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Huong Pagoda – attractive spiritual and landscape tourism site

 Huong Pagoda festival is the longest and biggest festival in Vietnam.

Ha Noi steps up fight on human trafficking

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi police plan to increase inspections to uncover human trafficking rings, focusing on inter-provincial and transnational criminals.

Hue plans to open pedestrian square on Truong Tien Bridge

 Hue City is working on a pilot plan to ban vehicle traffic on the Truong Tien Bridge over the Huong (Perfume) River on weekends and make the bridge a pedestrian-only area, local media reports.

HCM City: Bui Vien pedestrian street opens for tourists

 Thousands of local and foreign tourists flocked to Bui Vien Walking Street in the popular backpacker area of HCM City’s District 1 as it officially welcomed walkers at its grand opening on August 20’s night.

Dengue outbreak shows signs of slowdown in Hanoi

The spread of dengue fever has begun showing signs of slowing down in Hanoi, which recorded a huge number of patients over the past few months, according to the Hanoi Department of Health.

Hanoi suburbs await outdoor gyms, playgrounds

The installation of exercising equipment in parks and other public areas has been an unqualified success in the capital city.

Visiting Khmer pagodas in Soc Trang province

 Khmer pagodas host both religious ceremonies and non-religious cultural activities. Today we’ll visit some pagodas in Soc Trang province, which is home to a large population of Khmer people.

Local firm introduces lighthouse exploration tours

 ixRoad Travel Company specializing in adventure tours started operating in HCMC on Sunday, offering lighthouse exploration tour programs across the country.

Pristine and splendid beauty of Nam Du Archipelago

Nam Du Archipelago, in Kien Giang province, has been known as a summer paradise in Vietnam. Let’s contemplate the pristine and splendid scenery of Nam Du.

Thanh Ha Pottery Village

 Thanh Ha pottery village sits beside the Thu Bon River, 3 kilometers west of Hoi An.

Tourism administration sets to promote Vietnam’s charm to key markets

 The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) will host a range of tourism promotion programmes that will advertise Vietnam’s charm to key tourism markets during the remaining months of this year.

Discovering red wine castle in Phan Thiet

 A red wine castle in Phan Thiet City has been known as the most attraction of Binh Thuan tourism. The castle in Mui Ne Ward keeps more than 20,000 bottles of red wine.

Photo contest captures romantic lakes across Vietnam

Imposing mountains, beautiful beaches and romantic lakes are best retreats in Vietnam. Let’s contemplate the peaceful beauty of lakes across the country through the lens of photographers.

Hue to turn backpacker area into pedestrian-only quarter

Hue has given the green light to a plan turning the backpacker area surrounded by Pham Ngu Lao, Chu Van An and Vo Thi Sau streets into a pedestrian-only square on weekend nights in an effort to lure more foreign tourists.

Phu Quoc, Mui Ne among Asia’s most idyllic beaches

 Phu Quoc and Mui Ne beaches of Vietnam have been listed among 20 most idyllic beaches in Asia by CNN travel.

Da Lat guesthouse described as secret marvel by Lonely Planet

 The Crazy House or Hang Nga Guesthouse in Da Lat city has been listed among the world’s secret marvels “that you never knew existed” by Lonely Planet - the largest travel guide book publisher in the world.

Colourful villas in Nha Trang, new attraction for youth

Several villas with European-style windows in the central coastal city of Nha Trang are a new check-in location for many Vietnamese young people.

Vietnam plan for smart cities faces legal obstacles

VietNamNet Bridge - Legal obstacles are hindering the construction of smart cities in Vietnam.

Vietnam increases tourism promotion abroad

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism will organise a programme to promote Vietnam’s tourism in China from August 18-23, an activity that has been designed in the 2017 national tourism promotion programme.

HCM City seeks longer visa exemptions

HCM City’s Department of Tourism has proposed the Government extend its visa exemption policy for international tourists from nine countries to 30 days from 15 days to promote tourism development.