Quang Ninh kicks off tourism promotion activities
A programme spotlighting Quang Ninh’s Ha Long Bay, one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, is scheduled for October 31 to mark a decade since the bay obtained such title and the northern province’s return to the 'new normal' condition.
Ha Long Bay (Soure: baoquangninh.com.vn)Taking place at the Tuan Chau international tourism site in Ha Long city, the outdoor event will last for 70 minutes, featuring art performances and a fashion show of ‘ao dai’ (Vietnamese traditional costume) staged by local women.
After reopening its doors to tourists in November, Quang Ninh expects to welcome between 1.5 and 2 million visitors in the fourth quarter of this year.
Kayaking in Ha Long Bay (Source: VNA)The bay was recognised twice by the UNESCO as World Natural Heritage for its landscape and geographical value. It has a 120-km coastline and is approximately 1,553 square kilometres in size, with 1969 isles. The limestone in the bay has gone through 500 million years of formation in different conditions and environments./.
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