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Northern Vietnam named Forbes’ cheapest travel place

Hanoi, December 31 (VNA) – The US magazine Forbes has listed northern Vietnam as the cheapest place to visit in 2017.

According to the magazine, areas along the border with China, north of Hanoi, budget travellers can find private accommodation priced at 10-15 USD a night and dorms for 5 USD on average, while meals cost maximum 2 USD.

Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan’s capital, came second in the list, followed by Lisbon (Portugal), Seoul (the Republic of Korea) and Bucharest (Rumani).

The list also includes Cape Point in South Africa, Crete Island in Greece, Palawan Island in the Philippines, Burleigh Heads town in Queensland, Australia and Porto in Portugal.
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 Vietnam OCOP Festival 2025 Set to Take Place in Hanoi

Vietnam OCOP Festival 2025 Set to Take Place in Hanoi

The Vietnam OCOP Festival 2025 will be held at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi from December 20 to 23, 2025, under the theme “Vietnam – Convergence and Spillover.” The event is jointly organized by the Central Coordination Office for New Rural Development and the Hanoi Coordination Office for New Rural Development under the Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Environment.

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