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140,000 foreign visitors to Da Lat

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3 months ago

January 9, 2023

The resort city of Da Lat in the Central Highland province of Lam Dong has so far this year welcomed about 140,000 foreign visitors, according to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

According to Lam Dong provincial People’s Committee, Da Lat city this year expects to welcome more than 7 million visitors, an increase of 340% over the same period in 2021.

Its revenue from the accommodation, restaurant and tourism services reached nearly 504 million USD), a year-on-year increase of over 122%.

Situated on a plateau around 1,500 metres above sea level, Da Lat enjoys year-round cool weather that is in contrast to Vietnam’s tropical climate.

As one of Vietnam’s biggest flower-growing regions, producing around 3 billion flowers every year, the city is a must-visit destination for flower lovers around the world./.

Source: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/140000-foreign-visitors-to-da-lat/246647.vnp

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Ha Giang effectively develops community-based tourism

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10 hours ago

March 30, 2023

TienphongNews

With its advantages in terms of natural landscapes, rich cultural identities, customs and preserved traditional festivals, the northernmost province of Ha Giang has attracted attention from a large number of travel companies and tourists, and several potential community-based tourist sites have been formed.

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A community-based tourism and cultural village in Ha Giang’s Meo Vac district. (Photo: VNA)

Ha Giang – With its advantages in terms of natural landscapes, rich cultural
identities, customs and preserved traditional festivals, the northernmost province
of Ha Giang has attracted attention from a large number of travel companies and
tourists, and several potential community-based tourist sites have been formed.

Ha Giang province is home to 19 ethnic groups which have their own
cultural traditions and identities.

The effective preservation and promotion of cultural values
has helped the province in general and the ethnic groups in particular have a special
attraction for travelers and those who want to learn about traditional ethnic
culture.

According to Deputy Director of the provincial Department of
Culture, Sports and Tourism Trieu Thi Tinh, over the past years, the province
has selected outstanding cultural products to develop to create more highlights
for tourism development. It has also paid attention to community cultural and tourism activities,
and carried out projects on improving the quality
of services and activities of community-based tourism and cultural villages.

Currently, the province has 40 identified community-based tourism
and cultural villages, and 16 cultural villages recognised by the provincial
People’s Committee as meeting standards to serve tourists.

The provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism
assessed that these villages have operated well and attracted a large number of
tourists, contributing to increasing locals’ income and promoting the value of tourism
resources and cultural identities.

In addition to the achieved results, the community-based tourism
in Ha Giang is facing many difficulties and challenges in terms of transport
infrastructure and product quality that hinder it from developing sustainably
and gaining high economic efficiency.

Therefore, in the coming time, the province will continue
paying attention to improving the quality of services, training human
resources for community-based tourism sites, and stepping up the communication work to
raise locals’ awareness of maintaining and developing their cultural
identities, said Tinh./.

Source: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/ha-giang-effectively-develops-communitybased-tourism/250321.vnp

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Som Tum (Thai-style green papaya salad)

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16 hours ago

March 30, 2023

TienphongNews

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Som Tum

Sous chef Burin Pongchang from Feast restaurant under Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers Bangkok presents Som Tum, a signature Thai cuisine during the special Asian food event titled Straight Outta Bangkok held at Sheraton Saigon Hotel.

Som Tum (Thai-style green papaya salad)

With his impeccable cooking credentials and over 30 years of experience, chef Burin is a regular guest chef of international Thai promotions in China, Malaysia and beyond.

Sous chef Burin Pongchang

Som Tum is a favourite Thai street food. The dish is an explosion of Thai-style flavours – deeply complex, not very spicy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and savoury.

If you are a lover of Thai salad, try making Burin’s favourite dish to impress family members and loved ones.

Ingredients:

Papaya green, slice 150g (cut julienne)
Carrot slice 50g (cut julienne)
French long bean 150g (cut 2cm)
Cherry tomato 300g (cut 1/2)
Dried shrimp 10g
Thai bird chili 1pc
Garlic 1pc
Toasted peanut 10g
Lime juice 10g
Palm sugar 10g
Fish sauce 10g

Method:

Cut papaya and carrot. Peel them. Julienne them with a knife or use a Thai julienne slicers. Put the shredded papaya and carrot in a bowl of cold water for 15 minutes and drain, set aside for later.
Put the garlic and chilies into a mortar, and pound them until they form a really coarse paste. Now, add palm sugar with lime juice and keep pounding to get the sugar to fully dissolve. Add the fish sauce and taste.
Add the dried shrimp and long beans and beat them up a bit. You want them to break a bit.
Add the papaya and carrot. Toss to combine the papaya with the dressing.
Gently bruise the papaya and carrot. Add the tomatoes and give them a bit of a toss. Add the peanuts. Toss to combine everything together. Use your hands.
Arrange the salad and enjoy with savory juice and vegetables. VNS

Source: http://ovietnam.vn/dining/som-tum-thai-style-green-papaya-salad_342682.html

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Vietnamese food named among world’s top best dishes

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19 hours ago

March 30, 2023

TienphongNews

Vietnamese dishes including bo kho (stewed beef), bo nhung dam (beef in vinegar hot pot) and bun cha (grilled pork meatballs with vermicelli noodles) have been named among the world’s 100 best meat dishes, according to readers’ votes of the TasteAtlas, the world’s most famous encyclopedia of flavors, traditional dishes, and authentic restaurants.

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Vietnamese dishes including bo kho, bo nhung dam and bun cha (grilled pork meatballs with vermicelli noodles) have been named among the world’s 100 best meat dishes (Photo: tasteatlas.com)

Hanoi – Vietnamese dishes including bo
kho (stewed beef), bo nhung dam (beef in vinegar hot pot) and bun cha (grilled pork meatballs with
vermicelli noodles) have been named among the world’s 100 best meat dishes,
according to readers’ votes of the TasteAtlas, the world’s most famous
encyclopedia of flavors, traditional dishes, and authentic restaurants.

According to the website, bo kho includes ingredients
such as diced beef, carrots, lemongrass, cinnamon, chili, pepper, garlic, and
shallots, all simmered in a spicy and aromatic broth. It can also be
served over noodles or bread, and it is customary to serve a variety fresh herbs on the
side.

Bo nhung dam is a Vietnamese version of a hot pot that
is traditionally served in communal style. In its basic form, the dish consists of
a vinegar-flavored broth that may also include coconut milk or juice,
lemongrass, onions, or other additions, while typical accompaniments include
thinly sliced raw beef and an assortment of fresh vegetables and herbs such as
bean sprouts, daikon, lettuce, cucumbers, mint, basil, and perilla leaves.

Bun cha is a pork and noodle dish that is intricately
connected to Hanoi, where it is believed to have originated from. The dish combines
three elements: a bowl of grilled pork meatballs served in a cold broth, a
plate of rice noodles, and a combination of various fresh greens such as
perilla leaves, lettuce, coriander, and morning glory.

Although bun cha or similar varieties can be found in other parts of Vietnam,
the Hanoi version is held in high regard, a must-try dish to most of the foreign visitors./.

Source: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/vietnamese-food-named-among-worlds-top-best-dishes/250305.vnp