Travel

Khanh Hoa busy promoting local tourism

A range of cultural, tourism, and sporting programmes will be held in Nha Trang city in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa throughout 2021 as part of efforts to stimulate the tourism sector amid COVID-19.
Khanh Hoa busy promoting local tourism ảnh 1Vice Chairman of the Khanh Hoa People’s Committee Dinh Van Thieu speaks at the press conference (Photo: VNA)
Khanh Hoa (VNA) - A range of cultural, tourism,and sporting programmes will be held in Nha Trang city in the central coastalprovince of Khanh Hoa throughout 2021 as part of efforts to stimulate the tourismsector amid COVID-19.

Speaking at a press conference on March 29, Vice Chairman of the provincialPeople’s Committee Dinh Van Thieu said the programme is one solution to restoreand promote local tourism, which has been severely affected by the pandemic.

Programmes will take place in four periods: on theoccasion of Reunification Day and Labour Day (April 30 - May 1), in June and July,on National Day (September 2), and the New Year Festival 2022.  

A collection of festivals held from the middle of April to the end ofMay will be the highlight of activities, with the aim of promoting the land andpeople of Khanh Hoa as well as local cultural beauty

A workshop on the traditional practice of “Tho Mau” (Mother Goddess Worshipping) in Khanh Hoa will also be organised.

Other activities include a cuisine festival, a Raglai folk dance festival(from a local ethnic minority group), and a fair showcasing farm produce, to beheld in Ninh Hoa town and Khanh Son district.

According to the Director of the provincial Department of Tourism Tran VietTrung, Khanh Hoa is set to attract over 5 million holiday-makers this year,including about 1.5 million foreign arrivals, earning 17.5 trillion VND (over758.5 million USD) in revenue./.
VNA
#Khanh Hoa #Nha Trang #COVID-19 #Khanh Hoa tourism #DInh Van Thieu #Tran Viet Trung #tourist attraction #vietnam #vietnam news agency #vietnamplus Khanh Hoa
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

Khanh Hoa targets 5 million visitors in 2021

Khanh Hoa targets 5 million visitors in 2021

The south central coastal province of Khanh Hoa aims to receive 5 million tourists in 2021, including 1.5 million foreigners, and earn 17.5 trillion VND (760.45 million USD) from tourism, heard a meeting held by the provincial People’s Committee with representatives of more than 150 travel firms on March 10.
Khanh Hoa promotes cooperation with Indian businesses

Khanh Hoa promotes cooperation with Indian businesses

The leader of the south-central province of Khanh Hoa called on Indian investors to explore its potential and strengths and the cooperation opportunities available in localities during an online conference to promote cooperation between the two sides on March 25.

See more

Con Co “steel island”: a green gem in the open sea. (Photo: VNA)

Con Co “steel island”: a green gem in the open sea

Unlike well-established destinations, this small island quietly preserves its layered heritage: tens-of-thousands-year-old basalt formations, pristine tropical forests and enduring wartime memories. Together, they create a distinctive “green gem” in the open sea, subtle yet captivating enough to hold any visitor.

The Hue–Da Nang “Central Heritage Connection” train takes passengers along one of Vietnam’s most spectacular coastal railway routes. (Photo: nhandan.vn)

Heritage rail journey brings new identity to central Vietnam tourism

The heritage train offers passengers not only a means of transport, but also a sense of connection linking destinations across central Vietnam, tourism with transport, and nostalgic memories with contemporary experiences. While older travellers are reminded of journeys from decades ago, younger passengers and international visitors are discovering a greener, culture-rich way to explore the region.

Many Vietnamese travellers love to plan the trip by themselves even when it requires a lot of time. (Photo courtesy of Booking.com)

Vietnamese travellers enjoy planning for trips

The Booking.com’s Travel Trends 2026 data revealed that a growing number of Vietnamese travellers, about 74% of respondents, are channelling “Main Character Planning Energy”, where planning and booking is just as enjoyable as the trip itself.

Hai Tac Island in An Giang province is increasingly attractive to visitors. (Photo: VNA)

Slow travel increases connections, reshapes tourism trends

Rather than rushing to “check in” at as many attractions as possible, slow travel allows visitors to immerse themselves in local life. Travellers may spend time wandering through a highland market, learning to cook a traditional dish, cycling around a coastal fishing village, or simply enjoying the tranquil rhythm of life in the countryside.

Sunlight streams into the Dinosaur Eye while visitors join the Son Doong adventure tour (Photo: VNA published)

Quang Tri province boosts tourism promotion through international television, films

A special documentary on Son Doong Cave, the world’s largest cave, was aired on March 29 in the renowned “60 Minutes” programme of CBS News. The report retraced the discovery of Son Doong Cave and years of expeditions conducted by the British Cave Research Association, offering global audiences a comprehensive look at the cave through scientific, historical and human perspectives.

The Dien Bien Phu campaign headquarters has become a popular tourist attraction in Dien Bien province. (Photo: VNA)

Dien Bien Phu tourism cable car project receives in-principle approval

The project aims to effectively tap the area’s natural landscapes, geographical advantages and distinctive historical value, while creating a high-quality tourism product with strong competitiveness. It is also intended to preserve, honour and promote the value of the Dien Bien Phu Victory special national historical relic site.

Da Lat station is the hub of the roughly 84-km Phan Rang–Da Lat railway (Photo: VNA)

Da Lat city's century-old railway station doubles as tourist draw

It now functions as both a transport hub and a sought-after photo spot. In the early morning, with mist still threaded through the pines, the station radiates an old-world calm. Visitors arrive at dawn to breathe the mountain air and capture iconic images of the highland city.

Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh province. (Photo: VNA)

Quang Ninh - magnet for affluent Indian travellers

Alongside wedding tourism, Quang Ninh is also seeing robust growth in arrivals of Indian MICE travellers. Delegations of hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of visitors have been coming to the province for conferences, seminars and incentive travel programmes combined with leisure stays.