Destination Highlights
Paragliding Competition In Ly Son – A Chance To Promote Sea And Island Tourism
From 21 to 25 June 2019, Ha Noi Paragliding Club in collaboration with Quang Ngai provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism will organize paragliding in Thoi Loi mountain, Ly Son island, Quang Ngai province.
For the first time held in Ly Son island, the paragliding competition aims to contribute to affirming the island sovereignty and promoting sea and island tourism.
The take-off point is located on the top of Thoi Loi mountain, Ly Son island, one of the five dormant volcanoes on the island, with a height of nearly 170m above sea level.
The festival is expected to attract 100 Vietnamese and foreign pilots, mainly from paragliding clubs across the country including Hanoi Paragliding Club, Vietwings Hanoi, Dong Bac Paragliding, News Sky Paragliding, Da Nang Paragliding Saigon Paragliding, Thailand, Malaysia, Laos, Indonesia and Japan.
The prize structure includes the national prize (for Vietnamese athletes), the general prize (scoring Vietnamese and foreign athletes) with a total prize value of 50 million VND.
The take-off point is located on the top of Thoi Loi mountain, Ly Son island, one of the five dormant volcanoes on the island, with a height of nearly 170m above sea level.
The festival is expected to attract 100 Vietnamese and foreign pilots, mainly from paragliding clubs across the country including Hanoi Paragliding Club, Vietwings Hanoi, Dong Bac Paragliding, News Sky Paragliding, Da Nang Paragliding Saigon Paragliding, Thailand, Malaysia, Laos, Indonesia and Japan.
The prize structure includes the national prize (for Vietnamese athletes), the general prize (scoring Vietnamese and foreign athletes) with a total prize value of 50 million VND.
Hanoi Among Best Cities For Architecture Lovers
While beaches and mountains offer great sceneries and escape from everyday life, some people are just drawn to cities and their buildings.
Hanoi has been named among best cities to visit if you love architecture, according to a list released by Conde Nast Traveler, a UK travel magazine.
"The French colonization of 19th-century Vietnam left a lasting style of architecture in the country. In Hanoi alone, examples are found in the St. Joseph’s Cathedral, the Presidential Palace and the Hanoi Opera House," Condo Nast Traveler wrote.
Familiarly called by the locals as “The Big Church” and located near Hoan Kiem lake, the St. Joseph’s Cathedral was built in 1886 with the architectural style described as resembling Notre Dame de Paris. The cathedral is the representative evidence of the French colonial architecture.
The Presidential Palace Hanoi, constructed in 1900 by French architect Auguste Henri Vildieu, was intended to be Ho Chi Minh’s official residence but the Vietnamese leader had opted for a traditional Vietnamese stilt-house instead. The three-story, mustard yellow building features 30 rooms built in colonial French architectural style, an orchard, carp pond, and a 91-meter long boulevard surrounded by lush gardens.
Meanwhile, the Hanoi Opera House was erected by the French colonial administration between 1901 and 1911. An essential part of Hanoi’s thousand-year-old history, it is, without doubt, one of the most famous cultural and architectural monuments of Hanoi. The Hanoi Opera house is the unique combination of traditional Greek architecture and Opera de Paris to become one of the most attracted sites for incredible cultural activities.
Athens in Greece tops the list, followed by Hanoi in Vietnam, Miami in Florida, Barcelona in Spain, Chandigarh in India, Florence in Italy, Istanbul in Turkey.
Familiarly called by the locals as “The Big Church” and located near Hoan Kiem lake, the St. Joseph’s Cathedral was built in 1886 with the architectural style described as resembling Notre Dame de Paris. The cathedral is the representative evidence of the French colonial architecture.
The Presidential Palace Hanoi, constructed in 1900 by French architect Auguste Henri Vildieu, was intended to be Ho Chi Minh’s official residence but the Vietnamese leader had opted for a traditional Vietnamese stilt-house instead. The three-story, mustard yellow building features 30 rooms built in colonial French architectural style, an orchard, carp pond, and a 91-meter long boulevard surrounded by lush gardens.
Meanwhile, the Hanoi Opera House was erected by the French colonial administration between 1901 and 1911. An essential part of Hanoi’s thousand-year-old history, it is, without doubt, one of the most famous cultural and architectural monuments of Hanoi. The Hanoi Opera house is the unique combination of traditional Greek architecture and Opera de Paris to become one of the most attracted sites for incredible cultural activities.
Athens in Greece tops the list, followed by Hanoi in Vietnam, Miami in Florida, Barcelona in Spain, Chandigarh in India, Florence in Italy, Istanbul in Turkey.
Travel Updates
Holiday Inn & Suites Saigon Airport
Holiday Inn & Suites Saigon Airport is proud to be Vietnam’s very first Holiday Inn Hotel, sharing the Joy of Travel with this vibrant city known for its world-class food scene and elegant French colonial-era buildings.
Whether traveling for business or pleasure, our 350 tastefully appointed, non-smoking rooms and suites ensure a comfortable stay just 10 minutes from Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Each room enjoys either expansive views of Saigon’s “old meets new” skyline or relaxing vistas of our landscaped pool deck. Leisure guests will appreciate our thoughtful amenities including signature soft & firm pillows and state-of-the-art IPTV while corporate travelers can stay connected with complimentary high-speed internet, and access to our Business Center and Library Lounge. Our Song Saigon Ballroom with built-in LED wall and state-of-the-art audiovisual technology can accommodate up to 800 guests for more formal occasions, including exhibitions, conferences and memorable weddings.
Whether traveling for business or pleasure, our 350 tastefully appointed, non-smoking rooms and suites ensure a comfortable stay just 10 minutes from Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Each room enjoys either expansive views of Saigon’s “old meets new” skyline or relaxing vistas of our landscaped pool deck. Leisure guests will appreciate our thoughtful amenities including signature soft & firm pillows and state-of-the-art IPTV while corporate travelers can stay connected with complimentary high-speed internet, and access to our Business Center and Library Lounge. Our Song Saigon Ballroom with built-in LED wall and state-of-the-art audiovisual technology can accommodate up to 800 guests for more formal occasions, including exhibitions, conferences and memorable weddings.
Address: 18E Cong Hoa Street, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
