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Bustling street for foreigners in HCM City

Located in downtown HCM City, Bui Vien is known as foreigners’ street. The 1,400m-long street is well organised with stalls selling a wide variety of goods to meet the diversified demands of visitors

Sa Dec Flower Village in full bloom

Sa Dec Flower Village in Dong Thap is one of the most-visited destinations in the lead up to the Lunar New Year holiday where nature lovers can admire beautiful flowers blooming in vivid colors and enjoy the bustling atmosphere there.

The charming beauty of Hai Tac Archipelago

Hai Tac (Pirate) Archipelago is a famous tourist attraction in Kien Giang province, known for its crystal water and pristine natural landscapes.

Stunning Tram Tau hot spring in Yen Bai

Covering an area of 600 square metres, the natural hot spring in Tram Tau township in the northern province of Yen Bai is very attractive to travelers due to clear blue water and picturesque landscape.

Unrealistic business conditions for tourism food services criticised

 The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism have proposed tighter business conditions for restaurants to serve tourists, which has faced the public opposition.

Ba Den Mountain to become special tourism site by 2035

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a master plan to develop Ba Den (Black Lady) Mountain national tourism site in the southern province of Tay Ninh into a special spiritual and cultural site by 2035.

Vietnam welcomes over 1.43 million foreign tourists

 More than 1.43 million foreign visitors arrived in Vietnam in the first month of 2018, a year-on-year rise of 42 percent.

My Long rice papers

 Coconut rice papers in My Long village, Ben Tre province, are famous because they are particularly fatty, tasty and aromatic when being roasted over a hot coal.

Da Lat’s Tuyen Lam Lake site recognised as national tourism site

 Tuyen Lam Lake tourist site in Da Lat city, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong was officially recognised as a national tourism site, the first national tourism site of its kind in Vietnam.

Most delightful destinations for a Phu Yen visit

Phu Yen has captured the hearts of a large number of visitors with fabulous destinations such as Mui Dien LightHouse, Ghenh Da Dia, Xuan Dai Bay, Vung Ro, Nhan Tower, and Cu Mong Pass.

Hang market embraces northern rural features

 Despite the rapid pace of urbanization, Hang market in Hai Phong city retains the typical feature of a rural market on the Red River Delta.

Vietnam in Top 10 destinations for Americans aged 55+

Vietnam, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia in Southeast Asia ranked ninth in the Top 10 destinations for Americans who are 55 years or older, according to Mr. Alan E. Lewis, Chairman of Overseas Adventure Travel.

HCM City prepares for massive tourism

Based on its 2017 success, HCM City aims to attract between seven and eight million international visitors and a whopping 29 million domestic visitors in 2018.

Lai Vung tangerines woo tourists

 During this Tet crop, more than 840 ha of tangerine have been planted in Lai Vung district, with average yield of 30-50 tonnes per ha, which is expected to help locals earn up to 0.88 USD per kilogram.

Vietnamese, Japanese travel firms foster connectivity

 As many as 200 representatives of nearly 80 travel firms of Vietnam and Japan gathered for a meeting held by the Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) in Ho Chi Minh on January 25.

A 100-year-old French architectural building in Saigon

 Those passing by Tran Hung Dao Street in District 1, HCMC might see a nearly-100-year-old building attached to the story about Nguyen Van Hao, one of the wealthiest businessmen in Saigon, the former name of HCMC, in the early 20th century.

Now is perfect time to visit Lai Vung tangerine farms

 When the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday is drawing near, taking a trip to Lai Vung area in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap is highly recommended.

Two Vietnamese hotels in Condé Nast Traveler 2018 Gold List

 Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi and Park Hyatt Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City, were placed on the 2018 Gold List of the best hotels worldwide by the US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler.

Locals and expats back Bui Vien pedestrian street expansion

 Local residents and international visitors have shown support for a proposal by the authority of District 1 to enlarge Bui Vien pedestrian-only street in the backpacker’s area before the forthcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

Cua Van fishing village among world’s 16 most wonderful destinations

Cua Van, a small fishing village in Quang Ninh, has been recognized as one of the world’s 16 most picturesque villages by Journeyetc.com, a travel blog that provides useful guidance and information about the global travel market.