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Quang Binh ready to run river tours

 The central province of Quang Bình is offering boat tours to craft villages along local rivers in an attempt to add tourism options in an area known for caving tours to famous karst grottoes.


US-DPRK Summit 2019: Ninh Binh landscape impresses int’l reporters

 The northern province of Ninh Binh welcomed a group of international reporters on March 1, who have been in Vietnam to cover the recently concluded summit between leaders of the US and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea.

Tourists expected to flock to Vietnam after DPRK-USA Summit

 Nearly 3,000 international reporters came to cover the second DPRK-USA Summit in Hanoi on February 27-28, offering the country a valuable chance to promote tourism and attract more foreign tourists in the coming time.

Da Nang, Hongkong-based Fayfay.com sign tourism promotion deal

Danang has collaborated with Fayfay.com, a Hong-Kong-based travel ecommerce platform, to organize tourism promotion events and art performances to attract more tourists and foreign reporters to Danang.

Vietnam Airlines to open new air routes to Cambodian destinations

 National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines (VNA) is considering the launch of new air routes connecting Ha Long and Danang with popular destinations in the neighboring country of Cambodia, including Siem Reap and Phnom Penh.

International media spotlight falls on Hanoi landmarks

A wide range of international media channels including CNBC of the US, MBC, and KBS of the Republic of Korea have broadcast some of the beautiful landmarks found in Hanoi when reporting on the ongoing DPRK-USA Summit.

Vietnam tourism eyes North Korea opportunities

Vietnam is expected to become a transit point for international visitors to North Korea, said Ha Van Sieu, head of Vietnam National Administration of Tourism.

Ninh Binh ready to welcome international reporters

 Ninh Binh will welcome a group of international reporters who are in Vietnam for the Kim-Trump summit.

Saigontourist offers free tours to reporters covering Trump-Kim Summit

Saigontourist is one of two tour operators, along with Hanoitourist, assigned by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to offer free day tours of Hanoi, Halong and Ninh Binh to reporters covering the second DPRK-USA Summit in Hanoi.

CNN: 5 dishes every Hanoi visitor needs to try

 CNN recently says more than pho, there are 5 dishes every visitor to Hanoi needs to try. They include fish cooked with turmeric and dill, fish and crab noodle soups.

Vietnam pushes cruise ship tourism forward

 Vietnam is positioned at the heart of Asia – Pacific and is easily accessible by cruise liners. Late last year, Vietnam put into operation a seaport in a bid to attract more holidaymakers.

Trang An tourism complex in pictures

Trang An scenic landscape complex covers an area of nearly 2,000 hectares in the northern province of Ninh Binh.

My Son Sanctuary in photos

 My Son Sanctuary is located on a hilly landscape in Duy Phu commune of Duy Xuyen district, Quang Nam province.

Sword Lake and Hanoi streets on international television

Many international television stations have chosen famous streets in Hanoi with a good view to broadcast live news on the second US – North Korea summit.

Vietnam welcomes record number of foreign visitors in February

 An estimated 1.58 million foreigners visited Vietnam in February, a month-on-month increase of 5.8 percent, according to the General Statistics Office.

Vietnam needs to learn from Singapore’s tourism experience

 Vietnam needs to learn from Singapore’s experiences in tourism development thanks to opportunities presented from the Kim-Trump summit, experts said.

Vietnam promotes tourism during Hanoi Summit

 The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Toursim has stepped up tourism promotion through domestic and foreign channels during the ongoing DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam. 

Cherry blossoms brighten Da Lat city

 During the early days of spring in Da Lat city, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, many visitors have been attracted to the vibrant pink colours of cherry blossoms which have appeared throughout the city, creating romantic natural scenery.

Free tours offered to int’l press to promote tourism

Vietnam sees the DPRK-USA Summit, with the participation of nearly 3,000 international reporters, as a great opportunity for Vietnamese tourism promotion.

Luxury Hotels in Hanoi fully booked head of Trump-Kim Summit

 All 5-star luxury hotels in Ha Noi have run out of room ahead of the second DPRK-USA Summit, taking place today and tomorrow in the capital city.