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Hanoi rural communities turn culture into tourism experiences

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Vietnam buffalo tours - Community-based tourism opens up a new direction in preserving and promoting local cultural values in Hanoi, as people directly participate in organizing tourism activities, creating livelihoods, and benefiting from the cultural values and landscapes of their homeland. From Muong Coc and Bat Trang to Duong Lam, these models show that when the community becomes the main actors, tourism can create additional resources for heritage to continue to be preserved and passed on. Located approximately 60 km from the center of Hanoi, Muong Coc village in My Duc commune offers a semi-mountainous landscape featuring Bai Bo Lake, rice paddies, lotus ponds, limestone mountains, and the villages of the Muong ethnic group. Building upon the inherent values of the landscape and local life, a community-based tourism model is emerging, bringing visitors closer to the local nature, culture, and people. In Muong Coc, visitors can choose a slow-paced journey to "touch the peace...

World travel awards 2026 recognise diverse Da Nang tourism offerings

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Aurora Travel Vietnam - Da Nang tourism has just honored in 13 categories at the World Travel Awards, including 7 awards at the Asian level and 6 awards at the Vietnamese level, spanning from entertainment and recreation to luxury accommodation. The results were announced at the awards ceremony held on September 27th in the Maldives. In the Asian category, Sun World Ba Na Hills won two titles: "Asia's Leading Theme Park 2026" and "Asia's Leading Cable Car 2026". In the resort sector, Hoi An Memories Resort & Spa was awarded "Asia's Leading Cultural Resort 2026"; Hoiana Resort & Golf received "Asia's Leading Fully Integrated Resort 2026"; and Shilla Monogram Danang was honored as "Asia's Leading Lifestyle Resort 2026". InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort received two awards: "Asia's Leading Luxury Resort 2026" and "Asia's Leading Luxury Hotel Villa 2026" for Bai Bac Bay Vi...