VIETNAM - Central provinces pursue tourism

nhandan.com.vn, June 7, 2007

The region is home to four world heritage sites, Hue Imperial City (December 1993), Hoi An ancient town (December 1999), My Son historical relecs (December 1999) and Phong Nha Ke Bang (July 2003).
Also Danang beach has been rated by the US magazine Forbes as one of the best six sea-coasts in the world; from Quang Binh to Ninh Thuan, there are many beautiful sections including Cua Tung, Lang Co, Non Nuoc, My Khe, Cua Dai, Nha Trang and Mui Ne beaches.
The number of tourists visiting the region has increased significantly in recent years and the VNAT forecasts that it will remain an attractive destination to visitors in the future.
However, revenue from tourism and associated services is still small; attributed to short stays and modest spending by foreign visitors.

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