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Free entrance for women to Complex of Hue Monuments

The central city of Hue will offer free entrance tickets to local and foreign female visitors who wear Ao Dai (Vietnamese traditional dress) at its imperial palace and monuments on March 7-9.

New river tours piloted in Phong Nha - Ke Bang

 Tours feature natural landscapes and traditional villages in the "Kingdom of Caves".

No need to go to Japan, Dien Bien now among world’s places to view cherry blossoms

 Dien Bien province in Vietnam has been named among five places to view cherry blossoms outside Japan, according to a list released by Travel Weekly, a UK's predominant title with an unrivalled portfolio of publications, websites and events.

Hanoi summit brings opportunities for MICE tourism

 The hosting of the summit is considered a golden opportunity for MICE (Meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions) tourism, also known as meetings industry, of Hanoi and Vietnam to make breakthroughs.

Peach blossoms in Sapa enthral visitors

 In recent days, soft pink peach blossoms, canola flowers and black tulips have lured thousands of visitors to the mountainous area of Fansipan in Sapa district, Lao Cai province.

Heavy fines for passengers breaking food safety rules: Vietnam Airlines

 Vietnam Airlines has warned that passengers need to be aware of food safety regulations in China’s Taiwan, Japan and Australia in the wake of increasing disease outbreaks before carrying food into those places.

Hanoi’s relics admired by international friends

 One of Hanoi`s strengths is its peaceful environment and a variety of cultural heritages.

New air routes allow airlines to offer cheap tickets throughout March

 Following the Lunar New Year festival (Tet), both local and foreign airlines have opened a range of new air routes to tourist destinations across Vietnam with low-cost air tickets priced from VND149,000.

AirAsia withdraws ticket sales from Traveloka

Asia's largest low-cost airline group AirAsia on March 4 announced that it would permanently withdraw tickets for its flights from online tourism platform Traveloka.

VN Airlines promotes Vietnam on int’l TV channels

 Vietnam Airlines has made a short film on Vietnam, which was broadcast on BBC and CNN television channels. 

Top 5 check-in points for young people in Quang Nam

Hoi An ancient town, Tam Thanh mural village, Cu Lao Cham island, Dong Giang tea hills, and My Son relic site are seen as must-visit destinations in the central province of Quang Nam for young travelers.

Quang Nam launches free ginseng garden tour

 The central province of Quang Nam has introduced a free tour to the local Ngoc Linh-Tak Ngo ginseng garden.

Scenes around the ancient town of Hoi An at night

The ancient town of Hoi An remains an impressive site for visitors due the area’s tranquil atmosphere, picturesque landscapes, and unique-cultural characteristics.

Spring Flowers on Dong Van Plateau

The Dong Van Karst Plateau in Ha Giang attracts tourists with its majestic mountain beauty, traditional cultural values of the ethnic minority community and beautiful flower seasons.

A new footbridge in the imperial city

 The new footbridge on the Huong River in Hue City, Thua Thien-Hue Province, is a highlight of the project on the walking street funded by the South Korean Government.

Top must-see destinations in Ninh Binh for young travelers

Trang An Landscape Complex, Tam Coc-Bich Dong landscape and Mua cave are major tourist attractions in the northern province of Ninh Binh, attracting a large number of young travelers in the early days of the new year.

Magnificent architecture and landscape of Cao An Phu temple

 Cao An Phu temple is a historical relic site in King Mon district, Hai Duong province. It is well-known for its architecture and natural landscape.

Sam Son beach ravaged by rubbish and erosion

 Sam Son beach in Thanh Hoa Province is falling in popularity due to erosion and pollution.

Thua Thien-Hue: 40 cruisers to anchor in Chan May Port in 2019

Chan May Port in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue  is expected to welcome 40 cruise ships in 2019, including many luxurious vessels. 

Brand-building in Central Highlands

 Despite the convergence of many opportunities, the Central Highlands region is still facing plenty of challenges as it aims to become one of seven key tourist areas of Vietnam by 2020.