1. “European Asian integration in sustainable tourism management” Project co-financed by the European Commission Welcome to Viet Nam

2. Welcome to Viet Nam Welcome to Viet Nam

3. The Socialist Republic of Vietnam  Mainland Territory: 331,211.6 sq. km.  Population: 84,115.8 thousand inhabitants  National Capital: Ha Noi  China borders it to the north, Laos and Cambodia to the west, the East Sea to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the East and South.  Total length : 1,650km.  The coastline: 3,260km long  Climate: tropical monsoon  Administrative Units: 64 provinces and cities

4. CAPITAL: HA NOI CAPITAL: HA NOI  Hanoi is located in the Red River Delta, in the center of North Vietnam.  Hanoi still preserves many ancient architectural works including the Old Quarter and over 600 pagodas and temples.  Hanoi also characteristically contains 18 beautiful lakes such as Hoan Kiem Lake, West Lake, and Truc Bach Lake...,.  Many traditional handicrafts are also practiced in Hanoi including bronze molding, silver carving, lacquer, and embroidery.

5. Sa pa Sa pa  Sapa is a mountainous district of Lao Cai Province.  Sapa District is very well- known with Sapa Townlet, a beautiful and romantic resort. At the height of 1,600m above sea level.  The average temperature of the area is 15-18°C.  Visitors to Sapa in summer can feel the climate of four seasons in one day. In the morning and afternoon, it is cool like the weather of spring and autumn. At noon, it is as sunny and cloudless as the weather of summer. And it is cold in the evening.

6. The best time to witness the scenic beauty of Sapa is in April and May. In April and May, Sapa is blooming with flowers and green pastures.

7. Halong Bay Halong Bay  Halong Bay is famous internationally, and is recognized as a World Heritage by UNESCO for its thousands of natural islands.  There are temples, pagodas and historical relics.  In addition to the most active branch of tourism, there are other economic activities such as: trade, seaport, coal, marine products and the production of construction materials

8. The city is divided into two parts: East Halong and West Halong. The eastern part is an industrial zone where most of the province official buildings are also concentrated. The western part, also called Bai Chay, is the animated tourism zone. The city is divided into two parts: East Halong and West Halong. The eastern part is an industrial zone where most of the province official buildings are also concentrated. The western part, also called Bai Chay, is the animated tourism zone.

9. HOI AN  The ancient town of Hoi An, lies on the banks of the Thu Bon River.  Hoi An was one of the major trading centers of Southeast Asia in the 16th century.  Hoi An has a distinct Chinese atmosphere with low, tile-roofed houses and narrow streets; the original structure of some of these streets still remains almost intact. All the houses were made of rare wood, decorated with lacquered boards and panels engraved with Chinese characters. Pillars were also carved with ornamental designs.

10. * Tourists can visit the relics of the Sa Huynh and Cham cultures. * Tourists can visit the relics of the Sa Huynh and Cham cultures. * They can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of the romantic Hoi An River, Cua Dai Beach, and Cham Island. * They can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of the romantic Hoi An River, Cua Dai Beach, and Cham Island. * Over the last few years, Hoi An has become a very popular tourist destination in Vietnam. * Over the last few years, Hoi An has become a very popular tourist destination in Vietnam.

11. QUANG BINH * Quang Binh is famous for many charming landscape of mountain and sea. * Every year, Quang Binh attracts many visitors coming to interesting landscapes such as Phong Nha, Tien Son caves, primitive forest in Phong Nha - Ke Bang reserve, Nhat Le, Da Nhay beaches, Bang Mineral Hot Spring, etc. * Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park has been recognized as the World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2003. * Quang Binh is famous for many charming landscape of mountain and sea. * Every year, Quang Binh attracts many visitors coming to interesting landscapes such as Phong Nha, Tien Son caves, primitive forest in Phong Nha - Ke Bang reserve, Nhat Le, Da Nhay beaches, Bang Mineral Hot Spring, etc. * Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park has been recognized as the World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2003. NHAT LE BEACH PHONG NHA CAVE

12. NHA TRANG Nha Trang Bay is recognised as one of 29 most beautiful bays in the world. Nha Trang Bay is recognised as one of 29 most beautiful bays in the world. Nha Trang is endowed by nature with deep, quiet and warm waters all the year round, surrounded by archipelagoes, islands, mountains and white sand beaches - a wonderful and attractive tourist resort. Nha Trang is endowed by nature with deep, quiet and warm waters all the year round, surrounded by archipelagoes, islands, mountains and white sand beaches - a wonderful and attractive tourist resort. Nha Trang is sunny all year round, with an average temperature of 23 C Nha Trang is sunny all year round, with an average temperature of 23 C

13. * West of Nha Trang, there are endless mountain ranges where a wide variety of animals and birds live. * Nha Trang has many specialties. Especially, bird’s nest soup, or swallow’s nest soup is very famous in Nha Trang and round Vietnam. * West of Nha Trang, there are endless mountain ranges where a wide variety of animals and birds live. * Nha Trang has many specialties. Especially, bird’s nest soup, or swallow’s nest soup is very famous in Nha Trang and round Vietnam.

14. HUE As a unique city of Vietnam still remains its form of City under Middle Age and the constructions of monarchic, Hue has become a big and invaluable museum. As a unique city of Vietnam still remains its form of City under Middle Age and the constructions of monarchic, Hue has become a big and invaluable museum. On December 1993 Hue has been recognized as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO. On December 1993 Hue has been recognized as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO. Hue City is one of places which have many cultural heritage. Hue City is one of places which have many cultural heritage. Up to now, there is no place like Hue remaining a lot of originally historical vestiges as in this ancient Capital City. Up to now, there is no place like Hue remaining a lot of originally historical vestiges as in this ancient Capital City. Hue Garden Village

15. TOURISM PRODUCTS TOURISM PRODUCTS  Ha Noi - Ha Long Bay tour cruise 2 days/ 1night PRIVATE SERVICES - based on twin room or triple room share Number of passengers - Price per pax (adult) in US Dollars: 110 -315 US Dollars. PRIVATE SERVICES - based on twin room or triple room share Number of passengers - Price per pax (adult) in US Dollars: 110 -315 US Dollars.  Ha Noi – Nha Trang Tour cruise 6 days/6 nights : Price per pax (adult) in US Dollars: 400 -600 US Dollars.

16. Sapa - Bac Ha - Can Cau Market 4 Nights/ 3 Days Price per person in USD Price per person in USDCost/Pax (US$) 2 3-4 3-4 5-8 5-8 Standard (2*) 309 309 225 225 175 175 Superior (3*) 590 590 340 340 205 205 Deluxe (4*) 690 690 290 290 270 270

17. THAI NGUYEN THAI NGUYEN Introduction about thai nguyen Geography location: in the North of Vietnam Total mainland area: 3,524 sq. km Population : 1 million Administrative Units: 1 city and 6 dictrics Annual average temperature : 25ºC.

18. People and culture People and culture Thai Nguyen province consist of nine districts, cities and townships, it as the political,economic,culture and social centure Thai Nguyen has nine ethnic groups namely Kinh, Tay, Dao, San chay…

19. Thai Nguyen is proud of its glorious and age – old history. It is the land of the primitive man belonging to the Than Sa old stone age. Particularly, in the period of 1946 – 1954, Ho Chi Minh president and party Thai Nguyen is proud of its glorious and age – old history. It is the land of the primitive man belonging to the Than Sa old stone age. Particularly, in the period of 1946 – 1954, Ho Chi Minh president and party central lived and worked in here, the northwestern area of Thai Nguyen became the central safety zone “The forest wind capital” central lived and worked in here, the northwestern area of Thai Nguyen became the central safety zone “The forest wind capital”

20. Landscape in Thai Nguyen Landscape in Thai Nguyen Thai Nguyen is the place filled with range after range of magnificent mountains and romantic landscape. There is Tam Dao like a great wall in the west; valleys inhabited by ethnic groups in the north, hills and small strips of plain in the south where many acient Viet villages were located. Thai Nguyen is the place filled with range after range of magnificent mountains and romantic landscape. There is Tam Dao like a great wall in the west; valleys inhabited by ethnic groups in the north, hills and small strips of plain in the south where many acient Viet villages were located. Beside, Nui Coc lake is a very famous landscape of Thai Nguyen. Beside, Nui Coc lake is a very famous landscape of Thai Nguyen.

21.  Phuong Hoang cave and Mo Ga stream are located at Phuong Hoang mountain. Phuong Hoang cave is very large and has a fascinating beauty with cypress trees…  Mo Ga stream at the foot of Phuong Hoang mountain with foaming water right at the mouth of the mountain.

22. THAI NGUYEN TEA THAI NGUYEN TEA Thai Nguyen is most famous for Green Tea.It is due to its climate and the hereditary secret of the local people in manufacturing the tea. Thai Nguyen is most famous for Green Tea.It is due to its climate and the hereditary secret of the local people in manufacturing the tea. Visitors will have a chance to watch the process of pruducing tea and enjoy the deliciousness of Thai Nguyen tea made with water taken from the local well. Visitors will have a chance to watch the process of pruducing tea and enjoy the deliciousness of Thai Nguyen tea made with water taken from the local well.

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24. THANK YOU SEE YOU IN VIET NAM! “European Asian integration in sustainable tourism management” Project co-financed by the European Commission