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Vietnamese Nem chua among world’s best dishes with hot peppers

Vietnamese cured fermented beef or pork, known locally as Nem chua, has been voted by international food website Taste Atlas as one of the 54 best dishes with hot peppers in the world.

A close-up of most instagrammable places in Vietnam

Travel website Culture Trip of the UK has released a new list of the most instagrammable places in Vietnam for a 12-day tour, with Hanoi, Ha Giang, Da Lat, and Phu Quoc among the numerous fantastic destinations on offer.

Vietnam to offer long-stay visas to attract visitors from high-end markets

Vietnam will pilot long-term, multiple-entry visas lasting from 12 to 36 months to attract visitors from high-end markets such as Europe, Northeast Asia, North America, India and the Middle East.

Lotus lake awakens hidden beauty in Quang Binh

Located in a special geographical location on the main North-South route, Bàu Sen (Lotus Lake)’s natural beauty has vast potential for tourism development.

New routes help tourists discover Hanoi’s destinations

Joining the "Exploring the heritage road in South Thang Long" tour, people will travel from the city center to the outlying districts of Thanh Oai, Ung Hoa and My Duc.

An Bang and My Khe among top 10 best beaches in Asia

An Bang beach in the central city of Hoi An and My Khe beach in the central city of Da Nang have been named among the top 10 best beaches in Asia, as voted on by readers of renowned travel website TripAdvisor.

HCM City to launch tourism campaign internationally

The HCM City Department of Tourism plans to strengthen tourism commercials on international news channels, including CNN, Discovery, and BBC News, and in the markets likely Australia, the US, and Germany.

Tourists allowed to visit offices of HCMC People’s Council, People’s Committee

The headquarters of the People's Council and People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City - a national architectural relic - will open its doors to visitors for tours free of charge this year.

Visit Vietnam Year - Dien Bien 2024 promises endless experiences

In association with the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory (May 7, 1954 – 2024), Visit Vietnam Year - Dien Bien 2024 is expected to bring endless experiences to tourists, heard a press conference in Hanoi on February 21.

Top 10 ‘Most Welcoming Cities’ in Vietnam for 2024 revealed

Renowned travel website Booking.com has revealed the top 10 ‘Most Welcoming Cities’ in Vietnam, according to its 12th annual Traveller Review Awards.

Praying for luck at Bac Ninh relic site

Exploring Cung Temple-Ngoc (Jade) Well in Bac Ninh should be one of the top activities on any travelers’ bucket list this spring as many visitors enjoy heading to the relic site to seek luck in the new lunar year.

HCM City unveils major tourism promotion progrmames for 2024

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s southern largest economic hub, has recently announced a list of major tourism promotion programmes for 2024 targeting local and overseas markets.

Goby fish hotpot has foodies craving

The hotpot’s broth is sweeter than others because of its steamed pork bone, while live fish mixed with tomato, river leaves, bitter herb and chili help create the characteristic broth that is its own made-in-Saigon trade mark.

Over 40 int’l cruise ships to bring tourists to Nha Trang in 2024

As may as 43 international cruise ships have chosen Nha Trang Bay in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa to dock, bringing tourists to the resort city of Nha Trang, according to the provincial Department of Tourism.

Monkeys at Cao Dai spiritual site captivate visitors

In the forests around the Tay Ninh Cao Dai Temple in the southern province of Tay Ninh, over 250 monkeys, primarily pig-tailed and long-tailed macaques, are an attractive sight for visitors to the temple.

Hoi An among world’s top Honeymoon Destinations of 2024

The ancient city of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam has been named among the world’s top 25 Honeymoon Destinations of 2024 on Tripadvisor 2023 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Awards.

Ho Chi Minh City affirms role as pillar of Vietnam’s tourism industry

Ho Chi Minh City contributed significantly to the more-fruitful-than-expected results of Vietnam’s tourism industry last year, solidifying its pivotal role in the recovery and growth of the sector.

First teams in Clipper Round World Yacht Race dock at Ha Long port

The first teams competing in the 2023-2024 Clipper Round the World Yacht Race docked at Ha Long International Cruise Port in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh ahead of schedule.

Vietnam to consider expanding visa exemption to stimulate tourism demand

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested the Ministry of Public Security to consider the expansion of visa exemptions for citizens of some countries in accordance with the new context and bilateral cooperation.

Vietnamese travel agency faces fine for tourists stranded in Phu Quoc

Kien Giang Department of Tourism has announced a VNĐ30 million (US$1,200) fine on a Vietnamese travel agency involved in the case of nearly 300 Taiwanese tourists being stranded on Phu Quoc Island, a decision which the company appeals.