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Forest Viet participated in the Vietnam Tourism Promotion Program, which was organized by the Viet Nam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) in Shanghai, Nanjing, and Hangzhou, China, during late November. This event was part of a broader initiative aimed at promoting Vietnamese tourism in the Chinese market. It coincided with the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and China, as well as the Vietnam-China Cultural Exchange Year 2025. Forest Viet's representative (the third person from the right) at Vietnam Tourism Promotion Program in Shanghai, China. Photo courtesy of Forest Viet The program brought together representatives from airlines, travel companies, event organizers, and tourism partners from both countries. The primary goal was to strengthen connections and expand cooperation, especially as the number of Chinese tourists visiting Vietnam continues to grow steadily. According to VNAT, in the first 10 months of 2025, Vietnam welc...

A New Kind of Museum Experience The impression many tourists have of European museums is a serious atmosphere where people quietly take in historic artefacts and speak in hushed tones, if at all. But many museums are fighting this reputation, and there is a growing focus on making history more interactive and engaging for visitors. And while the aim is usually to make exhibits less intimidating to a wider, non-specialist audience, one German museum is offering a different kind of experience. Düsseldorf's Kunstpalast museum, home to Europe's largest glass collection, is the stomping ground of Joseph Langelinck, known as the 'grumpy guide'. The museum advertises Langelinck's tours, which cost £6 and last for an hour, as 'highly unpleasant'. The website reads: 'The Grumpy Guide knows everything, and above all, he knows it better than the visitors, and he makes sure they know it. He's annoyed, bored, and arrogant. His resentment is directed at certain ...