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Indigenous knowledge of forest turned into profit

Scientists assess that indigenous knowledge and forest resources along the Truong Son mountain range are significantly potential for its development if utilized properly.

HCM City tourism festival offers huge discounts

Nearly 400 products will be introduced at discounted prices by up to 50 percent at the Ho Chi Minh City tourism festival organised for early next month.

Survey shows Vietnamese tourists keen to visit South Korea

According to the latest Green Shoots Radar report released by Visa, the frequency of international travel among Vietnamese people is significantly increasing, with 30% of citizens travelling abroad for leisure or business purposes last year.

British magazine hails Sa Pa among world’s most beautiful small towns

Sa Pa Town in the northern mountainous province of Lào Cai has earned a position in the list of ‘Most Beautiful Small Towns in The World’ by the British magazine Time Out.

Da Nang to close popular riverside night market

The central city of Da Nang's popular Son Tra Night Market will be closed and relocated.

Sports tourism: New potential of Hanoi

Sports tourism will open up great opportunities for the capital's tourism industry, taking advantage of its location, terrain, infrastructure and services.

Hoi An tops list of world’s cheapest destinations​

The ancient town of Hoi An in central Vietnam has been selected as the cheapest holiday destination in the world this year, according to the Holiday Money Report conducted by the UK Post Office.

Famed Cu Chi tunnels seeks World Heritage site status

Necessary procedures are being followed before a dossier is submitted to UNESCO for recognition of the Cu Chi tunnels as a world heritage site

TripAdvisor readers vote Hanoi as ‘Best Food Destination for 2024’

The city has successfully surpassed several other famous food destinations across the world such as Rome of Italy, Paris of France, and New Delhi of India to win the prize.

Heritage train route launched to connect Hue, Da Nang

A train route named “Central Heritage Connection” linking Hue city in the central province of Thua Thien - Hue and nearby Da Nang city was put into operation on March 26.

HCM City named as favourite destination among APAC tourists

Ho Chi Minh City has been chosen as the most searched destination for Asia-Pacific tourists visiting the country in the first quarter of this year, according to the Netherland-based travel website Booking.com.

Luxury cruise services to be piloted in Bai Tu Long Bay

The luxury Essence Grand Halong Bay Cruise 2 is set to commence trial operations in Bai Tu Long Bay, Quang Ninh Province, in early May this year.

Breakthrough visa policies needed to boost tourism: insiders

More breakthrough, open and facilitating visa policies are needed to attract foreign tourists, thus fulfilling the target set for this year, insiders have said.

Amot – The spice of Co Tu ethnic minority

Amot, a wild pepper variety found in the Tay Giang mountainous region of Quang Nam Province, has emerged as a staple ingredient in local cuisine, adding depth and richness to dishes with its unique flavor profile.

High domestic airfares cause tourists to select outbound tours

The surge in domestic airfare prices has prompted many more Vietnamese travelers to opt for international tours.

Mountainous village vibrant with white hue of assam apple flowers

Nậm Nghẹp Village boasts a cool climate throughout the year and magnificent scenery. It is home to about 100 households of Mông ethnic people. The village is also endowed with the largest assam apple forest in Việt Nam.

American chef loves ‘Vietnamese pizza’, organizes family food tour in HCM City

On the occasion of his parents’ trip to Vietnam, a professional American chef recently led a family food tour by motorbike through HCM City.

Ngoc Chien’s majestic mountains and fairytale blossom

Standing at 2,400m above sea level, amidst a vast forest of sơn tra or assam apple (Docynia indica) trees in blossom, swaying in the wind, our trip to Nậm Nghẹp Village feels like we were traversing a dreamy fairyland.

15 Vietnamese dishes listed among top 100 Asian noodles

Rice noodle bowls with pork and spring rolls (“Bún thịt nướng chả giò”) and Beef pho (“Phở bò”) are among the 15 Vietnamese dishes to feature on the list of the 100 best Asian noodle dishes.

Vietnamese travelers keen on seeking sleep-focused retreats

According to Booking.com’s Travel Predictions 2024 research, 67% of Vietnamese travelers are seeking sleep-focused retreats in the year ahead.