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Vietnam Open Tour News & EventsTHURSDAY 21 MAY, 2009 |
 Vietnam Amateur Open to tee off in June The VGA expects 80 men and 24 women, including some of the top young golfers in Southeast Asia, to compete at the four-day, 72-hole tournament, which is scheduled to commence on Thursday, June 11.
Previously called the Vietnam National Championship, the Vietnam Amateur is open to any non-professional living in Vietnam, Vietnamese non-professionals residing abroad and two non-professionals under age 23 from other ASEAN countries, as designated by those nations' golf associations. They must also have handicaps of 4 or better to be eligible. Among the Vietnamese golfers expected to compete for the men's title are 2006 Vietnam National Championship winner Nguyen Van Thong and brothers Nguyen Tri Duong and Nguyen Thai Duong, both of whom are students in the U.S. The finalists of the tournament will be determined after the second round on Friday, trimming the men's field down to 30 players and the women's to 12. The ladies will play one more round to determine a champion, while the outstanding men will play two, with the winners hoisting their trophies at an award presentation on Sunday afternoon. Vietnam Television (VTV) will broadcast live both the final round of the tournament and the prize ceremony, which will be held at the Sofitel Dalat Palace. Dalat Palace Golf Club won the right to host the prestigious tournament for the second consecutive year on the merits of its performance in 2008, when Chee Yung Fung took the inaugural men's title and praised the course for its championship qualities. "The course was fun, the course was challenging," Fung said in a statement sent to the Daily on Monday. The talented, 18-year-old Malaysian finished 11-under-par to win the trophy by eight strokes. VGA secretary general Nguyen Ngoc Chu said Dalat Palace Golf Club was the right venue for Vietnam's most prestigious tournament. "The rise and fall of its terrain offers players variety and spectators and TV crews great sight lines," said Chu, who is also chairman of the tournament's organizing committee. Owned by Danao International Holdings, Dalat Palace Golf Club is among the country's top courses. In its last four Planet Golf surveys, Golf Digest USA rated the course, which overlooks Xuan Huong Lake, the best in the country. VietNamNet/SGT/vietravel247.com Nha Trang beach to throw annual party
The Sea Festival 2009, taking place from June 6 to 12, is an extra special reason to visit Nha Trang. The city is planning an exciting event featuring a range of cultural festivities such as flowers, wine, tea and beer, as well as games including swimming and kite flying. Moreover, visitors will enjoy a fashion show, folk music show and contemporary music and comedy performances by troupes from arts schools around the country. Ben Thanh Tourist is taking this occasion to offer a four-day-and-three-night coach tour, departing from HCMC on June 4 and 6, to join the festival while also visiting famous attractions. The first stop of the tour will be Giang Dien Waterfall, a familiar, natural area not far from HCMC in Dong Nai Province. The tour will continue to the central coastal city of Phan Thiet to visit Ong Dia stone beach, Ham Tien coconut plantation and Mui Ne fishing port before calling on Ca Na Beach in neighboring Ninh Thuan Province. Heading to Nha Trang City on the new coastal road, Song Lo-Hon Ro, tourists will delight in the sun set view overlooking Nha Trang Bay. A stroll around the city by night will include Nha Trang night market, Phu Dong Cultural Park, Bon Mua Café and Thap Ba seafood area. The second day begins with an early visit to the Institute of Oceanography in Nha Trang to see the marine life and to local fishing villages at San Beach, Tre Islet, Yen Cave and Mun Islet, the county’s first marine preservation area. This is a great opportunity to view the diverse colorful of corals and underwater species for which Nha Trang is known. The next adventure is a three-kilometer cable car trip to the luxurious and elegant five-star Vinpearl Land Resort. The third day will be spent on an excursion to Doc Let Beach to play in the waves and sample indigenous seafood. To ease any stress or aches and pains, a hot bath and mud spa at Ba Mineral Hot Spring is listed on the itinerary at noon. The ancient architecture and elegant design of ancient Cham peoples at Ponagar Tower, built hundreds of years ago as a religious sanctuary, and sight-seeing trips to Xom Bong, Ha Ra bridges, Co Tien Mountain and Chong Islet are highlights of the tour. The last day is kept free for shopping for local specialties as gifts for relatives and friends before returning to HCMC. The tour is priced at VND2.11 million for a two-star hotel, VND2.57 million for three-star and VND3.43 million for a four-star. Included are full board, tour guides, entrance fees, accommodation and itinerary as listed in the program, insurance and gifts. The price does not include mud bath services and personal expenses for services at Vinpearl Land Resort. VietNamNet/SGT Wandering around Ha Tien Town Ha Tien is situated on the Gulf of Thailand, 8 kilometers from the Cambodian border. The town and its surrounding area are endowed with a cluster of landscapes called the Ten Sights by people in bygone days, including Dong Ho Lake, Binh San Mountain, Thach Dong Grotto, Hon Chong Islet, Mui Nai Beach and Giang Thanh River.
Standing on the peak of Binh San Mountain, Ha Tien Town looks like a painting either at dawn or sunset. Visitors can catch a unique panorama with a magnificent view of Voi Phuc Mountain on one side and the immense crystal waters of the East Sea on the other. Thach Dong Grotto is like a man-made carving masterpiece, with mysterious stalactites of many shapes and sizes inspiring the imagination of all who see them. Visitors to Ha Tien should be sure to add Hon Chong Islet, also called Phu Tu Islet, to their itineraries. Here on can get lost in the peace and tranquility of nature and hear the sounds of waves crashing onto the shore. Hang Pagoda, an ancient pagoda filled with legends, is near Hon Chong Islet. Watching the sunset over Mui Nai Beach is another must-do. Mui Nai is one of Vietnam’s most popular beaches with clean water and endless white sand. As the sun sets blazing red rays at the end of the horizon shine on the surface of the ocean harmonious rippling waves. On weekends Mui Nai is filled with tourists enjoying the immense territorial waters. For a panoramic view of the sea Nai Vang Hill is an ideal choice. On the top of the hill, passers-by can contemplate the splendid landscape while enjoying a cup of coffee, talking with friends and even dancing as there is a dancing stage here. At night, one may stroll around Ha Tien markets, especially Dong Ho night market, to buy indigenous specialties. Dong Ho night market is always busy and is one of the most popular attractions of Ha Tien Town. For coffee aficionados, Phuong Thanh Café is the place to appreciate a flavorful cup while enjoying the sweet melodies of swallows in harmony with folk songs. Many nests of swallows live in the roof of the coffee shop. A tour of Ha Tien should always include the mausoleum of Mac Cuu, the founder of the area. Built 300 years ago, the mausoleum is located on a large hill surrounded by giant old trees, and the tombs of many of Mac Cuu’s family members are near the mausoleum. Carved figures of dragons, phoenixes, lions and guardians decorate all of the tombs. VietNamNet/SGT News for Wednesday 18 March, 2009 View all news for Wednesday 18 March, 2009 on one page Recent News |
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