Initial analyses revealed the vessel was constructed using Lagerstroemia (mountain crape myrtle), Hopea spp. (giam), and Pinus spp. (pine), types of wood commonly found in traditional Southeast Asian shipbuilding.
Quang Nam's tourism industry has strongly rebounded and entered a new growth phase, affirming its role as a key economic sector of the province. In the first three months of 2025, tourist destinations in the central province welcomed approximately 2.24 million visitors, including 1.725 million international tourists, an 11% increase compared to the same period in 2024. To ensure sustainable development, the province is intensifying its green tourism strategy, focusing on tourism models that align with its potential and market demand.
December 17, 2024 marks Ha Long Bay’s significant milestone of 30 years since its recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Over the years, the bay's breath-taking beauty has always been a pride for both Vietnam and the northern province of Quang Ninh, solidifying its reputation as one of the most captivating destinations on the planet.
30 years ago, on December 17, 1994, Ha Long Bay was officially recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage site for the first time during an event in Thailand. This milestone marked the beginning of a journey towards numerous prestigious accolades for Ha Long Bay, including recognition for its geological and geomorphological value, designation as a National Special Monument, its place among the New 7 Wonders of Nature, among others.
The northern province of Quang Ninh, home to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is studying new tourism products to serve the ultra-wealthy travelers. Let’s take a look!
Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh, has welcomed over 6,000 visitors since the Typhoon Yagi passed. Efforts are underway to bring tourist activities back to normal in the province.
The Niah Caves complex in Sarawak, Malaysia, has been officially listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, according to the Malaysian Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC).
Herald Sun - one of the oldest and most widely read newspapers in Australia, has ran an article listing the nine best things for tourists to do when visiting Vietnam, attached with many impressive images of tourist attractive destinations in the Southeast Asian country.
With the Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago recently becoming Vietnam’s first inter-provincial UNESCO-listed world heritage site, the job to ensure a harmony between the conservation of the archipelago and the exploitation of related economic benefits has become a major concern for both local authorities and residents.
The authority of the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh has decided to open areas for water sports and entertainment tourism activities in Ha Long Bay, aiming to facilitate businesses’ investment in developing this form of tourism service.
Vietnam’s capital Hanoi has moved up one place from last year to 96th in a global listing of the 100 best tourist cities in the world, published by leading tourism advisors Resonance Consultancy.
The German travel news site reisereporter.de has posted an article introducing hidden treasures and natural wonders that are often overlooked in Vietnam.
Cao lau, a famous dish accompanied by the establishment and development of the Hoi An port in the past, has become an identified food of the UNESCO World Heritage Site - Hoi An.
CNN has listed the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay among the 25 most gorgeous destinations on Earth, calling it “a place where time slows to a standstill”.
One-day cruises weaving through small vegetation-covered islands and towering limestone cliffs have long been popular among local and foreign tourists, who are keen to discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh.
Some 11,000 runners, both professional and amateur, have registered to participate in the VnExpress Marathon Amazing Halong 2022, which will take place on July 24.
The travel magazine The Travel has listed Ha Long Bay in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh and Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City among the ten must-visit epic and adventurous places in Southeast Asia.
Hoi An ancient town in the south-central coastal province of Quang Nam has been voted as one of the “10 Most Welcoming Cities on Earth” by over 232 million reviews from real travellers verified by the leading digital travel platform Booking.com.
