Vietnam Online this week Aug 31 – Sep 2
After a strikingly hot week of the last moment of the summer passed by, Hanoi is welcoming the very first autumn rain with occasional sunshine.
Vietnam Weather
Hanoi
After a strikingly hot week of the last moment of the summer passed by, Hanoi is welcoming the very first autumn rain with occasional sunshine. There is no need to worry about some light rains, which are longed by many people, especially farmers. A trip to Bat Trang ceramic village or Van Phuc silk village can be placed among wise choices for Hanoi tourism these days.
Hanoi weather forecast Aug 31 - Sep 2 (Source: Google)
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City is anticipated to be cloudy this weekend. However the cloudiness in the tropic land is something different comparing to other places. Travelers are advised to still carry out their travelling plan with little more detailed in schedule. The cloudy condition may be even a blessing for one who is tired of a year round sunshine of the tropic. A trip to Vam Sat Ecological tourism center is highly recommended.
HCMC weather forecast Aug 31 - Sep 2 (Source: Google)
Danang
The same situation is waiting for Danang weekend but little cloudier. Visitors should be at high caution when having sea bath in this kind of weather. If it seems too risky for somebody to go out to Ba Na hill, he can enjoy Danang food, which is one among gorgeous things of the coastal city.
Danang weather forecast Aug 31 - Sep 2 (Source: Google)
Vietnam News
International travelers to Vietnam jumps by 9.4%
Statistic from Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism reports that foreigners arriving to Vietnam for the first 8 months of 2012 reach 4,384,998, which is 9.4 % higher than the same period last year. In August solely, this number is 525, 292, equivalent to the increase of 6.5% compared to July, but 4.3% lower than August 2011.
Among these travelers, Chinese still contributes the largest amount, followed by Korea, Japan and the US.
Vietnam Airlines to increase number of flights during National Day
In response to massive increase of travelers during National Day 2/9, the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is operating more flights during this period of time. All of extra flights are on domestic routes, with rush ones such as Hanoi, HCMC – Danang, Danang – Hai Phong or Hanoi – Vinh. It is estimated that there are more than 84,000 seats added in all class for customers on VNA additional flights during this high time.
HCMC announces its “100 Interesting Facts”
The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism in HCMC has published its “100 Interesting Facts in HCMC” election commenced in the beginning of 2012. The facts include museum, historical and cultural relics, special dishes, traditional markets and many other things that represent Ho Chi Minh’s traditional and modern images.
Hanoi and Hoi An listed on top ten destinations in Asia
Smart Travel Asia, a well-known travel and trade journal in Hong Kong places Hanoi and Hoi An Ancient Town of Vietnam among top ten destinations to visit in Asia in 2012. Hanoi is listed on the 6th position, while Hoi An is right after at 7th position.
Ninh Binh Chosen Among 12 Coolest Filming Locations
The US magazine Traveler + Leisure has recently voted Ninh Binh Province as one of the 12 "coolest filming locations" in Asia.
Phu Quoc And Con Dao Are Among Most Beautiful Islands In Southeast Asia
Con Dao and Phu Quoc Islands off the southern coast of Vietnam were voted in the list of 10 most stunning islands in Southeast Asia by voters of the US magazine Travel + Leisure.
Six Senses Con Dao Named Among 15 Best Resorts In Asia
Six Senses Con Dao Resort in southern Vietnam has recently been included in the list of 15 best resorts in Asia by readers of the US magazine Travel + Leisure.
