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Tram Chim National Park a top destination in Dong Thap

 Tram Chim National Park in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap is a highlight in the local tourism map, according to Nguyen Ngoc Thuong, Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Vietnam – China border tourism booms

 Tourism in Vietnam – China border areas has been thriving in recent months thanks to favourable visa policy and prices, said authorities in the Chinese region of Guangxi’s Dongxing city.

Pho, goi cuon in CNN's Top 50 best dishes

 Pho and goi cuon (summer rolls) have been listed among the world’s Top 50 most delicious dishes by CNN, based on a vote of 35,000 people.

Amazing homestay on the outskirts of HCM City

A homestay of eight bamboo watch-towers in the middle of a lotus lake in Binh Chanh District, HCM City is seen as an ideal place for visitors to be nestled in the midst of nature.

Stunning view of HCM City at sunrise and sunset

Landscapes in HCM City become more beautiful and romantic at sunrise and sunset- the most beautiful moments of the day. Let’s see photos featuring the finest moments.

Appropriate policies needed to unlock $35b tourism industry

 Vietnam has great tourism potential but the country needs appropriate policies to create breakthroughs to develop tourism into a spearhead industry and affirm its position on the global tourism map, experts have said.


Hue Imperial Citadel one of seven popular destinations

 Built by the Nguyen Dynasty which reigned the country from 1802 to 1945, the former Hue Imperial Citadel in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue has recently ranked as one of seven leading tourist destinations of Vietnam in 2017.

Another luxury train launched on HCM City-Nha Trang route

 The Sai Gon Railway Transport Joint Stock Company has launched a luxury train from Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang.

Unique gemstone market sparkles in Hanoi

A little market, tucked away in a corner of Ha Noi, may be the best choice when it comes to buying gemstones and jewellery. Sellers and buyers can meet and talk about the different stones,..

House fire kills two in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Two women were killed in a fire that broke out in a house in Ha Noi’s Hai Ba Trung District in the early hours today.

Must-see attractions in QuangNinh

Quang Ninh province is mostly famous for Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO natural wonder of the world. It also boasts of many other tourist attractions such as Bai Chay Bridge, and Tuan Chau and Co To Islands.

Unchanged tour prices, extra promotions for National Day holiday

 Together with keeping tour prices unchanged during the long National Day holiday early next month, many tour operators in HCMC will offer early birds discounts and extra promotions.

Colorful and distinctive pagodas in town

 Thien Hau Pagoda, Jade Emperor Pagoda and Mariamman Temple are three outstanding venues worthwhile for a visit.

Visa exemption policy crucial for raising tourism revenue

 The Tourism Advisory Board is proposing longer visa waivers and visa exemption for tourists from more countries, as bigger numbers of foreign arrivals will result in bigger revenues far eclipsing revenues earned from visa fees.

Hanoi reduces traffic congestion

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi has about 35 congestion hotspots and the maximum time spent stuck in traffic has been cut to just 20 minutes.

Calls for 6 more countries to access visa exemptions

The government should add six more countries to the list of those with visa exemptions: Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Belgium, and Switzerland.

Lang Co – an ideal hideaway for beach enthusiasts

Once taking a sightseeing tour to the central cities of Hue and Danang, beach lovers should not miss a chance to drop by Lang Co Beach, an attractive tourist destination renowned for wonderful landscapes, long white-sand dunes and blue seawater.

Carpet of clouds over Mau Son Mount

 Mau Son Mount in the northern province of Lang Son is a tourism magnet for travellers and photographers as they can take the best images of clouds in early morning or sunny days.

Hoi An among 15 world’s best cities

 The ancient town of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam was named among 15 best cities of the world in a recent readers’ vote of the US travel magazine Travel & Leisure.

Hanoi Red River tour fails to attract tourists

 Boat tours on the Red River in Hanoi has consistently failed to attract tourists over the past 20 years.