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High-speed boat trips to Phu Quoc added for Tet

 The number of high-speed boat trips from the mainland to Phu Quoc Island off the coast of the Mekong Delta’s Kien Giang province will increase during Tet.

Son Doong cave named on Lonely Planet’s bucket-list trips in 2019

 Son Doong, the world’s largest known cave located in Vietnam’s central province of Quang Binh, has been ranked third among the worldwide bucket-list trips for 2019 by Lonely Planet, a prestigious travel guide magazine. 

Lost in the Mango Garden

 Exploring the southern garden with the bridge across the small canal, where the turkeys and geese wander, is also fun for many people.

Chuong Pagoda features historical values in north Vietnam

 Chuong (or Bell) Pagoda in the Red River Delta province of Hung Yen bears historical values of the land in northern Vietnam.

2018 – Successful year for Vietnam’s tourism industry

 The arrival of the 15 millionth foreign visitor of 2018 in Ha Long city, in the northern province of Quang Ninh, marks a successful year for the tourism industry.

Bamboo Airways increases night flights during Tet

 Bamboo Airways, the newest Vietnamese airline, will add one more Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City round trip per day from February 3 to 13, said the carrier.

50 villages, establishments register to attend 2019 Hue craft festival

 As many as 50 craft villages and establishments with 300 artisans nationwide have registered to attend the upcoming 2019 Hue Traditional Craft Festival, which is set to open in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue on April 26.

Chem communal house - A national historical-cultural vestige

At present, Chem communal house still preserves many artifacts of high historical and artistic values.

Visiting Thach Xa to watch making of bamboo dragonfly

 Visiting Thach Xa village, visitors seem to be back to childhood to feel peace and quietness through the dragonfly color.

Vietnam among the best places to retire

 Vietnam is the second cheapest country to retire to this year, according to the latest Annual Global Retirement Index.

Quang Binh launches new tour along Gianh River

 The department of tourism for Quang Binh province has recently launched a new tour for visitors to discover the Gianh River and several of the traditional craft villages located in the central province of Quang Binh.

Unique national treasure in Giam pagoda

Giam Pagoda in Cam Giang district, Hai Duong province currently preserves a wooden tower called Cuu Pham Lien Hoa (nine-storey lotus tower).

VASCO to operate Vinh-Da Nang air route

 Vietnam Air Services Company (VASCO) said that it will operate flights between Nghe An province’s Vinh city and Da Nang city from February 15.

First flight on Hanoi-Manila route to take off on March 31

 The first direct flight linking Hanoi to the Philippines’ capital Manila will take off on March 31, aiming to promote tourist exchange between the two countries, Philippine Airlines (PAL) announced.

Hot-air balloon provides stunning views of southern villages

Taking a ride in a hot-air balloon provides the perfect experience to admire the stunning beauty of Vietnamese villages along the Vam Co Dong River at a height of 200 metres.

Vietnam among Rough Guide's 20 most beautiful countries

 Vietnam has been listed as one of top 20 most beautiful countries in the world by Rough Guide.

Top destinations in Vietnam for young people to visit during Tet

Vietnam boasts a range of spectacular tourist attractions where young people can enjoy a holiday getaway and pure air during the Lunar New Year festival (Tet).

Ambassador to promote Vietnam’s tourism in the RoK

 Vietnamese Tourism Ambassador to the Republic of Korea (RoK) Ly Xuong Can signed an agreement in Hanoi on January 30 with the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) to establish an office to promote Vietnamese tourism in the host nation. 

Airlines provide 5.5 million seats during Tet

 The number of passengers travelling by air during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holidays is forecast to rise 11 per cent compared with the same period last year, said Director of Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) Dinh Viet Thang.

Bamboo Airways opens Ho Chi Minh City-Thanh Hoa air route

  Bamboo Airways – the newest Vietnamese airline – launched an air route linking Ho Chi Minh City with the central province of Thanh Hoa on January 29, with the frequency of one flight per day.