Son Tay Town kicks off Tourism Year recognizing two new destinations

Khanh Khanh

May 25, 2023 / 10:43 PM

New tourist destinations on the outskirts of Hanoi's Son Tay Town will offer visitors a unique and authentic experience, allowing them to connect with nature and local life.

Son Tay Tourism Year will be kicked off on May 27 with a focus on promoting the town's cultural and historical heritage.

Long Ho tourist spot attracts a large number of visitors every year. Photo: Long Ho Tourist Spot

The event will announce the recognition of two new tourist destinations namely Long Ho (Kim Son Commune) and Glory Resort (Xuan Son Commune).

Long Ho has 90 hectares of natural land with a peaceful view of Dong Mo Lake. Meanwhile, Glory Resort offers a luxurious retreat.

According to Le Dai Thang, Vice Chairman of the Son Tay People's Committee, the spots would be added to the locality's tourism services, which offer eco-tourism, spiritual tourism, and cultural experiences.

In addition to historical and cultural sites, such as Duong Lam Ancient Village, Den Va Temple and Mia Pagoda, and the Dong Mo Lake Tourist Area with an international standard golf course, these new destinations will provide visitors with a unique and authentic experience, allowing them to connect with nature and local life, Thang added.

He noted that the recognition of Long Ho and Glory Resort as tourist destinations is a testament to the city's commitment to developing its tourism industry and promoting its cultural heritage.

Son Tay City has 244 relics, including 16 recognized as national ones. It also has a wealth of intangible cultural heritage.

Hanoi urged to find solutions for Son Tay tourism to take off

14 May, 11:08

Son Tay City has been taking measures to enhance its cultural and historical significance through events that promote the intrinsic value of its traditional relics.

Son Tay Town celebrates the establishment of the ancient citadel

13 Nov, 14:15

As one of the four major outposts of ancient Thang Long, the ancient citadel of Son Tay helped defend the capital from attack.

Vietnam OCOP Festival 2025 honors products as program marks nationwide development milestones

The festival aims to promote and honor outstanding OCOP products and producers and to reaffirm Hanoi’s leading role as the country’s “pacesetter” in the One Commune One Product (OCOP) program.

17 Dec, 07:06 PM

Vietnam posts five-year high FDI disbursement as investor confidence strengthens nationwide 2025

Despite global economic and geopolitical headwinds, foreign capital flows into Vietnam accelerated in 2025, with investment increasingly concentrated in high value-added sectors, highlighting the country’s growing appeal as a stable, long-term destination for investors.

16 Dec, 10:12 PM

VN-Index set for 2,200-mark next year: JP Morgan

Vietnam’s appeal goes beyond the upgrade, driven by major economic reforms that are lifting business and consumer confidence, as well as improving profit prospects over the next three to five years.

16 Dec, 03:35 PM

Vietnam to launch smart agriculture innovation center in Lang Son

The center is expected to bridge gaps in technology testing, connect farmers with researchers and markets and accelerate sustainable, high-tech agricultural development nationwide.

15 Dec, 07:28 PM

Hanoi urged to train 100,000 digital engineers through online academy

The Capital Strategic Technology Development Forum gathered a wide range of proposals from businesses, experts and investors on how Hanoi should shape its deep-tech development agenda in the coming decades with a long-term vision to 2045.

15 Dec, 07:16 PM

Inclusive innovation must give everyone equal voice, experts say at TECHFEST Vietnam 2025

Open innovation is becoming a cornerstone of Vietnam’s development strategy, as policymakers, experts and international partners emphasize people-centered collaboration to tackle inequality, climate change and urbanization through inclusive, technology-driven solutions showcased at TECHFEST Vietnam 2025.

14 Dec, 02:17 AM

Vietnam attracts $400 million in venture capital as tech startups surge

Vietnam’s startup ecosystem continues to expand rapidly, with strong venture capital inflows and fast growth in digital, AI and green technologies, reinforcing the country’s appeal to global investors.

13 Dec, 04:40 PM

Vietnamese policymakers push for early launch of gold exchange

A transparent gold exchange would not only offer a safe investment channel for the public but also provide a foundation for Vietnam to become a regional hub for jewelry manufacturing and exports.

12 Dec, 04:05 PM