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Amazing Tour 04, themed “Türkiye – A Legend Come True,” was initiated by Travellive magazine and included 20 members. Besides the current "hot" couple in showbiz, actor Binh An and Miss Vietnam 2018 First Runner-up Bui Phuong Nga, the group also included two popular travel bloggers, Hoang Le Giang and Ly Thanh Co, photographer Le The Thang, photographer Ngo Tran Hai An (Quy Coc Tu), YouTuber Ngo Huy Hoa (Hachi 8), the winners of the online writing contest about Türkiye…and representatives from the press.
The members of the group beamed with joy before beginning their journey.
The members of the group took a commemorative photo together before departing for Türkiye.
Just before the trip began, many members of the group, including Quy Coc Tu, Hoang Le Giang, and Ly Thanh Co, were extremely excited and constantly updated each other on their preparations for the 10-day trip to Turkey.
Travel bloggers excitedly updated each other on their preparations for a trip to Türkiye. Travel blogger Hoang Le Giang humorously shared that all you need is a Turkish Airlines flight ticket, a Nokia phone, a passport, and a credit card to get going.
The first destination on our journey is the seaside city of Antalya, located in the south of the country, right on the Mediterranean coast. It's known as the "Tourism Capital of Türkiye," attracting 30% of the country's international visitors.
Photo: Le The Thang
Interestingly, Antalya is a city where three of the four seasons are spring and the other is summer, where you can ski on a magnificent mountain in the morning and swim in the deep blue waters of the Mediterranean in the afternoon. However, it's worth noting that the temperature here fluctuates considerably between day and night, ranging from 10 to 18 degrees Celsius.
The city nestles on the shores of the azure Mediterranean Sea. Photo: Le The Thang
Fortunately for the entire group, the weather was sunny and beautiful today, perfect for sightseeing and visiting famous landmarks in the city. This start to the journey seemed to energize and inspire the members of the group. Miss Vietnam runner-up Phuong Nga and her boyfriend Binh An continuously updated their social media accounts with photos from Antalya, receiving enthusiastic responses from numerous fans. Many photos garnered up to 10,000 likes and hundreds of shares, demonstrating the widespread appeal of the trip.
Actor Binh An and runner-up Phuong Nga happily strolled together through the old town streets of Antalya.
Actor Binh An took photos at the main square (Kale Kapisi), which features a fortress gate and a stone-clad clock tower.
Meanwhile, photographer Le The Thang showed great interest in the cultural artifacts displayed at the Antalya Museum. The sculptures and reliefs, imbued with the passage of time, seemed to recreate a brilliant civilization from the past, particularly captivating the attention of the renowned photographer.
These images were captured by photographer Le The Thang at the Antalya Museum.
The tour group members enjoyed sightseeing, taking photos, and sampling local tea and beer to learn more about the lifestyle and preferences of the locals.
The distinctive cultural features of Türkiye can be seen in every corner of this city. From carpets and small souvenirs to the patterns on every house and street corner, everything exudes an ancient, traditional charm.
Originally a coastal city, Antalya is famous for its attractions such as the old town and harbor. Although built hundreds of centuries ago, the old town still retains many historical traces. Around the harbor, there are many cafes with views directly overlooking the sea and the lighthouse, attracting many tourists and locals to enjoy the beauty and atmosphere of the sea.
Of course, the members of the group didn't forget to enjoy the city's famous specialties, especially the Mediterranean tuna.
Photo: Bao Khanh
Going back in time, when King Attalos first set foot in Antalya, he called it "Paradise on Earth." Its fertile land and natural harbor created many advantages for regional trade. It is for this reason that Antalya possesses a rich cultural heritage with many outstanding historical sites.
Hadrian's Gate is a triumphal arch that has survived intact from the Roman dynasty nearly 2,000 years ago. The gate was built in 130 AD, marking the arrival of Emperor Hadrian. Photo: Bao Khanh
Many historical accounts suggest that Persians, Alexander the Great, Romans, Arabs, and others left their mark on the region for centuries, but it was King Attalos of Pergamon who pioneered the land around 150 BC and named the area Attaleia, leading to its modern name, Antalya. However, a recent archaeological discovery in the Doğu Garajı district may corroborate that the city was founded slightly earlier, in the 3rd century BC, through traces of prehistoric human activity found in the nearby Karain Cave.
The city of Antalya is bustling. Photo: Le The Thang
Antalya keeps pace with innovations and developments in the tourism sector while preserving its cultural heritage and the charming Anatolian way of life. The combination of history, nature, culture, traditions, shopping, dining, and the hospitality and friendliness of the local people all in one place makes it an irresistible destination.
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AMAZING TOUR 04
Amazing Tour 04, themed “Türkiye – A Legend Come True,” was initiated by Travellive magazine and sponsored by Nokia and Turkish Airlines. Beginning in 2013, Travellive launched the Amazing Tour program and collaborated with national tourism boards to promote destinations such as “Busan - Ulsan - Jeju, South Korea,” “Sabah – Land of Wind,” and “Manila and Cebu, Philippines.”
This trip will take 20 members through the ancient town of Antalya, the ruined city of Termesso, the ancient village of Sille, overnight stays in cave hotels in Cappadocia, the Underground Cistern, cruises on the Bosphorus Strait, admire blooming tulips, and stroll through the world-famous Grand Bazaar…
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Following the conclusion of Amazing Tour 4, there will be an exhibition on Turkish tourism information from May 3rd to 5th at Saigon Center (Ho Chi Minh City) and the release of a travel photo book about the "land of magic carpets".
