ Long.

One Pillar Pagoda or Temple of the Secret, also known as Dien Huu Tu or Lien Hoa Dai has a unique architecture with a square structure on a stone pillar. That is a special architectural point for the pagoda to become one of the attractive tourist spots in Hanoi. Photo: Vũ Long.

Temple of Literature – Quoc Tu Giam is a place to worship Confucius, place doctorate stele and is also the first university in Vietnam. Today, Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam has become a popular destination for Hanoi tourism, where it awards certificates of merit to students with excellent achievements. Photo: Hong Minh.

St. Joseph Cathedral is a typical architectural work of Hanoi. The airy and pleasant view makes this place an attractive destination for Hanoi youth as well as tourists. Photo: Khoi Minh.

The Opera House is a smaller version of the Opéra Garnier in Paris. The Opera House is also home to many important events of the country. Photo: Vũ Long.

Ba Dinh Square – Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Hanoi tourism cannot ignore the political center of Vietnam with the National Assembly house, the Presidential Palace, historic Ba Dinh Square. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is open 5 days a week, on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday mornings. Photo: Vũ Long.

Tran Quoc Pagoda has architecture like a blooming lotus. The pagoda is located on the eastern peninsula of West Lake, built in the reign of King Ly Nam De. In the current temple, there are still many artifacts of historical and cultural value such as the statue of worship in Thuong Dien, especially the statue of Thich Ca entering Nirvana. Photo: Vũ Long.

Hoang Thanh Thang Long is a relic complex associated with the development of Thang Long – Hanoi. This is also an important relic in the system of historical relics of Vietnam. Here, you can visit outstanding places such as archaeological site No. 18 Hoang Dieu, Doan Mon, Dien Kinh Thien, Bac Mon, Hanoi flagpole. Photo: Vũ Long.

West Lake is the largest lake in Hanoi by area. You can rent a water bike or take a cruise around West Lake. The best time for you to come here is at sunset and watch the sunset. Near the West Lake area, there are many traditional craft villages, which are the places to visit when traveling to Hanoi. Photo: Vũ Long.

Visiting the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, visitors will have the opportunity to learn about the history and culture of ethnic minorities in Vietnam. Photo: Hong Minh.

Hanoi Old Quarter is a place where a large number of people live. Each street here mainly focuses on selling a certain product. Wandering in the neighborhood and enjoying old town cuisine such as Pho Bat Dan, La Vong fish ball, Bun cha Hang Manh, Dinh Liet vermicelli, O Quan Chuong cold vermicelli, … will make your trip more memorable. so many, so much. Photo: Vũ Long.

Referring to the tourist destinations in Hanoi, it is impossible not to mention the Long Bien bridge. The bridge was built by the French in 1898, is the first steel bridge to cross the Red River. Long Bien Bridge was associated with the two resistance wars against the French and the Americans, and was considered a symbol of Hanoi during the difficult years. Photo: Khoi Minh

Many new experiences
The opening event of the “Ba Vi – New Discovery and Experience” tourism festival will be held at the floating stage of Ngoan Son lake in Thien Son Suoi Nga tourist area (Van Hoa commune, Ba Vi district). The program opened with the highlight of the artistic performance “Ba Vi echoes a scenic area” staged in the form of a landscape on a 324m2 floating stage on the surface of Ngoa Son Lake. The show reappeared many stories about the history of the Ba Vi region, including the unique cultural features of the Muong and Dao ethnic groups.

The beautiful scenery endowed with nature will be the strength to exploit the tourism potential in Ba Vi

On this occasion, visitors can experience some unique tourism products of Ba Vi such as “Muong Market – Dao Ba Vi” at Ban Coc tourist area, Minh Quang commune; “Ice and snow cave” in Khoang Xanh – Suoi Tien tourist area; resort services, health care in Thien Son – Suoi Nga tourist area; visit historical and cultural relics such as relics of Tan Vien Son Thanh temple, Tan Vien pagoda, K9 Da Chong, Uncle Ho temple.

Beautiful view in Ba Vi.

“Enjoying the idyllic rural life, away from the narrow urban area, dust pollution and noise pollution is becoming the choice of many families. Coming to Ba Vi, visitors will be able to visit villages bearing the imprint of Vietnamese countryside, enjoy fresh produce and directly experience agricultural activities. This is an attractive cultural and tourist activity to promote and introduce to domestic and international tourists about Ba Vi tourism products. Thereby, strengthening exchanges, promoting, expanding cooperation, expanding markets and linking the development of tourism products of the district with other localities nationwide ”- Vice Chairman of Ba Vi District People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Anh said.Exploit strengthsThe product chain “Ba Vi – new discoveries and experiences” will have 3 activities focusing on connecting during the opening week and the tourist season, including: “Polish Flower Festival”, “Demonstration of tourism products. calendar in tourist areas: Ao Vua, Khoang Xanh “and” Cho Muong – Dao Ba Vi “. Talking with Economic & Urban reporter, project owner “Muong Fair – Dao Ba Vi”, Mr. Ngo Van Tiep – Director of Trang Son Nghiem Company shared: “The main objective of the project” Muong Fair – Giao Ba Vi ”is to preserve the cultural beauty of upland markets of 2 ethnic groups. The fair has 28 stalls, mainly for the sale of farmers, including agricultural products, foodstuffs and herbal remedies of the Dao. In order to stimulate the exchange of purchases, we run a free fee support program from now until the end of 2021 for all shops for people to do business. At the same time, 30% of goods brought by local people to tourism partners will be purchased ”.

Art installation “The healing hand of Tan Vien Son Thanh” at Thien Son Suoi Nga tourist area

Besides, “Orchid Festival” at Thien Son Suoi Nga tourist area takes place from May to August 2021 with thousands of orchid branches arranged along the route from Ha Son to Trung Son and Ngoan Son in The resort will create opportunities for visitors to admire the unique orchids. Model of My Nuong flower garden, with the themes of flowers: Bridge of peace, liberation, awakening, medicinal mountain will be introduced to the public. Director of Thien Son Suoi Nga Tourist Area Do Quoc Thai said: “With new tourism products and advantages of feng shui, climate, and cultural diversity, I hope that Ba Vi will become the second home of the people of the Capital. At the same time, Thien Son Suoi Nga will draw a journey for people to escape the hustle and bustle life, bringing visitors to a pristine place, fresh air. Thereby, visitors can feel secure, relax and improve their health ”.

Experience agricultural tourism in Ba Vi.

When joining the product chain “Ba Vi – new discoveries and experiences”, visitors will visit the agricultural tourism experience such as Dong Que Farm (Bavi Homestead), Green Farm Joint Stock Cooperative, Research Center for cows and grasslands in Van Hoa commune; Gia Trinh ecofarm, a happy farm in Yen Bai commune. For visitors who want to experience the cultural heritage, the activity “Explore Ba Vi Mountain – a journey of memories of the heritage” will take visitors to Ba Vi mountain, 400 meters, 600 meters, 1,000 meters in turn. . In particular, at the height of 400, visitors can experience immense pine forest with green grass. At a higher milestone, the typical work of the French built at the 800m is the orphanage with the doors and dome unfinished after the successful August Revolution. And not only churches, hotels, villas, in many documents left that the French built a prison area and an airport straight up at the 1,100m level. The existence of nearly 200 ruins that the French left, still remains a layer of ruined walls, mosses scattered among Ba Vi mountains and forests.

Developing diversified tourism products, focusing on building more new tourism products associated with promoting the potentials and advantages of the district, with many efforts in the preparation work, Ba Vi District People’s Committee believes that a chain of The event welcoming the summer tourism season of 2021 will attract a large number of tourists, contributing to promoting the development of tourism in the district.

“Ba Vi tourism festival 2021 coming here is one of the opening activities for the series of events to promote and stimulate tourism demand of the district. In 2021, Ba Vi strives to complete the target of welcoming 2.5 million visitors and reaching 3.5-4.5 million visitors in the following years ”- Vice Chairman of Ba Vi District People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Anh.