THE SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
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Tourism links Hà Nội and Luang Prabang
VGP - The idea of tourism link between Hà Nội and Laos’ Luang Prabang was highlighted at a recent tourism promotional campaign initiated by the two localities in Việt Nam’s capital city.
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A Luang Prabang night market |
Under the program, both sides will join efforts in tourist propagation, exchange information and experience, connect the Luang Prabang-Hà Nội route and adjacent areas, and boost tourist investment.
Luang Prabang also wants to connect to Việt Nam’s world heritage sites.
It will work with Hà Nội to launch tourist routes in Indochina.
Luang Prabang boasts its eco-tourist potential. The number of tourists between the province and Hà Nội is on the rise. With its good infrastructure, Luang Prabang is also a transit point for visitors to other areas.
Hà Nội is now home to 15 recreational centers, 3,000 historical sites and more than 1,200 handicraft villages. Every year, the city welcomes 9.2 million visitors, including 1.3 million foreigners. 2010 will be observed as the National Tourism Year to mark the 1,000th anniversary of Hà Nội.
By Ngọc Vân