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Hoi An among world’s most wallet-friendly destinations

 Hoi An ancient town in the central province of Quang Nam has been given the 11th place among the 19 cheapest holiday destinations in the world in 2019 in the annual Holiday Money report compiled by Post Office Travel Money.

Unmissable street food in Hanoi this winter

Hanoi is famous for its wide range of delicious street food that is widely hailed by foreign media. Therefore readers should not miss the chance to taste some of them while visiting the capital city, especially during the cold winter.

Top 7 destinations in Da Lat for a day-tour during Tet

Da Lat looks set to be a popular destination for visitors during the Lunar New Year festival (Tet) with emerging tourist destinations such as Da Lat View and Hoa Son Dien Trang.

Ngoa Van pagoda – The heart of Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen sect

 The Ngoa Van pagoda complex, a special national relic site, is considered the heart of Vietnam’s indigenous Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen Buddhist sect.

Top 5 ideal check-in points in Vung Tau for young people

 Apart from beautiful beaches, Vung Tau city in the southern province of Vung Tau boasts a number of ideal destinations for visitors to take nice photos.

20,000 budget air tickets to be sold at tourism fair 2019

 Around 20,000 budget air tickets will be sold at Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) 2019 scheduled to take place on March 27-30 in Hanoi.

Tien Giang hosts tourism festival

 A wide range of activities will be organised at the Culture-Sport-Tourism Festival in the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang from January 10-14, aiming to create momentum for local tourism to thrive.

Smoked pork – Tet speciality in Central Highlands

For ethic minorities in the Central Highlands, wine and smoked meats are must-have items during Tet festival.

Vietnam International Travel Tourism Mart 2019 spotlights green trend

 Green tourism will be the main theme of the Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) 2019, which is scheduled for March 27 – 30 in Hanoi.

Hue’s Kim Long ginger jam village busy in the buildup to Tet

In preparation for the upcoming Lunar New Year Festival (Tet), residents in Kim Long ward in Hue city have been busy preparing ginger jams to serve customers in the build up to the festival.

Exploring Huong Tich Cave in Perfume Pagoda

 The Huong Tich Cave has become the largest shrine of the Perfume Pagoda. The pagoda has many precious statues, especially the statue of Buddha Guan Yin made from green stone.

Hoa Binh Resevoir

70km far from Hanoi, Hoa Binh reservoir is one of the biggest reservoirs in the country, with capacity of nearly 9.5 billion cubic metres.

New pedestrian street in Lao Cai

After two months of operation, the first ever pedestrian street in Lao Cai city has received positive feedback from local people.

Train tourism promotion programme launched in Da Nang

 A cooperation agreement to promote a train tourism programme was signed between the SaiGon Passenger Transport JSC and the Da Nang Tourism Association of the central city of Da Nang on January 7.

Vietnam among hottest destinations for US travelers in 2019

 Vietnam has been named among the top ten hot destinations for US travelers in 2019 by the US Tour Operators Association (USTOA).

Danang’s Golden Bridge picked as most visited destination

 Cau Vang (Golden Bridge) at Sun World Ba Na Hills tourist site in Danang City has been named the most favorite check-in destination in Vietnam in 2018 at WeChoice Awards.

Ngo Quyen Temple and Mausoleum in Hanoi

 King Ngo Quyen, famous for his historic Bach Dang victory in 938, expelled the South Han troops from the border, opening a new era of independence and self-reliance for the Vietnamese people.

ASEAN Tourism Forum to be held in Ha Long City

 The 2019 ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) will be held along with the ATF Travel Exchange (Travex) in Halong City, Quang Ninh Province.

Khuc Thua Du temple – a national historical relic in Hai Duong province

The temple worshipping national hero Khuc Thua Du is a beautiful attraction in Hai Duong. Situated next to the Luoc river, the national historical relic reflects the Vietnamese spirit of “remembering the source of the water we drink”.

Brilliant field of sunflowers in Saigon

 In recent days, the Saigon people have been excited about the appearance of a vast field of sunflowers. This place quickly became a popular destination for local people.