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Tam Chuc - A journey to heritage

Ha Nam province was honoured for the first time as a leading global destination for local culture at the recent World Tourism Awards.

Exploring new tourist hotspots in Lao Cai

The northwest provinces have always captivated travel enthusiasts with their wild natural beauty, unique culture, vibrant costumes, and delectable cuisine.

Hau Giang’s cylindrical sticky rice cake: a culinary delight for Tet

The cake is made from white glutinous rice, and the filling is made from mung beans and lard or ripe bananas.

Nung An ethnic people preserve unique craft of making conical hats

The Nung An ethnic people in the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang have preserved their unique craft of making conical hats for years.

Two former royal palaces to open door to visitors during Lunar New Year

After a period of restoration, Thai Hoa and Kien Trung Palaces, two important palaces of the former Nguyen Dynasty, are set to open to visitors during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, known locally as Tet.

Vietnam tourism searches grow at 6th fastest rate

The search volume for Vietnam's tourism via Google's market trend tracking tool grew 75% in 2023, ranking 6th in the world, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).

Korean YouTuber likes Mui Ne desert, enjoys banh xeo

During her short stay in Mui Ne, a Korean YouTuber woke up early in the morning to take a desert tour and off-road vehicle riding. She was impressed with local specialties and enjoyed famous delicacies.

VN tourism industry expects a bonanza year ahead on global market recovery

The Vietnamese tourism industry anticipates a strong breakthrough year with the global tourism market set to make a complete recovery by the end of 2024.

Vietnam's tourist sites among world’s top 50 most beautiful places in 2024

Three Vietnamese destinations - Hoi An, Ha Long Bay, and Sa Pa - have been named among the top 50 most beautiful places on the wish lists of tourists in 2024, unveiled Times Travel of India.

Khanh Hoa expects to welcome 40 foreign cruise ships this year

The south-central province of Khanh Hoa is expected to welcome more than 40 foreign cruise ships throughout the year, carrying tens of thousands tourists to the locality.

Hanoi cycling tour, a gentler way to enjoy the scenery

A weekend night cycle tour has been launched by the Sustainable Tourism Investment and Development Joint Stock Company (Vietnam STID) and the VN National Museum of History to offer a gentle way of exploring the capital by night.

Thailand, Vietnam both popular gems in Southeast Asia

Travel magazine Travel and Leisure Asia has named both Vietnam and Thailand as popular gems in Southeast Asia due to their vibrant cultures, diverse landscapes, and thrilling adventures.

Ben Thanh Market to undergo renovation

The HCM City People’s Committee has released a formal dispatch on renovating the landscape in front of Ben Thanh market and the city heart.

Vietnam reports 3.2 million tourists during New Year holiday

There were more than 3.2 million people traveling within the country during the three-day New Year holiday, an increase of 6.6% over the same period last year, according to a Vietnam National Authority of Tourism report.

Vietnam named as safest country to visit in Asia

Travel Off Path, a world-leading travel news source, has listed Vietnam as the safest country to visit in Asia for 2024.

Da Nang moves to become leading wedding tourism destination

Da Nang is keeping efforts towards sustainable tourism recovery in 2024, and wedding tourism is identified as an important product helping this central city build a new tourism brand.

Ninh Thuan, Khanh Hoa develop “two localities, one destination” tours

Possessing unique tourism products with both distinctions and similarities, the south-central provinces of Ninh Thuan and Khanh Hoa have favourable conditions for collaborating in tourism development.

Vietnam developing community-based tourism

The community’s participation in tourism development not only helps maintain long-term economic contributions, but also ensures the necessary support for and supervision over tourism activities.

Dien Bien National Tourism Year 2024 kicks off

The Opening Ceremony of The National Tourism Year 2024 will take place together with the Ban Flower Festival in March 2024 in Điện Biên Phủ City

Vietnam’s attractions full of visitors on 2024 New Year holiday

Coastal central cities such as Da Nang, Hoi An, Nha Trang and Phan Thiet were favorite destinations for travelers during the 2024 New Year holiday. In the north, Sa Pa (Lao Cai), Ha Giang and Ha Long Bay were full of visitors during these days.