New Tour to Discover Vietnam’s Royal Citadel as a World Heritage

Hanoi, Vietnam, August 03, 2010 --(PR.com)-- UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee on August 1 agreed to recognize Vietnam’s Royal Citadel as a World Heritage.

Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) promotes the best cultural and heritage tour of Vietnam covering the 6 world heritage sites including newest site Royal Citadel in Hanoi in 11 days.

The Citadel was recognized because of its three outstanding characteristics: the length of its cultural history, the continuity of the citadel as a power centre, and the variety of relics it contains. Relics found in the centre of the citadel show that it was influenced by many different cultures, theories, and systems of thought. The centre of the citadel embodies the enduring cultural tradition of the people of Vietnam’s Red River Delta, a tradition which has existed for 13 centuries.

“We designed and promoted this cultural journey for people keen to experience the diversity of Vietnam but with limited time to spare. We take you to discover the very best of Vietnam has to offer in 11 days. You discover 4 World Heritages listed Sites, the magnificent Halong Bay in Tonkin Gulf, the historical and cultural depth of Hoi An the enigmatic Cham Towers in My Son, and the ancient Capital Hue. This trip starts from colonial Hanoi where travelers discover its tangible and intangible heritage as well as the Royal Citadel, the newest world heritage site and ends in vibrant Saigon - Ho Chi Minh city,” said Pham Ha, Founder and CEO of Luxury Travel Company.

Guests are also free to request helicopter tour, restaurant reservations, meetings with artists, cooking instructors and designers, shopping recommendations, spa reservations, tours with special-interest lecturers, and exclusive access to local activities and cultural events.

The Luxury Travel Company (www.luxurytravelvietnam.com) is Vietnam’s first luxury tour company and full travel service agency. Luxury Travel is experienced in providing special services and unique tourism products to luxury global travelers.

For tour information and booking, visit http://luxurytravelvietnam.com/EN/Vietnam_tours/Culturetours /Best_Cultural_Heritage_Vietnam_Tour_11days.htm

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