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Travel + leisure gives tips on exploring Vietnam by train

  In recent years, not many people take the train through Vietnam and see the sights these days, because it’s very slow and the delays can be frustrating.

No insurance cover for adventure tourism despite high risks

 Tourists taking adventure tours are still facing risks to their lives and health as no clear regulations, especially on insurance coverage, have been issued, hindering the development of this tourism segment.

Night food street to open at HCM City wharf

 HCM City authorities have allowed the operation of tourist river bus and night food street services at Bach Dang Wharf on the Saigon River.

Bun Cha among world’s most popular street foods

 Bun Cha has been ranked 14th among the most popular street foods in the world, according to a list released by Special Broadcasting Service (SBS), a hybrid-funded Australian public broadcasting radio, online and television network.

Tourists can learn about HCMC with QR codes

 Tourists visiting HCMC from November can scan a quick response code (QR code) to gain all information, images and videos about tourist attractions such as the Central Post Office, Saigon Opera House and Ben Thanh Market in the city.

Exploring the majestic Ho Dynasty Citadel

 The Ho Dynasty Citadel, a UNESCO-recognised World Cultural Heritage site, located in the central province of Thanh Hoa, is one of few remaining stone fortifications left in the world.

Muong Lo – Land of records

 Muong Lo district in Yen Bai province boasts the rich culture of the black Thai. Renowned for beautiful landscapes, the district holds some records that are out of the ordinary.

Huong River wood walkway attracts visitors

 A pedestrian road along Huong River decked with a rare and valuable wood has attracted many young people although its construction has not yet been completed. 

Digital transformation poses challenges for Vietnamese tourism

Digital transformation is an ongoing, indispensable trend occurring throughout the world. In Vietnam, however, the trend has posed multiple challenges for the local tourism industry.

Vietnam’s tourism sector works to attract more foreign tourists

 A fund for tourism development will be set up in the coming time in hope of providing financial sources for brand building of Vietnam’s tourism in foreign countries.

Tam Thanh pagoda – sacred oasis amid bustling city

 Tam Thanh pagoda is a must-see destination for tourists visiting the northeastern mountainous province of Lang Son. 

Budget, zero-dong tours in need of tighter control

 Budget and zero-dong tours in Vietnam are in need of tighter control from local authorities and relevant agencies as they are showing signs of fraud, tax evasion and sales of products without clear origins to tourists.

Tourism sector shows signs of robust growth

 The local tourism sector boasts healthy growth in both quantity and quality, according to data from the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).

Da Nang to attend Seatrade Cruise Asia Pacific in China

 A delegation of the Da Nang Tourism Department will attend Seatrade Cruise Asia Pacific, scheduled to take place from October 23-25 in Shanghai, China, to introduce the city’s cruise tourism.

90-year-old market in HCMC ready to reopen

 The nearly 90-year-old Binh Tay Market in HCM City will be reopened in November after being repaired and upgraded for two years.   

Agriculture tourism in HCM City needs boost

 In recent years, visitors to Ho Chi Minh City can not only tour a number of destinations to contemplate charming architecture and learn about local culture, but also have a chance to take part in farming.

Da Nang seeks to cut low-cost tours

 The central coastal city of Da Nang will increase the level of scrutiny applied to budget tours in a bid to further develop sustainable tourism services.

Homestay service makes Moc Chau more appealing

 With its cool weather, beautiful landscapes, and large grass and tea fields, Moc Chau National Tourism Site in Son La province, 200 km from Hanoi, draws crowds of visitors.

Da Nang’s Golden Bridge wins special award at The Guide Awards 2018

 The Cau Vang (Golden Bridge) has been honoured among the Top 5 special awards of the year under the Guide Awards 2018.

Phu Quoc Island lauded as top destination in Southeast Asia

 Phu Quoc Island in the southern province of Kien Giang will become one of the top destinations in Southeast Asia, Malaysia’s World of Buzz newspaper wrote in its article about Vietnam’s largest island.