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300-year-old Thanh Tien paper flower making village busy ahead of Tet

Artisans based in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue’s 300-year-old Thanh Tien craft village are hurrying to make paper flowers as the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, approaches.

Vietnam becomes No.1 interest among Indian travelers

As the world's most populous country with high-income cities, India has been identified as a target market by the global tourism industry, including Vietnam.

New food street in HCMC set to open late January

Phu Nhuan District in HCMC is gearing up to launch the Phan Xich Long Food Street on January 26.

HCMC plans helicopter tours to attract visitors

Vice Chairman of the HCMC People’s Committee Nguyen Van Dung has put forth a proposal to revive helicopter tours to attract visitors to HCMC.

Ben Tre to develop unique tourism products, make tourism key industry

Bến Tre is seeking to make its tourism an important industry and one of the leading cultural and eco-tourism destinations in the Mekong Delta for visitors.

Hanoi named as Best Food Destination for 2024: Tripadvisor

Hanoi topped the list of the Best Food Destination 2024, as voted on by readers of the world's largest travel guidance platform TripAdvisor.

Ha Long Bay, Sa Pa selected as trending destinations in 2024 by TripAdvisor

Ha Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh and Sa Pa township in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai have been listed among the world’s trending destinations by the renowned travel site TripAdvisor.

Vietnam bustling with cruise ship visitors

The Vietnamese tourism industry sees a positive sign when many international cruise ships carrying thousands of foreign tourists to visit popular landscapes in the country in the first days of 2024.

Vietnam experiencing vibrant sea tourist influx

The tourism industry in 2024 has seen positive signals as ocean liners have bustled at ports for the past 10 days, bringing tens of thousands of foreign visitors to Vietnam.

Da Nang to host international sporting events to attract tourists

The central coastal city of Da Nang is set to host an array of large-scale international sporting activities during the course of this year to develop the local tourism industry.

Asian countries to compete in Nha Trang international light show festival

The Ever Glamour Nha Trang international light show festival will be held every Saturday from June 29 to July 20 in the southcentral province of Khanh Hoa.

Vietnamese Phở named among world’s 20 best soups

Cable News Network (CNN) Travel of the United States has released its list of the world’s 20 best soups, including Beef pho (phở bò) of Vietnam.

Fusion flavors of Dai Lanh squid rice noodles

The distinctive Dai Lanh squid rice noodles of Khanh Hoa Province come to life through a harmonious fusion of flavors.

Da Nang to welcome thousands of cruise passengers during Tet festival

14 international cruise ships carrying 15,400 passengers on board are scheduled to dock at Tien Sa port during the first two months of the year, including two cruise liners with around 1,400 foreign travelers arriving during the Lunar New Year.

Air travel hectic on threshold of Lunar New Year

Domestic air carriers said they will operate about 33,800 flights during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, or between January 24 and February 2, up 14% year-on-year and 21% as compared with normal days.

Bui Hui Plateau – A hidden gem for nature lovers

Bui Hui Plateau has emerged as an idyllic camping destination, offering expansive hills and vast stretches of lush green grasslands that extend to the horizon.

Phu Quoc, Tay Ninh, Da Nang - irresistible tourist paradises in 2024

Many key destinations such as Phu Quoc, Tay Ninh, and Da Nang have welcomed the vibrant 2024 New Year season, despite previous challenges.

Tan Hoa shines bright as top tourism village

Tan Hoa Village in Minh Hoa District in the central province of Quang Binh is filled currently with a festive atmosphere as it has been named a "Best Tourism Village" by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO).

Hoi An, HCM City among trending destinations: TripAdvisor

The world’s largest travel site TripAdvisor has revealed that its Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best 2023 honours Hoi An ancient city and Ho Chi Minh City in its “Trending Destinations” category.

Hanoi honoured in two categories of TripAdvisor’s leading awards

Hanoi has been honoured in two categories of the Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best 2023 by TripAdvisor – the world's largest travel guidance platform.