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Vietnam Airlines to switch over to Sheremetyevo airport in Moscow

 National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will move all its operations in Moscow from Domodedovo Airport to Sheremetyevo Airport as from July 2, 2019. 

Must-try dishes in Hue imperial city

Hue city is known for its royal specialities, which are famous throughout the country. Following are several must-try cuisines for your trip to Hue.

Various activities planned for Nha Trang Beach Festival 2019

 The People’s Committee of the south-central province of Khanh Hoa has approved the Nha Trang Beach Festival-Khanh Hoa 2019 with nearly 50 art, physical-sport, trade and symposium activities spanning from May 10-13.

A visit to Ngoc Chien commune in Son La

Widely considered as the ‘Da Lat of the northwest’, Ngoc Chien commune has become popular among visitors who enjoy taking in the area’s beautiful landscapes of paddy fields, valleys, and picturesque villages.

Hoi An ancient town – a global cultural heritage

 Hoi An is a well-known travel destination in Vietnam. The ancient town was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999.

Visitors embrace spiritual delights

 Historical and cultural relic sites, pagodas, and temples are not only a destination for Vietnamese people. Throughout the country, these important sites also attract a great number of both international tourists and expatriates. 

Market offers luck for sale

On the second day of the second lunar month, people flock to Phu Luu commune of Ham Yen district for a unique market which is only held once a year to buy and sell luck for the year.

Relic site in Da Nang gains back its position

Many historical relic sites have been damaged or even fallen into oblivion over the years. Dien Hai Citadel in Da Nang city is no exception. Yet, with local authorities and people’s determined efforts, the relic site has been restored and preserved.

Strawberry farm in Hanoi - evidence of potential farm tourism

VietNamNet Bridge – The west bank of the Hong (Red) River in Hanoi’s Tay Ho District is famous for its traditional flower villages – Tu Lien, Nhat Tan, Quang An and Phu Thuong.

Tan Son Nhat Int’l airport’s service quality the worst in Vietnam: CAAV

The quality of services offered at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCMC ranked last, at an average of 3.96 points on a scale of five, among six local airports in the country last year.

Warnings issued for Vietnamese tourists to Egypt, Taiwan

 The Vietnam National of Administration Tourism (VNAT) has issued documents to warn domestic travel companies of security instability in Egypt.

Zero-VND tour operators pay minimal tax despite high sales

The Taxation Department in the northern province of Quang Ninh found that 32 retail shops belonging to zero-dong tours paid a mere VND1.5 billion in taxes in 2017, a modest tax contribution compared to their high volume of sales.

Top destinations for a relaxing break in Quy Nhon

Quy Nhon City in the central province of Binh Dinh is home to many beautiful beaches and tons of tourist attractions, attracting a large number of tourists.

Tourists in Con Dao island to pay fee for preservation activities

 Special fees for preservation activities can be collected from visitors to Con Dao Island in the southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau, said Director of the provincial Department of Tourism Trinh Hang yesterday.

Stunning red silk cotton trees in Ha Giang prove hit among visitors

 During these spring days, red silk cotton trees, sometimes known as bombax ceiba, can be spotted on the mountain slopes near the Nho Que river and by the winding roads throughout the northern province of Ha Giang.

Vietnamese cuisine – peace ambassador

 The recently-concluded DPRK-USA Summit in Hanoi provided a great opportunity to introduce the image of Vietnam to the world. Vietnamese cuisine was offered to foreign diplomats and reporters as a taste of Vietnamese culture.

Trang An Tourism complex the mainland’s Ha Long Bay in pictures

Trang An tourism complex nicknamed as Ha Long Bay was among pictures of Vietnamese landscapes introduced to US President Donald Trump on his tour to Vietnam for the recent meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. 

RoK launches campaign to promote spring tourism in Vietnam

 The representative office of the Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO) in Vietnam is implementing a campaign to promote spring tourism in the Republic of Korea.

An Bang beach again voted among beautiful beaches in Asia

 An Bang beach in central Vietnam has been voted among the 25 best beaches in Asia by readers of TripAdvisor, the world’s most popular travel guide and review website.

Ninh Binh to push forward with community tourism

 The model of community-based tourism, also known as homestay tourism, is favoured and appreciated by domestic and foreign tourists in Ninh Binh province.