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It is part of a tourism development project that supports comprehensive development in the Greater Mekong Sub-region.

The Meridian Gate, the main gate to the Hue Imperial City - a significant tourism destination in Thua Thien - Hue.

Costing 8.05 million USD, of which 6.4 million USD is sourced from the Asian Development Fund (ADF), the sub-project aims to develop a sustainable, comprehensive and balanced tourism industry in line with the ASEAN tourism development strategy for 2016-2025. It will help boost Vietnam’s tourism competitiveness, protect local natural and cultural heritage, and enhance the capacity of tourism management.

The sub-project covers upgrading a 1.2km road linking the 1A National Highway to the south-west of Hon Chen, a spiritual destination on Huong River; building a drainage system and a 5,000sq.m car park; and building and upgrading five wharves on Huong River and two others in Tam Giang lagoon.

It will also support the building of cross-country routes to connect destinations across the region, contributing to the comprehensive growth of countries along the regional economic corridor, particularly Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Myanmar.

Phu Tho province works to tap tourism potential

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Bac Giang to organize first “Culture and Tourism Week 2019”

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Vietnam to host international tourism fair annually

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Muong Lo Tourism-Culture Week to resume on October 12-14

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Bac Giang to create best conditions for investors to develop tourism

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Source: VNA