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New national tourism site to take shape in Ha Nam

The Tam Chuc national tourism site is expected to form an attractive tourism centre of the Red River Delta, the north-east coastal region and the nation at large by 2030. 

Vietnamese advised to avoid nonessential travel to Indonesia

The Consular Department under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recommended Vietnamese citizens to avoid nonessential travel to Indonesia as the country has raised the security alert status to the highest level after bomb attacks on May 13 and 14.

Can Cau Market - untouched ethnic identity in northwest of Vietnam

Can Cau Market in the northwestern province of Lao Cai is one of the few of its kind that still keep traditional market activities of local ethnic minority groups.

VNAT General Director: foreign tourists must abide by Vietnamese law

 General Director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) Nguyen Van Tuan has stated that Vietnam welcomes visitors across the world to the country, however, they must abide by Vietnamese law. 

Hue looks to become ‘food capital’ of Vietnam

 Hue city, which has long been known as the only place in Vietnam that has royal dishes, is striving to become the capital of gastronomy in Vietnam.

Hanoi railway attracts foreign visitors

 A railway section which runs across a densely-populated area in Hanoi has become a popular destination for foreign visitors. 

Loose management of slaughterhouses in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – The municipal authorities of Hanoi put plans in motion to control poultry and cattle slaughter activities by setting up modern industrial-scale houses last year. 

Quang Ninh’s Co To island aims to become national eco-tourism site by 2020

 Co To island in the northern province of Quang Ninh has attracted many visitors due to its untouched beauty and perfect conditions for sea and island tourism.

Ho Chi Minh Museum - Fragrant lotus in the heart of the capital

 Ho Chi Minh Museum in Hanoi, an important historical and cultural relic of the capital and the country, was inaugurated on May 19, 1990. 

Vietnam cuisine to become a unique tourism product

Making Vietnam become the 'Kitchen of the World' is considered a promising approach for a "smoke-free industry”.

Vietnam' online tourism seeks to compete with foreign virals

 Online tourism has been developing strongly globally as part of e-commerce, especially in the context of the 4th industrial revolution. However, the trend is causing difficulties for Vietnam’s tourism sector where online tourism is less developed.

Com – A Vietnamese specialty

 One of the origins of Com (green sticky rice) can be traced to Vong village, 7 km west of downtown Hanoi. The legend begins with a severe famine in the village many years ago.

Hanoi in the early summer

May arrived with sun rays lighting every corner of the streets, purple lagerstroemia blossoming, and cicadas breaking the quiet space. Hanoi again enters a new summer.

Hanoi to launch open-top bus tour

 Hanoi will launch open-top double-decker bus tour service later this month.

Palm-sugar, a specialty of An Giang

Known nationwide for its delicate sweetness and classy flavor, An Giang province’s palm sugar is regarded as the quintessence of this southwestern land.

Nam O village in Da Nang City preserves art of fish sauce

 Located in Lien Chieu District, Da Nang City, Nam O has long been famous for its fish sauce. Founded in the early 20th century, the village is now facing a lack of land on which to build workshops.

Vietnam’s pirate island develops community tourism

 Tien Hai is the only island commune in Ha Tien district, southern province of Kien Giang. The commune also has another name: Hai Tac (Pirates) Archipelago. It boasts 16 islands and total area of 283 hectares.

Five cosy homestays for a summer vacation in Vung Tau

Uyen’s House, Sea La Vie homestay, and An Yen homestay are among the five ideal destinations for tourists to enjoy a summer vacation in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau.

Bach Dang Giang: An attractive spiritual destination

Lying just 20 kilometres from the centre of Haiphong, the Bach Dang Giang relic site is part of the Trang Kenh complex-a group of historical, cultural and spiritual monuments in Haiphong. 

La folie des grandeurs

 Around the time Admiral Charles Rigault de Genouilly, under the orders of Emperor Napoleon III, fired the first canon shots of the Cochinchina campaign to lay claim to what would become France’s colony of Indochina,