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A number of world-renowned trains, including France’s Eastern & Oriental Express (Belmond), would run on the national North-South railroad, according to the Ministry of Transport. The Eastern & Oriental Express train travels through Malaysia. Photo: Savile Row Travel “The Ministry of Transport highly appreciates the efforts of Belmond and Vietnam Railway Corporation (VNR) in signing a framework agreement to bring 10 coaches of the Eastern & Oriental Express to Vietnam,” emphasized the Ministry’s latest notification sent to the firm. This luxury tourist train will operate throughout the year, connecting tourist destinations such as Hanoi, Danang, Nha Trang, and others with Ho Chi Minh City. “The Ministry of Transport welcomes Belmond to expand its operations in Vietnam. It is believed that cooperation would contribute to the development of Vietnam’s tourism sector,” it wrote. According to Nguyen Danh Huy, Deputy Minister of Transport, rail transport in Viet...

Taking advantage of the favorable weather after the week-long Lunar New Year, fishermen in the southcentral provinces who embark on their first voyages of the new fishing season are enjoying their bumper catches. Fishermen at Tam Quan port in Binh Dinh province are netting bumper tuna catches after Tet. Fishermen in Binh Dinh province are netting big tuna fishes weighing at least 40kg each. A fisherman is excited to net a big tuna fish. Fishermen at Tho Quang port in Da Nang are netting bumper tuna catches after returning to the seas after Tet. Tho Quang port in Da Nang receives 150 fishing vessels each day from February 20 to February 21. The post Bumper catches delight fishermen in the southcentral region on post-Tet expedition appeared first on Vietexplorer.com .

The Pig Procession is held to honor General Tam Lang, who lived during the 18th Hung King period and fought for peace in Vietnam. He is worshipped as a village deity. Whenever the village faced an enemy, they would prepare a feast of steamed sticky rice and pork to offer to General Tam Lang and his troops before their battles. The festival usually takes place at 6pm. The offerings for the procession include a pig, steamed sticky rice, and flowers and fruits displayed on separate palanquins. The pig, which weighs between 120kg and 200kg, is raised throughout the year. The pig procession lasts for a total of two hours. The procession is led by a lion dance group and a trumpet team to the village’s communal house. The pig’s palanquin is carried by young men selected from the village. At midnight, the village elders begin a ritual that lasts until 2 a.m. the next day. After the ceremony, the pork is divided among the f...

Any Vietnamese can easily explore this beautiful ‘tiny village’ without having to ‘go abroad’. This Hobbit Village in Hue is located in the Bach Ma Village tourist area, also known as Bach Ma Sliding Waterfall. The resort is located near Bach Ma mountain surrounded by green forests, 40km south of Hue city center. Photo: sgtiepthi.vn The whole village seemed to be submerged in the ground. It is both mysterious and stimulates the adventurous spirit of visitors. The path is a combination of stones and two rows of green grass. In front of each house is also decorated with lovely sheep statues. Photo: sgtiepthi.vn Photo: sgtiepthi.vn Visitors can stay overnight at Bach Ma Village with a camping tent service. Besides, they will also have the opportunity to freely experience bathing in natural springs, sliding waterfalls, enjoying the local cuisine, or lighting campfires. The camping area at night is quite impressive thanks to its peaceful and airy space an...

Locals can easily find these beautiful flowers on Hoang Dieu, Bac Son, and Yen Phu streets, or around Ho Guom (Sword Lake). The Ban flower season typically starts in spring. Usually, the flowers come in white or red, but the majority are purple. The emergence of these flowers serves to beautify the capital’s streets due to their soft pink and purple colours. Many young people come to snap photographs among the bright flowers. White ‘sua’ trees (Dalbergia tonkinensis) thrive on Phan Dinh Phung street. The blooming tiny flowers brightens the scenery around the capital, making it feel more romantic. The elegant trees boast their beauty at a corner of the street. The Phong Linh tree is also known as the yellow trumpet tree, with these being popular in Peru, Brazil, and Paraguay. In recent years, it has been planted in Vietnam as ornamental plants to create landscapes in new urban areas of suburbs in H...

The blooming season of To Day flowers adds to the alluring appearance of the scenery of villages in Mu Cang Chai district, whilst also contributing to attracting more visitors to the locality. The pinkish hue paints the skies above Mu Cang Chai mountainous area, drawing plenty of attention from enthusiastic travelers. To Day flowers each have five petals in a bright pink colour. The flowers can only be found growing at an altitude of 1,000 metres above sea level. Blooming To Day flower trees ooze charm alongside the roads on local mountains. The peach flower, known locally as To Day, gives a blazing pink appearance to the entire tree. Flowers can mainly be found in La Pan Tan commune. The wild flowers even bloom across high peaks in the communes of Nam Khat, Pung Luong, and De Xu Phinh. Local H’Mong ethnic people consider the To Day flowers to be a sign of spring. The post To Day flow...

Vietnam News Today (Feb. 23) notable headlines PM pushes for close ties between Vietnam and China Vietnam – important partner of EU Vietnam presents 25 tonnes of goods as relief aid to earthquake-hit Turkey Vietnam, India boost trade in farm produce, processed food Number of flights, passengers rises sharply in two months Vietnam, China’s Hainan province strengthen trade ties Border gates in Lang Son in full swing Another Vietnamese firm launches branch in Cuba HCM City recommended to further improve investment environment Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (R) receives Shen Xiaoming, secretary of the Hainan Provincial Party Committee, in Hanoi on February 22. (Photo: VGP) PM pushes for close ties between Vietnam and China Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 22 underlined the importance of the Vietnam – China comprehensive strategic partnership in Vietnam’s foreign policy during a reception for Shen Xiaoming, secretary of the Hainan Provincial Party C...