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Smart tourist applications debut in Hoi An, My Son Sanctuary

A smart camera and a data storage system has been debuted in the Old Quarter of Hoi An to create better management for public security and early warnings of natural disasters during the flood season.

Hong River’s mudflats to become green parks and tourism spots

Mudflats on the Hong (Red) River in Hanoi could become green parks and tourism spots to serve not only city dwellers but also tourists.

Tripzilla.com: Hanoi and HCM City among best places to visit in Vietnam

Tripzilla.com, a Southeast Asia's top travel inspiration platform, has published an article explaining why Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are among the best choices of places to visit when travelling to Vietnam.

Vietnam’s new e-visa policy draws attention of foreign tourists

The policy of renewing the e-visa with its duration to 90 days for tourists coming to Vietnam is gradually approaching its effective date of August 15, 2023, attracting the attention of the tourism industry both at home and abroad.

Visit Vietnam Year 2023: Binh Thuan ready to hold big “Cau Ngu” festival

As a host of Visit Vietnam Year 2023, Binh Thuan will organise a big “Cau Ngu” (Whale worshipping) festival, making it a prominent event to attract visitors to Phan Thiet city in particular and the province in general.

Da Nang – no shortage of great summer fun

Da Nang City is well-known for its beautiful beaches, but there are also plenty of fun places to hang out for the summer holiday.

Polish bread flourishes among specialties in Nam Dinh Province

Polish bread features distinctive flavour and taste thanks to a special fermentation process, and salt and water sources in the locality

Tuyen Lam to become UNESCO-recognised outstanding Asia-Pacific tourism area

The Tuyen Lam Lake National Tourism Area in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong has met all UNESCO criteria to become an outstanding tourism area in Asia-Pacific.

Three Vietnamese destinations listed among 10 cooling getaways in Asia

Channel NewsAsia has picked 10 cooling getaways in Asia to escape the intense heat, with three Vietnamese destinations - Sa Pa in Lao Cai province, Da Lat in Lam Dong province, and Ba Na Hills in Da Nang – featured on the list.

Park on Red River’s alluvial islet to serve as Hanoi’s tourism hotspot

The goal of building the Red River as a central landscape axis is to create an open, green space integrated with modern and well-planned urban infrastructure, transforming it into an appealing tourist destination.

Cool summer breeze on Lak Lake

Possessing a tranquil poetic beauty, Lak Lake is likened to a precious pearl in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak, captivating tourists from their first-time arrival.

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City among the best Vietnam holiday destinations in Asia

The nostalgic beauty of the culturally rich capital city and the dynamic life in the southern city has made Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City fascinating tourist destinations domestically and internationally.

Filipino tourists are biggest spenders in Vietnam in 2022

The Statistical Yearbook 2022 which has been released by the General Statistics Office (GSO) found that the average spending of foreign travelers to Vietnam increased slightly.

Vietnamese destinations continue earning int’l recognition

Vietnamese destinations have continually been honoured by the foreign media recently, helping popularise the country as a beautiful, hospitable, and attractive destination for international visitors.

HCM City cut price waterway tours launched

Many HCM City travel companies have launched waterway tours with attractive discounts.

A nutritious porridge for summer days

With easy-to-find ingredients and simple preparation, as well as containing many beneficial nutrients for all ages, the traditional snakehead fish with mung beans porridge is a nutritious and refreshing dish, especially on hot summer days.

Condé Nast Traveller suggests 10 best vegetarian dishes to try in Hanoi

The famous and long-standing travel magazine Condé Nast Traveller has named the 10 top plant-based dishes to try in the Vietnamese capital, including banana blossom salad and tapioca coconut pudding.

Lao Cai Province – an attractive destination of wellness tourism

Lao Cai is home to around 850 species of medicinal plants, as well as 25 ethnic groups and a wealth of indigenous knowledge in various forms of healthcare.

Musical tourism hoped to attract high-spending travellers to Vietnam

With many international singers choosing Vietnam as a destination of their world tours recently, musical tourism is expected to develop and help the country attract travellers who are ready to spend big.

’Infinite sea’ dazzles local tourists

The brown sandy beach of Quang Lang is flat and spreads like a giant mirror reflecting the seascape and sky, creating a beautiful clear effect.