Travel site Thrillist has included Cat Co 2 beach on Cat Ba island, northern Hai Phong city, and Thom beach on Phu Quoc island, southern Kien Giang province, on its list of the best seaside getaways in Vietnam.
Thom
Beach on Phu Quoc Island.
Situated 45km to the east of Hai Phong, Cat Ba boasts
crystal-clear waters, jungles and ancient fishing villages, but has managed to
keep a relatively low profile despite being just south of the world-famous Ha
Long Bay.
The travel site described Cat Co 2 as "the most relaxed of Cat Ba’s three
beaches” and a place where travellers can take in a panoramic view of the
amazing island surrounded by spectacular limestone mountains.
It described Thom beach on Phu Quoc island as "Nested in the forest that dominates
this island,
Thom beach is too far off the beaten track for
coach tourists but brings in enough intrepid backpackers to sustain the local
snack shacks and their surprisingly delicious homebrewed beer.”
Cat Ba island is set to become an eco-smart island and a national tourism site,
according to Hai Phong’s tourism development plan period 2017-2020.
Located 150 kilometres from Hanoi,
Cat Ba consists of 366 large and small islands, beaches and limestone
mountains. In 2004,
Cat Ba islandwas recognised by the UNESCO as a World
Biosphere Reserve
Meanwhile, Phu Quoc, 40km west of southern Kien Giang province, is dubbed the
"pearl” island.
Phu Quoc features a monsoon tropical climate. It has two seasons, the dry
season from November to April and the rainy season from May to October. The
average temperature is 28 degrees Celsius, allowing visitors to enjoy the
island’s beauty at any time of the year.
The Phu Quoc National Park
is one of the most attractive places in the district. It is home to 929 plant
species, of which 42 are listed in the Vietnamese and world red books of
endangered species. The park is part of the Kien Giang biosphere reserve, which
was recognised as a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 2006.-VNA
Source: VNA
(HBO) - To have such a stature as it does at present, community-based tourism in Mai Chau district has gone through a special journey with joint efforts of the local authorities and people, Chairman of the People’s Committee of the district Nguyen Van Lam said.
(HBO) - Despite being a district with many difficulties, Da Bac has its own advantages of wild, beautiful nature with the rich cultural identity, and it is in the development planning of Hoa Binh lake tourism area. It has been identified as a key tourism development of the province. In recent years, the district has had specific solutions to support organizations and individuals to participate in the development of different types of tourism, building the community tourism products, ecological and experiential tourism having positive effects, contributing to economic restructuring and improving the people's lives.
(HBO) - When the cherry and plum blossoms are blooming and swaying in the wind, it is also the time when over 90 households in the community tourism in Ke village, Hien Luong commune (Da Bac) are busy to welcome Tet. With the beautiful natural scenery and traditional culture which is rich in identity, Ke hamlet has become the destination for many tourists who love exploring at home and abroad this Tet.
(HBO) - The Hoa Binh provincial People’s Committee has asked local departments and administrations to take action to improve business climate and develop infrastructure as the province aims to boost tourism growth and turn it into an important sector in 2025 and a key economic industry beyond.
(HBO) – Kim Boi, the dreamy land bestowed with a kaleidoscope of cultures and many hot mineral springs, holds huge potential to develop resort and cultural tourism.
(HBO) – Lac Thuy is a lowland district of Hoa Binh province endowed with beautiful natural landscapes and diverse culture. It is adjacent to key tourism hubs like Ninh Binh, Ha Nam, and Hanoi, giving considerable opportunities to turn tourism into an important economic sector.
