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Discovering a Roman style building in Phu Quoc

Aside from the island’s beautiful beaches and crystal blue water, young travelers can also check out a new building that has been built with a Roman architectural style in mind.

Tran Quoc Pagoda among world's ten most incredible pagodas

 Tran Quoc Pagoda in Hanoi has been listed among the top 10 incredibly beautiful pagodas in the world by UK travel website wanderlust.co.uk.

Roast Pork – A speciality of Lang Son province

 Roast Pork is not only a speciality of Lang Son but also an inevitable gift between two families in a wedding of the Tay (and Nung) ethnic group.

Vietnamese travellers rush to book April 30-May Day holidays

Tour agents and airlines have reported rising demand during Reunification Day and May Day holidays.

Vietnam’s Con Dao islands in Vogue

 U.S. magazine Vogue has named the 16-island archipelago Con Dao a hidden and dreamy destination to explore.

Vietnam aims for more competitive tourism industry

 Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien has issued an action plan with six tasks to improve the sector’s business environment and enhance national competitiveness.

Exploring pristine Bai Trang beach in Phan Rang

Located about 30km away from Phan Rang city, Bai Trang beach in the southern central province of Ninh Thuan is a popular attraction for visitors due to the beach’s pristine and unspoiled quality.

Stunning flame of wild flamboyant flowers in Hue City

In recent days, flame of wild flamboyant flowers, scientifically known as delonix regia, start to fully bloom along the Huong river and Vong Canh hill, creating romantic scenery around the ancient imperial city of Hue.

Vietnamese food ranks among top favourite cuisines: YouGov

 Vietnamese cuisine is among the top 15 favourite cuisines in the world, according to a survey conducted by YouGov, a UK global public opinion and data company.

Visiting Hon Khoi salt field in Khanh Hoa province

 Covering hundreds of hectares in Ninh Hoa town, Khanh Hoa province, Hon Khoi is one of the largest salt fields in Vietnam. Visiting the area early in the morning, tourists can admire the stunning sunrise.

German, Indonesian firms involved in building HCMC tourism strategy

 Two foreign firms -- one from Germany and the other from Indonesia -- will participate in mapping out a strategy for the development of tourism in HCMC, Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper reported, citing the city's Department of Tourism.

Conquering Y Ty to chase clouds on Lao Than Mount

Lao Than Mount in Y Ty commune, Lao Cai province, is one of the most checked-in summits by backpackers where they can bathe their eyes in seas of cloud.

Discovering the Japanese cultural spaces found in HCM City

HCM City has an array of check-in points for young travelers to discover, many of which have been inspired by Japanese culture. Notable areas to explore include Khanh An monastery, Japan Town, and Oishi Town.

Top destinations with unique names in Vietnam

A number of popular destinations in Vietnam have rather unique names. Despite the strangeness of some of the names, they have nonetheless attracted a large number of visitors to a stunning range of breathtaking natural scenery.

Top 8 new check-in points in Da Lat for young travelers

Da Lat city boasts a range of beautiful landscapes for young travelers to enjoy. Following is a list of the eight most popular check-in points for young people who are seeking out destinations that have the best photo opportunities.

Coffee shop in Quang Ngai gives nostalgic feeling

 A coffee shop in the south-central coastal province of Quang Ngai has proved popular among visitors who come to enjoy the combination of a uniquely classical design and large green spaces.

Vietnamese food ranks among top favourite cuisines: YouGov

 Vietnamese cuisine is among the top 15 favourite cuisines in the world, according to a survey conducted by YouGov, a UK global public opinion and data company.

US newspaper names Ha Long Bay among world’s 35 most beautiful natural wonders

 US-based newspaper Business Insider has made a list of 35 most beautiful natural wonders around the world, in which Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay claimed a place.

Bach Ma National Park to become a tourist attraction

 Thua Thien-Hue authorities are wanting to transform Bach Ma Mountain and Bach Ma National Park into a high-class eco-tourism site, according to Le Truong Luu, chairman of Thua Thien-Hue People's Council.

Vietnam among world’s best trips to take in your 50s

 Vietnam has been named among the best ideas for journeys that will inspire 50-somethings to get out their calendars and start making plans, according a list released by Travel + Leisure, a travel magazine based in New York City, New York.