Amazing Tour 04 with the theme "Türkiye - A True Legend" was initiated by Travellive magazine, consisting of 20 members. Besides the "hot" couple in showbiz today, actor Binh An and 1st runner-up Miss Vietnam 2018 Bui Phuong Nga, the group also included 2 hot 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), members who won the highest prize in the online writing contest about Türkiye... and press representatives.
The group members were beaming before starting the journey.
The group members took a souvenir photo together before taking off to Türkiye.
Right before starting the journey, many members of the group, including Quy Coc Tu, Hoang Le Giang, and Ly Thanh Co, were extremely excited and continuously updated on the preparations for the 10-day journey to Turkey.
Travel bloggers excitedly update on preparations for the trip to Türkiye. Travel blogger Hoang Le Giang humorously shares that all you need is a Turkish Airlines ticket, a Nokia phone, a passport and a credit card to get going.
The first destination on the journey is the coastal city of Antalya located in the south of the country, right on the Mediterranean coast. This is known as the "Tourism Capital of Turkey" as it attracts 30% of international visitors to this country.
Photo: Le The Thang
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 should be noted that the temperature difference between day and night is quite large, ranging from 10 to 18 degrees.
The city nestles on the blue Mediterranean coast. Photo: Le The Thang
Luckily for the whole group, the weather today was sunny and beautiful, favorable for sightseeing and visiting famous landscapes in the city. This starting point of the journey seemed to have added more energy and excitement to the members of the group. Runner-up Phuong Nga and her boyfriend Binh An continuously updated their social media accounts with photos in Antalya and received a lot of support from fans. Many photos with up to 10,000 likes and hundreds of shares proved the spread of the journey.
Actor Binh An and runner-up Phuong Nga happily walked together in the old streets of Antalya
Actor Binh An takes photos at the Main Square (Kale Kapisi) with the fortress gate and the stone-clad clock tower.
Meanwhile, NAG Le The Thang showed interest in the cultural relics displayed at the Antalya Museum. The sculptures and reliefs stained with time seem to be recreating a brilliant civilization in the past, especially attracting the attention of the famous NAG.
Images captured by photographer Le The Thang at the Antalya museum
The group members enjoyed sightseeing, taking photos and tasting local tea and beer to learn more about the lifestyle and preferences of the locals.
You can see the typical Turkish culture in every corner of this city. From carpets, small souvenirs to the patterns on each house, street corner... everything exudes an ancient, traditional look.
Originally a coastal city, Antalya is famous for its attractions such as the old town and the seaport. Although built hundreds of centuries ago, the old town still retains many historical vestiges. Around the port, there are many cafes with views overlooking the coast and the lighthouse, attracting many tourists and locals to enjoy the beauty and sea air.
Of course, the group members did not forget to enjoy the famous specialties of this city, especially Mediterranean tuna.
Photo: Bao Khanh
Back in the days, when King Attalos first set foot in Antalya, he called it “Paradise on Earth”. Its fertile land and natural harbor facilitated trade in the region. As a result, Antalya has a rich cultural heritage with many notable historical sites.
Hadrian's Arch is a triumphal arch that has survived intact since the Roman dynasty nearly 2,000 years ago. The gate was built in 130, marking the presence of Emperor Hadrian. Photo: Bao Khanh
Historical accounts suggest that the Persians, Alexander the Great, Romans, Arabs and many others have left their mark on the region over the centuries, but it was none other than King Attalos of Pergamon who discovered the area 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 a little earlier, in the 3rd century BC, as evidenced by traces of prehistoric human activity found in the nearby Karain Cave.
Bustling city of Antalya. Photo: Le The Thang
Antalya keeps up with the innovations and developments in the tourism sector while still preserving its charming Anatolian cultural heritage and lifestyle. The combination of history, nature, culture, tradition, shopping, dining and the friendly hospitality of the locals all in one place makes it an irresistible destination.
Stay tuned for more articles about the exciting Amazing Tour journey in Türkiye on Travellive or the official fanpage ofAmazing Tourokay
AMAZING TOUR 04
Amazing tour 04 with the theme “Türkiye - Real Legend”, initiated by Travellive magazine, sponsored by Nokia brand and Turkish Airlines. Starting from 2013, Travellive initiated the Amazing Tour program and coordinated with the tourism administrations of countries to carry out promotional trips to destinations such as “Busan - Ulsan - Jeju, Korea”, “Sabah - Land of Wind” and “Manila and Cebu, Philippines”.
This journey will take 20 members through the old town of Antalya, the ruined city of Termesso, the ancient village of Sille, overnight stay in a cave hotel in Cappadocia, the Underground Cistern, cruise on the Bosphorus Strait, see the blooming tulips or stroll around the world famous Grand Bazaar...
Learn and follow information about the trip to Türkiye at fanpage:Amazing Tour
After the end of Amazing Tour 4, there will be a Türkiye tourism information exhibition from May 3 to 5 at Saigon Center (HCMC) and the release of a travel photo book about the "land of flying carpets".
