Authorities of Can Tho gathered on March 9 to discuss measures to boost local tourism, especially Cai Rang Floating Market which will be built into a strong tourism brand of the Mekong Delta city.

Bai Dinh pagoda in the northern province of Ninh Binh has been attracting many pilgrims during early days of the lunar New Year due to its remarkable Buddhist architectural structures and for the tranquil atmosphere and stunning beauty at night.

 Travellers to the northern province of Quang Ninh should not miss Co To Island with its untouched beauty and clear blue waters.

Sa Pa Town and the ancient town of Hoi An Quang Nam have recently made the list of the top 10 intriguing travel destinations in Southeast Asia this year, as voted by readers of the UK-based travel site Rough Guides.

The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho will host the seventh Southern Traditional Cake Festival from April 25-29, said the local People’s Committee on March 7.

 Arena Cam Ranh will be the first Travelodge hotel in Vietnam and the first Skype by Travelodge, which is the upper midscale brand of Travelodge Asia, a leading hotel chains in the region.

 More than 40 leading Vietnamese tourism companies have introduced their products at ITB 2018, the world’s largest tourism trade fair that opened in Germany’s Berlin on March 7. 

 The US’s Cable News Network (CNN) has announced the broadcast schedule for three 30-second promotion clips focusing on Hanoi.

Homestay tourism promoted in villages around Ba Be lake in Bac Kan province recently, has contributed to local and household economic development.

Sapa town in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai is one of favourite tourist destinations.

 A Vietnamese delegation will attend the world’s leading travel trade show ITB Berlin which will take place in the German capital city from March 7-11.

 Tre Ba De is a Da Nang-Quang Nam’s special cuisine made of pork. It has become not only the favourite cuisine of many local inhabitants but also a tasty dish that the people from all over the country love.

 Vegetarian food lovers or those wishing to detoxify their bodies by vegetarian food should head to Co Noi Vegetarian Restaurant on level 7 of the Bong Sen Hotel in HCMC’s District 1.

 Ko Tam village in Ea Tu commune, Buon Ma Thuot city, has been developed into a seductive tourist destination. Its unspoiled nature and unique culture of the E De ethnic minority people attract many visitors.

Spiritual tourism has become an indispensable part in spiritual life for many people. However, currently spiritual tourism is only popular during special occasions like during the spring festival. 

Bai Dinh pagoda has been attracting many pilgrims during early days of the lunar New Year due to its remarkable Buddhist architectural structures and for the tranquil atmosphere and stunning beauty at night.

 The Vietnamese tourism sector served 13 million foreign visitors and more than 73,000 domestic travelers last year earning more than US$22 billion. 

Many eateries in Hanoi now feature realistic paintings of villages, mountains and dreamland of flowers, rivers and sky. To mark the Lunar New Year, we went to the strangely decorated Bong Lai Quan at 184 Trieu Viet Vuong Street.

 The Ban (Bauhinia) Flower Festival is slated to open on March 17 in the north-western province of Dien Bien.

 More measures must be taken to further boost Dong Nai Province’s tourism potential, according to authorities.