Building Tourism Trademarks For The Northwestern Region

Son La Province is located in Northwest of Vietnam. Son La have cold and fresh climate that very suitable for relax trips. This place is full of cultural objects and factors, which can impress any visitor. And the ace of this province is Moc Chau Plateau.

A press conference was held in Hanoi on August 3 to introduce a tourism programme in the Northwestern region, with particular emphasis in Son La Province, this year.

The programme, the first of its kind for the Northern Province of Son La, aims to introduce and develop trademarks for tourism products for the region, strengthen cooperation among localities, and take full advantage of the natural landscapes, historical relics, and cultural identities of ethnic groups.

It is also expected to turn the tourism industry in the region - and in Son La in particular - into a tourism centre for the Northwestern area in order to greatly contribute to the country’s socio-economic development.

The programme will last from August 27 to September 2 this year.

More related programs to Moc Chau Plateau:
3 Days Taste of Ho Chi Minh Trail
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5 Days Motorcycling West to East Northern
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Ancient Culture Of Oc Eo In Go Thap

Ancient Culture Of Oc Eo In Go Thap

Go Thap Archaeological Area in the Mekong Delta is nothing but ruins reflecting the once proud Oc Eo, a culture that had its glorious development 1,500 years ago.

People pay tribute to statues of Doc Binh Kieu and Vo Duy Duong, two of the leaders of the resistance against French troops in Go Thap Go Thap Archaeological Area in the Mekong Delta is nothing but ruins reflecting the once proud Oc Eo, a culture that had its glorious development 1,500 years ago.

On Wednesday, brownish mossy bricks what is left of the foundation of a tower which served as a worship area for local people in 500 AD.

The area was uncovered in 1984 when archaeologists found a number of artefacts of the Oc Eo civilization in the site about 43 kilometres from Cao Lanh City.

Further excavations and findings saw the discovery of the foundation of the tower, which was built 25 meters long and 13.85 meters wide and in the Eastwestern direction to allow the sun to cast its first and last light on the building.

After excavation work the tower’s foundation was renovated in 1995 and then opened to scientists, researchers and those who were keen to dig deep into the history of the Oc Eo culture which was part of the legendary kingdom of Phu Nam.

The ruins of a worship tower in Go Thap Archaeological Area - Photos: Mong Binh Recognized as a national vestige, the site in Thap Muoi District, Dong Thap Province is also home to Go Thap Muoi (Thap Muoi Hill), the grave and temple which honours Doc Binh Kieu - one of the leaders of the resistance against French occupation.
Nearby is Ba Chua Xu Temple and Co Tu Tower which are located north of Thap Muoi Hill and built during the 19th century.

Go Thap Muoi also served as a base for revolutionary soldiers to fight against U.S. troops during the American War in Vietnam. A lot of people visit the site every year to learn how brave soldiers fought for independence.

The Go Thap Archaeological Area is quite a peaceful area as well as its cultural and historical value. The sounds of boat engines on nearby canals and the rustling sound of leaves falling from old trees make the site an oasis for visitors to rest and relax away from their daily life.

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Ly Son Island

Ly Son Island

With many historical, cultural relics and fascinating tourist areas, Ly Son Island in the central province of Quang Ngai is an amazing tourist attraction.

Though referred by many as the “fairy island,” it is also known for its vast garlic fields with a pungent aroma, thus, is called as the kingdom of garlic. But that’s not all this island can offer.

It cradles a very diverse ecosystem with five mountains, including Thoi Loi, Gieng Tien, Hon Vung, Hon Soi and Hoi Tai, which lures tourists with its mysterious caves, imposing waterfalls, and splendid rivers and lakes. Looking beyond the mountains are lines of stunning beaches laid with colourful rocks, pebbles and corals.

Among the most noticeable attractions nestled in the island are Hang and Duc Pagodas and An Hai Temple. The Hang Pagoda is a peaceful sanctuary with ancient architecture surrounded by beautiful scenery. It is founded about 400 years ago using a natural cave, is a combination of natural feature and human labour, thus of great value in different ways. It is a popular destination for tourists seeking for relaxation in magnificent and poetic scenery.

Not only accommodating various valuable historical and cultural relics, the Ly Son Island also embraces legends associated with many folk and traditional festivals, such as Tet (Vietnam’s new year), boat race, hat boi (traditional Vietnamese opera), fish worshipping, and especially ceremonies to pay homage to solders of the Hoang Sa flotilla who died in battles in Hoang Sa (Parcel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) islands under the Nguyen dynasty.

The island has a 374-square-meters museum displaying more than 1,000 documents, photos and artefacts associated with the heroic Hoang Sa flotilla. The island also holds a cemetery for the late Hoang Sa soldiers. With that, Ly Son is a living museum.

Many artefacts of Sa Huynh and Cham Cultures were discovered on Ly Son Island. The Thien Yana and old ruong houses are evidence for Sa Huynh and Cham’s ancient civilizations. Indeed, artworks and historical tokens can come in many forms. But perhaps Ly Son, with its charm, rich history and entirety, is among the few ones that prove to be a token in itself.

Tourists can catch a boat from Quang Ngai province’s Sa Ky port to reach Ly Son Island after nearly one hour.

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New Caves Discovered At Phong Nha-Ke Bang

New Caves Discovered At Phong Nha-Ke Bang

Two new caves have been discovered at the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Phong Nha- Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Binh.

Ho Khanh, who found the caves and named them “97” and “98,” which are the years he got lost in the deep forest of the national park in an exploration trip and had a chance to explore the geological formations there, said “97” is 765m long and “98” is 750m long and both are at least 60m high.

Different from most caves of the park that have rough floors, the floors of these newly found caves are flat like man-made structure.

Ho Khanh said the two caves are located in the Doong area, which is home to Son Doong, the world’s largest cave discovered in 2009 also by Ho Khanh and a team of British cave explorers from the British Caving Association.

Before the discovery of Son Doong Cave, Phong Nha-Ke Bang held several world cave records such as the longest underground river and the largest caverns and passageways.

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New Border Gates To Cambodia Opened

Vietnam and Cambodia yesterday opened another pair of border posts, Hoa Lu in Vietnam's Binh Phuoc Province and Trapeang Sre in Cambodia's Kratie Province.

This is the fifth of seven pairs of border posts the two countries agreed to open under a road transport agreement signed in 1998 and a protocol signed in 2005.

Deputy Minister of Transport Nguyen Ngoc Dong said the gates would not only facilitate trade and economic development between the two border provinces, but also improve co-operation between the two countries.

The four border points currently open for road transport between the two countries are Moc Bai - Bavet (Tay Ninh and Svay Rieng Provinces), Tinh Bien-Phnom Den (An Giang and Takeo Provinces), Xa Xia - Prek Chak (Kien Giang, Lork, Kam Pot Provinces), and Xa Mat -Trapeing (Tay Ninh and Kampong Cham Provinces).

Two other pairs of border crossings are expected to open later this year, including Le Thanh - Oyadav (Gia Lai and Andong Pich - Ratanakiri Provinces) and Bu Prang - O Raaing (Dak Nong and Mundulkiri Provinces).

Last year, two-way trade between Vietnam and Cambodia was US$1.83 billion. At present, Vietnam is the fourth biggest importer of Cambodian goods and Cambodia is the 16th largest importer of goods from Vietnam.

Source: vietnamnews.vnagency.com.vn

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Pure Nature In Moc Chau Plateau

Despite it is in summer or winter, and the days are foggy or full of sunshine, Moc Chau Plateau is always attractive with its dreamlike beauty.

Located in Son La Province, at a distance of 200 kilometers from Hanoi, Moc Chau Plateau is 1,050 meters above the sea level, with an area of about 80 kilometers in length and 25 kilometers in width.

Moc Chau Plateau is famous for a large herd of milk cows, immense tea hills, big gardens of plum and apricot – tree, and large pastures of about 1,600 hectares.

The milk cow in Moc Chau is the black and white cow race of Holland. From this large herd of cows, Moc Chau has developed the experience tourism so that tourists can feed the cows and do the milking themselves.

This kind of tourism also offers tourists to enjoy the fresh pure cow’s milk and have camping over night right in the pasture.

It would be totally relaxing and comfortable to walk on the hill slope of green and soft grass and enjoy the fresh cool air around. Scattered everywhere are the white flowers and in the distance are the green hills hiding in the shadow of the clouds. All those things just make the landscape here so dreamlike.

Tourists can also prepare meat or buy some from the small restaurants in town to have a roasting meal at night just like nomadic people.

Climate is a special tourism resource of Moc Chau Plateau. Usually, the medium temperature is just 200C, with cool summer and dry winter. The autumn and spring in Moc Chau is the season of tea and pine tree. That is the time when the whole plateau will be covered with a beautiful and fresh green colour.

One more outstanding point of this place is the Dai Yem Fall. From Pa Hang border gate in Long Sap commune, Moc Chau Town, go along the main road about 4 kilometers, there is a junction of two streams, where the fall starts.

Going through the forest, down to a short and sloping section, tourists would see the two streams pour water down from the height of about 100 meters.

Dai Yem Fall stays below the road surface. The lake under the fall is always clean and clear all year round. The scene around is very natural and wild, which makes its beauty so impressive.

A trip to Moc Chau Plateau will promisingly refresh travelers with joyful and peaceful feelings.

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BIKE THROUGH THE ANCIENT ROADS WITH VIETNAM JEEP TOURS

Hochiminh City, August 2nd 2011 – Vietnam Jeep Tours (VJT) has introduced a 4 day 3 night biking program in the two cities of Hue and Hoi An for biking enthusiasts.

The trip is a combination of both historical, cultural explores and the adventure challenge for active travelers to the country.

Start pedaling in Hue to discover monuments, pagodas, citadel, and royal tombs and bike the peaceful city by the Perfume River. The challenge comes when set off to Hoi An up to the Hai Van Pass (Ocean Cloud Pass), one of the best coastal road in the world as words of BBC presenter Jeremy Clarkson in the 2008 show featured Special Vietnam.

Final destination, bike to Hoi An ancient town with narrow streets and tiny houses existed for centuries. The tour ends with a visit to the local fisherman to understand their daily lives as well as to try your fish catching skill after a short brief and training.

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