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PM chairs national teleconference on tourism development

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on November 15 chaired a national teleconference discussing the rapid and sustainable development of Vietnam’s tourism.

Two cruise ships bring nearly 3,400 European, American tourists to Ha Long

The Ha Long International Cruise Port is receiving two luxury super ships on November 13 - 14, carrying nearly 3,400 European and American tourists onboard to visit Ha Long Bay and other tourist attractions in Quang Ninh province, northern Vietnam.

Da Lat City, Ha Long Bay struggle amidst tourism downturn

Da Lat City is currently oddly devoid of tourists. In the Northern region, the 'tourist hub', Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, is experiencing a similar lack of tourists.

Bamboo village strives to recover traditional handicraft

Bao La Village in the central province of Thừa Thiên Huê is striving hard to protect and preserve the traditional handicraft of bamboo weaving.

Vai Gioi Cave: A natural marvel in Ninh Binh

Vai Gioi Cave in the expansive Thung Nham Ecotourism Zone is a captivating destination for tourists owing to its enchanting natural beauty.

Ba Trieu Temple at risk from terms

Ba Trieu Temple Relic Site has been experiencing termite damage to its botanical garden for years, and since 2023, the damage has gotten worse.

Quang Nam’s delightful specialty evokes nostalgic childhood memories

Ram fish (Puntius brevis) holds a special place in the lives of Quang Nam residents during the rainy season.

US travel guide reveals 10 best beaches in Vietnam

Travel publisher Lonely Planet of the United States has suggested the 10 best beaches to visit in the nation, with famous sites such as Hoi An, Phu Quoc, and Nha Trang featured on the list.

Kon Ko Tu tourism village on the Dak Bla riverside

Kon Ko Tu community cultural tourism village is the first tourist site in Kon Tum province to be recognized as a 3-star OCOP tourism product. This place preserves many unique traditional cultural features of the Ba Na people.

Hanoi water tank to be opened to visitors

This is part of the framework of the Hanoi Creative Design Festival 2023 slated to take place from November 17-26, which aims to promote creative resources in the capital city.

Ca Mau plans to build national tourism site by 2030

The southernmost province of Ca Mau approved a master plan to build the Ca Mau Cape National Tourism Site by 2030.

Da Nang among most sought-after destinations for Indian tourists

The central city of Da Nang features in the list of the top 10 most sought-after destinations for Indian tourists, according to global travel search site Skyscanner.

Ha Long Bay among world’s 51 most beautiful places: Condé Nast Traveler

Condé Nast Traveler, a luxury and lifestyle travel magazine, has named the UNESCO-recognised heritage Ha Long Bay in the northeastern coastal province of Quang Ninh on its list of the 51 most beautiful places in the world.

Hanoi night cycling tour on trial

The Thang Long - Hanoi Night Cycling Tour promises to give visitors an exciting nighttime experience in Hanoi.

Foreign tourists impressed with week-long trip to Sapa with two kids

Insider newspaper of the United States recently released an article about a foreign traveler and her two kids who came to experience a wonderful week-long trip to Sa Pa in the nation’s northern mountainous region.

Vietnamese food among 100 Best Rated dishes with pork

Three Vietnamese dishes have been named among the “100 Best Rated Dishes With Pork”, by Taste Atlas, a website dedicated to discovering fresh ingredients, traditional dishes, and authentic restaurants from around the world.

Lai Chau’s ancient tea trees a natural treasure

Phong Tho, a border district with China in the northwestern province of Lai Chau, is home to over 8,000 ancient tea trees, the largest number of such trees in the region.

HCM City food street to open before year-end

Phan Xich Long Food Street in HCM City is scheduled to be launched in December, according to the vice chairman of the Phu Nhuan District People’s Committee Do Dang A.

Ancient tea trees - natural treasure of Lai Chau Province

The unique climate and soil conditions of the commune gives the drink made from these ancient tea trees a distinctive flavour.

HCM City’s tourist arrivals top 30 million in 10 months

Ho Chi Minh City welcomed more than 30 million domestic and foreign visitors during January – October, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.