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Creators gives tips on exploring Hue

 Hue, once an Imperial City and now a World Heritage Site, lies midway between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon). Yet less known to the outside world is that Hue is renowned for its cuisine.

Tatler names Hanoi among best food destinations that should be on one's bucket list

 You want to travel but you’re not sure where to go. Let your love of food and palate be your guide.

Hanoi and Phu Quoc among the best destinations in Vietnam for western tourists

 In recent years, many westerners are flocking to Vietnam’s token tourist hotspots.

The Wall Street Journal gives tips on exploring Vietnam's stunning caves

 Vietnam is home to Asia’s most astonishing subterranean system.

Crab soup – A pride of Hai Phong people

 ‘Banh da cua’, a dish featuring banh da (locally-made flat rice noodles), crab meat, pork broth and vegetables, is the pride of the people in the northern port city of Hai Phong, just as 'pho' is to Hanoians.

Da Lat and Mai Chau among Asia’s travel hotspots and off-the-beaten path alternatives

 Travel to Southeast Asia is hot right now, you’re likely going to visit the main cities anyway, but there is a treasure trove of hidden gems to add along the way.

Tourist attractions along Da river

 Quynh Nhai district in Son La province is regarded as an inland Halong Bay in the northwestern region thanks to a 10,000-hectre hydroelectric reservoir and magnificent landscape.

Outlook Traveller magazine lists five best Vietnamese foods you need to try

 Street food in Vietnam is an explosion of flavors. Salty, hot, sour and sweet – don’t forget to have your fill.

Ha Long city to inspect operations of tourist boats

 Authorities of Ha Long city in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh will coordinate with relevant agencies to evaluate service quality of tourist boats operating on Ha Long and Bai Tu Long Bays from November 15 to December 25. 

Quang Binh to pilot local ethnic minority culture tours

Authorities of the central province of Quang Binh People’s Committee have agreed on opening a pilot tour for exploring the culture of a local ethnic minority group. 

Zero dong tours worry travel sector

 ‘Zero dong’ and other cheap tours have lured a large number of visitors to the central coastal city of Da Nang in recent times. However, these tours also come with a headache for State management agencies.

Tourism revenue hits US$21 billion in Jan-Oct

 A surge in the number of international tourist arrivals in Vietnam has helped the tourism sector record revenues of US$21 billion in the year to October, said Ngo Hoai Chung, deputy head of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism.

Overhead wires still plague Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Work to shift the overhead electrical and telecommunications cables that criss-cross downtown Hanoi had been slow, said the Ha Noi Department of Construction.

Chả Ká - A wide range of choices for fish lovers

 VietNamNet Bridge – In the cosy atmosphere of Chả Ká Restaurant, we sat listening to the sizzle of fish being fried as we waited for our food to arrive.

Back to childhood with Den Da Coffee

 To celebrate its fifth birthday, the Den Da Coffee chain is offering a number of promotions inspired by the childhood school days of millennials.

VN’s floating markets among Southeast Asia’s most photogenic place

 A riot of colors hustling and bustling on water, Vietnam’s floating markets are among the best destinations for photography enthusiasts.

Hanoi looks to non-smoke tourism

 The Hanoi Tourism Association has been working to promote a smoke-free environment in restaurants, hotels and tourism spots in the capital city.

Tuyen Tung waterfall, a highlight in Quang Ngai tourism

 Pristine Tuyen Tung waterfall is drawing a lot of holidaymakers to Binh An commune, Binh Son district, in the central province of Quang Ngai, enabling the local residents to improve their livelihoods.

European, U.S. tourist arrivals in Hoi An, Hue drop

The number of European and U.S. visitors to their most preferred tourist destinations in the country, Hue City and Hoi An Town, has fallen sharply recently.

‘Street Life Hanoi’ discovers capital from new perspective

 The historic city of Hà Nội with its unique features dating from French colonial rule and food culture will be explored from a new perspective in the CNN show Street Life Hanoi to be aired on the channel tomorrow.