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ASEAN national tourism organisations convene 49th meeting in Vietnam

 The 49th meeting of the ASEAN National Tourism Organisations (NTOs) opened in the northern province of Quang Ninh on January 14, starting a series of activities within the framework of the 2019 ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF). 

Stunning underwater landscapes in Phu Quoc island

 Seawalking emerges as one of the best adventure activities with stunning coral reefs and vibrant fish definitely striking experiencers.

Mui Ne envisioned to become a top destination in Asia-Pacific

 Mui Ne beach is set to become one of the most-visited destinations in the Asia-Pacific by 2030 under a master plan for the development of Mui Ne National Tourism Site to 2025 with a vision for 2030 recently approved by the Prime Minister.

Nha Trang faces slow hotel bookings and falling tourist numbers

 Many hotels in Nha Trang City are facing slow sales due to oversupply and dubious services.

Hoi An among world’s most wallet-friendly destinations

 Hoi An ancient town in the central province of Quang Nam has been given the 11th place among the 19 cheapest holiday destinations in the world in 2019 in the annual Holiday Money report compiled by Post Office Travel Money.

Explore 36 streets of Hanoi on a cyclo

 It’s almost certain that any visitor to the Old Quarter of Hanoi wants to experience the fun feeling while riding a cyclo around the 36 streets. 

Vietnam a great place to ‘spend less, enjoy more’

 Indian magazine Bold Outline says Vietnam’s the most ideal place for adventurous travel that does not break the bank.

Cruise operators oppose sudden Cat Ba fee rises

 The authorities of Haiphong City have decided to impose a sharp increase in fees for Cat Ba Island, sparking strong protest from cruise operators.

Tour booking changes after tighter visa to Taiwan and Egypt bomb blast

 Tours for the coming Tet Holiday have considerably changed after Taiwan tightened visa rules and Vietnamese tourists died in a recent bomb blast in Egypt.

Hoi An among world’s most wallet-friendly destinations

 Hoi An ancient town in the central province of Quang Nam has been given the 11th place among the 19 cheapest holiday destinations in the world in 2019 in the annual Holiday Money report compiled by Post Office Travel Money.

Unmissable street food in Hanoi this winter

Hanoi is famous for its wide range of delicious street food that is widely hailed by foreign media. Therefore readers should not miss the chance to taste some of them while visiting the capital city, especially during the cold winter.

Top 7 destinations in Da Lat for a day-tour during Tet

Da Lat looks set to be a popular destination for visitors during the Lunar New Year festival (Tet) with emerging tourist destinations such as Da Lat View and Hoa Son Dien Trang.

Ngoa Van pagoda – The heart of Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen sect

 The Ngoa Van pagoda complex, a special national relic site, is considered the heart of Vietnam’s indigenous Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen Buddhist sect.

Top 5 ideal check-in points in Vung Tau for young people

 Apart from beautiful beaches, Vung Tau city in the southern province of Vung Tau boasts a number of ideal destinations for visitors to take nice photos.

20,000 budget air tickets to be sold at tourism fair 2019

 Around 20,000 budget air tickets will be sold at Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) 2019 scheduled to take place on March 27-30 in Hanoi.

Tien Giang hosts tourism festival

 A wide range of activities will be organised at the Culture-Sport-Tourism Festival in the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang from January 10-14, aiming to create momentum for local tourism to thrive.

Smoked pork – Tet speciality in Central Highlands

For ethic minorities in the Central Highlands, wine and smoked meats are must-have items during Tet festival.

Vietnam International Travel Tourism Mart 2019 spotlights green trend

 Green tourism will be the main theme of the Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) 2019, which is scheduled for March 27 – 30 in Hanoi.

Hue’s Kim Long ginger jam village busy in the buildup to Tet

In preparation for the upcoming Lunar New Year Festival (Tet), residents in Kim Long ward in Hue city have been busy preparing ginger jams to serve customers in the build up to the festival.

Exploring Huong Tich Cave in Perfume Pagoda

 The Huong Tich Cave has become the largest shrine of the Perfume Pagoda. The pagoda has many precious statues, especially the statue of Buddha Guan Yin made from green stone.