Golden tourism route links six destinations of Vietnam, China
A golden tourism route connecting six destinations of Vietnam and China was launched in Hanoi on March 28, expected to help the two countries enhance cross-border tourism links.
Vietnamese and Chinese officials mark the launch of the golden tourism route in Hanoi on March 28. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – A golden tourism route connecting sixdestinations of Vietnam and China was launched in Hanoi on March 28, expected to helpthe two countries enhance cross-border tourism links.
The route,called “Two countries – Six destinations”, covers Kunming city and Honghe countyof China’s Yunnan province, along with Lao Cai province, Hanoi, Hai Phong city,and Quang Ninh province of Vietnam.
Introducing Honghe, Zhao Ruijun, Secretary of the CommunistParty of China Committee of the county, said the launch of the route is part of the tourism and cultural cooperation between China and Vietnam,and that it will provide a good stepping stone for the two countries to bolstercross-border tourism ties on a larger scale.
Hanoi,Lao Cai, Quang Ninh, and Hai Phong view China as the leading source ofinternational tourists. Meanwhile, Chinese travellers also prefer Vietnamesedestinations, including the four localities in the new route and others with richcultural identities. The Southeast Asian nation is also an ideal destinationfor the Chinese who love MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences andexhibitions), culinary, and golf tourism, he noted.
The launch of the “Two countries – Six destinations” route in Hanoi on March 28 (Photo: VNA)
Director of the Hanoi Tourism Department DangHuong Giang described the launch of the route as an encouraging sign for both countries’ tourism sectors and localities,calling on travel firms of Vietnam and China to actively share information andmake the best preparations in terms of infrastructure, products, and manpowerso as to serve tourists early.
Tourism officials of the four Vietnamese localities agreed tocoordinate with Yunnan province to hold tourism promotion activities. They alsopledged to assist the two sides’ businesses to effectively tap into the route as well as others./.
Beyond introducing local high-quality and environmentally-friendly products, the “Chợ tỉnh” market fair in Ninh Binh province has brought Vietnamese culture closer to visitors from far and wide.
Some 978,700 foreigners landed in Hanoi in the first three months, 5.9 times higher than the same period last year, said the municipal Department of Tourism.
Phu Quoc island city in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang welcomed more than 1.5 million visitors in the first quarter of 2023, a rise of 43.4% year on year, fulfilling 25.9% of its yearly target.
The Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) themed “Cultural tourism” will take place on April 13-16 at the Cultural Friendship Palace in Hanoi, featuring 450 pavilions from over 50 localities nationwide, and 15 countries and territories aroundthe world.
The Vietnamese team will gather on June 26 in Ba Ria-Vung Tau, where they will train until July 14 before departing for Indonesia for the ASEAN U23 Championship 2025, which runs from July 15 to 29. Vietnam will face Laos on July 19 and Cambodia on July 22 in the group stage.
The exhibition showcases more than 100 valuable documents and artifacts, divided into two main parts: “Journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh” and “President Ho Chi Minh – Founder and Mentor of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press.” This is an opportunity to recall the late leader’s journalism journey and affirm his exceptional role in founding and guiding the revolutionary press in Vietnam.
For the first time, the World DanceSport Federation (WDSF) has granted Vietnam hosting rights for the two championships, including the Asian women’s solo category, which debuts this year as an officially recognised event.
Eight teams will join the tournament, divided into two groups. Group A features Vietnam, the Philippines, Sichuan Club (China), and Australia, while Group B consists of Vietnam U21, Korabelka Club (Russia), Taiwan (China), and U21 Thailand.
Despite strong home support and high expectations, Vietnam were unable to overcome the defending champions, who secured their third consecutive win over Vietnam in a regional final, following previous victories in 2014 and 2023.
The event, part of Vietnam’s cultural diplomacy strategy through 2030, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela and USM’s Faculty of International Relations. It attracted thousands of students from universities across Venezuela.
For the first time, Vietnamese audiences will have the opportunity to experience the ballet masterpiece "Don Quixote" in its original version by renowned choreographer Marius Petipa.
The contest carried deep meaning as it was the first time the life of Vietnamese women abroad had been highlighted as the central theme, said poet and writer Nguyen Quang Thieu, Chairman of the Vietnam Writers’ Association.
The event formed part of Vietnam’s ongoing campaign to seek UNESCO World Heritage status for the complex at the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, scheduled to take place in Paris in July.
Creative cultural festivals are fast emerging as a new catalyst for tourism development in Vietnam, as localities increasingly invest in these vibrant events on a more systematic and larger scale.
This marks the first time Vietnam has hosted a continental-level Muay event which will feature competitions across 28 weight categories in combat and eight performance categories.
Coming to the Vietnamese booth, visitors had the chance to take part in a bamboo dance, a workshop on painting woven bamboo or rattan, or quizzes about Vietnam.
These are impressive achievements, not only showing the efforts and prowess of Vietnamese paddlers but also serving as proof of the sports sector’s strategic and systematic investment.
The cultural event in Canberra not only fostered cultural exchanges between Vietnam and Australia but also contributed to promoting Vietnam’s image internationally
The U23 competition will run from June 16 to 22, followed by the U17 event from June 23 to 28, while athletes competing in the U23 category will undergo weight and skill checks ahead of the matches starting June 18, while similar checks for U17 athletes will take place before June 23.
Vietnam continues to sit just behind continental powerhouses Japan, the Republic of Korea, Australia, China, and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
Vietnamese and Chinese officials mark the launch of the golden tourism route in Hanoi on March 28. (Photo: VNA) 
The launch of the “Two countries – Six destinations” route in Hanoi on March 28 (Photo: VNA) 
