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Newly discovered cave promises vast potential for Quang Binh

Newly discovered Son Nu Cave in Quang Binh Province brings huge potential for tourism in the region, but also challenges in protection and tourist safety

Da Nang's tourism promotes MICE and golf tours from Korea

Da Nang has boosted key tourism products – the Meeting, Incentives, Conferencing and Exhibition (MICE) and golf tour service in Korea market – as more than 1 million Korean tourists visited the city in the first night months.

VN strengthens core brand values for sustainable tourism development

The robust growth of Vietnam's tourism sector has demonstrated strong recovery and development, promoting the country’s image and its people to international friends, while gradually solidifying its position on the world tourism map.

Dao Ngoc-Ngu Xa street food hub - a highlight of Hanoi's tourism

The People’s Committee of Hanoi’s Ba Dinh district has held diverse activities at its Dao Ngoc-Ngu Xa street food hub in order to raise the zone’s attractiveness.

Exploring world of caves in Cao Bang

Boasting a breathtaking natural stalactite system with a variety of shapes and a vast, magnificent expanse, Nguom Ngao Cave is a rare natural masterpiece that beckons travelers on a magical journey to explore the pristine world of caves.

Japan to issue e-visas for Vietnam tourists early next month

Starting from November 1, 2023, the Embassy of Japan in Hanoi will begin issuing e-visas to Vietnamese guests traveling in groups, according to the embassy.

Taxi drivers, traders in HCMC to improve communication skills serving tourists

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism has just collaborated with the relevant departments and sectors to perform a short-term training session on communication skills and handling the situations for visitors.

Hoa Lo Prison Relics reappear Hanoi Liberation Day

The exhibition aims to remind the present generation of the difficulties and sacrifices of the revolutionary fighters and people for the liberation of capital and the victory of the long war of resistance against the French.

Top five destinations in Vietnam to discover fabulous fall

Full of magnificent colors, autumn can be refreshing after a long, hot summer! Booking.com shares a selection of Vietnam's five destinations to discover the fabulous fall.

Famous specialties of Lam Dong

The central highlands province of Lam Dong has many specialties such as coffee, artichokes, persimmons and Laba bananas.

There’s nothing sweeter than sweet potato noodle

Glass noodle made from sweet potato is sweeter and cooler compared to arrowroot noodle, and is suitable to cook hotpot, stir-fry with seafood, beef or mix with chicken salad.

Cao Bang hosts the 5th Ban Gioc waterfall tourism festival

Tourists from around the world visit Vietnam just to witness the amazing waterfalls in Cao Bang. It really is a sight to behold.

The 118-year-old monastery in HCM City

Khanh An Monastery in HCM City is a worship place with impressive architecture, which has been compared to a beautiful Japanese temple.

Tour of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee headquarters attracts visitors

Tours exploring the headquarters of the People’s Committee and People’s Council of Ho Chi Minh City, a 114-year-old national architectural and artistic building, has attracted a huge number of local and foreign visitors.

Hoi An offers new tourism services

Off-road driving on sand dunes, kayaking or driving sidecars are new experiences that attract domestic and foreign tourists in the ancient town of Hoi An.

Forbes: Ha Long Bay among 24 best places to travel in 2024

Ha Long Bay in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh was listed as one of the 24 best destinations for travel in 2024, according to Forbes.

Indian media reveals a bucket list for travellers heading to Vietnam

Neeta Lal, a Delhi-based journalist and editor of Indian website Moneycontrol, has revealed a series of bucket-list destination for curious travelers keen to visit Vietnam.

Vietnam expects to welcome 13 million foreign visitors this year

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said it will propose the Government revise the target of international tourists to 12.5-13 million from only 8 million this year, a 56% increase from the plan set at the beginning of the year.

Friendly LGBT community destinations in Vietnam

While discrimination remains a barrier for the LGBT community around the world, four destinations in Vietnam have just been recognized as friendly to this community.

Number of foreign tourists to Vietnam nears 9 million in nine months

Around 8.9 million foreign tourists travelled to Vietnam in the first nine months of this year, a 4.7-fold increase compared to the figure of the same period last year, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).