Chugging down history lane

Chugging down history lane

A restoration of the old train has added to the allure of Da Lat “It’s a pity that it is very short. I just want to travel like this from morning till evening!” American tourist Kim Fieldhouse echoes the sentiments of many visitors who have chosen to tour through Da Lat on a new, old [...]

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In God’s Country

In God’s Country

Administratively speaking, the province of Dien Bien was created in early 2004 from the southern area of the former Lai Chau province (north of the Da River) and the town of Dien Bien. Dien Bien Phu is now a modern and historical place with a blend of administrative buildings, modern hotels and cultural or historical [...]

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Indochina given second chance to re-open flights

Indochina given second chance to re-open flights

The Civil Aviation Administration said it would give Indochina Airlines, the country’s only private carrier, a chance to resume services in mid-January after it failed to do so late last year. Vo Huy Cuong, head of the administration’s Aviation Transport Department, said that although the administration had warned that it would revoke Indochina’s license if [...]

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Tourism events in 2010

Tourism events in 2010

Many big culture and tourism events will be organized in provinces and cities throughout Vietnam in 2010 National Tourism Year 2010: named “Thang Long – Hanoi: 1000-year convergence”, the event will be associated with activities of 1000th anniversary of Thang Long – Hanoi. Dalat Flower Festival: take place in Dalat City from January 1 to [...]

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