PROMOTION CODE FOR X-MAS 2012

December 9, 2012 By

Greetings from Govietnamvisa.com!

On the very occasion of the X-mas season of 2012, we are pleased to offer you, our dear clients a special Gift: A Promotion code for discount(s) when applying for Vietnam visa at www.Govietnamvisa.com ;

Here’re details of the Promo-code:

  • Promotion code  : PRMCA9
  • Value                       : Discount by 10% of the total price of your service fee (online)
  • Validity                   : From December 10th, 2012 till January 10th, 2013
  • How to use             : Kindly write down “PRMCA9” into the promotion code blank (at the second step of your online application), and your final online service fee will be automatically discounted by 10%
    (Note: this can also be used for your family and friends more than once during the validity time)

 

Kindly be noted that even if your departure date is in the next few weeks or months, you can still apply for a visa on arrival right now to get this promotion without any matter.

Should you have any queries, please feel free to contact us, we are willing to help you as our best.

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November 13, 2012 By

 

Nowadays, Vietnam is known as a popular destination for world travelers. With the hidden charm, Vietnam is a wonderful place to explore. Still, like traveling to any other country, there are several tips you should take when visiting Vietnam to avoid unexpected things or misunderstandings:

Before you go:

  • Find out all the basic information about the country beforehand.
  • Your passport should be valid for at least six months after arrival and at least one month after the expiration of your visa. To apply for a visa, contact your local Vietnamese Embassy or
  • Consulate, or an online travel agent for time saving.
  • Please take a note that visa on arrival in Vietnam means visa stamped at the arrival airport in Vietnam with the pre-approved letter issued by the Vietnam Immigration Office (obtained in advance). Remember that only when you are traveling by air, can you apply for a visa on arrival.

What you need to bring with you to Vietnam:

  • Lightweight and quick dry clothing for the summer months and warmer clothing for the winter months;
  • Sun hat, shoes and sandals;
  • A good quality backpack/rucksack and day pack
  • A decent pair of boots for walking
  • Light raincoat and umbrella;
  • A map, compass or a GPS system in case you get lost
  • Flashlight/torch, alarm clock, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent, personal first aid kit, toiletries, basic aspirins, binocular, camera, emergency phone numbers [Read more...]
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Law on Tourism-available on the bookshelf (Vietnamese & English version)

October 25, 2012 By

The Law on Tourism, which was passed on June 14, 2005 by the XIth National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam at its 7th session,  takes effect as of January 1, 2006. This Law provides for tourism resources and activities; rights and obligations of other tourists, organizations and individuals engaged in tourism-related activities.

In order to meet demands of readers, especially Vietnamese and foreign organizations and individuals engaged in tourism activities in the territory of Vietnam; agencies, organizations, individuals and local communities engaged in tourism-related activities; Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and National Political Publishing House published the bookLaw on Tourism, bilingual Vietnamese - English.
- The book comprises about 148 pages, size 14.5×20.5cm.
- Price: USD14 (shipping included)

We are delighted to offer to the readers!

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Viet Nam Travel Atlas 2012

October 25, 2012 By

If you would like to plan and organize your own tours to discover Vietnam, Viet Nam Travel Atlas 2011 could help you to carry out it easily and favourably.

Viet Nam Travel Atlas 2011 (Vietnamese and English versions) has just published by TourismInformation Technology Center - Vietnam National Administration of Tourism. This is the 7th edition of its kind.

The book provides maps of regions, detailed maps of tourist centers and many lively illustrative images. You are able to find tourist sites, hotels, restaurants, shops, entertainment places… easily by indexes.

In addition, the information about geography, history, culture of Vietnam as well as overview information about cities and provinces were corrected according to the latest administrative change. Many new tourist sites, hotels, entertainment areas… in main cities and provinces were added. The information about immigration procedure was also updated.


For further information, please contact Tourism Information Technology Center - The book comprises 112 pages, size 21cm x 29.5 cm 

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HANOI SHOPPING TIPS – 5 THINGS TO BUY WHEN VISITING HANOI

October 5, 2012 By
There is no lack of choices when it comes to shopping in Hanoi, the one-thousand-year old capital of  Vietnam. The city offers you a wide variety of items from authentic silk, ethnic minority souvenir to wooden products.

 It may be the case that the majority of souvenirs and crafts in Hanoi are readily available in numerous shops in the center districts near HoanKiem Lake. Below are some small suggestions for foreigners who may not currently come up with interesting ideas for shopping in Hanoi.

1. Silk and Embroidery:

Tourists can not miss authentic traditional silk when visiting Vietnam, a typical Eastern country. There are some differences in the way locals make silk in each region of Vietnam but the Van Phuc village in Hanoi has been renowned for making the best silk in the country. You can buy draw silk, print silk or patterned silk with national decorations as a unique gift for friends and families in Hang Gai, a small street near the Old Quarter.

2. Ethnic Minority Products:

Excluding the dominant Kinh people, Vietnam is home for 53 ethnic groups scattering mostly in the Northern mountainous region in Vietnam and each group has its own costume with distinctive designs. In this day and age, both handicrafts and clothes with unique decorations and special weaving from various ethnic groups are widely sold in souvenirs shops of Hanoi capital.

3. ‘Do’ paper:

Do paper is made from the bark of the Do tree, a wild plant commonly found around local riverbanks. It was in popularity for many years before the modern paper production these days has been invented. Now Do paper is only used to make Hanoi’s ethnic greetings cards, water color, folk paintings and bamboo-bound notebooks. Do paper cards with embroidered squares cost more or less 2 USD, bamboo bound notebooks are from 1.50 USD and hemp covered notebooks from 2 USD. You can purchase Do paper related products in Hang Gai or Hang Bac Street.

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Bai Dinh Pagoda – the biggest in Vietnam

October 3, 2012 By

VIETNAM – Bai Dinh Pagoda in the northern province of Ninh Binh is famous for its great size and beautiful architecture, and also well-known for its record number of huge Buddha statues.

Located in Gia Sinh commune, Gia Vien district, Bai Dinh pagoda was built to commemorate King Ly Thai To who moved the capital from Hoa Lu to Thang Long.

As a tourist attraction, Bai Dinh pagoda is endowed with both scenic beauty and historical value. It is considered the largest complex of Buddhist pagodas Vietnam, which are either old or new.

The old Bai Dinh Pagoda sits on a 200m high mountain, which has been recognized as a cultural and historical heritage site of Vietnam. The new Bai Dinh Pagoda covers about 700 hectares, near the site of the old one.

Tourists often visit the pagoda area during their sight-seeing tour. Every year, the Bai Dinh Pagoda Festival kicks off on the sixth day of the first lunar month, attracting tens of thousands of visitors. [Read more...]

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Nha Trang Bay

September 17, 2012 By
Nha Trang Bay, covering 507km2, is located in Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province. The bay includes 19 named islands and many small rock islands. In 2003, it was recognized as one of the most beautiful bays in the world.

 

With great tourism potential that has a beautiful landscape and interesting island tours, the bay has attracted an increasing number of tourists both at home and abroad.

The seaside park route along the streets of Tran Phu – Pham Van Dong that is many kilometers long, consists of hundreds of hotels and many beautiful beaches.

Here, various tourism services are provided, including tours on an airship, parachuting, sailboating, water motoring, water-skating and water–skiing. All help create a wonderful, exciting time for tourists.

Tours for visiting islands on the bay are diversified. Tourists can hire a boat at Cau Da Wharf for their own tours. However, the most popular destination is Vinpearl Amusement Park (Vinpearl Land) on Hon Tre Island.

It has a 3320m suspension cable-car system that is the longest in the world. With various tourism services, compelling indoor games, an aquarium, a water park and seaside resorts, the entertainment area draws millions of tourists each year.

Also, there are tours to Tri Nguyen Fish Lake, Tam Island, Mot Island and Mun Island where tourists can relax in wonderful seaside resorts, enjoy seafood in the fishing village and play in the sea.

With a tourism complex of beautiful beaches, islands and appealing tours, Nha Trang Bay is one of the ideal destinations of tourists to Nha Trang City.

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VNAT leads terraced rice field tour revamp

September 11, 2012 By
 Representatives of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and local tourist firms next week will make an advance trip to examine some terraced rice fields in Mu Cang Chai (Yen Bai), Sapa and Bat Xat (Lao Cai) to prepare brand-new theme tours for travelers.


The trip is set to take place from September 12 to 18 and according to organizers, this themed tour will take tourists to terraced fields, especially at harvest time for the best photo-shoots and to inspect the lifestyles of ethnic minority people.

Terraced rice field tours are not popular due to the lack of tourist infrastructure and services.

The most popular terrace field tourists hotspots are in the three communes of La Pan Tan, Che Cu Nha and Ze Xu Phinh in the northwestern mountainous province of Yen Bai.

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Russian travel agencies to flock to Vietnam

September 11, 2012 By
Some 19 groups with around 400 people from travel agencies in 18 Russian cities will come to Vietnam from this month until November to study Vietnam’s tourism.
Such visitors will not only tour popular destinations such as Khanh Hoa and Binh Thuan provinces but also inspect Ninh Thuan Province.

Hoang Thi Phong Thu, chairwoman of Anh Duong Co., said that the firm in coordination with its foreign partner Pegas Touristik organized the program. Travel agencies who will visit Vietnam this time come from different cities across Russia.

In addition to inspecting tours, hotel and restaurant services in central coastal cities and in the Mekong Delta, some groups will attend the International Travel Expo HCMC 2012 which will open in HCMC on Thursday.

In summer, Anh Duong and Pegas Touristik organized a trip for around 300 people from Russian travel agencies to get acquainted with destinations in Vietnam in preparation for the coming winter travel season.
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Hanoi’s must-taste cuisines

September 6, 2012 By
Hanoi’s must-taste cuisines

VietNamNet Bridge – Culinary art is one of the most interesting things for visitors’ discovery in Hanoi. The city’s most famous cuisine is Pho (noodle) but there are many other cuisines that visitors should not miss to taste.

Bun Oc (noodles and snails)

This is a special cuisine of Hanoi. Anyone who used to live in Hanoi cannot forget this cuisine, which has sourish flavor of thickened vinegar, moreish and brittle snails, dried tofu, raw vegetables…
It is quite easy to process this cuisine but it needs secrets to have a delicious bowl of bun oc.

You can enjoy this cuisine at Ms. Sau’ bun oc restaurant at 73A Mai Hac De, Ms Luong’s bun oc restaurant in Khuong Thuong Street, Co Beo restaurant at No. 1 Hoe Nhai or at Nguyen Cao market, No. 5 Dong Mac, Hai Ba Trung district.

A bowl of bun oc is from VND20,000 ($1).

Nom bo kho (Sweet and sour grated salad with dried beef)

The main materials to process this cuisine include green papaya, dried beef, raw vegetables and sweet and sour fish sauce.
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