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The Hue government on Sunday evening held an opening ceremony for the third pedestrian street, which is aimed at serving tourists on the weekend. The ceremony gathered thousands of visitors who came to experience traditional folk games and enjoy a wide selection of foods. This one-kilometer-long Hai Ba Trung Pedestrian Street costs roughly VND97 billion (US$4.1 million) in investment. The stone-paved route boasts various plants and a lighting system. Throngs of visitors stroll along the newly-launched Hai Ba Trung Pedestrian Street in Hue City, Thua Thien Hue Province, central Vietnam. Photo : Nhat Linh / Tuoi Tre Nguyen Hoang Minh, a resident of Hue City, said what he liked most about this new pedestrian street was that the entire route is nicely paved with stones, instead of asphalt. “This route at night will be as busy as Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street in downtown Ho Chi Minh City,” he said. Vo Le Nhat, chairman of the Hue City People’s Committee, said the opera...

Located 125 kilometers away from the summer capital Srinagar, the enchanting Gurez valley and its adjoining Tehsil Tulail are known for their vast potential in growing high-quality and delectable potatoes. Thanks to the valley’s cold climatic conditions and the nutrient-rich soil, Gurez is already a prodigious producer of potatoes. However, the valley’s unique conditions also make it ideal for growing potato seeds, adding to its allure and making it a prime destination for potato lovers. But Gurez is more than just a place for agriculture. Its beauty and stories are steeped in history and legend, making it a favourite destination for those seeking to explore the unknown. The valley has been a bastion of growing quality potatoes for generations, and it is believed that the tough terrain kept the valley mostly closed from the rest of the world during the winter months, making potatoes the lone source of stable food crop of the valley. The Mountain Agriculture Research & ...

When it comes to tourism in the Northwest mountains of Vietnam, it is impossible to leave out Ha Giang, the land of the Nho Que river, unspoiled stone plateaus, and winding passes. One of the “most hunted” places in Ha Giang is the white cliff, also called “a place to sleep under thousands of stars”. The location of the white cliff White cliff is located on the top of Co Tien mountain. Because of its height, when standing on the top of the cliff, tourists can see Ma Pi Leng pass or Nho Que river. Photo: Toquoc.vn According to local customs, every Lunar New Year, people come here to pray for a prosperous and happy life. Therefore, a trail to the cliff was gradually formed. To reach the white cliffs, visitors follow the Ma Pi Leng pass, located on National Highway 4C – also known as the Happiness Road. There is another road, called Ma Pi Leng B. However, this road is only accessible by motorbikes. After arriving at Ma Pi Leng B, visitors ride a motorbike for about 3km, ...

Vietnam is one of the most popular countries to visit in Southeast Asia , with many scenic spots and delicious traditional foods. The scenery ranges from jagged peaks seen from winding mountain passes down to verdant paddy fields painted every shade of green in the palette, while Vietnam’s long history and multicultural population (with over 50 ethnic minority groups) make a trip here rich in heritage. Top 9 Must-visit Destinations In Vietnam Southeast Asia Southeast Asia Southeast Asia Southeast Asia Southeast Asia Southeast Asia Southeast Asia Southeast Asia Southeast Asia My Son Sanctuary Photo: Local Vietnam Located in a rainforest-like setting, the amazing complex of the My Son Sanctuary is certainly a highlight when visiting Hoi An in Vietnam . It will transport you from the busy Vietnam city life to a Jurassic park setting rich in history. My Son is a complex of Hindu temples, which were the religious and political capital of the Champa King...

This stage is one of the most arduous challenges of this year’s Binh Duong International Women’s Cycling Tournament, stretching about 120 kilometers from Thong Nhat District in southern Dong Nai Province to Bao Loc City in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong. The cyclists had to conquer both Chuoi Pass and Bao Loc Pass, with the latter being the highlight of the stage. Before reaching Bao Loc Pass, Tran Thi Ngoc Trang of Team Vinh Long attempted to separate herself from the rest but she failed. Trang was caught up by other strong contenders, namely Shoko Kashiki of Team Biwase – Binh Duong, Nguyen Thi Thi and Nguyen Thi Thu Mai of Team Tap Doan Loc Troi, and Somrat Phetdarin of Team Thailand.  The 10-kilometer Bao Loc Pass posed a lot of challenges to the cyclists, allowing Kashiki and Phetdarin to emerge and lead the group. In the final part of the stage, Phetdarin showed impressive strength and endurance as she sprinted toward the finish line. Thai cyclist S...