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Two Vietnamese hotels in Condé Nast Traveler 2018 Gold List

 Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi and Park Hyatt Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City, were placed on the 2018 Gold List of the best hotels worldwide by the US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler.

Locals and expats back Bui Vien pedestrian street expansion

 Local residents and international visitors have shown support for a proposal by the authority of District 1 to enlarge Bui Vien pedestrian-only street in the backpacker’s area before the forthcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

Cua Van fishing village among world’s 16 most wonderful destinations

Cua Van, a small fishing village in Quang Ninh, has been recognized as one of the world’s 16 most picturesque villages by Journeyetc.com, a travel blog that provides useful guidance and information about the global travel market.

National Tourism Year 2018 to be held in Quang Ninh

 The National Tourism Year 2018 is scheduled to be held on April 28, said Chairman of the Quang Ninh provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Long.

Stunning woodland sunsets of Ang hamlet

The pine forests of Ang hamlet in Son La have become a magnet for large numbers of visitors due to the breathtaking vistas on offer when glorious sunsets are filtered through the stands of pine.

Hanoi attempts to leverage museums, theatres for tourism development

 Hanoi has piloted tours to bring visitors to its museums and theatres as a way to diversify the capital’s tourism products.

Old woman demanding money for scenic snaps

 Two foreign tourists were charged by a local woman to take a photo at a lake in the northern city of Haiphong.

Braised and Caramelised Fish in Coconut Milk

 Vietnamese people use fish as the main dish in their meals. Fish and its processing has been being an indispensable part of these locals’ cuisine as they usually say “rice and fish like mom and her child”.

Hanoians say Red Maple trees not characteristic of Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - There are numerous plant varieties and technologies from which to choose, but it is difficult to develop greenery that bears the city’s typical characteristics.

Tour offers new views of Hanoi

 New tours highlighting the remarkable museums, theatres and relics in the capital will be launched by the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).

Largest sunflower valley in Vietnam magnetised tourists

 With the Lunar New Year coming in less than a month, Vietnam's largest valley of sunflowers in the central province of Nghe An has been drawing in nature-lovers, especially young with a flare for botanical photography.

Hai Phong lures tourists with history

People know Hai Phong as a city of flamboyant trees, an important industrial centre and the biggest port in the north. The city has also long been a tourism hub with beaches embracing the city and top class entertainment areas. 

Mother Goddess temple in Hung Yen

 The Mother Goddess temple, also known as Hoa Duong temple, in Hung Yen province is a popular place of worship. Part of the Pho Hien Special National Relic, the temple embodies beautiful architecture and unique tangible and intangible cultural values.

Foreign cruise lines show growing appetite for Vietnam

 The Vietnamese cruise tourism market continues its upward trend on the back of the increasing number of ship calls and passengers.

HCM City to make Bui Vien walking-only

 The administration of HCM City’s District 1 has sought the People’s Committee’s approval to make the whole of Bui Vien Street in the heart of the ‘backpacker area’ a walking-only street on weekend evenings.

Exploring Rock Garden Café in HCMC

 Lying next to Dam Sen Cultural Park in HCMC’s District 11, Rock Garden Café is a popular address for guests to admire Vietnam’s rock artworks displayed in an airy garden space while having a cup of coffee.

Hanoi, CNN see fruitful tourism promotion cooperation

 Footage of Hanoi broadcast by CNN has received positive feedback from the audience, Sunita Rajan, CNN Senior Vice President for Asia-Pacific region told Chairman of Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung.

Phu Chau - Saigon’s 300-year-old floating temple

 Phu Chau Temple in HCMC’s Go Vap District has long been known as one of the city’s most unique religious sites. 

A visit to Dong Ba Market in Hue

 A visit to Dong Ba Market is a “must” for travellers to the ancient city of Hue. It is one of the most famous and oldest markets in Hue offering specialties from the central region.

Vietnam sees sharp rise in cruise ship visits

Vietnam has become an attractive Asian destination for international cruise ships, with more than 400 cruise ships arriving last year, according to data of the Cruise Lines International Association.