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Tasting coconut filling cake in Soc Trang

The Khmer ethnic community in Soc Trang has crafted a distinct version of the Vietnamese crispy dumpling with coconut filling, known as banh quai vac nhan dua, which has captured the hearts of many tourists.

Drone light show to be performed over Ha Long Bay this summer

The Ha Long Carnival 2024 will be a highlight among 186 tourism promotion programmes and events to be held in Quang Ninh this year, during which a drone light show will be performed over UNESCO-recognised Ha Long Bay for the first time.

Discovering Wind Cave in Tuyen Quang

Located in the heart of Khuon Ha Commune, Lam Binh District, Tuyen Quang Province, Khuoi Pin Cave is a captivating natural wonder, enchanting adventurous travelers and nature enthusiasts alike.

Vietnam to promote community-based tourism

Programmes supporting community-based tourism development, aimed at sustainability, need to be built and promoted.

Discovering Vinh Long’s hidden gems

Vinh Long is blessed with abundant natural resources, particularly its fertile alluvial soil, which is perfect for cultivating tropical fruit trees and wet rice.

New York Times suggests coffee shops in HCM City

Amid a hectic and bustling Ho Chi Minh City, there’s a cafe for every coffee acolyte, with seven places being perfect for travelers to try egg coffee and other Vietnamese specialties, according to the New York Times.

Life on mountain ranges

Ha Giang, the northernmost province of Vietnam, boasts breathtaking landscapes that have captivated many tourists.

Hanoi Opera House launches night tourism product

The Hanoi Opera House Management Board on March 2 evening launched a night cultural tourism product named “Music Garden”, with which people can enjoy music and the theatre’s architectural beauty at night.

Quang Ninh leverages traditional culture for tourism expansion

The northern border province of Quang Ninh, home to UNESCO-recognised World Natural Heritage Site Ha Long Bay, plans to promote traditional cultural tourism in order to attract more tourists.

Bullet train expected to create breakthroughs for domestic railway sector

The 140-year-old railway will undergo the most significant infrastructure transformation in decades, as the North-South high-speed railway project will be submitted to the Politburo in March, and the National Assembly within this year.

Nung ethnic hamlet attracts tourists with traditional rammed earth houses

The ordinary yet peaceful lifestyle of Nung ethnic people has been preserved well in Bac Hoa hamlet, Tan Son commune, Luc Ngan district, Bac Giang province.

Phu Quoc requested to clarify the case of 292 'abandoned' Taiwanese tourists

The National Tourism Agency of Vietnam is collecting information for an upcoming meeting with representatives from the Department of Economic and Cultural Affairs of Taipei City (Taiwan, China).

Russia’s IrAero Airlines brings first foreign visitors to Khanh Hoa

Cam Ranh International Airport welcomed the first regular flight conducted by Russia’s IrAero Airlines on the Irkutsk-Khanh Hoa international air route on March 1, with the flight carrying 98 foreign passengers on board.

Vietnam continues to welcome thousands of cruise tourists in March

A number of international cruise ships carrying thousands of foreign tourists are due to visit popular sites nationwide in March.

Vietnam considers offering 'visas on arrival' to remain competitive in region

In Directive No 8 issued recently, the Prime Minister has asked agencies to consider granting visas on arrival for foreign travelers and report back to him in the second quarter.

Mang Den to transform into cherry blossom town all year round

The combination of cherry and other decorative trees aims to turn Mang Den Town into a cherry blossom haven, with flowers blooming in all four seasons.

West Lake leisure activities: Tourism boost for Hanoi

Hanoi's iconic lake would be an ideal destination for water recreation and sports, helping to diversify local tourism offers.

Hanoi to launch night tour of Quang Ba flower market

The largest wholesale flower market in northern Vietnam could become a new night tour, showcasing the capital's unique culture to travelers at home and abroad.

Discovering Pang Tieng Waterfall

Pang Tieng Waterfall in Pang Tieng Village, Lat Commune, Lac Duong District, Lam Dong Province, stands as a hidden gem for nature enthusiasts eager to explore the untouched wilderness.

Visitors impressed by what Vietnam has to offer

Take a walk around some of Vietnam’s tourism hot spots these days and its plain to see that business is beginning to boom once more.