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Exploring Tien Sa lighthouse in Da Nang

Apart from the beauty of My Khe beach, Ba Na Hills and Linh Ung pagoda, Da Nang boasts many other attractions, which draw tourists to its romantic natural scenery such as Tien Sa lighthouse.

Homestay tourism boosts income of local Tay people around Ba Be lake

 Over recent years, traditional stilt houses in Tay ethnic villages have been renovated and upgraded to provide homestay tourism services for visitors to Ba Be lake in Bac Can province. 

Vietnam international arrivals rise fastest in Southeast Asia

VN scored the fastest growth in tourist arrivals in Southeast Asia last year, receiving some 2.9 million international visitors, up 29.1 per cent from the previous year.

Vietnam wins WTA Asia’s Leading Destination 2018

 Viet Nam was honored as Asia’s Leading Destination in 2018 at the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia & Australasia Gala Ceremony 2018 held on September 3 in Hong Kong (China).

Cuisine tour dedicated to Anthony Bourdain launched

 Travel firm Exotic Voyages has launched a new cuisine tour to various localities throughout Vietnam called ‘A Tribute to Anthony Bourdain: Taste of Vietnam’.

Hanoi reptile lover cares for 30 snakes

 A man in Hanoi with a special passion for reptiles is raising and living with 30 snakes from around the world.

Da Nang – most popular summer destination for South Korean tourists

 Da Nang city in central Vietnam is the most popular summer vacation destination of tourists from the Republic of Korea this year, a shift from last year’s preference for Japanese cities.

Quang Ninh works to raise quality of tourist ships on Ha Long Bay

 The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh has taken measures to improve the quality of the fleet of tourist ships operating on Ha Long Bay – a UNESCO-recognised World Heritage Site.

Charming destinations of Vietnam introduced at travel expo

 Six provinces and cities with strong tourism industry introduced their most attractive destinations to foreign buyers at a workshop in Ho Chi Minh City on September 5.

Ba Dinh Square, a national historic landmark

 Ba Dinh Square, the largest square in Vietnam, is located on Hung Vuong street and in front of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. 

Tu Van, flag making village in Hanoi

 Located 30km south of Hanoi, Tu Van village in Hanoi’s outlying district of Thuong Tin is famous for embroidery and weaving. It has made millions of national flags for national events.

Story about President Ho Chi Minh told in Ta Thanh Oai commune

 In 1958, President Ho Chi Minh visited Ta Thanh Oai commune on the outskirts of Hanoi to inspire local people to emulate in production and national defense.

Vietnam among top three for adventure

 Readers of global travel website TripAdvisor have ranked Vietnam third in their top 10 global adventure destinations.

Vietnamese Women’s Museum in Hanoi

 The Vietnamese Women’s Museum is one of the top destinations in Hanoi. It gives visitors an insight into the Vietnamese culture through the lens, beauty and lives of Vietnamese women.

Vietnam among TripAdvisor's Top 10 adventurous destinations

 Popular tourism site TripAdvisor has recently released its ultimate list of the world’s Top 10 destinations for adventurous travelers, to help them save time looking up their next adventure, especially if funds are lacking.

Quang Tri launches speed boat to Con Co Island

 A new speed boat was officially launched in the central province of Quang Tri on August 31, facilitating tourist travel from the Quang Tri mainland to Con Co Island.

Vietnam’s centuries-old town is where to go on your gap year

 Many travelers are taking a gap year to exotic parts of the world and they have expressed big interest in Vietnam’s Hoi An ancient town, a UNESCO recognized world cultural heritage site. 

Sa Pa autumn festival kicks off in Lao Cai

 The 2018 Sa Pa Autumn Festival opened in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai on September 1 with a wide range of activities.

Ba Hon Dam islands: A pristine experience

 Located off Kien Luong district in the southern province of Kien Giang, Ba Lua Archipelago is a pristine landscape, which has been called the ‘Ha Long Bay of the South’.

Banh mi – one of the reasons to fall in love with Hanoi

 Experiencing new cuisines is one of the best ways to help you discover a culture-rich city like Hanoi.