Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Quang Ninh tourism strives to approach key Korean market

In late July, the Quang Ninh Tourism Delegation organized a program to promote Quang Ninh tourism in Korea. Many large tourism and service enterprises of the province also participated. Private Halong bay cruises


Within the framework of the working trip, the Quang Ninh tourism promotion program with the theme "Shape of Quang Ninh" took place with the participation of representatives of the Vietnamese Embassy in Korea and 150 delegates who are leaders of travel businesses and press agencies in Korea.

Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Quang Ninh, affirmed that Quang Ninh always considers Korea as a strategic international market, with a stable number of visitors and steady growth over the years. Organizing tourism promotion in Seoul this time demonstrates the province's strong commitment to expanding cooperation, creating the most favorable conditions for Korean businesses to exploit, invest and organize tours to bring visitors to Quang Ninh.

Quang Ninh is constantly innovating and developing diverse tourism products to suit the tastes of the Korean market, such as: high-end island resort tourism, golf tourism, experiencing local culture, health care and beauty; at the same time, continuing to invest in synchronous infrastructure and high-quality tourism services. The province especially focuses on developing tourism in a sustainable, green and smart direction, associated with preserving local heritage and culture.

At the program, many new tourism products exclusively for Korean tourists were introduced, such as: Halong Bay - Yen Tu - Bai Tu Long heritage connection tour, 5-star cruise experience tour, high-class island resort, health and beauty care tourism program, golf tourism, shopping at leading commercial centers in Quang Ninh province...

Speaking at the event, Commercial Counselor, Embassy of Vietnam in Korea, highly appreciated the efforts of Quang Ninh province and said that the “Shape of Quang Ninh” program is a symbol of dynamism, creativity and determination to integrate internationally in the field of tourism and services. He emphasized: Quang Ninh possesses outstanding advantages from the world natural wonder of Halong Bay, modern tourism infrastructure, to friendly and professional human resources. This is an ideal condition for Korean enterprises to cooperate and exploit effectively in the coming time.

He also proposed 4 key orientations for Quang Ninh tourism in the coming time, including: Strengthening promotion at major tourism fairs in Korea; developing charter tours directly connecting Quang Ninh - Seoul/Busan; promoting digital communication through KOLs, travel bloggers; creating favorable conditions for Korean investors in the tourism sector in Quang Ninh.

The highlight of the program was the business-to-business (B2B) connection between Quang Ninh tourism and service businesses and Korean travel agencies. The two sides exchanged information, sought partners, introduced tours and routes, and developed a cooperation plan to bring Korean tourists to Quang Ninh in the near future.

The Quang Ninh tourism promotion program in Korea in 2025 is an important activity, part of the series of programs implementing the province's tourism development plan, while contributing to the realization of the GRDP growth target and enhancing the position of Quang Ninh tourism in the international arena. This is also an opportunity to establish long-term cooperative relationships, aiming to strongly attract Korean tourists to the heritage land of Quang Ninh - an attractive and safe destination of Vietnam tourism.

Source: Quang Ninh organizes tourism promotion in Korea

Da Nhay beach, a masterpiece of natural sculpture

Da Nhay beach or Bai Da Nhay is one of the famous tourist destinations in Quang Binh province, Vietnam. This place is known as "a masterpiece of sea sculpture" with giant limestone blocks, many unique and interesting shapes. Private tour packages to Vietnam


Da Nhay beach is located about 30 km north of Dong Hoi city, in Thanh Trach and Hai Trach communes, Bo Trach district. This beach is located right on National Highway 1A, part of the North-South highway. This place was also an important military position during the war under the Le dynasty.

Origin of the name

The name Da Nhay or "Dancing Rock" comes from the erosion of the sea waves. Over time, the giant limestone blocks here have been eroded, creating unique and strange shapes. When the waves hit, these rocks undulate as if they were dancing.

Da Nhay beach is made up of giant limestone blocks, 3 to 4 meters high, undulating, stacked on top of each other. These blocks of rock have many different shapes, they can be elephants, buffaloes, toads, tigers,... or the shape of giant mushrooms depending on each person's imagination.

Besides the undulating rocks, Bai Da Nhay also has a white sand beach, clear blue water, and gentle waves. This is an ideal place for tourists to swim, relax, and immerse themselves in nature.

Activities to do when coming to Da Nhay beach

- Water activities: thanks to the wide beach, clean and cool water, visitors can participate in recreational activities such as swimming, boating,...

- Explore the pine forest: along the beach are rows of pine forests, if you don't like the hot weather outside the beach, take a walk in the forest!

- Overnight camping: many tent rental services, food and drink, etc. are provided right next to the sea, so visitors can also organize team building activities, campfires, singing and playing to create many memorable memories together.

- Enjoy seafood: Da Nhay is a beach with many fresh seafood restaurants. Coming here, visitors can enjoy famous seafood dishes in Quang Binh such as Ram Den, Shrimp, Crab, Fish salad, Seafood porridge...

Best time to travel to Da Nhay beach

The best time to travel to Bai Da Nhay is in the summer, from April to September. At this time, the weather in Quang Binh is sunny, with little rain, and the sea is calm, suitable for fun and entertainment activities.

How to get to Da Nhay beach

To get to Bai Da Nhay, visitors can go by motorbike, car or bus.

- If traveling by motorbike or car, visitors follow National Highway 1A to the North. When reaching Ly Hoa Pass, visitors will see the rock field right next to the road.

- If traveling by bus, visitors can take the bus route Dong Hoi - Ba Don. This route will pass through Da Nhay Beach.

- If going from Phong Nha town, visitors should go in the direction of Phong Nha - Cu Nam - Cau Gianh - along Highway 1A to Da Nhay.

Notes when traveling to Bai Da Nhay

- When swimming, visitors should be careful of the waves.

- Do not climb on high rocks, be careful when moving.

- Do not litter, keep public hygiene.

Bai Da Nhay is an attractive tourist destination, with the wild and majestic beauty of nature. When coming to Quang Binh, visitors should not forget to visit this place to explore and enjoy the wonderful beauty of this beach.

Source: Da Nhay beach in Quang Binh

Saturday, July 12, 2025

Visit Happy Land Halong Eco-tourism Area

The cool, spacious green space with swimming pool, camping spot in the forest, many new games... are the highlights that bring joy and excitement to children and adults at Happy Land (Khe Khoai village, Thong Nhat commune, Halong city). The interesting thing is that this new destination is convenient in terms of transportation, only about 1 hour drive from the center of Halong city. Halong Bay Travel


Summer is coming, surely many parents and students are still wondering, choosing a place to have fun, summer vacation for the family or students, how to suit the time, short travel distance or convenient services to experience... Located in a cool green residential area, Happy Land is not far from the center of Thong Nhat commune (Halong city), is quite an ideal choice. 

The first impression is the experience area shaded by large, old trees; the gurgling waterfall and the flat space as far as the eye can see. Mr  Huyen, manager of the experience area said: We have had the idea for a long time to build a green space as a place for students to play and experience and a weekend getaway for families. With the available area of perennial forest, we designed more waterfalls and planted grass. In particular, we try our best to preserve the perennial trees to provide shade for the forms of experience and services under the shade of the trees and forest canopy.

With an area of about 2 hectares, not far from the center of Thong Nhat commune, this destination is cleverly designed, combining artificial space and cool natural space. The management block and restaurant are neatly arranged on one side. On the other side is a forest, a lawn with large, long-standing green trees designed in a continuous strip, creating a good impression when visitors come to visit.

The space is designed to be very "chill", for those who are passionate about taking "check-in" photos, the photo angles next to the forest, the grass next to the waterfall or the swings on the big trees... can become the perfect background for a beautiful photo. 

Along with that, this destination also attracts tourists with many convenient services, such as: Swimming pool, playground, large yard that can organize team building, dining activities, BBQ parties... Next to it is a planted forest space, about 1 hectare wide, located on a low, gradually sloping hill, where more than 10 canvas tents are arranged for young people and family groups to camp and experience the natural space.

Therefore, here visitors can choose to camp, prepare your own food or enjoy local dishes at Happy Land's restaurant with a large space that can serve 250-300 guests. Currently, this eco-tourism area has completed 2 more community guesthouses and 2 homestays to meet the needs of tourists for a day's rest.

Coming here, children can enjoy the fresh air, freely immerse themselves in the cool water of the large and beautiful swimming pool. Not only that, Happy Land also organizes attractive games, increasing the entertainment experience for children.

According to the eco-park manager, this is currently a destination that attracts many students to participate in experiences or organize year-end parties, and is also a place where families go on weekends. This place is especially popular in the morning and evening, when the weather is less hot.

Huyen added: In the coming time, Happy Land will aim to build an eco-tourism area with a variety of fun activities for children and students. The tourist area is under construction and will soon have more experience points such as vegetable gardens, zoos... Visitors will be supported by staff to guide and introduce activities and suitable entertainment spots.

To get to Happy Land, visitors can go from the center of Halong City along Cao Xanh Street, cross Bang Bridge, turn into Thong Nhat Commune or from Bai Chay follow Love Bridge to the commune. The road is beautiful and convenient.

Entrance fees to Happy Land Halong

- Adult or children over 1.4m: 50,000 VND / person

- Children from 1m to 1.4m: 30,000 VND / person

- Children under 1m: Free

- Free entrance for people with contributions in the wars

- Free entrance for disabled people (with certificate)

Inclusions:

- Unlimited free time to play during the day at Happy Land campus;

- Free use of swimming pool, children's play area, zoo visit;

Note : 100% free admission for:

- Guests using overnight accommodation services;

- Guests book food service at the restaurant.

Source: Interesting experience at Happy Land Halong

In-depth cooperation model between Hanoi tourism businesses

The 'Green Island Symphony' tour alliance connecting Cat Ba - Hai Phong is implemented by Hanoi Unesco Travel Club (HUTC) in coordination with Sun World Group (Sun Group), bringing new experiences with classy shows, attractive food tours, 4-star resorts and preferential prices. Cheap tours to Vietnam


The “Green Island Symphony” tour is designed as a summer-inspired experience for 2 days and 1 night. Visitors will travel by the world’s longest sea-crossing cable car ; visit the Bach Dang Giang relic site; immerse themselves in a spectacular show on the sea and end with a Hai Phong food tour with delicious specialties.

The highlight of the tour is the international-class art and sports performance on the sea combined with fireworks in the central bay of Cat Ba. International athletes coordinate in jetski, flyboard and jetsurf formations - extreme sports that are already challenging in standard conditions, now programmed with a system of music, lights, fireworks and lasers that match every second. The show has just set two Guinness World Records at the same time: "Jetski Fireworks Show with the largest formation in the world" and "Most acrobatic flyboard athlete in one minute".

The “Green Island Symphony” tour is the result of a typical multilateral cooperation model, when 7 businesses in Hai Phong joined hands to create a high-quality tourism product, professionally operated but still ensuring accessible prices for the majority of tourists.

With the sharing of infrastructure, services, and communications, the alliance offers prices from VND 2,250,000/person, 30% - 40% lower than individual travelers. Not only does it help optimize costs for tourists, this alliance model also ensures stability in weekly tour operations, proactively sources input, and provides good support for travel agencies in building an ecosystem of short-term tourism products around Hanoi.

Speaking about the new tour of Hai Phong city, Mr Ngoan said that the show "Green Island Symphony" is not just a simple entertainment product, but an international art product that previously had to be experienced in Singapore. The tour is designed to be compact, convenient, suitable for everyone from the elderly to families with young children. The cable car system operates all night to serve visitors to watch the show - a flexible solution, optimizing time and experience of traveling from Hai Phong to Cat Ba and vice versa.

The “Green Island Symphony” tour is a typical example of the mindset of renewing tourism products based on familiar destinations. “Cat Ba is a destination that attracts both domestic and international visitors, but only when there is a high-class live show will the tourism brand here truly break through. The short tour itinerary but rich in experience, professional operation and reasonable price, is the premise for developing sustainable tourism products all year round, not just seasonally,” Ngoan added.

In his role as program coordinator, Mr Anh from HUTC, said that the “Green Island Symphony” tour alliance is not just a single product, but the first step in the strategy of building a short-term tour ecosystem of 2 days and 1 night around Hanoi. “We are preparing to expand a similar model in Ha Nam, Ninh Binh, Quang Ninh, creating a chain of products to serve tourists all year round, while improving the competitiveness of the capital’s travel business community.”.

The birth of the “Green Island Symphony” tour alliance shows that the model of in-depth tourism cooperation between small and medium-sized enterprises and large service providers is completely feasible, bringing dual benefits to both tourists and organizers.

In the context of the domestic tourism market being reshaped towards short-term, good-priced, and rich-experience tourism, the tourism alliance model is the key to opening up a more sustainable and proactive future for Vietnamese travel businesses.

Source: Hanoi - Hai Phong tourism connection launched