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Vietnam, RoK step up tourism ties

 The Vietnam Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Vietnamese Embassy in the Republic of Korea (RoK) on December 14 held a tourism-culture festival, aiming to promote cooperation between the two countries in this sector. 

Ninh Binh wins world tourist honour

 US travel site Insider has named Viet Nam’s northern province of Ninh Bình as one of the 50 best spots to visit in 2018.

HCM City hopes to open more pedestrian streets

 Ho Chi Minh City’s officials have proposed opening more pedestrian streets to attract tourists.

Adventure sports attract Vietnamese travelers in 2017

Adrenaline pumping activities such as highwire walking, flyboarding and ziplining have attracted a lot of Vietnamese travelers in 2017 looking to test themselves on games requiring courage, patience, and flexibility.

Hanoi to launch open top bus tour before Tet

 The government of Hanoi City has announced to launch a double-decker bus tour before the 2018 Lunar New Year holiday to spur tourism development in the city.

Vietnam promotes tourism in India

 The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and the Embassy of Vietnam in India launched a programme in New Delhi on December 12 to promote Vietnam’s tourism.

Quang Binh: 58 more caves discovered in Phong Nha - Ke Bang

 As many as 58 new caves have been discovered in the Phong Nha - Ke Bang cave system in the central province of Quang Binh, according to the Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park Management Board.

Da Bac isle – a pearl in southernmost Ca Mau

 Da Bac isle is becoming a tourist attraction in the southern province of Ca Mau. It is considered a pearl in the southern waters of Vietnam.

Ideal campsites for a New Year’s trip

Tents and cosy wooden bungalows near the beaches of Lagi, Binh Lap,and Dai Lanh are ideal New Year’s trip options for travellers seeking their own seaside and island paradise for outdoor adventures.

Vietnam among Top 10 fastest-growing tourist destinations

 The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has revealed the world’s Top 10 fastest-growing tourist destinations in 2017, with Vietnam finding a place. 

Hanoi man in custody after physically abusing his son

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi Police in Cau Giay District have arrested a man suspected of physically abusing his nine-year-old son, resulted in scaring and several injures on the boy’s body.

Cham Island worth a visit

 A visit to the UNESCO World Heritage town of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam would be incomplete without dropping by Cu Lao Cham (Cham Island), an archipelago off the coast of the central province.

Top places to find a winter wonderland in Vietnam

Mau Son Mountain in Lang Son, Sapa in Lao Cai, Tay Con Linh in Ha Giang province, to name a few, are top destinations for snow lovers in Vietnam.

Saigontourist launches new river tours

 Saigontourist has just put into service five new tourist boats and launched seven new river tours, taking in popular destinations in the city and neighboring areas.

Top five destinations near Hanoi for a New Year’s trip

Eco-tourism sites set among stunning landscapes are ideal places for travellers to rest their bodies and minds to make sure they start the New Year feeling fresh and reinvigorated.

Roam the Mekong Delta with Vietnam’s deluxe cruises

Mekong Princess and Avalon Siem Reap are currently among the cruise fleets offering exquisite river excursion experiences to passengers fascinated by the idea of exploring the exceptional allure of the Mekong River.

Xich Dang Temple of Literature

 Built in 1832 in Xich Dang village, Hung Yen province, Xich Dang Temple of Literature hosted examinations and ceremonies to honor outstanding Confucians during feudal times.

Foreign tourists spending in Vietnam remains low

 Average spending of Chinese tourists in Vietnam is estimated at 638 USD per person and that of tourists from other countries at about 943 USD per person, said the Vietnam Tourism Advisory Board Secretariat.

Raising a stink over fragrance

When people describe the “poetic beauty” of Hanoi, they are usually referring to autumn, when the city is at its beautiful best (weather-wise and otherwise). 

Mountain market a hub for ethnic traders

 The Bac Ha market in the mountainous province of Lao Cai is the largest market in this part of the country.