Here are some of the best destinations located near to the capital city of Hanoi for visitors to enjoy a day of relaxation for the upcoming National Reunification Day, on April 30, and May Day.

Nha Trang city, which is well-known as a coastal settlement, has become even more beautiful in recent days thanks to the blossoming of colourful Hoa Giay, also known as great bougainvillea, which looks set to mark the beginning of summer.

In 1999 Hanoi was the only Asia Pacific country granted the title a ‘City for Peace’ by UNESCO. It is also a venue of many important events, domestically and internationally.

British diving experts collected a large number of impressive images and videos of Son Doong cave during a research trip to seek for a passage connecting Son Doong Cave and Thung Cave in early April.

Around 50 kilometres from the centre of Hanoi, Duong Lam ancient village in the outskirt town of Son Tay is a popular tourist attraction for visitors to the capital city.

Visitors to Fansipan in the misty town of Sapa in the northern province of Lao Cai this season have a chance to witness a valley of stunning flowers.

Rice paddy fields on Hanoi’s outskirts look beautiful at this time of the year.

Thanh Ha Terracotta Park designed in the shape of a potter's wheel features miniatures of various world wonders, including Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris.

This year's Reunification Day and International Labour Day holidays will last up to five days from April 27 to May 1. Many people have already booked tours for their families since early April.

A street carnival was held to open the Sam Son Sea Festival 2019, drawing in thousands of local people and tourists who came to enjoy the events in Thanh Hoa province.

As the largest seaport in Vietnam’s northern region, Hai Phong city boasts huge potential for tourism development, especially sea-based tourism.

Vietnam is one of two Southeast Asian destinations that Travel + Leisure urges holiday makers in their 50s to visit.

Covering a large area of 400 hectares, the Hung Kings Memorial Site in HCM City features a blend of traditional architecture fused with a modern style.

Ta Hien Street in Hanoi Old Quarter which is often called as Pho Tay (Foreigner Street) is busier at night, particularly at the weekend with large numbers of foreigners.

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued an action plan with six tasks to improve the sector’s business environment and enhance national competitiveness.

The powerful natural allure of Hanh Phuc (happiness) road in Ha Giang has entranced visiting foreign tourists.

Tay Con Linh is a mountain range in the west of Ha Giang, spread over the districts of Hoang Su Phi and Vi Xuyen, the “domain” of Shan Tuyet Tay Con Linh tea, one of the most valuable local tea types and a treasure trove of healing properties.

White lilies have become part of Hanoi in spring and the vendors peddling them around the city are now a very specific feature of April in the city.

Traveling during holidays has become a habit of many people in big cities in recent years. There will be two long national holidays in April, leading to an increase of 20 percent in travel demand compared to the same period last year.

 Ho Chi Minh City has been named among best budget-friendly hotspots in the world, according to a list released by New Idea, a long-running Australian weekly magazine published by Pacific Magazines and aimed at women.