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Dragon boat tour on Perfume River

Dragon boat tours on Huong (Perfume) River have drawn a flock of visitors who have not only admired Hue imperial city but also immersed themselves in melodies of Hue songs.

Pedestrian tower bridge in Phu Tho inaugurated

A pedestrian bridge with a seven-floor tower in the northern province of Phu Tho opened to traffic recently.

Hanoi glows in autumn

When the cool wind and sunshine brighten up the atmosphere, red leaves spiral to the ground at the slightest touch ...autumn is the most beautiful time of the year in Hanoi.

Vietnamese food: Tapioca dumplings

It took a while to catch on, but after two years of perseverance one dumpling vendor finally brought a taste of the central region to Vietnam’s capital city. 

Happiness road to plateau of beauty

To reach the UNESCO recognized Dong Van Karst Plateau, visitors have to take a road, named Hanh Phuc (or Happiness). Not many people know the story of how a monumental road was built in the 1960s.

My Son santuary's solemn beauty

My Son relic site, a complex of Champa pagodas and temples, is located in Duy Phu commune, Duy Xuyen district, Quang Nam province. It was recognised as world’s cultural heritage site in 1999.

Hoi An – convergence of quintessence and culture

The ancient town of Hoi An in Quang Nam has been honoured as "Asia’s Leading Cultural City Destination" at the 26th World Travel Awards for the first time.

Vietnam's two World Heritage sites in photos

A celebration was held in Quang Nam recently to mark the 20th anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition of Hoi An and My Son as World Heritage sites.

Vietnamese food: Roasted birds

Fancy pigeon for dinner? Or how about a quail for lunch? Prepared Vietnamese-style is the best way to eat these birds. Boiled in herbs and spices, then roasted to perfection, chim quay will be a real treat! 



A visit to Phat Diem stone cathedral

Phat Diem Stone Cathedral, located in Kim Son district of Ninh Binh province, is about 120 kilometres from Hanoi. It was built in the 1875s to 1898s, with oriental architecture.

Hai Phong draws visitors to Cat Ba island

In the first nine months of 2019, the district welcomed 2.5 million tourists, a year-on-year rise of 12 percent, including 626,600 foreigners.

 

Dong Thap Museum preserves national treasures

The Dong Thap Museum in Cao Lanh city is one of the best attractions in the Mekong Delta. 

Stones have soul in Ngu Hanh Son

Ngu Hanh Son Fine Arts Village, or Non Nuoc Fine Arts Village, in Ngu Son district in the central city of Da Nang is world famous for its talented masons and their impressive works.

The serenity of Trang An scenic landscape complex

Taking a boat trip along the gentle streams and through the scenic caves of Trang An scenic landscape complex is a leisurely and fascinating experience for visitors to Ninh Binh.

Tam Coc- Bich Dong in Autumn

Tam Coc – Bich Dong is one of the most appealing destinations of Ninh Binh. Tourists can come here at any time of the year. However, autumn may be the best time to explore its most magnificent charm.

HCM City among best cities for street food worldwide

Travel website My Late Deals has revealed its Street Food City Index, with Ho Chi Minh City being ranked third in the list.

 

South Korea waives visa application fee for Vietnamese visitors

The Republic of Korea will temporarily waive the visa application fee for Southeast Asian countries, including Vietnam from Oct. 1 to Dec. 31.

Hanoi to issue smoking ban at 30 tourist destinations

Hanoi has begun to launch a pilot smoke-free model at 30 historical relic sites and culturally significant tourist locations throughout the city.

 

British couple spends $11,800 on Airbnb rental in Ibiza that doesn't exist

Ian and Denise Feltham, a couple from the UK, made vacation plans based on an Airbnb listing for a property that apparently didn't exist.

Food in Vietnam: My Van Than

It may be a dish that originated in China, but mỳ vằn thắn served here of course has a Vietnamese twist. Pork, shrimp, noodles and wontons all topped off with a tasty broth. Have you tried it yet? If not, you're missing out.