Halong Bay and Discount Train Tix!
Railways offer discounts for advance bookings
The Viet Nam Railways Corporation has said they offer discounts for railway ticket reservations made well in advance from July 15.
Tickets booked 15-59 days in advance will receive a 10 per cent discount while tickets reserved more than 60 days in advance will be given a 20 per cent discount. The discounts are offered to passengers on Ha Noi-HCM City and HCM City-Ha Noi routes from September 15 to December 15.
Ha Long Bay still a World Wonder candidate
Ha Long Bay has entered the third and final phase of a campaign for being selected as one of the world’s seven new natural wonders, according to the New Open World (NOW) website.
The bay, which has been twice recognised by the UNESCO for its stunning landscapes and geological features, is in Group G, which includes sea landscapes and beaches.
In the voting process launched by NOW at www.New7wonders.com, a total of 260 national and international sites are divided into seven groups from A to G. The voting is divided into three phases.
Twenty-eight finalists will be announced by the organisers on July 21 at the NOW headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland. The seven new natural wonders will be announced in 2011.
Source – Vietnam News
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the english version of the timetable and fares on the Vietnamese railway website doesn’t appear to be working. Is this normal? The information we’re trying to find out is how long it takes to get from Hanoi to Danang, the cost, and whether you can go during the day rather than overnight.
Another issues is the Pacific Airlines website which also doesn’t appear to work. Are they still in busienss?
Hi Nicola,
Pacific Airlines has merged with Jetstar. You can get full details at – http://www.jetstar.com/vn/en/index.aspx
The Vietnam Rail website isn’t working for me either.
Email me at adam [at] vietnamandcambodia.com with the info you require and I can find out for you.
Cheers,
Adam
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