Characteristics: Phong Nha - Ke Bang is ancient karst area of the highest significance and value in both Vietnam and the world.
Vietnam National Administration of Tourism
6 Jan 2009
Impressive Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park - World Natural Heritage
Location: Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park is located to the north of the majestic Truong Son Range in central Quang Binh Province.
Characteristics: Phong Nha - Ke Bang is ancient karst area of the highest significance and value in both Vietnam and the world.
Characteristics: Phong Nha - Ke Bang is ancient karst area of the highest significance and value in both Vietnam and the world.
Impressive My Son - World Heritage Site
Location: My Son lies in a narrow valley in Duy Tan Commune, Duy Xuyen District, Quang Nam Province. 70km southwest of Danang City, 20km away from the Tra Kieu Citadel, and 40km away from the ancient town of Hoi An.
Characteristics: My Son is a group of temple-towers of Cham people. With its great value, in December 1999, the complex of My Son Cham Towers has been recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Characteristics: My Son is a group of temple-towers of Cham people. With its great value, in December 1999, the complex of My Son Cham Towers has been recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Vietnam National Administration of Tourism
Impressive Hoi An - World Heritage Site
Location: Hoi An is an old town down the Thu Bon River, on the coastal plain of Quang Nam Province, about 30 km south of Danang.
Characteristics: The architectural significance of Hoi An has been recognized by UNESCO, during the 23rd Congress which took place in Marrakech (Morocco) from the 29th of November to the 4th of December, since the town was officially listed as a World Heritage Site.
Characteristics: The architectural significance of Hoi An has been recognized by UNESCO, during the 23rd Congress which took place in Marrakech (Morocco) from the 29th of November to the 4th of December, since the town was officially listed as a World Heritage Site.
Vietnam National Administration of Tourism
Impressive Thua Thien Hue - World Cultural Heritage Site
Area: 5,063.3 sq. km.
Population: 1,143.5 thousand habitants (2006).
Capital: Hue City.
Districts: Phong Dien, Quang Dien, Huong Tra, Phu Vang, Huong Thuy, Phu Loc, Nam Dong, A Luoi.
Ethnic groups: Viet (Kinh), Ta Oi, Co Tu, Bru Van Kieu, Hoa.
Population: 1,143.5 thousand habitants (2006).
Capital: Hue City.
Districts: Phong Dien, Quang Dien, Huong Tra, Phu Vang, Huong Thuy, Phu Loc, Nam Dong, A Luoi.
Ethnic groups: Viet (Kinh), Ta Oi, Co Tu, Bru Van Kieu, Hoa.
Vietnam National Administration of Tourism
Impressive Ha Long Bay - World Heritage Site
Area: 6, 099 sq. km.
Population: 1,091.3 thousand habitants (2006).
Capital: Halong City
Administrative divisions:
- City: Mong Cai.
- Towns: Cam Pha, Uong Bi;
- Districts: Ba Che, Binh Lieu, Hai Ha, Dam Ha, Tien Yen, Van Don, Hoanh Bo, Dong Trieu, Co To, Yen Hung.
Ethnic groups: Viet (Kinh), Tay, Dao, San Chay, San Diu, Hoa...
Population: 1,091.3 thousand habitants (2006).
Capital: Halong City
Administrative divisions:
- City: Mong Cai.
- Towns: Cam Pha, Uong Bi;
- Districts: Ba Che, Binh Lieu, Hai Ha, Dam Ha, Tien Yen, Van Don, Hoanh Bo, Dong Trieu, Co To, Yen Hung.
Ethnic groups: Viet (Kinh), Tay, Dao, San Chay, San Diu, Hoa...
Vietnam National Administration of Tourism
Impressive Ho Chi Minh City
Area: 2,098.7 sq. km.
Population: 6,105.8 thousand habitants (2006).
Administrative divisions:
- Districts: District 1, District 2, District 3, District 4, District 5, District 6, District 7, District 8, District 9, District 10, District 11, District 12, Tan Binh, Binh Thanh, Phu Nhuan, Thu Duc, Go Vap, Binh Tan,Tan Phu.
- Rural districts: Nha Be, Can Gio, Hoc Mon, Cu Chi, Binh Chanh.
Ethnic groups: Viet (Kinh), Hoa, Khmer, Cham...
Population: 6,105.8 thousand habitants (2006).
Administrative divisions:
- Districts: District 1, District 2, District 3, District 4, District 5, District 6, District 7, District 8, District 9, District 10, District 11, District 12, Tan Binh, Binh Thanh, Phu Nhuan, Thu Duc, Go Vap, Binh Tan,Tan Phu.
- Rural districts: Nha Be, Can Gio, Hoc Mon, Cu Chi, Binh Chanh.
Ethnic groups: Viet (Kinh), Hoa, Khmer, Cham...
Vietnam National Administration of Tourism
Impressive Hanoi
Area: 3.324,92 sq. km.
Population: 6,232,900 habitants (8/2008).
Administrative divisions:
- 9 urban districts: Hoan Kiem, Ba Dinh, Dong Da, Hai Ba Trung, Tay Ho, Thanh Xuan, Cau Giay, Long Bien, Hoang Mai.
- 2 cities: Ha Dong, Son Tay.
- 18 rural districts: Dong Anh, Soc Son, Thanh Tri, Tu Liem, Gia Lam (old Hanoi); Ba Vi, Chuong My, Dan Phuong, Hoai Duc, My Duc, Phu Xuyen, Phuc Tho, Quoc Oai, Thach That, Thanh Oai. Thuong Tin, Ung Hoa (former Ha Tay province) and Me Linh (a former district of Vinh Phuc province).
Ethnic groups: Viet (Kinh), Hoa, Muong, Tay, Dao...
Hanoi is the capital of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the center of culture, politics, economy and trade of the whole country.
Population: 6,232,900 habitants (8/2008).
Administrative divisions:
- 9 urban districts: Hoan Kiem, Ba Dinh, Dong Da, Hai Ba Trung, Tay Ho, Thanh Xuan, Cau Giay, Long Bien, Hoang Mai.
- 2 cities: Ha Dong, Son Tay.
- 18 rural districts: Dong Anh, Soc Son, Thanh Tri, Tu Liem, Gia Lam (old Hanoi); Ba Vi, Chuong My, Dan Phuong, Hoai Duc, My Duc, Phu Xuyen, Phuc Tho, Quoc Oai, Thach That, Thanh Oai. Thuong Tin, Ung Hoa (former Ha Tay province) and Me Linh (a former district of Vinh Phuc province).
Ethnic groups: Viet (Kinh), Hoa, Muong, Tay, Dao...
Hanoi is the capital of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the center of culture, politics, economy and trade of the whole country.
Vietnam National Administration of Tourism
4 Jan 2009
Boisterous brouhaha Hanoi flower festival 2009
The 2009 Hanoi flower festival is expected to open on December 31, 2008 and close on January 4, 2009. It is among many activities to welcome big cultural events 2010.
Held by the Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports & Tourism and the Vietnam Culture & Arts Exhibition Centre, the festival will take place around Ly Cong Uan Statute, from Trang Tien Trade center to Ba Kieu Temple on Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Hoan Kiem District. Flower streets will be formed combined with traditional career villages in Hanoi such as Chuong Conic Hat Village, Trang Son Fan Village will contribute to an atmosphere of both modernity and tradition.
Hanoi flower artisans will present samples of fresh flowers, silk and paper flowers, as well as bicycles, conical hats and fans decorated with colorful flowers. Besides, special works of art will include two 15m-long dragons, a 5m fan, traditional long dresses (Ao Dai) made of flowers of all kinds. A model of Hanoi Old Quarters made of ceramics will be rehearsed.
The flower festival aims to honor artisans as well as flower villages and flower streets. The event will mark the start of series of art programs to be held in 2009.
Held by the Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports & Tourism and the Vietnam Culture & Arts Exhibition Centre, the festival will take place around Ly Cong Uan Statute, from Trang Tien Trade center to Ba Kieu Temple on Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Hoan Kiem District. Flower streets will be formed combined with traditional career villages in Hanoi such as Chuong Conic Hat Village, Trang Son Fan Village will contribute to an atmosphere of both modernity and tradition.
Hanoi flower artisans will present samples of fresh flowers, silk and paper flowers, as well as bicycles, conical hats and fans decorated with colorful flowers. Besides, special works of art will include two 15m-long dragons, a 5m fan, traditional long dresses (Ao Dai) made of flowers of all kinds. A model of Hanoi Old Quarters made of ceramics will be rehearsed.
The flower festival aims to honor artisans as well as flower villages and flower streets. The event will mark the start of series of art programs to be held in 2009.
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