The Department of Tourism of Hanoi, in cooperation with the Vietnam Post and Telecoms Group (VNPT), launched the new telephone switchboard 1800556896 to receive inquiries on the city’s tourism on October 24.

  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.

 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.

 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 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 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.

 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 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.

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

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

 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.

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

 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.

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

 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.

 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.

 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.

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