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HCM City named among world’s best short-haul holiday destinations

Australian daily The Sydney Morning Herald has added Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam to the world’s list of best short-haul holiday destinations for Australian family holidays looking to travel abroad.

Cu Chi Tunnels open more night tours

Cu Chi Tunnels plan to open more night tours after having attracted many tourists since starting night tours in March.

HCM City stimulates tourism with discounts up to 60%

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism on April 3 launched the 2024 stimulus programme, with discounts of 10-60% on various tourism products and services.

HCM City offering more waterway tours

The HCM City Department of Tourism has announced about additional 5-10 waterway tours offered to both domestic and foreign tourists.

Famed Cu Chi tunnels seeks World Heritage site status

Necessary procedures are being followed before a dossier is submitted to UNESCO for recognition of the Cu Chi tunnels as a world heritage site

HCM City named as favourite destination among APAC tourists

Ho Chi Minh City has been chosen as the most searched destination for Asia-Pacific tourists visiting the country in the first quarter of this year, according to the Netherland-based travel website Booking.com.

Experiencing Vietnam through food

Venturing deeper into the heart and soul of Saigon, one encounters a city that pulsates with the energy of a thousand stories, each one a thread in the rich tapestry of Vietnam's history.

Night tour to Cu Chi tunnels officially launched

A night tour to the Cu Chi tunnels will officially be put into operation from March 18, according to the latest information released by the Management Board of Cu Chi Tunnels Historical Relic site in Ho Chi Minh City.

Tourism sector in HCM City thrives with promising signs of growth

The tourism sector in HCM City in the early months of 2024 has seen many positive signals, serving as one of the driving forces to achieve the city's goals for the year and the following years.

Tourism industry still craves visitors

Despite the significant increase in international tourist arrivals to Vietnam, some travel businesses in HCMC reported a "customer drought." Therefore, these enterprises suggest the need to reassess and make tourist arrival data transparent.

A weekend getaway at Dan Xay Ecotourism Site

Located in the serene landscape of Can Gio District, Dan Xay Ecotourism Site offers an idyllic getaway for visitors seeking respite from the hustle and bustle of HCMC.

Theatre launches new project targeted tourists

HCM City’s Tran Huu Trang Theater in co-operation with its partner, the city’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, will launch a new art project attracting visitors this year.

New York Times suggests coffee shops in HCM City

Amid a hectic and bustling Ho Chi Minh City, there’s a cafe for every coffee acolyte, with seven places being perfect for travelers to try egg coffee and other Vietnamese specialties, according to the New York Times.

HCM City to launch tourism campaign internationally

The HCM City Department of Tourism plans to strengthen tourism commercials on international news channels, including CNN, Discovery, and BBC News, and in the markets likely Australia, the US, and Germany.

Tourists allowed to visit offices of HCMC People’s Council, People’s Committee

The headquarters of the People's Council and People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City - a national architectural relic - will open its doors to visitors for tours free of charge this year.

Thao Dien Night Street launches trial run

A 465-meter-long night-time walking street spanning a section of Xuan Thuy Street in Thao Dien Ward, an expat enclave, opened last weekend.

Artists’ Pagoda reopened before Tet

The Artists’ Pagoda in HCM City’s Go Vap District is scheduled to reopen before the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, which begins on February 10.

Painting the town red

In the heart of Le Minh Xuan Commune, Binh Chanh District, HCMC lies a 100-year-old incense-making village where skilled artisans turn their craft into a living masterpiece.

New food street in HCMC set to open late January

Phu Nhuan District in HCMC is gearing up to launch the Phan Xich Long Food Street on January 26.

HCMC plans helicopter tours to attract visitors

Vice Chairman of the HCMC People’s Committee Nguyen Van Dung has put forth a proposal to revive helicopter tours to attract visitors to HCMC.