Travel in brief on 30 July

HCM City plans to launch a river tour to Cambodia
The HCM City Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism will draft a plan to develop a river tour to the Mekong province of An Giang and Cambodia. After conducting a survey of short routes, the department found that there was huge potential in river tourism. They studied the routes from Bach Dang Wharf in District 1 to the confluence of the Sai Gon and Nha Be rivers, and from the wharf to Tau Hu Canal.
Cheo Theatre designs special Spring Festival show for tourists
The Ha Noi Cheo Theatre (traditional opera) has signed contracts with travel firms and introduced new shows that feature Vietnamese musical genres. The theatre will launch its Spring Festival show today, performing every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for tourists. This show emphasises entertainment rather than just the classical cheo art, advertising the unique features and beauty of Vietnamese music, song, and dance.
The show introduces quan ho (love duets) and cheo through a story. Pamphlets in Vietnamese and English will be delivered to audiences to provide them with information about the history of Vietnamese traditional arts. The show will be performed by the theatre’s young talents.
HCM City to host festival for Singaporean National Day 2010
Singapore Business Group (SBG) in collaboration with the Singapore Consulate General in HCM City will organise the Celebrate Singapore 2010 at Sedona Poolside Garden, Sai Gon Centre, 65 Le Loi Street in District 1 tomorrow, for their citizens and friends to celebrate Singaporean National Day (August 9).
This is a fun event with entertainment for adults and children, including dances, a dog show and contests. Local and Singaporean food will be served. Ticket costs VND60,000 for adult SBG members and VND30,000 for children, VND80,000 for adult non-members and VND40,000 for children.
Saigontourist launches tours to celebrate the summer holiday
Saigontourist Travel Service Co has introduced a series of new summer tours with many attractive options for tourists, taking advantage of new flights launched by Vietnam Airlines and big festivals around the country.
The new HCM City-Hai Phong flights help Saigontourist to launch new tours, including a three-day tour to Ha Long Bay, Cat Ba Island and Hai Phong City.
Central province awaits Gov’t nod to host Miss Earth 2010
The organisers of Miss Earth 2010 have met with Khanh Hoa provincial authorities to discuss hosting the final round of the Miss Earth 2010. The executive deputy president of the pageant organiser Carousel Productions said 90 beauty queens from over the world would arrive in Viet Nam on November 4 if the plan was approved by the Government, according to VietnamPlus online newspaper. With the Government’s approval, Khanh Hoa would work with Vinpearl Land and Thanh Nien Communications Corp to prepare for the pageant.
Phan Thiet to develop huge multi-use tourism project
The provincial authority of Binh Thuan has approved a new US$465 million tourism project. The Bach Duong Hill Resort in Phan Thiet City’s Tien Thanh Commune will cover 265ha and includes sea villas, hotels, restaurants, urban zones, a cultural centre, shopping centres, healthcare stations, and a museum. The project will kick off next month.