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Vietnamese food ranks among top favourite cuisines: YouGov

 Vietnamese cuisine is among the top 15 favourite cuisines in the world, according to a survey conducted by YouGov, a UK global public opinion and data company.

US newspaper names Ha Long Bay among world’s 35 most beautiful natural wonders

 US-based newspaper Business Insider has made a list of 35 most beautiful natural wonders around the world, in which Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay claimed a place.

Bach Ma National Park to become a tourist attraction

 Thua Thien-Hue authorities are wanting to transform Bach Ma Mountain and Bach Ma National Park into a high-class eco-tourism site, according to Le Truong Luu, chairman of Thua Thien-Hue People's Council.

Vietnam among world’s best trips to take in your 50s

 Vietnam has been named among the best ideas for journeys that will inspire 50-somethings to get out their calendars and start making plans, according a list released by Travel + Leisure, a travel magazine based in New York City, New York.

Da Nang ranked among top destinations in 2019

 The central city of Da Nang has been included in a list of 52 places to go in 2019 by The New York Times, which has an international readership.

A visit to Ang village and Doi cave in Moc Chau, Son La

 Moc Chau is a wide, dreamy plateau in Vietnam’s northern mountains, 180 kilometers from Hanoi.

Hoi An shines in Tripfuser’s list favourite travel experiences of 2019

 Joining Vietnam’s fishermen on a basket boat ride in Hoi An has been named among the 10 most favourite travel experiences of 2019, according to a list released by Tripfuser, a marketplace for private tailored travel.

Experience country life at Moon Garden Homestay

 Located in Ky Son village, Son Tay district, the Moon Garden Homestay is a perfect hideout for those who want to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life in Hanoi.

New destinations in Mu Cang Chai for paragliding lovers

 Visitors to Yen Bai will have opportunities to take an exhilarating ride on paragliders to enjoy spectacular views.

More foreigners visit Hue ancient town than Vietnamese

 The number of foreign tourists visiting the central province of Thua Thien-Hue in the first three months of 2019 accounted for over half of the total number of tourists to the locality.

Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar Pacific put on extra flights for public holidays

Vietnam Airlines and Jetstar Pacific will provide nearly 1 million seats (equivalent to 4,700 flights) in domestic and international routes, to meet the travelling demand on the upcoming holidays.

Tran Quoc Pagoda among world's ten most incredible pagodas

 Tran Quoc Pagoda in Hanoi has been listed among the top 10 incredibly beautiful pagodas in the world by UK travel website wanderlust.co.uk.

Top 5 unmissable check-in spots in Ly Son island

Young travelers visiting Ly Son island can explore a variety of interesting tourist attractions. Here are the top five check-in locations not to be missed by young people in Ly Son island this summer.

Central region promotes community-based tourism

 A rising trend among visitors to Vietnam is that of escaping the noisy urban areas and finding peace and tranquility in a rural space, enjoying the fresh air, dishes cooked by local people and altogether slower pace of life. 

Chinese tourist number drops, S.Korean source market shortens gap

 Vietnam has seen its largest source market, China, declining by 5.6% over the January-March period this year, while the number of South Korean travelers to the country has inched up.

Social homes for rent fail to attract customers in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – The uptake for social housing in Hanoi has been disappointingly low due to indifference from the intended target customers.

Ngu Hanh Son mountain – a spiritual place

 In early 2019, Da Nang city held a ceremony to receive the title of special national relic for Ngu Hanh Son Mountain. 

Hanoi among TripAdvisor's best world destinations

 Vietnam’s capital Hanoi has been listed among the top 25 destinations in the world in the annual Travelers’ Choice Awards from TripAdvisor.

Nearly 30,000 visitors purchased tours during VN International Travel Mart 2019

Nearly 30,000 visitors purchased tours during four days of the 2019 VITM, which took place from March 27 to 30, said Standing Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Tourism Association Vu The Binh.

Khanh Hoa faces difficulties in curbing low-cost tours

Authorities in the southern central coastal province of Khanh Hoa are complaining about challenges in dealing with booming low-cost tours in Nha Trang City.