International conference in Tourism, Economic Development Co-operation in EWEC

(TITC) – On July 28, in Dong Ha City – Quang Tri Province, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MoCST) and People’s Committee of Quang Tri Province organized the conference in Tourism, Economic Development Co-operation in East-West Economic Corridor (EWEC).

Attending the event were leaders of MoCST, Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism- Lao PDR, Tourism Authority of Thailand, Myanmar Embassy in Vietnam, People’s Committee of Quang Tri Province; representatives of relevant ministries and provinces, provincial governments in EWEC as well as scientists, economic-tourism managers and tourism businesses. 

The EWEC is one of the three economic corridor initiatives in the framework of the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) cooperation initiated by the Asian Development Bank and Japan. 

It was adopted at the 8th GMS Ministerial Meeting held in the Philippines in October 1998 and included in the Hanoi Action Programme at the 6th ASEAN Summit in December 1998. 

The 1,450km corridor starts from Mawlomyine port city of Myanmar and runs through Thailand and Laos, entering Vietnam via the Lao Bao International Border Gate in Quang Tri Province and ends at Tien Sa Port in Da Nang City. The EWEC has brought practical and long-term benefits to its member countries as well as opened up cooperation opportunities in various fields for localities it runs through.

Presentations in the conference focused on: assessing potential and advantage of Quang Tri in economic – tourism development; identifying the scientific foundation for EWEC localities to develop local policies and appropriate solutions to develop social – economic activities, attract investment, enhance human resource; strengthening cooperation between Quang Tri with other provinces to effectively exploit EWEC potential.

They also pointed out that, at present EWEC is merely playing the role of a transport corridor, but economic one. Even as a transport corridor, there in fact still exist some problems limiting travelers and goods flows in EWEC such as entry and exit procedures, the difference in working time of border gates between countries, right-handed cars ....

MoCST’s Deputy Minister Le Khanh Hai confirmed that provinces should join to exploit EWEC potential, advantages and opportunities for economic benefit, tourism and service development; enhancing human resource, administration reform, adopting policies to facilitate travel in the region, connect international tourism programmes with Vietnam tours as “Central Heritage Road”, “Legendary Route”, “Return to old battlefield”… 

Mr. Hai also asked Quang Tri Province to build social economic development strategy, especially on trade, tourism and services consistent with the overall development strategy of whole region, focusing on building detailed plans on tourism zones, routes, destinations, infrastructure investment and marketing campaigns…

Hong Thanh

6D5N SAIGON - CU CHI TUNNEL - MY THO - HA NOI - HA LONG BAY

Code: ISG-AL3

Routes: Saigon - Cu Chi Tunnel - My Tho - Ha Noi - Ha Long Bay

Duration: 06days/05nites

 

Itinerary in detail:

DAY 1: ARRIVAL HO CHI MINH CITY (D)

Our representative meet you at Tan Son Nhat airport and transfer to hotel for check-in. Dinner then free for shopping at Ben Thanh night market.

 

DAY 2: HO CHI MINH CITY - CU CHI TUNNEL - HO CHI MINH CITY (B / L / D)

After breakfast, what is waiting in front of you to discover system over 200 km long tunnel (Cu Chi Tunnels), a haven for former guerrillas of Vietnam during the war against America. After sightseeing you return to the city for lunch and will have little feel for a short tour around the historic sites such as The War Museum, the famous lacquer ware factory and the handicraft center. Energized after your exciting day with a sumptuous dinner on local restaurant.

 

DAY 3: HO CHI MINH CITY - MY THO - HO CHI MINH CITY (B / L / D)

After breakfast, a two hour drive to My Tho will expose the colorful outskirt life as well as picturesque rice fields along the journey.

 

Upon arrival, you will go along Mekong River with the natives on boat and stop at Thoi Son islet to taste seasonal fruits, enjoy traditional folk songs. Then, visit the authentic life of the local and challenge your bargaining power at cottage handicraft shops. An adventurous sampan ride in palm shading creeks will be the next experience of the riverside region. Lunch to be served with the Mekong Delta specialty - Deep Fried Elephant ear fish.

 

Far away Mekong River with poetic emotion to return reality with bustling life of Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon, and visit to China Town and Thien Hau Temple (The Pagoda of the Lady Thien Hau). Energized after your exciting day with a sumptuous dinner on the Saigon River Cruise with entertainment show at the end of the day.

 

DAY 4: HO CHI MINH CITY - HA NOI – HALONG (B / L / D)

Bid farewell to Ho Chi Minh city today. After breakfast, you will be free till check out hotel at noon, then take a short sightseeing tour of Ho Chi Minh City: The Hundred Years Red Cathedral (Notre Dame Cathedral), The Old Post Office and The People's Committee Hall. Lunch with Vietnamese noodles as special food in Vietnam, a little time for shopping, go around souvenir shops until we get departure flight to Ha Noi.

 

Upon arrival at Noi Bai international airport, meet by our representative and proceed to Ha Long City, (Ha Long Bay was awarded by UNESCO as a natural heritage in 1994). Spend four hour to drive will show you the diversity of the North Vietnam villages and rice fields along the journey. In the evening, transfer to hotel for check-in. Dinner at local restaurant.

 

DAY 5: HA LONG BAY - HA NOI (B / L / D)

After breakfast, half day boat trip in Ha Long Bay to view multi-shaped rocks and visit dramatic caves, grottos such as: Paradise Grotto and Wooden Stakes Cave. Lunch will be served on boat with fresh seafood. Return to Ha Noi, sightseeing at Hoan Kiem Lake, 36 ancient street and shopping. Dinner at local restaurant.

 

DAY 6: HA NOI - DEPARTURE (B)

After breakfast, transfer to airport for departure with a sweet memories.

 

Validity JAN-2012 Until SEP-2012                                                                                                                 Currency: US Dollar

Code: ISG-AL3 – HOCHIMINH – CUCHI – HANOI – HALONG 6D5N (5B/4L/5D)
HOTEL	2pax	3-5pax	6-9pax	10-15pax	16-20pax	21pax up	Single Sup
Standard (3*)	541	439	350	333	307	303	120
Deluxe (4*)	601	499	410	393	370	365	180
Luxury (5*)	738	636	547	530	516	509	317

 

HOTEL DETAILS

HOTEL	HO CHI MINH	HA NOI	HA LONG
Standard (3*)	Kingston or similar	Boss…	Ha Long Pearl
Deluxe (4*)	Palace / Oscar…	Prestige...	Royal Lotus
Luxury (5*)	New World / Windsor	Sofitel Plaza	HAL Novotel

 

TOUR PRICES INCLUDE ·        Hotel in twin / triple sharing room basic with daily breakfast ·        Transfer by air-conditioned bus as itinerary ·        Meals as indicated: breakfast / lunch / dinner ·        Complimentary mineral water on tour (01 bottle / pax / day) ·        Entrance fees, boat trips and excursions ·        Excellent Indonesian speaking guide

TOUR PRICES EXCLUDE ·       Travel insurance ·       Visa fee, flight ticket, airport tax ·       Personal expenses ·       Drink ·       Tipping (F.I.T USD 5/pax/day, G.I.T USD 3/pax/day) ·       Others not mentioned nor specified above ·       Compulsory Gala Dinner on Christmas and New Year.

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