SEA Games delegates greatly impressed with Ha Long Bay
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(VOVWORLD) - Members of the organising committee and Chinese chess referees taking part in the ongoing SEA Games 31 events have paid a visit to Ha Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh.
The delegation takes a trip to popular tourist spots around Ha Long Bay, including Thien Cung Cave, Dau Go cave, Dinh Huong Islet, and Trong Mai lslet. |
Ly Hout, chairman of the Cambodia Chess Federation (first from right), says that this marks the second time that he has visited Ha Long Bay. |
“After nearly 13 years, I'm back again. Ha Long Bay has changed a lot. It deserves to be one of seven natural wonders of the world,” he adds. |
Au Bok Soon, an international supervisor of the Chinese chess team at SEA Games 31, shows his excitement as this marks the first time he has had the chance to discover Ha Long Bay. |
The delegation poses for a group photo. |
They snap a photo in front of the entrance to Thien Cung Cave. |
The delegation is overwhelmed by the stunning magnificent beauty of the cave. |
Another international supervisor, Chen Ling Wei, expressed his love for both the landscape and people of Quang Ninh province, adding that he will bring his family to visit Ha Long Bay next time. |
Members of the delegation are presented with armorials in the shape of Ga Choi islet. |
This comes after Quang Ninh offered free sightseeing tours and activities to more than 1,400 athletes, coaches, referees, and organising committee members. |
The province also designates five three-to-five-star hotels to accommodate them. |
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