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The Subsidy café evoking a distant time

 Bao Cap cafe or the Subsidy cafe is situated in the alley No. 189, Giang Vo street. The coffee house themed with a socialist period 30 years ago is a space for recalling a distant time over 40 years ago.

Exploring Muong Hoa valley by mountain train

 From now to December 31, Sun World Fansipan Legend arerunning a discount program for visitors to discover Muong Hoa Valley by mountain train and enjoy Muong Hoa cuisine.

Tourists risk Ha Long mountain climb despite ban

 Some foreign tourists risked climbing up a mountain in the northern city of Ha Long in Quang Ninh Province despite the bad weather and ban.

Thrillist names Lan Ha Bay top place to visit

 Thrillist, the New York-based travel site, has named Lan Hạ Bay near the northern coastal city of Hải Phòng as one of the best  places to visit in Southeast Asia.

Ancient house in Ma May

 Ma May, a rare quarter that still retains several old houses, has created one of the characteristics of Hanoi.

Turtle tower: The architectural landmark of Hoan Kiem lake

 Turtle tower is an architectural work considered as a significant landmark of Hoan Kiem lake.

The special cultural symbol of Hanoi

 Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake area is the official conform one heritage since it was recognized as a national monument and now a special national monument. It is among special cultural symbols of the capital.

Innovating thinking in tourism

 In order to develop tourism into a key economic sector in the context of Industry 4.0, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism has emphasised that it is necessary to change the way of thinking about tourism

CNN lists 40 delicious Vietnamese foods

The US Cable News Network (CNN), one of the largest news networks, named 40 delicious Vietnamese dishes in an article of the same title. 

Con Dao Islands challenged with tourism issues

 Authorities are facing various difficulties in attracting international tourists, improving services and protecting the environment on the Con Dao Islands.

Foreigners splash the cash on Hanoi Old Quarter’s tourism services

 Hanoi’s Old Quarter is an exciting hub of activity, drawing a large number of foreigners throughout the year, leading to a boom in tourism-related services such as accommodation, bars, motorbike rentals and tour booking.

Banh mi - iconic Vietnamese street food

 Banh mi is becoming the most beloved Vietnamese street food. With its typical flavor, Banh mi in the Old Quarter of Hanoi has established a reputation among both locals and foreign tourists.

Rose Park to open in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – The capital city’s first ever rose park will open soon in Long Bien District, 10km east of the city centre.

Walking street business boom frustrates walkers

Two years after the walking street around the iconic Hoan Kiem (Returned Sword) Lake was first introduced to the Hanoians, the place has become a top destination for families and friends to hang out on weekends. 

Indulging in the ecological tourist site Ban Rom

 If you want to indulge in unspoiled nature and participate in many interesting sports, the ecological tourist zone Ban Rom (Quang Tien commune, Soc Son district, Hanoi) is an ideal destination for you.

Foreign arrivals to HCM City up 14 times over 25 years

 Foreign arrivals to Ho Chi Minh City have soared more than 14 times over the past 25 years, accounting for about half of the nationwide total, an official reveal on August 16. 

Vietnamese tourism shines in Australia, New Zealand

 The Vietnam tourism promotion programme for Australia and New Zealand arrived in Sydney on the evening of August 15 as part of its five-city tour.

Underwater stone arch draws visitors to island district

 Archaeologists and divers have recently discovered an underwater stone arch in Ly Son district in the central province of Quang Ngai, adding it to the list of must-visit places in the island district.  

Hanoi, HCM City among five biggest improvers of life quality

 Vietnam’s capital city of Hanoi and southern economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City are among the five biggest improvers of quality of life over the past five years, according to the Global Liveability Index 2018 of the Economist Intelligence Unit.

Egg coffee: Sounds weird, tastes wonderlish

 How do you take your coffee? Ever with a little egg, butter and cheese? In Hanoi, that’s how ca phe trung or egg coffee is served at the famous Giang Cafe.