On August 23, as part of the ongoing 73rd Miss World (Miss World 2026) finals in Khanh Hoa, the contestants embarked on a journey to visit and experience tourist destinations across the province. This activity aims to introduce and promote the culture, scenic spots, unique tourist products, and the development potential and advantages of the province to contestants from countries and territories worldwide. Thereby, it contributes to promoting the tourism brand and elevating the status of Khanh Hoa in particular and Vietnam in general on the international stage.
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| Miss World 2026 contestants listen to an introduction about the Cham towers at the Po Nagar Cham Towers Special National Relic. |
The 111 contestants participating in Miss World 2026, along with members of the Organizing Committee and the crew, were divided into 3 groups of about 45 people each. Departing from the Voco Scenia Bay Nha Trang Hotel, they traveled to different destination clusters across the province.
In the morning, Group 1 visited the Po Nagar Cham Towers Special National Relic (North Nha Trang ward). Here, the contestants had the opportunity to learn about the unique characteristics of Cham culture, enjoy folk dances and music performed by the Cham people, and explore Bau Truc pottery and My Nghiep brocade weaving products.
Sharing her thoughts on the tour, contestant Olga Lombardo (Belgium) said: "I am very impressed with the traditional culture of Khanh Hoa. The temple towers here are so unique, and the dances of the Cham cultural troupe are very captivating."
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| The international beauties thoroughly enjoyed watching the traditional Cham dance troupe perform. |
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| Many contestants used cameras and phones to record the performance of the traditional Cham dance troupe at the Po Nagar Cham Towers Special National Relic. |
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| Miss World 2026 contestants attentively record a Cham artisan performing the Saranai oboe. |
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| Miss World 2026 contestants take souvenir photos with the traditional Cham dance troupe. |
On the afternoon of the same day, Group 1 continued their tour to the Hon Chong Promontory scenic area (North Nha Trang ward) - a unique cluster of naturally stacked rocks boasting a wild and poetic beauty.
Also in the program of visiting and experiencing tourist destinations in Khanh Hoa province, Group 2 visited Bau Truc Pottery Village, My Nghiep Brocade Weaving Village (Ninh Phuoc commune), and Anara Binh Tien Tourist Area (Cong Hai commune). At Bau Truc Pottery Village - one of the oldest craft villages in Southeast Asia, inscribed by UNESCO on the List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding - the Miss World 2026 contestants experienced the Cham cultural space and directly made pottery by hand without using a potter's wheel under the guidance of artisans. Next, the delegation visited My Nghiep Brocade Weaving Village to learn about the long-standing traditional weaving craft of the Cham people, before heading to Anara Binh Tien Tourist Area to tour, experience the golf course, and have lunch.
Group 3 visited Thai An Vineyard, Hang Rai (Nui Chua National Park, Vinh Hai commune), and Anara Binh Tien Tourist Area. At Thai An Vineyard, Miss Vietnam Le Nguyen Bao Ngoc and the contestants learned about the grape-growing process, experienced picking grapes directly from the vines, and tasted grape products. Afterward, the delegation visited Hang Rai, one of the unique and attractive destinations of Nui Chua National Park - an area recognized by UNESCO as a World Biosphere Reserve, before heading to Anara Binh Tien Tourist Area.
The tour to experience tourist destinations in the province was led by the Khanh Hoa Investment, Trade, and Tourism Promotion Center, in coordination with the Miss World 2026 Organizing Committee and various departments, sectors, and localities of Khanh Hoa province. Throughout the journey, the contestants were guided and introduced to the culture, history, natural landscapes, and unique tourism products of Khanh Hoa by a team of tour guides. Reception, security, environmental sanitation, and safety for the delegation were closely coordinated by relevant units and localities throughout the event. The delegation's activities were also filmed and photographed for promotion on the digital platforms of the pageant's Organizing Committee and the province's tourism information channels.
XUAN THANH
