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Hoi An among Elle list of stunning holiday ideas for 2019

 The ancient town of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam was among the 10 stunning holidays ideas for 2019 offered by Elle, the worldwide lifestyle magazine of French origin.

Small replica of Ha Long Bay in the heart of Hanoi

 When the sun is not rising, this charming place is covered with a thin layer of mist, creating a strange mystical scene.

Glamour of Van Long lagoon

 The best time to visit Van Long is at the end of the summer and early autumn. At that time, the lagoon is peaceful, and you can easily look through the water to see the moss below.

Lost in Moc Chau plum blossom forest

 Exploring the Moc Chau on Lunar New Year, besides the opportunity to enjoy the wonderful scenery of white plum hills, visitors also have the opportunity to experience the customs and unique cultural beauty of the ethnic minorities here.

Hoi An among world’s best family holiday destinations overseas

 Planning a family holiday that is exciting enough to keep the kids entertained but cultured enough for the adults can be a tough job.

Kien So pagoda – A majestic historical site from Ly dynasty

 Kien So pagoda still preserves the imprints of the founder of the Ly dynasty- Ly Cong Uan.

Hon Xuong island offers same beauty as Maldives: UK newspaper

 The Hon Xuong Island in the southern province of Kien Giang offers the same beauty as Maldives without the 5-star expense, according to the Evening Standard, a UK based newspaper.

Co.opXtra Su Van Hanh listed among ‘must-visit’ stores in Asia

 Co.opXtra Su Van Hanh in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 10 has been named in the list of 17 stores you must not fail to visit this year, according to IGD Asia, Asia’s leading retail research organisation.

Free entrance to Hue imperial relic site during 2019 Tet festival

 Thua Thien-Hue strives to welcome about 4.5 – 4.7 million tourists in 2019, an 8% increase from 2018. Tourism revenues are projected to increase 10% to reach VND4.5 – 4.7 trillion (US$193 – 202 million).

Saigon Railway adds 10 ‘five-star’ carriages for Tet holiday

 The Sai Gon Railway Transport Joint Stock Company recently received additional 10 ‘five-star’ carriages on trains connecting HCM City and Hanoi in order to serve passengers during the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday.

Khanh Hoa to put on diverse range of activities for visitors during Tet

 A wide range of cultural and art activities will be held in the coastal city of Nha Trang to welcome in the Lunar New Year, according to Khanh Hoa province’s Department of Culture and Sports.

Hanoi to promote its image on CNN

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi will continue to co-operate with US television network CNN to promote the city as a new destination for sporting events, including the upcoming Formula 1 Race.

Tourism market busy ahead of Tet holiday

 This year’s long Lunar New Year (Tet) holidays have made for a busy tourism market, with higher sales in tours both inside the country and abroad.

Vietnam – favourite destination for RoK’s middle-aged tourists

 Vietnam has become an attractive destination for middle-aged tourists from the Republic of Korea (RoK), according to analysis by HanaTour - the largest travel company in the RoK.

Sacred Con Dao island

 It is scary to know that, for over 100 years, about 20,000 Vietnamese people were imprisoned and perished in the Con Dao prison.

Hanoi, HCM City plan to ban motorcycles from central areas

 Authorities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are speeding up plans to limit motorbikes entering inner-city areas and eventually phase motorbikes out in downtown areas to ease traffic jams.

Uniqueness of apricot blossom street wows visitors in HCM City

 Thousands of apricot branches and trees have been planted along Pham Ngoc Thach Street in Ho Chi Minh City ahead of the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival, attracting many visitors.

Vietnam one of the most beautiful countries in the world: UK magazine

 Readers of travel guide publisher Rough Guides have chosen Vietnam as one of 20 most beautiful countries to visit.

Unstable weather affects lily growers in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Unusual weather has been blamed for the early flowering of lilies in Tay Tuu Village, the biggest flower farm in Hanoi, in the run up to Tet (Lunar New Year).

A trip to wildland area

The Central Highlands province of Gia Lai is an ideal destination for travelers who want to discover the gong heritage and untouched natural beautiful landscapes.