Thua Thien – Hue Welcomes Back International Tourists by Sea

The cruise ship Le Laperouse (France) operated by Vivu Journeys Vietnam Joint Stock Company docked at Chan May port (Lang Co town, Phu Loc district, Thua Thien – Hue) on the evening of October 9. The train brought more than 200 international guests and crew members, mainly from the European and American markets, to the ancient capital of Hue.

The ceremony to welcome the first international tourists to Thua Thien-Hue at Chan May port. Documentary photo: Quoc Viet/VNA
The ceremony to welcome the first international tourists to Thua Thien-Hue at Chan May port. Documentary photo: Quoc Viet/VNA

After docking, 82 tourists went to Hue Citadel and Minh Mang Tomb to visit and learn about the culture and relics of the Hue Ancient Capital. The guests were warmly welcomed by the local tourism industry, giving meaningful gifts of poem hats.

For the first time coming to Thua Thien – Hue, tourist Beatrice Sorbets (France) was very excited to visit Hue’s Ancient Capital amidst the typical cold and rainy weather of the locality. She said that because she had heard a lot about Hue from the travel agency, she wanted to discover and experience many things about the palaces, mausoleums and temples here.

“In France, we also have royalty and palaces. So when we come here, we really want to see the residences of the kings of the past; to learn and compare the differences between cultures. culture, the history of the two countries,” shared Baptiste Poincignon Versini (France).

The return of tourists is a good signal for Thua Thien – Hue province in the recovery of tourism, especially the international tourists entering by sea.

It is known that Le Lapérouse is the leading ship of the Ponant Explorers class of cruise ships (including 6 members) operated by Ponant Shipping Line. The program to explore the coast and famous landmarks of Vietnam lasting from 8 to 11 days is a new journey in Asia. Le Laperouse is introduced as an environmentally friendly vessel, modernly equipped with an open-plan lounge and 5-star service.

During the voyage in Vietnam, the ship will take tourists to Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa), Quy Nhon (Binh Dinh), Tien Sa (Da Nang), Chan May (Hue), Hon La (Quang Binh) and Ha Long (Quang Ninh).

Thua Thien - Hue Welcomes Back International Tourists by Sea
International guests enjoy the “specialty” of Hue rain. Photo: VNA

According to the Director of Tourism Department of Thua Thien – Hue province Nguyen Van Phuc, in September 2022, the number of visitors to the locality reached 184,872 turns; in which, with international arrivals estimated at 25,591 arrivals, an increase of more than 11% compared to the previous month. Guest stay is estimated at 133,000 turns. Tourism contributes to the province’s revenue estimated at 530 billion VND.

Many other tourists also find it interesting to directly explore Hue heritage sites and cultural sites, impressed with the image of Hue’s ao dai and conical hat – which they had previously only seen through movies and information and images introduced in the media.

Ollie Le Nguyen

The post Thua Thien – Hue Welcomes Back International Tourists by Sea appeared first on Vietexplorer.com.

View more from VietExplorer:

Danko Group’s project funding for the legendary Hoan Kiem turtle protection
Vietnamese youngster building street miniatures out of lego got int’l attention
Sixteen classic and modern French films will be premiered in Vietnam
Southern Cuisine Festival and Cultural and Tourism Week open
Vietnam aims to create own imprints as UNSC Chair
German newspaper highlights Vietnamese market’s prospects
Da Nang targets being int’l sea urban area
Voters highly value National Assembly’s 14th tenure
Ham Thuan Nam holds potential in tourism
Vietnam’s sovereignty over archipelagos throughout history
Vietnam’s top 100 dishes, food gifts announced
Cinematic beauty of green mossy rocky ground in Phu Yen
Forest rangers protect Vietnam’s natural beauty
World Association of Master Chefs launched in Vietnam
HBSO announces two new programs
Impressive Ca Mau during Traditional Festival of Praising Sir. Whale
Shoulder pole of street vendors – a captivating feature to fall in love with Hanoi
Mussel raking profession in Vietnam’s Central province
Most stunning coastal road in Vietnam
Unique flower brooches

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Red Vermicelli: Dak Lak’s Delicious Delicacy

Image
Buon Ma Thuot not only has premium coffee with a unique delicious taste, but also many other famous delicacies such as wine, marinated chicken, fragrant rice tubes, and especially the excellent red vermicelli. Red vermicelli is a popular specialty of Dak Lak. Although there are some similarities with vermicelli in the South, the famous red vermicelli in the “capital of coffee” is very different. It has big, firm vermicelli, similar to Southern beef vermicelli but slightly better, about the size of a chopstick, chewy and crispy. Different from sophisticated dishes like pho in Hanoi, vermicelli with fish in Quy Nhon, bun bo Hue, or vermicelli in Can Tho, Ban Me red vermicelli is extremely rustic, strange, and especially delicious. At first glance, red vermicelli is quite similar to crab vermicelli, but this dish is made from pure crab meat, pureed pork and fat, vegetables, bean sprouts, and of course, boiled quail eggs. Photo: ttvn.toquoc.vn The special thing about red ve...
Read more

Vietnam Voted In Top 5 Most Attractive Destinations In Asia

Image
Accordingly, the country ranked fifth in the list, and it is one of the most peaceful countries in the world. The magazine noted that Vietnam has been developing with both youthful and dynamic vitality. It boasts numerous majestic and beautiful natural wonders. The beauty of Hoi An Ancient Town (Photo: Judyta Jastrzebska) The Travel mentioned limestone islands in unique shapes located in Ha Long Bay, Phong Nha Cave in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, and charming rivers throughout the Mekong Delta region. Furthermore, vast rice fields and typical floating markets help to increase the attractiveness of this top regional tourist destination, it said. The Travel stressed that Vietnam is not only home to an array of natural beauty, but it also attracts tourists through its architectural works with century-old historical and cultural imprints. Rounding off the list are Japan, Indonesia, Thailand, and Laos. Reasons to visit Vietnam History Photo: Life of Doing ...
Read more

Stunning Vietnamese landscapes in 35AWARDS Photography Award 2023

Image
International photography contest – 35AWARDS,  with the largest number of professional jury, has attracted more than  450,000 entries from hundreds of photographers worldwide. The 35AWARDS honor photographers by offering awards in various photo genres, from aerial photography, and daily life to landscapes and wildlife. Let’s enjoy the photos by Vietnamese photographers whose work selected the Top 5 Excellent Photos and 100 Most Impressive Drone Photos of the 35AWARDS 2023.  Two hunting whales were taken by Pham Huy Trung on De Gi Beach in the central coast province of Binh Dinh, Vietnam, in August 2022.  The photo “Spring on the Tea Hill” taken by Pham Huy Trung in Dam B’ri Commune, Bao Loc District, the Tay Nguyen (Central Highlands) province of Lam Dong, is among the 100 most beautiful photos of this year’s award.   The photo titled “Mother’s Shoulder-poles” by Pham Chi Cong shows the image of an old woman with he...
Read more