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Vietnam’s Mekong Delta rice paddies viewed from atop region’s highest mountain

admin — Sat, 10 Aug 2019 14:01:09 +0000

Vast rice paddies are seen from atop Sam Mountain. Photo: Tuoi Tre

During this time of the year, boundless paddy fields with a mix of green and yellow, a sign that harvest time for the summer-autumn crop is near, make an extraordinary landscape, especially when viewed from above, in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta.

Visitors to An Giang Province are advised to admire this magnificent scenery from the peak of the famed Sam Mountain, the highest mountain in the delta.

The Sam Mountain is located nearly six kilometers to the west of Chau Doc City, with its peak standing at 284 meters above sea level.

Two Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper reporters have recently been to the summit of Sam Mountain and come home with a series of photos capturing the stunning beauty of the paddy fields during the transition from summer to fall.

Rice paddies turning from green to yellow-green, marking the transition of summer to fall, are seen on the way to the top of Sam Mountain in Chau Doc City, An Giang Province, southern Vietnam. Photo: Tuoi Tre" />

Rice paddies turning from green to yellow-green, marking the transition of summer to fall, are seen on the way to the top of Sam Mountain in Chau Doc City, An Giang Province, southern Vietnam. Photo: Tuoi Tre

Vast rice paddies are seen from atop Sam Mountain. Photo: Tuoi Tre" />

Vast rice paddies are seen from atop Sam Mountain. Photo: Tuoi Tre

An 'oasis' that emerges amid the rice paddies is seen from atop Sam Mountain. Photo: Tuoi Tre" />

An ‘oasis’ that emerges amid the rice paddies is seen from atop Sam Mountain. Photo: Tuoi Tre

Endless paddy fields stretching to Cam (Forbidden) Mountain in Tinh Bien District are seen from atop Sam Mountain. Photo: Tuoi Tre" />

Endless paddy fields stretching to Cam (Forbidden) Mountain in Tinh Bien District are seen from atop Sam Mountain. Photo: Tuoi Tre

Endless paddy fields stretching to Vietnam’s border with Cambodia are seen from atop Sam Mountain. Photo: Tuoi Tre" />

Endless paddy fields stretching to Vietnam’s border with Cambodia are seen from atop Sam Mountain. Photo: Tuoi Tre

Smoke from grass- and straw-burning is seen from atop Sam Mountain. Photo: Tuoi Tre" />

Smoke from grass- and straw-burning is seen from atop Sam Mountain. Photo: Tuoi Tre

An aerial view of Chau Doc City from atop Sam Mountain. Photo: Tuoi Tre" />

An aerial view of Chau Doc City from atop Sam Mountain. Photo: Tuoi Tre

The peak of Sam Mountain is seen from afar. Photo: Tuoi Tre" />

The peak of Sam Mountain is seen from afar. Photo: Tuoi Tre

Two visitors look down to admire the landscape surrounding Sam Mountain. Photo: Tuoi Tre" />

Two visitors look down to admire the landscape surrounding Sam Mountain. Photo: Tuoi Tre

The magnificent scene of sunset is captured in the paddy fields near the foot of Sam Mountain. Photo: Tuoi Tre" />

The magnificent scene of sunset is captured in the paddy fields near the foot of Sam Mountain. Photo: Tuoi Tre

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HCM City proposes expansion of Can Gio coastal tourist site

admin — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 02:28:20 +0000

The People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City is seeking approval from the Ministry of Planning and Investment to expand the Can Gio coastal tourist site from 600 to 2,870 hectares.

At Can Gio tourist site

The project, stretching from Can Thanh town to Long Hoa commune, is expected to be completed in three stages over an 11-year period, between 2019 and 2030.

As the expansion project requires an investment of more than 5 trillion VND (217.4 million USD) and includes construction of a golf course, any adjustment to the project must be approved by the Prime Minister after its submission to the ministry.

The People’s Committee said the project consists of a functional area with houses, urban service facilities, trees and traffic facilities, covering more than 750 hectares of land. In addition, a 2,100-hectare area for non-residential purposes is also included.

The Can Gio Tourism Urban Area Joint-Stock Company is the project investor.

Local residents, according to the proposal, will not live in the Can Gio coastal tourist area of 2,870ha, but will be able to operate businesses.

About 767 households raising clams in Long Hoa commune and Can Thanh town and 232 boats used for coastal fisheries will be directly affected by the project.

With the expanded area, the investor has agreed to support households that will lose their farming areas, including 79 clam-raising cooperatives. The total funding for affected clam cooperatives has reached 123.5 billion VND so far.

The investor will also give priority to local labourers, while creating conditions for apprenticeships or career change to ensure benefits for locals.

The project is in line with the city’s housing development plan between 2016 and 2020, according to the People’s Committee.

Tran Vinh Tuyen, Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee, said that if the PM approves the project, HCM City would instruct authorities to work with the Can Gio Tourism Urban Area Joint-Stock Company to complete land clearance.

The coastal district of Can Gio is located 60km away from downtown HCM City. It has great potential, with 13km of coastline, 34 square kilometres of beach area, and extensive mangrove rainforest intertwined with a dense system of rivers and canals and diverse flora and fauna.

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Ho Chi Minh City among world’s best budget-friendly hotspots

admin — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 02:26:37 +0000

Ho Chi Minh City has been named among best budget-friendly hotspots in the world, according to a list released by New Idea, a long-running Australian weekly magazine published by Pacific Magazines and aimed at women.

A photo of Ho Chi Minh City, VIetnam.

Holiday website Wotif recently examined the best upcoming summer deals at more than 300 destinations and found that Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam was one of the top destinations to book airfares in advance. Not only that, once you’re there it’s super inexpensive.

“Think hearty pho soups for less than AU$5 (US$3.5), and bargains galore at the huge Ben Thanh Market. Visit the extraordinary War Remnants Museum and finish the day at a rooftop bar with a bottle of beer for just over AU$1 (US$0.7),” New Idea wrote.

Arizona in the US tops the list, followed by Buenos Aires in Argentina, Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, Hong Kong (China).

Earlier, Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam has been ranked fourth among 2019’s coolest city break destinations, according to a list released by Refinery29, a leading global media company focused on young women.

“Culture trip calls this Vietnamese metropolis a truly affordable city with a buzzing cultural scene to match,” Refinery29 wrote.

There are plenty of hidden alleyways and public art displays to explore, so make sure you try “ca phe da” (iced coffee), a traditional Vietnamese iced coffee drink that provides an energizing caffeine and sugar hit, Refinery29 advises.

The number of foreign visitors to Ho Chi Minh City in the first quarter of 2019 is estimated at 2.25 million, equal to 27% of this year’s target and making up half the foreign arrivals in Vietnam in the period, VnExpress reported, citing the municipal Department of Tourism.

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Ha Long Bay among cheap holiday destinations for Singaporeans

admin — Mon, 05 Aug 2019 15:19:02 +0000

Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh province has been named among cheap holiday destinations nearby where Singaporeans can go, according to a list released by AsiaOne, a leading digital content site that gives readers a fresh perspective on news that matter to our readers.

If you’re taking a short holiday at the end of this year, why not spend it visiting one of the most beautiful locations in Asia – Ha Long Bay. It’s one of Vietnam’s most iconic holiday destinations primarily for its beautiful and secluded grottoes, lagoons, semi-inhabited islands, and beaches.

AsiaOne advises travelers that just keep in mind that even though the Vietnam dong is the national currency, you should bring along at least US$200 (S$271.30) in smaller denominations just in case. And make sure you sharpen your bargaining skills before you go.

Visiting Ha Long Bay without taking a cruise and taking in the scenery is like buying a ticket to Universal Studios Singapore and not getting on the rides – it’s why you go. “Aside from taking a cruise, you can also go kayaking, scuba diving, rock climbing, or visit the local casino,” AsiaOne wrote.

Depending on when you fly, expect ticket prices to be about US$250 to US$300 per person. But you’ll also need to take a bus or a taxi to Ha Long Bay. It can be a bit complex to get there, but following these directions helps.

In 2018, Quang Ninh province welcomed 5.2 million visitors, a 22% increase from the same period last year. The sector earned over VND24 trillion (US$1.03 billion), up 28% year on year, according to Quang Ninh Department of Tourism.

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Discovering a Roman style building in Phu Quoc

admin — Mon, 05 Aug 2019 15:10:52 +0000

Aside from the island’s beautiful beaches and crystal blue water, young travelers can also check out a new building that has been built with a Roman architectural style in mind.

The building has quickly become a popular new check-in point for visitors to Phu Quoc island in the southern province of Kien Giang. This cable car station in Phu Quoc has been built in the style of an ancient Roman building. In order to appeal to the tastes and trends of young visitors, the cable car station has been developed to look like an ancient structure.

The cable car station is located beside the island’s coastline with visitors able to savour the scenic views of the crystal blue water of Dao Ngoc (Jade island). The station features a coffee shop with wide-open window, perfect for guests to enjoy delicious coffee whilst simultaneously taking in the area’s breathtaking scenery.

Aside from the building, statues have been designed to look like Roman soldiers.

In addition to the exterior view of the Roman-style walls, the interior station has been designed in a Mediterranean style.

The floor in the area outside the station has been tiled elaborately

The cable car system itself goes from An Thoi to Hon Thom island. When visiting Phu Quoc, guests may enjoy taking the cable car in order to enjoy a panoramic views of the island

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