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Tourism app Vietnamgo launched at ATF

 The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and the Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) launched the tourism application Vietnamgo in the northern province of Quang Ninh on January 16. 

ASEAN Tourism Forum 2019 opens in Ha Long

 The ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2019 opened in Ha Long city, the northern province of Quang Ninh on the night of January 16.

Tourism trying to meet expectations

 Mr. Paul Stoll, CEO of Chao Global, discusses Vietnam's tourism industry development with VET's Linh San.

Hill Chicken in Tien Yen

 The Hill chickens got their name from the fact that local people always raise the chickens without any cages. As a result, every day the chickens are free to roam and wander on the slopes of the hills.

Exploring Nhan Hien craving village

 The talents of carpentry have made the reputation of this village spread throughout the city and nationwide

Tet celebrations underway in Hoi An

 Host of activities taking place in ancient town to welcome the Tet holiday.

Stunning scenery of ancient Hoi An from the view of a drone

Aside from visiting the many historical relics and enjoying fine cuisine in the ancient town of Hoi An in the central coastal province of Quang Nam, visitors can now savour the scenic views of the old town from the perspective of a drone.

Ideal places not to be missed during Tet

Sapa, Da Nang, Moc Chau, Tam Dao and Da Lat are all great places to visit during the upcoming lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

See pristine white mustard fields of Moc Chau Plateau

On cold winter days, visitors to Moc Chau Plateau in the northern mountainous province of Son La are impressed by the vast array of white mustard fields on display throughout the area.

Tourism market in full swing for Tet holiday 2019

 Travel agents in Vietnam are entering the race to attract tourists during the New Year holiday and Tet 2019 (Lunar New Year) by offering thousands of attractive inbound and outbound tours at competitive prices.

Stunning cherry blossoms among tea hills in Sa Pa

Visitors to Sapa these days have been left overwhelmed by the picturesque scenery of cherry trees planted within the green tea hills.

Tulip festival in Nha Trang dazzles visitors

Tulip flowers are blooming at their best during a tulip festival in Nha Trang, attracting thousands of visitors.

Union strike in Frankfurt hits flights to, from Vietnam

 Flights between Vietnam and Germany with stops at Frankfurt Airport are being affected by the airport security strike on January 14 and 15, according to Vietnamese national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines.

Gala celebrating ASEAN Tourism Forum 2019 to be held in Quang Ninh

 A gala celebrating the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2019 (ATF 2019) will be held on January 18 at the Ha Long FLC Resort, Ha Long city, the northeastern province of Quang Ninh.

Breathtaking scenery of ancient Hue amid fog in late winter

During the winter months almost every corner of the ancient city of Hue is covered with mist and fog, creating romantic and fanciful images across the old city.

Aviation changes the face of Vietnam’s tourism

 The year 2018 witnessed unbelievable results for Vietnam’s tourism industry, with a record 15.6 million international visitors and 80 million domestic tourists, generating VND620 trillion (around US$26.55 billion) in total tourism revenue.

Hanoi’s unique coffee shop full of recycled items

Bicycle wheels and old plastic bottles are among the recycled items on decoration at a coffee shop in Hanoi.

ASEAN national tourism organisations convene 49th meeting in Vietnam

 The 49th meeting of the ASEAN National Tourism Organisations (NTOs) opened in the northern province of Quang Ninh on January 14, starting a series of activities within the framework of the 2019 ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF). 

Stunning underwater landscapes in Phu Quoc island

 Seawalking emerges as one of the best adventure activities with stunning coral reefs and vibrant fish definitely striking experiencers.

Mui Ne envisioned to become a top destination in Asia-Pacific

 Mui Ne beach is set to become one of the most-visited destinations in the Asia-Pacific by 2030 under a master plan for the development of Mui Ne National Tourism Site to 2025 with a vision for 2030 recently approved by the Prime Minister.