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Why I Can’t Recommend Vietnam’s BRAND NEW Overnight Train from Da Nang
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Today I’m taking you on Vietnam’s brand-new night train - the recently introduced SE21 service.
While a lot of effort has gone into making this train pleasant, with refurbished rolling stock and improved comfort, there’s one thing about it that makes it hard for me to give it a full recommendation.
So join me as we take the 20-hour journey on Vietnam’s newest night train from Da Nang to Saigon.
Train type: D19E plus various vietnanesse railway carriges
Route: Da Nang Nha Trng Saigon
Train: SE21
Distance: 939 km
Journey time: 20h20m
Average speed: 46 km/h
Price: from 120€ (Private VIP Compartment)
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Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Extends suspension for foreigners entering country
Vietnam extends suspension for foreigners entering country
Vietnam said it will temporarily suspend entry to all foreigners who already have travel visas to the country, except for those visiting the country for diplomatic or official purposes, amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Foreigners who are deemed experts, business managers or highly skilled workers will still be allowed to enter the country but must have certificates indicating they have tested negative for the virus, must fill out health declarations and will be ordered into quarantine upon arrival, the government said in a statement on Sunday (March 22).
The entry suspension will also apply to foreign nationals who are ethnic Vietnamese, and who normally can travel to Vietnam visa-free, according to the posting.
Vietnam on last Wednesday suspended issuing visas for travellers from all countries for 30 days, except for those entering the country for diplomatic or business purposes.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc is ordering additional quarantine buildings to house 20,000 people in Hanoi, according to a separate statement. He also ordered limiting international flights, without elaborating.
~The Straits Times~
Vietnam said it will temporarily suspend entry to all foreigners who already have travel visas to the country, except for those visiting the country for diplomatic or official purposes, amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Foreigners who are deemed experts, business managers or highly skilled workers will still be allowed to enter the country but must have certificates indicating they have tested negative for the virus, must fill out health declarations and will be ordered into quarantine upon arrival, the government said in a statement on Sunday (March 22).
The entry suspension will also apply to foreign nationals who are ethnic Vietnamese, and who normally can travel to Vietnam visa-free, according to the posting.
Vietnam on last Wednesday suspended issuing visas for travellers from all countries for 30 days, except for those entering the country for diplomatic or business purposes.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc is ordering additional quarantine buildings to house 20,000 people in Hanoi, according to a separate statement. He also ordered limiting international flights, without elaborating.
~The Straits Times~
Monday, March 2, 2020
Vietnam to Check Visitors from Laos for Coronavirus
Vietnam to Check Visitors from Laos for Coronavirus
Vietnam has announced that the country will carry out mandatory health checks on people entering Vietnam from Cambodia and Laos.
Those who cross the border from Cambodia and Laos must undergo health checks at the border if they wish to enter Vietnam, said Vietnam’s Foreign Affairs Ministry Deputy Spokesman Doan Khac Viet.
The rule also applies to those who have traveled to China, through China, and areas where there’s been a coronavirus outbreak for around 14 days.
As of February 20, Vietnam had 16 confirmed cases of Coronavirus infection, of whom 14 have recovered and been discharged from hospitals.
Meanwhile, Laos has not seen any confirmed cases so far.
Lao authorities have warned people not to travel to virus outbreak areas and have installed thermal scanners at border crossings with China and at other strategic locations to stop the virus from entering the country.
In addition, the government has also urged people to be on their guard and take precautions.
~The Laotian Times~
Vietnam has announced that the country will carry out mandatory health checks on people entering Vietnam from Cambodia and Laos.
Those who cross the border from Cambodia and Laos must undergo health checks at the border if they wish to enter Vietnam, said Vietnam’s Foreign Affairs Ministry Deputy Spokesman Doan Khac Viet.
The rule also applies to those who have traveled to China, through China, and areas where there’s been a coronavirus outbreak for around 14 days.
As of February 20, Vietnam had 16 confirmed cases of Coronavirus infection, of whom 14 have recovered and been discharged from hospitals.
Meanwhile, Laos has not seen any confirmed cases so far.
Lao authorities have warned people not to travel to virus outbreak areas and have installed thermal scanners at border crossings with China and at other strategic locations to stop the virus from entering the country.
In addition, the government has also urged people to be on their guard and take precautions.
~The Laotian Times~
Sunday, February 2, 2020
Vietnam airlines resume flights to Taiwan, HK and Macau
Vietnam airlines resume flights to Taiwan, HK and Macau after govt. lifts bans
Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air will resume flights to Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau from Sunday, the companies said, after the Hanoi government eased restrictions over virus concerns.
Vietnam on Saturday declared a public health emergency over the coronavirus epidemic and said it would halt all flights to and from China including Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.
Late on Saturday, Vietnam's civil aviation authority lifted ban on flights to Taiwan and on Sunday it said carriers could also temporarily operate flights to Hong Kong and Macau. Flights to mainland China were still strictly suspended.
"Flights to Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau will be resumed from today. However flights from Hanoi to Hong Kong and Macau will be suspended starting from Feb. 5," national firm Vietnam Airlines said in its Sunday's statement.
Budget carrier Vietjet Air said it had suspended all flights to and from mainland China from Feb. 1 but was operating flights to Taiwan and Hong Kong.
Vietnam has confirmed seven cases of the virus. The government also advised its citizen to limit large gatherings.
~The Star~
Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air will resume flights to Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau from Sunday, the companies said, after the Hanoi government eased restrictions over virus concerns.
Vietnam on Saturday declared a public health emergency over the coronavirus epidemic and said it would halt all flights to and from China including Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.
Late on Saturday, Vietnam's civil aviation authority lifted ban on flights to Taiwan and on Sunday it said carriers could also temporarily operate flights to Hong Kong and Macau. Flights to mainland China were still strictly suspended.
"Flights to Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau will be resumed from today. However flights from Hanoi to Hong Kong and Macau will be suspended starting from Feb. 5," national firm Vietnam Airlines said in its Sunday's statement.
Budget carrier Vietjet Air said it had suspended all flights to and from mainland China from Feb. 1 but was operating flights to Taiwan and Hong Kong.
Vietnam has confirmed seven cases of the virus. The government also advised its citizen to limit large gatherings.
~The Star~
Saturday, February 1, 2020
越南暂停所有往返越南和中国的航班
越南暂停所有往返越南和中国的航班
越南周六（1日）宣布暂停所有中国航班。
法新社报道，越南民航局发表声明说，这是为对抗武汉肺炎（2019新型冠状病毒肺炎）采取的“加强”措施。
声明还表示，这项指令适用于所有提供“往返于越南和中国”的所有航空公司。
~早报网~
越南周六（1日）宣布暂停所有中国航班。
法新社报道，越南民航局发表声明说，这是为对抗武汉肺炎（2019新型冠状病毒肺炎）采取的“加强”措施。
声明还表示，这项指令适用于所有提供“往返于越南和中国”的所有航空公司。
~早报网~
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Vietjet to start offering Ho Chi Minh City - Pattaya service in December
Vietjet to start offering Ho Chi Minh City - Pattaya service in December
No-frills Vietjet on Monday announced its latest direct service linking Ho Chi Minh City to Thailand’s Pattaya via U-Tapao International Airport.
The carrier’s daily service will take one hour and thirty minutes per leg, starting from December 23.
The daily flight departs from Ho Chi Minh City at 1:25 pm and arrives in U-Tapao at 2:40 pm; the return flight from U-Tapao takes off at 11:25 am and touch down in Ho Chi Minh City at 12:55 pm.
To celebrate the new route, more than 100,000 super-saving tickets priced from just VND0, excluding taxes and fees, are on sale from December 2 to 5, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (GMT+7).
The promotional tickets are applicable to all flights from Vietnam’s Da Lat, Da Nang and Taichung in Taiwan to Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi), from Ho Chi Minh City to Pattaya (U-Tapao International Airport), as well as all of Thailand’s domestic routes from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) to Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phuket, Krabi, Udon Thani, Phuket – Chiang Rai, and Udon Thani – Chiang Rai.
The travel time is from December 23, 2019 to October 24, 2020, excluding public holidays.
The tickets are available on Vietjet’s website, mobile app or Facebook.
Following the launch of the Ho Chi Minh City-Pattaya route, Vietjet will operate the most routes and highest flight frequency between Thailand and Vietnam with eight direct services totally, including Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City/Da Nang/Haiphong/Da Lat-Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi), Ho Chi Minh City-Phuket/Chiang Mai, and Ho Chi Minh City-U-Tapao.
The offering of the newest service is expected to actively promote the number of tourists traveling from Ho Chi Minh City and the southern provinces of Vietnam to the Rayong and Pattaya area, a popular international tourist destination in Thailand.
The new service will also create a more convenient connection for international visitors via two gateways at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City and U-Tapao International Airport in Thailand.
A beach city about two hours of driving south of Bangkok, Pattaya is one of the top tourist cities for foreign visitors and local people alike.
It is a popular destination for those who want to see some of Thailand’s coastal delights while still enjoying all the trappings of a big city.
Although the beaches may not be as famous as those in Phuket in the south, they are still beautiful and have a lot of activities and entertainment.
~Tuoi Tre News~
No-frills Vietjet on Monday announced its latest direct service linking Ho Chi Minh City to Thailand’s Pattaya via U-Tapao International Airport.
The carrier’s daily service will take one hour and thirty minutes per leg, starting from December 23.
The daily flight departs from Ho Chi Minh City at 1:25 pm and arrives in U-Tapao at 2:40 pm; the return flight from U-Tapao takes off at 11:25 am and touch down in Ho Chi Minh City at 12:55 pm.
To celebrate the new route, more than 100,000 super-saving tickets priced from just VND0, excluding taxes and fees, are on sale from December 2 to 5, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm (GMT+7).
The promotional tickets are applicable to all flights from Vietnam’s Da Lat, Da Nang and Taichung in Taiwan to Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi), from Ho Chi Minh City to Pattaya (U-Tapao International Airport), as well as all of Thailand’s domestic routes from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) to Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phuket, Krabi, Udon Thani, Phuket – Chiang Rai, and Udon Thani – Chiang Rai.
The travel time is from December 23, 2019 to October 24, 2020, excluding public holidays.
The tickets are available on Vietjet’s website, mobile app or Facebook.
Following the launch of the Ho Chi Minh City-Pattaya route, Vietjet will operate the most routes and highest flight frequency between Thailand and Vietnam with eight direct services totally, including Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City/Da Nang/Haiphong/Da Lat-Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi), Ho Chi Minh City-Phuket/Chiang Mai, and Ho Chi Minh City-U-Tapao.
The offering of the newest service is expected to actively promote the number of tourists traveling from Ho Chi Minh City and the southern provinces of Vietnam to the Rayong and Pattaya area, a popular international tourist destination in Thailand.
The new service will also create a more convenient connection for international visitors via two gateways at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City and U-Tapao International Airport in Thailand.
A beach city about two hours of driving south of Bangkok, Pattaya is one of the top tourist cities for foreign visitors and local people alike.
It is a popular destination for those who want to see some of Thailand’s coastal delights while still enjoying all the trappings of a big city.
Although the beaches may not be as famous as those in Phuket in the south, they are still beautiful and have a lot of activities and entertainment.
~Tuoi Tre News~
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Thursday, November 7, 2019
出于交通安全考量 河内铁路两旁咖啡座被令关闭
出于交通安全考量 河内铁路两旁咖啡座被令关闭
火车每次经过民宅都要以低于规定的速度行驶，以免撞上大玩自拍的游客。（路透社）
越南河内旧城区有一条铁路贯穿民宅之间，铁道两旁开了几十家咖啡座，咖啡座距离铁路只有三四步，吸引了大批游客前来拍照，同时体验边喝咖啡，边看火车从身边隆隆而过。
如今当地政府以交通安全考虑为由，下令这些咖啡座最迟须在本周末关闭。
这条铁路建于1902年法国殖民时期，目前每天仍有火车穿行。平日不难看到游客在轨道旁甚至是轨道上摆姿势自拍，一旦火车驶近，才拔腿撤离。来自澳大利亚的游客梅泽说：“我很喜欢，这太刺激了，跟我以前去过的地方完全不同。不过这挺危险的，难怪要关闭（两旁的咖啡座）。”
中新社引述当地媒体的报道称，有火车驾驶员表示，每次经过这一带，都要以低于规定的速度开车，为此感到很紧张，曾经多次发生紧急刹车的事件。
据官方媒体报道，星期天一列火车驶离河内火车站不久，突然紧急刹车，以避免撞上游客。第二天市政府在交通部的要求下，“为确保交通安全”，下令铁路两旁的咖啡座最迟须在本星期六结束营业。
旅游部官员何文超周二对媒体说：“虽然铁路咖啡座能吸引游客，但其实它们违反了一些条例。”
v 他指出，政府乐见具有创意的旅游产品，不过前提是它们必须遵守法规。
到河内出席朝美峰会时 金正恩也避免途经此铁路
这条已有超过百年历史的铁路连接河内与海防市（Hai Phong）以及与中国接壤的偏远山区城镇谅山（Lang Son）和老街（Lao Cai）。
铁路采用的是法国旧式窄轨，朝鲜领袖金正恩今年2月前往河内出席朝美峰会时，为了安全起见，坐火车到了越南边界就下车，改乘汽车，以避免途经这条老旧铁路。
~联合早报~
火车每次经过民宅都要以低于规定的速度行驶，以免撞上大玩自拍的游客。（路透社）
越南河内旧城区有一条铁路贯穿民宅之间，铁道两旁开了几十家咖啡座，咖啡座距离铁路只有三四步，吸引了大批游客前来拍照，同时体验边喝咖啡，边看火车从身边隆隆而过。
如今当地政府以交通安全考虑为由，下令这些咖啡座最迟须在本周末关闭。
这条铁路建于1902年法国殖民时期，目前每天仍有火车穿行。平日不难看到游客在轨道旁甚至是轨道上摆姿势自拍，一旦火车驶近，才拔腿撤离。来自澳大利亚的游客梅泽说：“我很喜欢，这太刺激了，跟我以前去过的地方完全不同。不过这挺危险的，难怪要关闭（两旁的咖啡座）。”
中新社引述当地媒体的报道称，有火车驾驶员表示，每次经过这一带，都要以低于规定的速度开车，为此感到很紧张，曾经多次发生紧急刹车的事件。
据官方媒体报道，星期天一列火车驶离河内火车站不久，突然紧急刹车，以避免撞上游客。第二天市政府在交通部的要求下，“为确保交通安全”，下令铁路两旁的咖啡座最迟须在本星期六结束营业。
旅游部官员何文超周二对媒体说：“虽然铁路咖啡座能吸引游客，但其实它们违反了一些条例。”
v 他指出，政府乐见具有创意的旅游产品，不过前提是它们必须遵守法规。
到河内出席朝美峰会时 金正恩也避免途经此铁路
这条已有超过百年历史的铁路连接河内与海防市（Hai Phong）以及与中国接壤的偏远山区城镇谅山（Lang Son）和老街（Lao Cai）。
铁路采用的是法国旧式窄轨，朝鲜领袖金正恩今年2月前往河内出席朝美峰会时，为了安全起见，坐火车到了越南边界就下车，改乘汽车，以避免途经这条老旧铁路。
~联合早报~
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