Mount Sam becomes national tourism site
Mount Sam heritage site in the Mekong Delta of An Giang was recently included in a national list of tourism destinations.
Mount Sam heritage site in the Mekong Delta of An Giang was recently included in a national list of tourism destinations.
Located in Vinh Te commune of Chau Doc city, the site boasts a picturesque natural landscape as well as a range of architectures and cultural areas.
A spiritual festival honouring the holy lady of Mount Sam was certified as a national intangible heritage on June 8. The Via Ba Chua Xu festival, which became a national event in 2001, takes place annually from the 22nd to the 27th of the fourth month of the lunar calendar, reeling in approximately 4 million visitors.
Local authorities have been tasked with researching and planning the site in accordance with current regulations.-VNA
Located in Vinh Te commune of Chau Doc city, the site boasts a picturesque natural landscape as well as a range of architectures and cultural areas.
A spiritual festival honouring the holy lady of Mount Sam was certified as a national intangible heritage on June 8. The Via Ba Chua Xu festival, which became a national event in 2001, takes place annually from the 22nd to the 27th of the fourth month of the lunar calendar, reeling in approximately 4 million visitors.
Local authorities have been tasked with researching and planning the site in accordance with current regulations.-VNA
You should also see
InfographicVietnam tops Asia-Pacific in workplace wellness
Workplace well-being is on an "upward trajectory" throughout Asia-Pacific, with Vietnam leading the region (65.09), according to a recent study by Asia's largest mental health care company Intellect.
See more
Travel
Whale skeletons in Ly Son attractive to visitors
The two whale skeletons aged over 200 years preserved at the Lang Tan relic site in Dong An Vinh village, Ly Son island in the central province of Quang Ngai, which were completely restored in 2020, have been attracting tourists.
Destinations
Northwest Vietnam’s renowned mountain trails
The Northwest region of Vietnam is a popular destination for adventurers and thrill-seekers. In addition to conquering challenging trails, the area’s stunning landscapes are highlights of any journey.
Travel
HCM City travel firms gear up for summer peak
Ho Chi Minh City-based travel companies have offered a multitude of tours at discounts as they are holding out for robust business during the Liberation Day (April 30) and Day holidays and summer peak.
Travel
Phu Quoc dubbed "Maldives of Vietnam"
Kim Ji-won, a correspondent from the Republic of Korea (RoK)'s largest mainstream newspaper, the Chosun Ilbo, recently praised Phu Quoc island off the coast of the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang as a destination that satisfies all five senses.
Travel
Vietjet increases flights to Dien Bien on occasion of 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory
To meet the demand of people and tourists coming to Dien Bien during the celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory, Vietjet increased the frequencies of flights between Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City and Dien Bien to 28 flights per week.
