The Cambodian government plans to launch a speed boat service connecting Kep Province with Phu Quoc Island to boost tourism.
Cambodian authorities are in preparations to launch the international waterway for tourists to travel between Koh Tonsay in Kep Province and Phu Quoc Island off the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang, Tourism Minister Thong Khon said as quoted by Khmer Times.
|
Part of Phu Quoc Island is seen from above.
|
He added that the main purpose of establishing the water link was to attract foreign tourists traveling in Vietnam to the kingdom and generate jobs and income for Cambodians living in nearby coastal areas.
Kep Province is home to many other potential tourist attractions including islands, waterfalls, the Kong Kang forest area, mountains and zoos.
In a bid to attract tourists, the province also has delicious food, convenient transport and abundant accommodation, which are all cheap.
Phu Quoc, home to long, sandy beaches and high-end resorts, has become a global destination after getting an international airport in 2012 and allowing 30-day visa-free entry for foreigners in 2014.
It received over five million visitors in 2019, including 541,600 foreigners.
Attractive tourism on lychee hub
(BGO) - Luc Ngan
lychees are now at peak season. Apart from a destination for lychee trading and
consuming activities, Luc Ngan district (Bac Giang province) is also an
attracting land for many visitors. The tourism programme “Flavor of Luc Ngan
summer” is strongly and professionally promoted to lure more tourists to the
lychee hub.
Eight marinas and tourist routes to be established on West Lake
The People's Committee of Tay Ho District will invest in the management of eight boat terminals and waterways tourist routes according to the urban zoning planning in the West Lake area and its vicinity, while at the same time managing and organising cultural, sports and tourism services and related business activities.
Luc Ngan promotes tourism on lychee season
(BGO) - As schedule, Luc Ngan
district People’s Committee (Bac Giang province) plans to organize tourism
promotion programme themed “Flavor of Luc Ngan summer” in the middle of June
with the participation from 40 travel companies in and outside the province,
management officials, reporters of central and local press and media agencies.
Source: VnExpress
Reader's comments (0)