tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66751298459577544852024-03-13T07:09:28.862+00:00Threeland Travel IndochinaTHREELAND TRAVEL has been a fully-licensed International Tour Operator under the Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism of Vietnam.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06469111727245110327noreply@blogger.comBlogger445125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675129845957754485.post-33307245248948380982019-03-16T03:26:00.003+00:002019-03-16T03:31:42.616+00:00Guide to visiting Vietnam Golden Bridge (Hand Giant Bridge) at Ba Na hills<br />
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Where is the Golden Hand Bridge?</h2>
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<span style="border: none; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">Da Nang city </span>in Vietnam is well-known among Vietnam as the city of bridges with many impressive bridges along the Han River. And the Golden Bridge is the youngest one added to Da Nang’s bridge collection, yet it soon has become an unmissable symbol of Da Nang and <span style="border: none; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">a highlight of the Da Nang tour.</span></div>
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<span style="border: none; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">Location: </span>Golden Bridge is located in Thien Thai Garden of Sun World Ba Na Hills.<br />
Ba Na Hills, 35 kilometers southeast from Da Nang, is a famous hill station and resort. Unlike normal stations built on the ground, Ba Na Hills is located 1,489 meters high on Nui Chua Mountain.</div>
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The bridge is 150 meters in length and 12.8 meters in width with 8 apertures of which the longest one is 21.2 meters. What impresses the travelers the most is the giant hand covered with moss lifting the bridge from the verdant hill. According to TA Landscape Architecture – the company that designed the bridge, the giant hand alludes to the mountain god, and the bridge represents the yellow silk that instructs the villagers to find Thien Thai garden. (Thien Thai means the Heaven)</div>
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<span style="border: none; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">The Golden Bridge</span> is on the top of a mountain in <span style="border: none; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">Ba Na Hills</span> and is only accessible by cable car. The cable cars all run from Sun World, meaning the only way to get to the bridge is by buying a ticket to visit Sun World (a franchise of theme parks in Vietnam).</div>
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It is a 40 minutes drive from Da Nang city center or one hour from Hoi An and pretty straight forward to get to. Some transportation mode from Da Nang city to Ba Na hill foot:</div>
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The condition of the road is excellent and they are relatively quiet, so you could ride a motorbike to Sun World from Da Nang or Hoi An. You can’t get bored during one hour drive to Ba Na hill as there would be many marvelous sceneries of long beach, verdant jungle, local life along the road to admire.<br />
You can hire a motorbike at your hotel at a very reasonable price – about 80,000 VND (3.44 USD) to 150,000 VND (6.45 USD) for a day.</div>
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The shuttle bus from Da Nang center to the Ba Na Hills foot runs in the morning from 8am and returns to Da Nang in the afternoon with latest one at 4:30pm, with drop-off and pick-up at your hotel. This is a good option for those who can’t ride motorbike yet also want to save money. The price ranges from 120,000 VND to 150,000 VND for a two-way ticket and 100,000 VND for a one-way ticket. You can call the bus office to book the tickets or ask your hotel to book for you</div>
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Shuttle Bus contact:<br />
Da Nang Xanh: 0511 247 555 or 0511 650 6789<br />
Da Thanh Travel: 0236 263 8638 or 0905 516 026 or 0905 516 026<br />
City Tour Da Nang: 0905 777 229 or 0935 434 335</div>
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Fewer shuttle buses operate from Hoi An to Ba Na Hills foot, but you will still be able to find a great deal at the travel agents around Hoi An. Price is supposed to be around 200,000 to 250,000 VND ($8.50 to $10.90 USD) per person for a return ticket.</div>
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The price from the center of Da Nang to Ba Na Hills foot ranges from 350,000 VND to 500,000 VND each way, depending on the type of taxi. You can go with your team to save money.</div>
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Some reliable taxi company in Da Nang:<br />
Vinasun taxi: 0236 368 6868<br />
Mai Linh taxi: 0236 356 5656<br />
Tien Sa taxi: 0236 379 7979</div>
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<a href="https://threeland.com/extra.html" style="background-color: transparent; border: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0a284a; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">Many trusty car rentals</a> in Da Nang can offer you private care for rent or private transfer service upon your wish. With this option, it’s worry-free and more time for you to explore all attractions around the Golden Bridge.</div>
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<a href="https://threeland.com/tour/vietnam-the-oriental-inspiration.html" style="background-color: transparent; border: none; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0a284a; cursor: pointer; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">By joining a tour</a>, they will take care all for you from transport from your hotel to the Ba Na Hills, entrance (cable car) fee, lunch and a guided tour of some of the Ba Na Hills’ most sought-after attractions. With a tour guide, your trip should be more interesting with many stories about the city and the local’s lives here.</div>
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Once arrived at the foot of the Ba Na Hills, proceed through the entrance to purchase a ticket for the park. The Golden Bridge is located on top of Ba Na Hills, so cable car is the only way to reach it. Ticket prices are 750,000 VND ($33 USD) for an adult and 600,000 VND ($26.50 USD) for a child between 1m and 1.3m in height. Walk through to the Hoi An Station, where the longest cable car (over 5km) in the world awaits.</div>
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Queue for the pod and step in when it arrives. The cable car is about 17 minutes and arrives at the ‘Marseilles Station’. Along the way, it passes above gorgeous verdant scenery and provides excellent views down below to Da Nang’s My Khe Beach and the urban expanse of the city. </div>
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<em style="border: none; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px;">Note: The entrance ticket includes most of the service in Ba Na Hills park: round-trip cable car, the Golden Bridge, French village, Fantasy Park, Linh Ung Pagoda on the mountain, Debay Wine Cellar the Le Jardin D’Amour Flower Garden.</em></div>
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From the circular arrival room of the Marseilles Station, you can exit directly onto the Golden Bridge and begin your walk along its 150 metres of wooden walkways, flanked by lavender and coated from the bottom and the handrails in a royal gold. As soon as you walk out the cable car’s doors you’ll realise that they couldn’t have picked a better spot.</div>
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Timing is everything with the Golden Bridge and every minute counts. You can never tell what the weather will be. Even if it’s clear on the ground, the bridge can be surrounded by clouds and fogs.</div>
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If you desire to have the best shoot with fewer people on the bridge, then you’d better be on the first cable car at 7am. Although the early morning may have mist which actually made it more atmospheric, you still could see clear skies later. It really is worth it to set your alarm and go early, let the photos do the talking…..</div>
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It’s safe to say that this is one of the most crowded places to visit in Vietnam, especially at the weekend and during the peak tourism season from April to September. </div>
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Those who don’t fancy making such an early start can stay overnight in the heart of Ba Na Hills. The Mercure French Village is set in a section of the theme park that is only a very short cable car away from the Golden Bridge. Plenty of restaurants available around the hotel as well.</div>
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<li>Tickets are available only on the day you book.</li>
<li>The ticket includes activities such as cable car, the train ride, the garden, the wine cellar, the French village, and almost every game in the Fantasy Park for guests to explore and enjoy.</li>
<li>The first cable car is at 7 AM and the last one is at 9 PM.</li>
<li>It takes you about 6 hours to fully discover Ba Na Hills.</li>
<li>Bring a light jacket and an umbrella in case needed. </li>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06469111727245110327noreply@blogger.com0Việt Nam14.058324 108.277199-1.4112475 87.622902 29.5278955 128.93149599999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675129845957754485.post-15784870145787980282015-08-21T10:07:00.000+01:002015-11-13T09:32:33.515+00:00Abnormal Special Economic Zone in the Golden Triangle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It is currently 9 am and it is still boisterous here. What can be seen here is some overnight die – hards are making bets at the gambling tables while the exhausted ones are taking small naps nearby.
This is Kings Romans, a splendid casino with a huge golden crown on the top, is located on the side of Laos along the Mekong River.
The casino owned by a Chinese in Ton Pheung district is a 10,000 square meter leisure centre called ‘Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone’.
The other two nations in the Golden Triangle are Thailand and Myanmar, which are just on the opposite bank of the river. These two countries have long been known for organizing illegal activities consist of human trafficking, weapons smuggling and rare animals trafficking.<br />
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The establishment of the casino is an attempt made by the Government of Laos with an aim to make profit from an activity which is considered to be illegal in China but Laotian’s favorite.<br />
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This is such great news to the Chinese who love gambling but cannot be satisfied in their country.<br />
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However, with 24 hours open per day and all days in the week, Kings Romans gains a stable number of gamblers form China. Chinese gamblers have been regarded as among the world best gamblers when always come back with suitcases full of cash.<br />
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A hostess at the casino expressed surprise when she saw Chinese gamblers stayed at the gambling table for one or two day playing nonstop.<br />
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Special Economic Zone looks like a small replica of China. All of the clocks here are set to Beijing time, yuan is the main currency and the mostly used language here is Chinese.<br />
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It is quite surprise to know that not many employees here are Laotian. Most of them are from Myanmar and China.<br />
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For the country which is landlocked and poor like Laos, the casino is such a valuable source of income. The zone is a great way for Laos to gain money from China. What a profound investment.<br />
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However, there is no such thing as a free lunch, this investment comes hand – in – hand with the serious damages on the environment and the lack of land for other projects.<br />
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Observers stated that the Special Economic Zone had now turned into the place where people used to wash dirty money from China.<br />
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The Golden Triangle has been popular for producing drugs for long times. It used to produce the drug that is the second most sought drug in the world.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06469111727245110327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675129845957754485.post-33731346755727310242015-08-20T10:02:00.000+01:002015-08-20T10:02:00.428+01:00Nha Trang welcomes ‘night beachgoers’<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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concerns, Vietnam will zone Nha Trang beach for night swimming.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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have just granted permission for a company to zone the beach to serve the
locals and tourists who are in favor of swimming at night.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Normally, people are not encouraged
to swim at beaches in Vietnam after 6 pm since the lifeguards are not on duty
at that time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The company who applied for the
permissions asserted that there would be lights, lifeguards and lifeboats to
make sure that the beach was safe for swimming when night falls. And the zone
is said to be near the hotels.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mr. Le Huy Toan, the deputy chairman
of Nha Trang, declared that the company would have to go through trial time.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">He stated that the company had to
hire bodyguards and install lighting systems in order to make sure that
beachgoers were safe. The beach area used for trial will be the one near 32 –
34 Tran Phu Hotel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There are to be no entrance fee and
the night beach will be open for both tourists and the locals. It is not sure
by which way the company earns profits.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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South coast of Vietnam, is a wide known beach.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06469111727245110327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675129845957754485.post-59806139672333300632015-08-19T10:00:00.000+01:002015-08-19T10:00:04.690+01:00Myanmar has to face tourism issues<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Myanmar is going to have to face a rise in
orphanages and child sex tourism. These are the emerging issues in not only
Myanmar but also the Mekong countries.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">According to the recent tourism’s influence
appraisal conducted by the Institute for Human Rights and Business, the Danish
Institute for Human Rights and the Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business,
children are really susceptible to the negative influence generated from
tourism. What can be learned from the neighboring countries, especially
Thailand and Cambodia is that we should put more focus on raising the awareness
of both tourists and tour operators.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Mr. Naung Naung Han, a member of Myanmar
Tourism Federation executive stated that<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">Child sex tourism was a problem in the
country but not really a huge one yet. He also said the issue needed to be
controlled before it got more serious. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">He has just gave a speech at a golf
tournament where the golfers requested young female partner from a KTV which
recruited young girl from the age of 14 to 16 years old for sexual services. He
declared that child sex was illegal but the case was that there was no law
about it at KTVs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">The rapid expansion of tourism had a bad
influence on not only children but also the environment.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;">There is a suggestion that the Government
make up plans to control the bad influence that tourism has on the children and
the environment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06469111727245110327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675129845957754485.post-78754714614777242732015-08-18T09:54:00.000+01:002015-08-18T09:54:00.353+01:00Ho Chi Minh City issued law prohibiting pets on walking street<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A list of what you can
and what you cannot do at Nguyen Hue Street, the street which is for
pedestrians only has just been issued by Ho Chi Minh City government. What
seems quite strange is that there is also a rule says no pets on the street.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The government also
forbids inline skating, selling coffee and having picnic on the walking treet.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This 19.7 million USD
walking street is a brand new tourist site in Ho Chi Minh City. The street was open
to the public on April 29<sup>th</sup> this year as an event to celebrate the
40<sup>th</sup> anniversary of the end of war.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In order to celebrate
the 125<sup>th</sup> birthday of President Ho Chi Minh, the most beloved
President of Vietnam, a statue of him was placed on the street on May 17<sup>th</sup>.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There are 160 wooden
benches have been set up along the street. All of the benches were made of the
wood from the centuries – old trees in front of Saigon Opera House. Last July,
these trees were cut down for the construction of the new subway station.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The city has welcomed
more than 2 million international visits in the first half of this year. Most
of the tourists are from South Korea,ASEAN countries, Japan, and the USA.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06469111727245110327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675129845957754485.post-83883516032709046172015-08-17T09:47:00.000+01:002015-08-17T09:55:19.087+01:00Angkor failed to attract European tourists<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">APSARA (which stands
for Authority for the Protection and Management of Angkor and the Region of
Siem Reap) has just reported that over one million foreign visitors had come to
Angkor Watt. This represents a rise of 2% compared to the same period in the
previous year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The total revenue
gained from selling Angkor tickers reached 34 million USD after the first seven
months of this year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mr. Long Kosal, the
spokesman of Aspara Authority believes that the fear for the outbreak of MERS
is to be to blame for the fall in the number of European visitors.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">However, it seems that
the economic depression in Europe is much more related to the decrease.
Cambodia is not the only country that has been affected by the crisis. The
other ASEAN countries have also recorded the decreases in the number of
European visitors. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In contrary to the
fall in the number of European tourists, tourists from Asian countries seem to
be in favor of Angkor. They don’t have to pay too much for the park tickets and
stay in Siem Reap for only one night. This shows a huge difference between
European tourists and the Asian ones. The European visitors are always eager to
learn more about the Cambodia’s history and culture and they spend a whole day
exploring just one temple. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Apasra did not mention
how much of 34 million USD goes to the areas which are lack of elementary infrastructure
and clean water. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Angkor
Archeological Park is an attractive tourist sites, which is even more famous
than the ecotourism destinations and the coastal regions. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06469111727245110327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675129845957754485.post-69310177628532755362015-08-14T09:00:00.000+01:002015-11-13T09:32:53.392+00:00Cambodia failed to meet tourism targetsBecause of the bad global economic outlook, Cambodian tourism will fail to reach its goal of 5 million visits this year.<br />
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Mr. Thong Khon, the Minister of Cambodian Tourism, concerns that the nation’s tourism might be badly influenced by the negative global economic situation and other factors such as the crisis in Russia’s economy, terrorism and the outbreak of MERS.<br />
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He also noted that the nation might not be able to reach its goals this year.<br />
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A liberal visa policy has been recommended by tourism experts. There are also recommendations suggesting visa discounts and single – visa program valid for ASEAN countries. However, it takes quite a long time before these recommendations are made real. Not until October will the visa exemptions have positive influence on the country’s tourism.<br />
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However, there is a way to achieve this target. The saviors are visitors from China but the prices need to be more competitive. More charter flights might be required and Chinese travel agents might also expect discounts in the prices of room in the heritage city.<br />
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The recently released data has shown a significant increase of 4.3% in the number of international visitors to the country this year.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06469111727245110327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675129845957754485.post-59360581530465736182015-08-13T09:00:00.000+01:002015-08-13T09:00:03.301+01:00Myanmar’s Bank for tourism is waiting for approvalA new Tourism Development Bank in Myanmar has been kept waiting for the permission from the Central Bank. The new bank is established with an aim to finance tourism SMEs and travel projects.<br />
Mr. Than Tin, the managing director of Myanmar Tourism Bank, stated that he had hoped that they would get the license in May but the Central Bank had not approved the permission yet.<br />
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He also added that if permitted, there would be not only one bank in Nay Pyi Taw but also two others in Yangon and Mandalay.<br />
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The new bank will help travel companies with their technology and finance. The first bank is established in the capital city probably because travel projects need to be approved by the Government. <br />
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The government has previously approved the establishment of a public company formed to sell shares and manage and join tourism – related events.<br />
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This project is believed to be not only devoted to tourism but also to those related projects.<br />
Ministry of Hotels and Tourism Statistics has released the statistics showing that the country has earned more than USD920 million from tourism in 2013 and over USD 1 billion in 2014.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06469111727245110327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675129845957754485.post-51911783354953013422015-08-12T09:00:00.000+01:002015-08-12T09:00:09.755+01:00B&Bs in Myanmar There are going to be bed and breakfast establishments opened in the remote regions of Myanmar once the tourism law was passed.<br />
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The first B&B might appear in Thandaung Gyi, a small beautiful town in the North of Kayin State.<br />
Mr. U Win Kyaw, the Minister of Tourism Department in Hpa-an, Kayin State, told the local media that there had already been some operators ready to offer B&Bs. 7 operators in Thandaung Gyi are ready to offer guests B&Bs. He also added that B&Bs were advised to be located separately from houses and there had to be at least 4 rooms for tourist to accommodate conveniently.<br />
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Mr. Myo Win Nyunt, the director of Ministry of Hotels and Tourism, stated that the tourism law hadn’t been submitted yet and the Ministry didn’t have the right to issue licences for B&Bs.<br />
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However, if the Immigration Department or the Government approved, B&Bs can be opened as long as they are located away from cities and hotels.<br />
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This idea of B&Bs is sure to boost Tourism in this country since this would be a perfect choice for visitors with tight budgets.<br />
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Mr. U Khin Aung Htun, the joint secretary of Myanmar Tourism Federation, recommended that B&Bs be allowed in Chin states, Kayah and Shan, where the locals would love to provide such type of travel service.<br />
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However, these B&B establishments will have to be checked carefully by the authorities to make sure that they satisfy the standards of sanitary and safety.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06469111727245110327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675129845957754485.post-25745565820671631302015-08-11T09:00:00.000+01:002015-08-11T09:00:05.653+01:00The need to extend the normal 15 – day visa exemption to VietnamTourism Department in Ho Chi Minh City is about to extend the normal 15 – day visa exemption to the 30 – day one for the five European countries.<br />
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According to an unnamed source, Ho Chi Minh City’s Tourism Department is on its way to apply for admission from the the country’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to extend the length of European tourists’ visa – free stay. The countries that are going to be considered for visa extension are Germany, France, UK, Spain and Italy.
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Tourists from Europe are in favor of tours across Vietnam and the Indochina tour which is the combination of Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. Hence, the 15 – day visa free is quite short. Moreover, during their trip, they normally don’t enter the country once but many times so multiple entries should also be allowed.<br />
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European visitors have officially been exempt from visa when traveling to Vietnam since July 1st with an aim to increase the number of visits to the country.<br />
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However, travel companies in the city stated that the Government still required fee when visitors wanted to extend their stay in Vietnam beyond 15 days. <br />
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They expect to have at least 30 days of visa exemption.<br />
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Besides, this new visa exemption program will only be available for one year and this means no long – term plans can be made to boost visits from the 5 mentioned countries.<br />
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Currently, citizens from South Korea, Finland, Russia, Japan, Norway, Denmark, Belarus, Sweden and ASEAN countries are exempt from visa when visiting Vietnam.<br />
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Vietnam has recorded a decrease of 11.3% in the number of international visitors this year.<br />
Tourism companies believe that the rising cost and complicated visa requirements are main causes of this fall.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06469111727245110327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675129845957754485.post-41168915400318135222015-08-10T08:54:00.002+01:002015-08-10T08:54:57.575+01:00Hanoi welcomes Apricot HotelA new Apricot Hotel is going to be opened for business in Hanoi (the capital city of Vietnam) in the late of this year.<br />
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Two restaurants, luxury rooftop bar, spa, fitness centre, a lobby lounge, café and rooftop swimming pool can all be found at this beautiful five – star hotel.<br />
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<i>Executive chef Hugo Barberis </i></div>
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With over 600 unique artworks ranging from the popular sculptures, masterpieces to watercolors and sketches hung at the rooms, lobby and corridors, you might confuse it with a large scale gallery.<br />
Mr. Steve Tan, the general manager of the hotel, believed that art was the perfect reflection of any culture. He also added that the art collection at the hotel would provide guests with an amazing trip through the development of Vietnam’s art and culture. <br />
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This beautiful ten – floor hotel has turned over a new leaf since its recent rebuiltment. The hotel now is the perfect combination of classic and modern architecture. Apricot used to be Phú Gia Hotel, the gather destination for political and business leaders since 1920s.<br />
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The leasing price is quite soft starting from 2,400,000 VND (which equals around USD 110).
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06469111727245110327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675129845957754485.post-42012447774532284632015-08-01T06:09:00.000+01:002015-08-01T06:09:00.499+01:00Vietnamese travel companies’ licenses need to be renewed <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">September 15<sup>th</sup> is the
final day for travel companies in Vietnam to complete their re – registration. Failing
to meet the deadlines means that they will be taken away licenses for inbound
and outbound tours.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Vietnam National Administration
of Tourism has extended the deadline to September 15<sup>th</sup> in order to
give the companies more time. The travel companies which are under the local
tourism offices’ jurisdiction are struggling with this new obligation. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">All the travel companies with no
exception have to renew their travel licenses according to the decree No.180/ ND-CP
issued on November 14<sup>th</sup>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mr. Ha Van Sieu, the Deputy Head of Vietnam
National Administration of Tourism, declared that travel companies with non -
renewed licenses after the deadline would not be allowed to manage
international tours.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">However, lots of travel companies
have failed to meet the deadline of January. This compelled the Vietnam National
Administration of Tourism to extend the deadline.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The amount of money which they are
forced to deposit as a guarantee to acquire licenses has been raised from USD 11,462
to USD 23,000.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The tourism law asks every travel
company to deposit at bank to solve the case when they fail to comply with the
terms of the contracts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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with headquarters in Hanoi city and Ho Chi Minh City have not renewed the
licenses yet.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 12.25pt;">A Memorandum of
Collaboration between Vietjet and the Boeing Company has been signed this
month. This means there are to be further support from Boeing in branding,
marketing and training.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Vietjet are about to
purchase more Boeing aircrafts and there will be further discussions about financing,
commercial terms, flight and maintenance training, marketing, branding and fleet
planning.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This Moc requires the
cooperative efforts between both sides in order to achieve the target of enhancing
the fleet of Vietjet air with the aircraft from Boeing Company.</span></div>
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the vice chairman of Vietjet’s Board of Management , stated that their
investment in the modern fleet was needed and essential to the development of
the Airline in the Asia-Pacific.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There is also a belief
that thanks to this collaboration, more business opportunities will be brought
to the Boeing Company and Vietjet.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">An incredible growth
has been recorded since the plan was launched in 2011. Vietjet’s previous plan
of purchasing 107 aircrafts seems to be useless with this rapid increasing
demand.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There are now an A320
aircraft and 25 A321 ones in Vietjet’s fleet and this fleet is about to be
expanded in the end of 2015 with 4 more aircrafts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">This Airline also
ordered 6 more A321 aircrafts in the Paris Air Show 2015.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In the early of this
month, Vietjet has also signed a MoU
with JP Morgan Chase so that the US bank would help the Airline with the
aircraft purchasing and leasing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06469111727245110327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675129845957754485.post-91850087272827129632015-07-30T05:51:00.000+01:002015-07-30T05:51:00.401+01:00Parliament welcomes public <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Parliament in Nay
Pyi Taw has welcomed around 200 tourists in the last 3 months.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Director of Hotels
and Tourism claimed that the majority of visitors coming to the Parliament are
from Europe and he believed that this would help tourism in the city develop
better in the years around.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There are more than
8,000 international standard hotel rooms but only 20 to 30 % of them were used.
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Visitors are allowed
to visit the Parliament from last April but they have to comply with really
strict rules. Visitors have to contact the travel agents which will apply for
permission from the Directorate of Hotels and Tourism for each visit
afterwards.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The
application process need to be completed and submitted five days before the
visit.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The official said that
there was no entrance fee then but they were about to collect fees in the
future.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Parliament being
open to public was a part of the marketing plan in order to enhance tourism in
the city. There were 60 hotels built in the last 3 years and an international
airport opened in 2014 .<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Around 100,000
visitors have been welcomed to Nay Pyi Taw last year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The temple and white
elephants are the main tourist attractions here, but opening the Parliament
proves that they are going on the right road. Not until April were there tour
buses stopped at the gate of the Parliament.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The fact that the ASEAN
Tourism Forum being held in the city last January really made the authority
more fascinated in boosting tourism in this country. There were numerous
suggestions were presented at the side – line meeting on the way to enhance Nay
Pyi Taw’s attractions and opening the Parliament to public was one of those. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The effort of boosting tourism can also be seen in
transportation when a new route connecting Mandalay and </span><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Nay Pyi Taw was opened
last April.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06469111727245110327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675129845957754485.post-31003601528932445042015-07-29T05:49:00.000+01:002015-07-29T05:49:00.205+01:00Remember to wear swimsuit on Danang’s beaches!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<img border="0" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPKrKVmlGhD7qs7HSS_5bFvsBFh59S_9Bl1M_97PeErVx30h3z9WMQYpdg8NDJPj6zqLD49ZThCGeA0OQof0qZozuW_3DqDtTOt7mZgnCHXYu6uODD3Cwts7ciHKsDGdd5ArVjouKYN_M/s320/danang-beach.jpg" title="Danang beach" width="320" /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">“Beachgoers visiting Danang must
wear swimsuits” This has become the hottest topic at a meeting held in Danang,
a beautiful coastal city in Vietnam.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Many complaints about the local visitors
dressing unsuitably when bathing in the beach have been raised at the 14th
session of the People’s Council of the city. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Mr. Ngo Quang Vinh, the head of Danang
Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism said that the clarity of beach was
highly praised by tourists but there was the problem in the dress code of the
locals when swimming. They tend to wear more clothes and even sleep clothes in
order to avoid the sun. This is completely strange to the foreigners who are
the sun lovers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> A controversial
discussion has been triggered off between those who thought that there should a
law compelling visitors to wear swimsuit and those who believed that the idea
would violate Vietnamese culture.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There was also an opinion that sleep
clothes for sea bathing was a huge progress since Vietnamese used to swim with full
clothes in the past.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Zoned beaches for bikini lovers are
recommended by Danang’s tourism Department.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The head of Tourism Department said
that there would be a separate area for visitors wearing bikini or a bikini
show on the beach to acquaint Vietnamese with this two – piece swimsuits.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Nothing about male dress code on
beach was mentioned and the discussion on bikini was assumed to concentrate
mainly on what female beachgoers dress.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Those who are against the idea assert that people
should be allowed to wear what they feel comfortable in without zoning. They
also believe that concentrating on the matter is better than compelling.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06469111727245110327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675129845957754485.post-40040931079561317972015-07-28T05:47:00.000+01:002015-07-28T05:47:00.669+01:00The urge of visa exemption<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy74bgGy4CUaZwMRF6voEpvzExlwljxjDd3-jfm1YzK_p0f6opJSGLhW9EroYBiUr_ft5jKaNixlAcUNv4gCI05Oqz2KC190lI-kxBm3wM2oCbL3FrvsZ7oHsEh2Eo58sZbkFLWCv2TJY/s1600/the-urge-of-visa-exemption.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy74bgGy4CUaZwMRF6voEpvzExlwljxjDd3-jfm1YzK_p0f6opJSGLhW9EroYBiUr_ft5jKaNixlAcUNv4gCI05Oqz2KC190lI-kxBm3wM2oCbL3FrvsZ7oHsEh2Eo58sZbkFLWCv2TJY/s320/the-urge-of-visa-exemption.jpg" title="the urge of visa exemption" width="320" /></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cambodia’s tourism industry believes
that offering visa exemption is the easiest way to be more competitive and
attract more tourists.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The subject is now becoming more and
more urgent, especially after Vietnam’s decision to exempt visa for travelers
coming from 5 countries which are Spain, France, Germany, UK and Italy.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A new regulation on visa exemption
for 45 nations has been enacted by Indonesia’s Government this June in order to
enhance diplomatic relations and boost tourism.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> There were also
opinions recommending visa discounts and visa exemption for ASEAN region.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 12.25pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">The chairman also added that the
online Visa program which was operated 2 years ago did not function well and
was uncomfortable.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">However, Mr. Ang Kim Eang, the
President of Cambodia Association of Travel Agents, believed that visa
exemption was not the best idea and that more researches needed to be done
about that. There are also concerns about the national security when entry is
made simpler.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">According to statics released by the</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Ministry of Tourism’s Statistics
and Tourist Information Department</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">, there has been an
increase of 7 % in the number of international visitors coming to Cambodia
recorded last year. Cambodia’s top tourist suppliers were </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">South Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand,
France, USA, China, Japan, Australia and
Malaysia.</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06469111727245110327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675129845957754485.post-38615830155626185412015-07-27T05:36:00.002+01:002015-07-27T05:41:02.779+01:00Laos Passport and Visa Requirements<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: 15.6pt; margin-bottom: 5.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 15.0pt; mso-outline-level: 1;">
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<td style="background: #333333; padding: 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Papers required<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Return ticket<o:p></o:p></span></div>
</td>
<td style="background: #333333; padding: 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">
<span style="color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Visa<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Passport<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="background: #EEEEEE; padding: 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt;" valign="top"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Australian<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="background: #EEEEEE; padding: 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt;" valign="top"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Yes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="background: #EEEEEE; padding: 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt;" valign="top"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Yes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="background: #EEEEEE; padding: 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt;" valign="top"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Yes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; padding: 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt;" valign="top"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">British<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; padding: 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt;" valign="top"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Yes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; padding: 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt;" valign="top"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Yes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; padding: 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt;" valign="top"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Yes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="background: #EEEEEE; padding: 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt;" valign="top"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Canadian<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="background: #EEEEEE; padding: 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt;" valign="top"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Yes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="background: #EEEEEE; padding: 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt;" valign="top"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Yes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="background: #EEEEEE; padding: 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt;" valign="top"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Yes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; padding: 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt;" valign="top"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Other EU<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; padding: 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt;" valign="top"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Yes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; padding: 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt;" valign="top"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Yes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="background: white; padding: 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt;" valign="top"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Yes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="background: #EEEEEE; padding: 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt;" valign="top"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">USA<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="background: #EEEEEE; padding: 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt;" valign="top"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Yes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<td style="background: #EEEEEE; padding: 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt 3.75pt;" valign="top"><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; text-align: center;">
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Yes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Yes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Passports<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="TOC-field-passvisa-passports"></a>: <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you come from the
nations mentioned in the table above, you are required to have a passport which
is valid for a minimum time of 6 months to enter Laos.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You may not need to show a return
ticket if travelling overland. However, an itinerary from your travel agent
would be useful in some cases.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Visas<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="TOC-field-passvisa-visas"></a>: <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you are the citizen
of the nations in the table above, you can be granted for a thirty – day visa. This
is applicable to arriving on road, through ports of entry and also crossing
river borders. Remember to bring with you two photos which are passport – sized
for the visa.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">You may also apply for
a visa from the embassy beforehand. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; mso-line-height-alt: 12.0pt;">
<span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Make sure that you get
two stamps on your visa, an entry stamp and the exit one and remember to double
– check the dates of these stamps.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="TOC-field-visa-note"></a><i><span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Note: </span></i><i><span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"> If you are not from the mentioned nations in
the table, it is advisable for you to contact the embassy for the visa
requirements.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 1.5pt; mso-line-height-alt: 12.0pt;">
<i><span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Price:<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It would take you
around US$35 for a visa on arrival (the price depends on your nationality). A visa
in advance may cost you about US$50 (the price depends on your nationality).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 1.5pt; mso-line-height-alt: 12.0pt;">
<i><span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Validity<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="TOC-field-passvisa-validity"></a>: <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; mso-line-height-alt: 12.0pt;">
<span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A visa is normally
valid for 30 days. A visa obtained from the embassy beforehand is usually valid
for a stay up to 30 days within 2 months from the date of issue.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 1.5pt; mso-line-height-alt: 12.0pt;">
<i><span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Extension of stay<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="TOC-field-extension-of-stay"></a>: <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; mso-line-height-alt: 12.0pt;">
<span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Your 30 – day visa can
be extended up to 60 days at the Department of Immigration in Vientiane with
the fee of US$2 for each day. Bear in mind that overstaying means paying US$10
for each day.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 1.5pt; mso-line-height-alt: 12.0pt;">
<i><span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Applications <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="TOC-field-passvisa-application-to"></a>for: </span></i><span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">officially
recognized tour operators or the embassy’s </span><span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">consular section. Visas can be obtained from many travel agents on
Khao San Road in Bangkok or from the Embassy of Laos in Bangkok, Thailand. Laos
Embassy was reopened in UK in 2014.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 1.5pt; mso-line-height-alt: 12.0pt;">
<i><span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Sufficient funds<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="TOC-field-sufficient-funds"></a>:<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">There‘s not much
chance of you having to show proof of sufficient funds. However, your are
advised to bring with you a salary slip, tax return or some of your last bank
statements.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Entry with children<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="TOC-field-entry-with-children"></a>: <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 7.5pt; mso-line-height-alt: 12.0pt;">
<span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you are travelling
with children, you may be asked to show the proof of parental responsibility.
Hence, bring with you the papers just in case.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Entry with pets<a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" name="TOC-field-entry-with-pets"></a>: <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">A veterinary
certificate is required for entrance.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Embassies and tourist offices<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 3.75pt; mso-line-height-alt: 12.0pt;">
<b><span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Embassy of the Lao PDR
in the USA <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-line-height-alt: 12.0pt;">
<span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Opening
times: Monday –Friday : 09:00am – 04:30 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-line-height-alt: 12.0pt;">
<span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Phone: (202) 332
6416. Web: </span><a href="http://www.laoembassy.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #683999; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">www.laoEmbassy.com</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin-bottom: 3.75pt; mso-line-height-alt: 12.0pt;">
<b><span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Embassy of the Lao PDR
in the UK<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; mso-line-height-alt: 12.0pt;">
<span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Opening
times: Monday –Friday : 09:00am – 06:00 pm.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
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<span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Phone: 0207 307
5454. Web: </span><a href="http://asiahouse.org/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #683999; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">asiahouse.org</span></a><span style="color: #3e3e3e; font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 13.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06469111727245110327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675129845957754485.post-65135617930774048692015-07-27T04:47:00.000+01:002015-07-27T04:47:26.561+01:00Vietnam suffers dramatic decline in tourism<div style="line-height: 13.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
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<span style="color: #333333;"><br /></span>
<span style="color: #333333;">According to Vietnam National Administration of Tourism,
in this June, 529,445 international visitors had been attracted to Vietnam,
which indicated a slight fall of 1.9% against the same month last year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333;">13,430 visits from Thailand were recorded this month.
This number showed a fall of 34.4% compared to the same period last year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div style="line-height: 13.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="color: #333333;">Even though there was a drop of 16.7% in the number of
visits, China was still the leading supplier with 113,906 visits. The other
leading suppliers were Malaysia, South Korea, the United States and Japan.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div style="line-height: 13.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="color: #333333;">Cambodia slipped out of top 10 suppliers with 11,739
visits, representing a significant fall of 63.2%.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div style="line-height: 13.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="color: #333333;"> The majority of
Vietnam’s leading suppliers come from the Asia/Pacific region. The fourth and
eighth positions belong to US and Russia, a trend that has remained unchanged
for more than 5 years.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div style="line-height: 13.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="color: #333333;">Most of the visits in this June arrived at the two key
aviation gateways, which are Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div style="line-height: 13.5pt; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in;">
<span style="color: #333333;">3,804,636 international visitors have been welcomed in
Vietnam from January to June this year. In comparison with the same period last
year, there was a dramatic decrease of 11.3%.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">For more than a year, there has been a decline in
the number of visitors in every month. The latest fall is the smallest decrease
in percentage terms. This means that Vietnam’s trade can be optimistic about
their future if more promotions are launched. The Government also believes that
with easier visa issues and visa – free travel, the trend will sure to be
reversed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06469111727245110327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675129845957754485.post-60097215070015499972015-07-10T09:00:00.002+01:002015-07-10T09:00:52.830+01:00Free wi – fi for festival in Nha TrangUntil the end of July, free wi-fi are accessible for every visitor coming to Nha Trang.<br />
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A branch in Khanh Hoa of VNPT, the Vietnam Vietnam Post and Telecommunication Group is in charge of providing this service.<br />
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Tourists are able to use free wi-fi along the way from Nha Trang Airport to the LaoDong Cultural House.<br />
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The service is sure to help tourists make the most out of Nha Trang Sea Festival, which will take place from July 11th to 14th. Visitors can communicate with their friends on social network and upload images of this amazing event at the same time.<br />
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Tourists attending the festival may enjoy sport, tourism and cultural activities including the semi-final round of a beauty contest called Miss Universe Vietnam, an exhibition of maritime heritage and a document display of Truong Sa and Hoang Sa archipelagos.<br />
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Concerts performed by local and foreign art troupes and a street festival are also the highlights of the event.<br />
<br />
This biennial festival, one of the largest festivals of the city, is a part of an effort to promote the cultural values of the sea. More than 100,000 visitors are expected to attend the event. Touists coming to Vietnam may enjoy free wi – fi in Da Nang, Cat Ba, Can Tho, Tam Dao, Hue, Hoi An, Ha Long and Da Lat.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06469111727245110327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675129845957754485.post-89529526152698376122015-07-10T08:51:00.001+01:002015-07-10T08:51:54.072+01:00Minions promote Vietjet Air’s imageA collaborative deal between Universal Pictures and Illumination Entertainment and Vietjet has been signed recently. According to this deal, images of the Minions, the cartoon characters in a cartoon called Despicable Me, will be painted on the body of the brand new aircraft of the Airline.<br />
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It is now commonplace to see low – cost carriers selling their advertising space on the bodies of the plane. In this case, the partner is a movie company.<br />
<br />
The Airline has previously made a deal with Walt Disney to paint the characters from Planes, a cartoon movie. The famous Mickey and Minnie had also been featured and the Airline sponsored tours for the actors from Mickey’s Magic Show when they visit Vietnam.<br />
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<br />
The Airline features not only cartoon characters but also slogans and logos symbolizing Vietnam’s images on its own aircrafts.<br />
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AirAsia is considered to be the master of advertising with campaigns painted on the bodies of almost every aircraft in the fleet and also inside the crafts ( apart from the WC).<br />
<br />
EVA Air is wide known for its long – term collaboration with the brand Hello Kitty. vehicles. This Airline even established flying clubs for the young passengers and painted logos on the ground vehicles.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06469111727245110327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675129845957754485.post-68958599068528111972015-07-10T04:29:00.000+01:002015-07-10T04:29:47.577+01:00More and more Yoga classes in Cambodia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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With an aim to improve the experience of visitors in Cambodia, the Ministry of Tourism of this country is encouraging opening yoga classes at tourist sites.<br />
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Dr. Thong Khon, the Minister of Tourism of Cambodia believed that the citizens in his country should practice Yoga, a healthy exercise. Opening more yoga classes means more options for tourists to choose. Visitors are bound to be fascinated when they can learn something new during their trip.<br />
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There are going to be yoga classes in Siem Reap, the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh and at resorts.<br />
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He also stated that there would be Yoga classes at resort to promote peace the following year.<br />
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The first International Yoga Day took place in Phnom Penh and Siem Riep on June 21st. This is because of the UN’s decision to make June 21st the International Day of Yoga. The idea of the day was first presented to the Un by the India’s Prime Minister and achieved 175 supporting votes, the highest number of votes ever for a decision.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06469111727245110327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675129845957754485.post-70686277680586162922015-07-10T04:05:00.000+01:002015-07-10T04:06:06.917+01:00Cambodia promotes travelling in the national parkA request to open helicopter flights between Phnom Penh and Preah Soramrit Kossamak Kirirom National Park (which is in Kampong Speu province) has been submitted to the Ministry of Environment of Combodia by A2A Town (Cambodia), a Japanese firm.<br />
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With these helicopter flights, rich visitors are sure to be attracted to the brand new resort in the national park.<br />
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According to Agence Kampuchea Presse, this project has been mentioned in an inauguration ceremony of the company’s resort by Mr. Say Samal, the Minister of Environment.<br />
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Mr. Takeshi Izuka, the President of A2A Town (Cambodia) declared that the company had poured USD 500 millions into the project in order to create a luxurious natural resort, the Kirirom Pine Resort.<br />
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A2A Town (Cambodia) has been granted the rights to construct in Kirirom National Park since 2011on a 2000 hectare economic concession land.<br />
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Most of the park is situated in Phnom Sruoch district with the smaller part in Koh Kong province.<br />
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The park expands over the part in the East of the Cardamom Mountains. It is 112 kilometers from Phnom Penh of Highway No.04 on the road to Sihanoukville.<br />
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Lying at 675-metre (2,215 ft) above sea level, Kirirom was Cambodia’s first officially designated national park.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06469111727245110327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675129845957754485.post-45724232764994018152015-07-06T09:02:00.001+01:002015-07-06T09:02:20.802+01:00Plastic bags will become ‘extinct’ in Mandalay<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Mandalay’s officials stated that they would discourage tourist establishments and shopping centers from using plastic shopping bags and courage them to use the environmentally friendly ones instead.<br />
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As reported by the Global New Light of Myanmar media, the development committee of Mandalay City had a discussion on how to become the city with no plastic bags with the owners of hotels, teashops, pubs and restaurants last week.<br />
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The city is currently facing a huge problem when the amount of household garbage is on the increase. The rapid development of tourism is also a cause for this rise.<br />
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Dr. Thwin Kyaw Kyaw, a member of MCDC, has set up plans to reduce the use of polyethylene and plastic bags in order to keep the cleanness of Mandalay.<br />
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If the plan really carries off, Mandalay would the first city in the Southeast Asia with no plastic bags.<br />
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Myanmar has been producing plastic bags for over 20 years. All the manufacturers have been forced to stamp the line ‘Reduce, Reuse and Recycle’ on every plastic bag since 2009.<br />
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Free non – recyclable plastic bags have been distributed in Mandalay in 2009 according to governmental programme. However, plastic bag is just a small part of the problem. Like the majority of tourist attractions with hundreds of five – star hotels in Southeast Asia, there is even a lack of elemental garbage collecting service.<br />
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The scene of a pile of rubbish with rats and flies is quite familiar to tourists visiting world – class cultural sites in this area.
According to the report released by The Asia Development Bank’s Environmental Operations Centre in Bangkok in 2008, Myanmar is a country which has no awareness of environmental problems.
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The Cambodia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has just filed a complaint about the replica of Angkor Wat in Bihar in India. The India’s government was asked to interfere in and put a stop to the project.<br />
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As published by the Phnom Penh Post, a letter has been sent to the India’s Ministry of External Affairs in Saturday calling on India to make action to preserve the diplomatic relations between the two nations.<br />
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The letter also stated that the image of Angkor Wat had long been the distinctive feature of Cambodia for centuries and it even appeared on the national flag of the country.<br />
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These were announced right after the a report about the construction of Viraat Ramayan Mandir, an enormous Hindu temple complex which looks exactly the same as Angkor Wat, a famous tourist attraction in Cambodia.<br />
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Mr. Thai Norak Satya, the spokesman for the Cambodia’s Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts Secretary of State, showed his concern about the bad commercial results that Cambodia had to face. He thought that tourists with no money would visit the copy instead of the real one but he still believed that people would still find the real Angkor Wat more interesting.<br />
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However, Mr. Kishore Kunal, the head of the Mahavir Mandir Trust, the company in charge of the copy’s construction told the Post that there was no copy of the World Heritage (Angkor Wat) at all, emphasizing that the famous sacred site was just an inspiration for the new Hindu temple. He added that the company also took the inspiration from other temple in India.<br />
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The head also stated that he had asked Cambodia to send architects to India and decide if it is a replica or not. If the construction is completed, the new temple will sure to be the World biggest religious monument.<br />
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He said that there was currently no law against the replication of the World Heritage. He gave the example of Bangladesh constructing a copy of India’s icon Taj Mahal, which meets no objection.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06469111727245110327noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6675129845957754485.post-64538037217863822142015-07-06T08:53:00.002+01:002015-07-06T08:53:48.544+01:00A master plan is being built up for Vietnam’s tourism<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Foreign and Vietnamese experts are currently discussing a master plan which is described as a more explicit direction for Vietnam’s tourism.<br />
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As declared by Dr. Vu Tuan Canh, the assistant professor of the EU-funded Environmentally and Socially Responsible Tourism Capacity Development Programme, the plan is essential to the development of tourism in Vietnam and it also make sure that tourism does not meet any social or environmental problems and the ineffectiveness in competitiveness.<br />
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He found it important to make plans for local destinations to attract more visitors in both rural and urban areas.<br />
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However, Professor Martin Fontanari believed in the importance of the market orientation. He also stated that it was the base for planning a tourism strategy. He emphasized that it was the approach not procedure that Vietnam had to adjust in order to build a stable and long –term plan.<br />
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He also concentrated on the plan of developing tourism on Son Tra peninsula in Da Nang, pointing out the strengths and weaknesses of the area and proposed to build brand new tourism products here.<br />
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Mr. Pham Trung Luong, the vice director of Vietnam National Administration of Tourism’s Institute for Tourism Development Research thought that the shortcomings of Vietnam’s tourism also came from the poor collaboration between the leaders when making plans.<br />
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He stated that the ones who take responsible for plan assessment were not experts so this resulted in mistakes.<br />
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Meanwhile, Vietnam tourism is currently suffering from the significant fall in tourist arrivals in 12 months in a row.
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