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New routes to explore heritage road in Hanoi

These routes are expected to be a premise for travel businesses to build new tours connecting localities.

Wild peach blossom greets spring in Mu Cang Chai

Once a year, the entire northwestern mountains and forests are turned pink by a beautiful flower - the Wild Peach Flower, also known as To Day Flower in the language of the H'Mong ethnic minority.

Tho Ha rice paper helps make Bac Giang famous inside and outside Vietnam

Bac Giang Province’s Tho Ha, an ancient village on the banks of the Cau River, is renowned for its characteristic culture including the craft of making rice paper, that has become a famous trade-mark inside and outside the country.

Hoi An among world’s top 7 trending destinations for 2024

Tourism website Travel Off Path of the United States has revealed that Hoi An, a UNESCO-recognised World Cultural Heritage Site in the central province of Quang Nam, is among the top 7 trendiest destinations according to TripAdvisor.

Koreans, Chinese top foreign arrivals in Vietnam

Vietnam welcomed 12.6 million international arrivals in 2023, with the Republic of Korea (RoK) and China being the largest source markets, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT).

Vietnam to welcome 17-18 million int’l tourists in 2024

The total tourism revenue in 2024 is expected to reach VND840 trillion (US$34.6 billion).

The majestic Luu Ly Waterfall in Dak Nong

Luu Ly Waterfall displays both pristine and powerful beauty amidst vast nature, and has become an intriguing stop for tourists on the journey exploring Dak Nong.

HCM City launches new products to lure tourists

A range of new tourism products have been launched in HCM City to lure more tourists for the year-end travel season, according to the city Department of Tourism.

Pha Đin Pass coloured with brilliant flowers

The 32-km long Pha Đin Pass is the gateway to the northwestern mountainous province of Điện Biên. It is located on Highway 6.

VN welcomed 12.6 million foreign tourists, revenue hits $1.5b in 2023

The 12.6 million figure is still only 70 per cent of the figure in 2019, right before COVID-19 and the halt of international tourism

Hanoi people choose nearby destinations for New Year holiday

With three days off for the New Year in 2024, many people are opting for short trips to destinations close to Hanoi.

Mekong Delta draws visitors to classic destinations

The Mekong Delta, one of the country's seven key tourism regions, has identified 53 classic destinations designated by the Mekong Delta Tourism Association.

Vietnam- an ideal destination for digital nomads

Convenient tourist visa, abundant attractions, low cost of living, and a friendly atmosphere are among the reasons that help Vietnam become an ideal destination for digital nomads, according to Travel Off Path.

HCM City’s museums to offer night tours to attract tourists

Southern Women's Museum in HCMC plans to offer an evening tour with art programs featuring southern culture to attract visitors.

Vietnam sees record number of international arrivals in December

Vietnam served nearly 1.4 million international tourists in December, a record high figure on a monthly basis this year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO) in a report released on December 29.

Ha Giang among Asia’s best bike trips in 2024

The South China Morning Post (SCMP) of Hong Kong (China) has named five Asian destinations as the best bike trips to take in 2024, featuring Ha Giang Loop in Vietnam’s northern mountainous region on the list.

More luxury cruise ships to bring visitors to Vietnam in early 2024

Vietnam is expected to welcome the world’s most technologically advanced five-star cruise ships in late 2023 and in January 2024.

HCM City launches open-deck boat for river tourism

After the so-called water bus became popular in HCM City as a means to experience and explore the Saigon River, a new double-decker service was launched on Saturday (December 23) to promote river tourism.

Hanoi to build two heritage routes

Hanoi is planning to build two tourism routes on the theme of exploring the Nam Thang Long heritage road with an aim to develop tourism associated with heritage, relic sites and craft villages.

Vietnam's tourism shows strong recovery in 2023

2023 is a successful year for tourism sector with a large number of visitors and enhanced reputation in the world arena, according to insiders.