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A pristine beach at Dinh Cape

The most famous spot at Dinh Cape in Son Hai Village, Phuoc Dinh Commune is the lighthouse which was built by the French in 1904.

Hoi An ancient town to expand walking area for tourists

Hoi An will expand the area for walking streets to Hoang Dieu and Hoi An market – outside of the old quarter – in an effort to create more space for tourists and ease the crowding of tourists in old quarters.

Ideal camping destinations in Ninh Thuan

With warm climate all the year round and beautiful landscapes, Ninh Thuan province is an ideal destination for tourists to go camping in spring. Here are locations in the province you should not miss.

U Minh Ha National Park reopens to public

 The southermost province of Ca Mau has reopened the U Minh Ha National Park. The forest was closed after six months during the dry season when there is a high risk of fire.

A pure gem of Lao Cai

  In the tourist frequented town of Sapa in Lao Cai Province in northwestern Vietnam, visitors are recommended to drop by Ta Van, a valley at the foot of Hoang Lien and Ham Rong mountain ranges, around seven kilometers from the center of town.

Hoi An – one of the best cities in the world

 VietNamNet Bridge – This year Vietnam’s Hoi An ancient town ranks 6th among the ten best cities in Asia, voted by readers of Travel & Leisure.

Hanoi increases inspection of violations in tourism

A seminar was held in Hanoi on July 19 to seek solutions to dealing with the influx of tourist arrivals in Hanoi, particularly those from China.

Da Nang shops won’t accept Chinese yuan

VietNamNet Bridge – Many restaurants and shops in Da Nang are hanging the sign “Don’t accept RMB as payment” as many Chinese tourists did not use VND but only the Chinese yuan.

Vietnam may treble tourism promotion budget next year

Vietnam is considering trebling its tourism promotion budget from the current US$1.8 million to US$5.3 million next year.

Ly Son night market

 Located in an area behind the main entrance to Ly Son district, at Ly Son night market visitors can enjoy fresh seafood and other specialties of the island.

Buddha belly plant – the flower of Hue royal citadel

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ngo Dong (Buddha belly plant or Jatropha podagric) is a characteristic of the ancient capital city. 

ANA flights between Narita and HCM City to double

 Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA), last week announced that it will double the frequency of its flights between Narita and HCM City to two flights per day from October 30, 2016.

Con Dao among best destinations in Asia

VietNamNet Bridge - Lonely Planet has named Vietnam’s Con Dao Islands as one of the top ten places to visit in 2016.

Sexual harassment in Vietnam’s tourism industry

L. H used to be a tour guide, but she left the profession. She found herself fighting two losing battles - one against sexual harassment by tourists, and another against a family that judged her for participating in an industry seen unfit for women.

Explore Phu Yen in 24 hours

VietNamNet Bridge - You should go along the coastal road from Tuy Hoa to Mui Dien lighthouse, then cross Vung Ro Bay, Ca Pass before watching the beautiful sunset at the Yen island in late afternoon.

ANA to increase flight frequency to Vietnam

 Japan’s largest airline All Nippon Airways just announced it will double the frequency of its flights between Narita and Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City to two flights per day from October 30, 2016.

Vietnam among the best destinations for backpackers

VietNamNet Bridge - Rough Guides has announced the top ten countries for backpackers, including Vietnam. 

Da Nang to debut open-top double decker buses for tourists

 The central coastal city of Da Nang plans to debut an open-top double-decker bus as part of the Da Nang City Tour service – the first of its kind in Vietnam.

TPP a cause for concern for Vietnam tour operators

The TPP will allow investors from 11 foreign countries to provide tour operator services in Vietnam for the first time, raising concerns among local travel companies about losing out in their home market to foreign rivals.

Four dishes you can’t miss when visiting HCM City

 Goasean, the first ASEAN travel channel, has suggested four Vietnamese dishes to try when travelling to HCM City.