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In particular, the People’s Committee of Co To district (Quang Ninh province) advised tour operators, shipping lines, owners of accommodation facilities, and tourism services to inform all visitors not to bring plastic bags to the island. Co To island district government has also made efforts to raise awareness about environmental protection such as not using plastic bags and disposable plastic items, beside the “no plastic bags” recommendation. Although many tourists cooperated with the local authority to keep the island plastic-waste-free, there are still many people who carry plastic bags to the island, polluting the sea and island environment. The program “Co To says no to plastic waste” continues to recommend tourists not to bring plastic bags and disposable plastic items when going to the island, stressing that it will not only help the locality keep the air and environment clean but also minimize the amount of waste going into the ocean. The most important reason is that w...

If you are a fan of Vietnamese fruits, a fun trip idea you can try is to visit lychee farms for a night lychee picking tour in Luc Ngan (Bac Giang Province). This is your opportunity to gain an authentic travel experience in the rural side of Northern Vietnam. It is also a suitable experience on the weekend. For such a short trip outside of Hanoi, you won’t need much preparation besides a trusty vehicle for transportation, appropriate clothes for hot weather, and a camera for capturing precious memories. Children will also enjoy this trip to the farm during their summer breaks, away from the busy city and immersed in nature. From Hanoi, departing in the morning or late afternoon, you will first rest at homestays to prepare for a unique night journey. The host of the night tour will be local farmers. You can enjoy delicious homemade meals with the host family before heading to the farm for lychee picking. When night falls, you follow the farmers, with a flashlight and a basket, to...

Thua Thien – Hue province in general and Hue city, in particular, are favored by nature with diverse terrain. Besides, this land still retains the architectural works from the Nguyen Dynasty to the French colonial period. Aside from the popular destinations such as the Imperial Citadel of Hue, and the mausoleums of the kings, Hue City also has countless other tourist attractions that are open for free for visitors to visit, take pictures, and explore every corner with their friends and families. Thien Mu Pagoda Thien Mu Pagoda is an ancient temple located on Ha Khe Hill, right by the Perfume River. It is about 5 km west of the city center. Lord Nguyen Hoang built this temple in 1601. To get to Thien Mu Pagoda, visitors can travel by motorbike or car. After the tour, people are advised to try out the ginger tofu dish sold around the temple for VND 10.000 (US$0.43)/ glass. Visitors can also enjoy other activities here such as boat excursions or SUP rowing. Excursions by boat will c...