The Central Highlands region has long been an attractive destination for foreign visitors by virtue of its beautiful landscapes and the distinct cultures of the local communities.

 The central coast region has huge potential for tourism with miles of glorious white beaches, a vast expanse of national parks and refined cuisine.

 Muong Lo valley in Nghia Lo township, Yen Bai province is famous for delicious rice thanks to its fertile soil. Nestled in mountains, the flat valley is the habitat of several ethnic minorities with diverse cultures and customs.

 Duong Lam ancient village in Son Tay Town lies 30 kilometers west of Hanoi along the Red River. The laterite village is famous as the cradle of the Red River Delta civilization and the home of two Vietnamese kings.

  The Nha Trang Tourism Association has formed a “welcome club” to serve the increasing number of Chinese visitors to the popular resort city in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa.

 A wide variety of exciting cultural, sports, fashion and cuisine events will be planned annually in HCM City to attract more tourists, city leaders have said.

 Mui Ne is not just famous for its beautiful beaches but also white sand dunes which are the most outstanding sandy hills in the central province of BinhThuan, attracting visitors from both home and abroad.

 The central province of Quang Binh has planned to organise tours to the set of the film “Kong: Skull Island”, which is expected to bring huge revenue for US filmmakers and great benefits to tourism in countries where the film was shot. 

The Trang An tourism Complex, located in the northern province of Ninh Binh, was recognised as a world cultural and natural heritage site by UNESCO in 2015 thanks to its natural and cultural values.

 The People’s Committee of the central province of Quang Tri has announced a project to open the Con Co island tourism route.

 As many as 32 Vietnamese tourism businesses are participating in the International Tourism Exchange Berlin (ITB) 2017 in Germany, which runs from March 8 – 12.

 VietNamNet Bridge - When asking for a place to eat dried beef salad, you will be directed to Ho Hoan Kiem Street. Few people know this is the most “modest” street in Hanoi.

 VietNamNet Bridge - If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city but still want to chat with friends with cups of coffee, you should visit The Booklink. 

 VietNamNet Bridge - There are many cafés with European or Asian style spaces in the heart of Hanoi.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Kayaking on the vast expanse of West Lake, listening to the sounds of water and feeling the cool wind can help drive away the heat of summer. 

Cuu Village is an ancient village of Hanoi. Entering the village entrance, you see an ancient and nostalgic world, attracting visitors to a quiet and peaceful land. 

VietNamNet Bridge – The Presidential Palace, University of Hanoi, Hang Dau water tower, and Hospital K are fourof several French colonial buildings in Hanoi that have been proposed for preservation.

The Mekong Innovative Startup Tourism (MIST) on March 9 announced two incubation programmes to support innovative firms in tourism in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar. 

VietNamNet Bridge – If you are visiting Hanoi, you are adviced to read this article.

 As per the Ministry of resolution, Vietnam’s tourism sector targets to attract 20 million international visitors and 82 million local holiday-makers with revenue of US$35 billion.