New Railway To Connect Cambodia And Vietnam

It is part of the Singapore-Kunming railroad project, so it will be a key railroad for Cambodia to transport commodities to regional and global markets, especially in the framework of ASEAN-China Free Trade Area.

The feasibility study for the construction was implemented by the Chinese Railway Ministry’s Third Railway Survey and Design Institute since July 2009 with a cost about 3 million USD funded by China.

As planned, the railroad is 257 kilometers in length, starting in Kampong Speu Province’s Oudong District, pass by Kratie Province’s Snuol District and end at Vietnam’s Loc Ninh District in the Southern border Province of Binh Phuoc.

Experts have finalized the total cost for the construction of the Vietnam – Cambodia is about 686 million USD, according to a feasibility study for the construction begining from Kampong Speu Province (Cambodia) to the Southern border Province of Binh Phuoc (Vietnam).

However, this money is not including the settlement compensations for residents affected by the project.

“The project will provide huge economic benefits to Cambodia, especially on the development of agriculture and mineral resources, as well as tourism sector”, experts said. The study result will be submitted to Prime Minister Hun Sen to make decision.

The railway will be part of an intra-Asian railway that runs from Singapore to China via Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam. It is expected to be complete within 30 months.

Source: vietnambusiness.asia

Vietnam Jeep Tours have tour offers to Cambodia. For more details about these tours, click here or contact via adventure@vietnamjeeptours.com or hotline: +84 909 602 370.

25 Days Grand Adventure With Vietnam Jeep Tours

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 26 July 2011, Vietnam Jeep Tours (VJT) has launched grand adventure in Vietnam for the adventure passionate.

Almost a month journey starts in Hanoi capital and end at Saigon, covering most of exotic destinations of Vietnam, the mountainous Northwest with colourful ethnic tribes, ancient historical Hue and Hoi An of the centre and down to the Mekong delta discovering lives on the water and finally experience the bustling Saigon once named as pearl of the orient.

If one wonders what can be done in 25 day time the answer is all the activities you can think of and it is a long list of enjoyment: culture discovery and home stay at locals’ houses, adventure activities of all types: trekking, biking, cruising, kayaking, paddling, snorkelling, travelling on army Jeeps etc. all sort of things that we can hardly make it in our busy daily lives.

The trip is set to be a private and can be done at any time of the year. Details can be found at 25 Days Vietnam Expedition or contact at adventure@vietnamjeeptours.com / phone: (+ 84) 8 629 06577 or hotline (+84) 909 602 370.

About Vietnam Jeep Tours (VJT)

Organizer of adventure tours in Vietnam, featuring various types of activities including Jeep, motor biking, cycling, trekking, and culture exploration in Vietnam.

VJT was the first company introduced used Jeep to international travellers, transforming the image of vehicles left from the war to a symbol of fun, friendly and active travel experience. Details of company and travel offers please visit www.vietnamjeeptours.com

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New Sea Route Links HCMC To Vung Tau

An express ship service linking Ho Chi Minh City to Vung Tau city has been launched.

Duong Dong Express, with seating capacity of 250 people will depart from Sai Gon Passenger Port at 5 Nguyen Tat Thanh Street in District 4 of HCMC at 8am and at Cau Da Wharf in Vung Tau City at 3.30 pm every day.

The cruise ship has a restaurant, café, game area, internet services, and deck area for passengers can have a view of sceneries along the Saigon River, the Can Gio Mangrove Forest and the coastal city of Vung Tau.

More information about Duong Dong Express, click here or contact via phone: 08 - 3517 3917.

Golfing Events Organised For Binh Thuan This Summer

Vietnam’s golfing events are scheduled for the Central Binh Thuan Coast this summer.

In Phan Thiet, Ocean Dune Golf Club is gearing up for the Vietnam instalment of the Faldo Series Asia, scheduled for August 5-7. Regarded as the premier junior tournament circuit in Asia, the Faldo Series sees youngsters from around the continent vie for a place in the grand final at the Mission Hills complex in Shenzhen, China.

Ocean Dunes will also play host to the Vietnam Open on October 14-16, while Sea Links will host the prestigious 2011 Guide Awards on July 29. Here, 400 will attend the ceremony in the grand ballroom, which will be followed by a golf tournament the next day.

Earlier, on July 9-10, the Vietnam final of the Mercedes Trophy was organised in Mui Ne’s Sea Links Golf & Country Club. The event saw more than 4,000 players completing in order to secure a spot in the finale at Sea Links. On Sunday July 10, seven golfers from a field of 128 qualified for the Asian Final, scheduled for late August in Australia.

More related programs to Phan Thiet and Mui Ne:
Four Days Mui Ne Escape By Jeep
Phan Thiet Tour And Boat Trip Half Day
Sand Dunes Tour Half Day
Ta Ku Mountain And Boat Trip On Ca Ty River

Vietnam Global Geopark - Dong Van Karst Plateau In Ha Giang Province

“Geopark” has been defined as a territory encompassing one or more sites of scientific importance, not only for geological reasons but also by virtue of its archaeological, ecological or cultural value.

On 3 October 2010, the Dong Van Stone Plateau in Ha Giang Province was officially recognized as a global geopark. This is the first geopark in Vietnam and the second in South East Asia which has been recognized as a global geopark.

The park has the total area of 2350 kilometers, covering four districts in the Province, including Quan Ba, Yen Minh, Dong Van and Meo Vac, located on the average height of 1400-1600 meters. Scientists have discovered 45 geomorphologic heritages, 33 tectonic heritages and a lot of fossils on sedimentary rock layers.

Dong Van Karst plateau not only is sculpture product, a historical rocky page of the nature present to human people but also contain a lot of potential values such as, Geoheritages, biological diversity, tourism, fossils... Especially, the cultural of community 17 ethnic groups on Dong Van Karst plateau Geopark, traditional beauty need preserving and promoting.

Dong Van Karst Plateau is unique combination between Geoheritages and cultural heritages which has created great potential for tourism and attracted many visitors inside and outside country.

Vietnam Jeep Tours is expert in designing adventures to discover mysterious beauty of Dong Van Stone Plateau, please contact via adventure@vietnamjeeptours.com or hotline: +84 909 602 370.

More related programs to Ha Giang:
9 Days Bike North Vietnam
14 Days Motorcycling Adventure in Northern Vietnam

“Traveling and Learning To Cook” Tours Now Attract Travellers

Nowadays travel style is combining travelling and learning about the cuisine of the destination. Vietnam has its own cuisine quintessence greatly admired for freshness of the ingredients and for the healthy eating style.

A cooking class in Vietnam for tourists includes a visit to local market then a brief lesson given by the restaurant cooks in English. Travelers would feel excited when they can enjoy the dishes they prepare themselves with guide of cooks.

Vietnamese cooking becomes a unique attraction for travellers who want to discover beautiful landscapes and experience the delectable tastes of Vietnamese dishes via cooking courses.

For more information about Vietnam cooking classes, click here or contact via adventure@vietnamjeeptours.com or phone: +84 8 6290 6577 or hotline: +84 909 602 370.

More related programs about cooking class tours:
Morning Cooking In Hoi An
Half Day Cooking in Hanoi
Half Day Cooking in Ho Chi Minh City

The Quieter Side Of Leafy Con Dao

Quiet yellow-sand beaches and historical sites may lure visitors to Con Dao but it’s the old tropical trees that protect them from the scorching sunshine in the archipelago off the Southern Province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau.

There are a number of cay bang trees which are over 100 years old and hang over Ton Duc Thang and other roads in Con Dao to provide respite from the heat for tourists, who ride past on their motorbikes or stroll around.

Strong winds and sunshine may be not be your idea of a nice break but these noticeable characteristics have turned out to contribute to shaping the trees into distinctive bonsais. The trees are spread out over two lanes of the seaside roads and they shield pedestrians taking a leisurely stroll on the pavement between the tree lines and mossy yellow walls of the old prisons, from the sun.

From tourists resorts, beyond the lines of tropical trees in the esplanade, you can witness the calm of the sea, with fishing boats bobbing on the water and the distant mountains.

At a little coffee shop called Con Son, you can sip a cup of coffee and rest after a long trek at the seaside or in the forests.

Breaths of wind blow in from the ocean sending red leaves of the tropical trees down onto your table as drops of coffee are slowly seeping through the filter, and whet traveler’s appetite for more adventure in the quiet town of Con Dao.

Inside and outside this small town there are other types of ancient trees including the banyan whose roots cover the ruins of historical sites. Underneath these roots contain untold stories about the bravery of revolutionary fighters who shed blood for the independence of Vietnam.

Beside that Vietnam Travel Depot also offer a tour to Con Dao Island: Con Dao Island Snorkeling and Trekking Package (3 Days 2 Nights)

Here are some available flights (Vietnam Airlines) from Ho Chi Minh City to Con Dao Island which have 4 times per day such as departure time at: 05.55AM, 9.30AM, 10.50AM, and 14.20PM.

And Vietnam Airlines also offer return flights from Con Dao Island to Ho Chi Minh City which departure time at: 7.35AM, 12.30PM, and 14.20PM.

For more information about Con Dao Island, click here or contact via adventure@vietnamjeeptours.com or phone: +84 8 6290 6577 or hotline: +84 909 602 370.