Vietnam’s Ambassador Cruise II takes out two national records
The five-star line behind Halong Bay’s most remarkable cruise experiences, Ambassador Cruise, has clinched two national records due to ‘Ambassador Cruise II’ vessel’s huge capacity and compelling entertainment set-up. The Vietnam Record Association recently announced Ambassador Cruise II, which hosts lavish day and dinner cruises of Halong Bay and has a 600-guest capacity, has been recognised in the Vietnam Book of Records as the country’s “highest capacity” cruise ship. Anchored by a singer and dramatic light show, to a backdrop of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed bay’s silhouetted limestone karsts, Ambassador Cruise II’s 1.5-hour evening ‘mini-show’ ‘Love in the Bay’ on the dinner cruise took out the second national record. Love…
Harry Potter ‘Back to Hogwarts’ 2025 Celebrations Revealed
Wizards, witches and Muggles – wands at the ready! The countdown to Back to Hogwarts has begun, and this year’s festivities are set to be more magical than ever! Every 1st September, Harry Potter fans mark the iconic return to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Now, nearly almost a quarter of a century since the first film enchanted audiences, this beloved tradition has grown into an annual global celebration of all things Harry Potter. 20 Years of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire Celebrate two decades of Triwizard Tournament thrills with special Back to Hogwarts screenings of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in cinemas worldwide. In the United States, fans can relive the epic adventure on the…
Datong rises as premier global tourism destination with 240-hour visa-free transit policy
Datong, located in north China’s Shanxi Province, is fast becoming a premier cultural destination for international travellers. In the first half of 2025, its tourism sector experienced robust growth after the city was included among the designated areas under China’s expanded 240-hour visa-free transit policy. According to the China•Datong Tourism Development Index Report for the first half of 2025 released by Xinhua Index Research Institute, the city’s tourism development index reached a monthly average of 1,469.15 points, marking a 9.6 percent year-on-year increase. To further enhance accessibility, a direct flight from Datong to Moscow was launched on July 6, making it easier for international visitors to explore this historic city. A trip to Datong offers a deep…
