Up to 100 events will be held throughout 2018 in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh as part of the National Tourism Year.
A view of Ha Long Bay (Photo: VNA)
The provincial People’s Committee
unveiled a plan for the National Tourism Year 2018 – Ha Long – Quang Ninh on
December 27.
The events will be organised by Quang Ninh, some other provinces and cities and
the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
The province will chair the opening and closing ceremonies of the National
Tourism Year 2018, Carnival Ha Long, the opening of the ASEAN Tourism Forum
2019 (ATF 2019) and the Ha Long Open Golf Tournament 2019.
The opening ceremony of the National Tourism Year 2018, themed "Ha Long –
Heritage, Wonder – Friendly Destination” and Carnival Ha Long is slated for
April 28, 2018.
Meanwhile, the closing ceremony of the National Tourism Year and the opening of
ATF 2019 and the Ha Long Open Golf Tournament 2019 are scheduled to take place
in early January 2019.
Other activities include festivals and cultural and sports programmes gathering
all 14 localities of Quang Ninh, giving visitors a chance to learn about local
culture.
Information about the National Tourism Year 2018 can be found at the website
www.halongtourism.com.vn and at Quang Ninh province’s website
www.quangninh.gov.vn.
Also on December 27, the Tourism Department of Quang Ninh and the Department of
Culture, Sports and Tourism of central Ha Tinh province held a conference to promote
their tourism potential.
Source: VNA
Tan Lac district’s three highland communes of Quyet Chien, Ngo Luong, and Van Son sit at altitudes ranging from 800 to 1,000 metres above sea level. Known for their wide forest coverage and rich biodiversity, the areas boast a cool, temperate climate in summer and is home to several scenic spots and caves recognised as provincial and national heritage sites. Besides, the region still preserves the cultural traditions of the Muong ethnic group, alongside a variety of agricultural products, which add to its unique appeal for visitors.
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