Saigon Fruit Fair in HCMC’s District 4 has emerged as a new destination for local youths and budget-conscious consumers to take a sightseeing tour.

 The largest paragliding festival will take place from September 22-24 at Khau Pha mountain pass, Mu Cang Chai district, Yen Bai province.

 Authorities in Quang Ninh will clear 225 beach houses popular with tourists on the Co To Islands, saying they were illegally built by local people.

Rice crops begin to ripe in terraced fields in Hoang Su Phi district, the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang.

 The central province of Ninh Thuan is developing eco-tourism activities by opening up farmers’ fruit orchards to visitors, according to the province’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Vietnam is undoubtedly an inspiring tourist destination in the eyes of international travelers as the country has recently been named as one of the 20 most beautiful countries around the world voted by Rough Guides.

 A series of tourism programs and activities will be organized in four major cities of Japan during Vietnam Tourism Week from September 14 to 23, which aims to promote tourism and attract Japanese tourists to the country.

 Hue authorities will open more walking zones on Chu Van An, Pham Ngu Lao and Vo Thi Sau Streets later this month, according to Vice Chairman of Hue municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Dang Thanh.

 According to the old leaders of the village, Thut Soup is a traditional dish which holds an important position in the lives of the M’Nong ethnic group.

 Longan has long been known as a speciality of Pho Hien – Hung Yen.  People make many dishes from the fruit, with one of the special treats chesen long nhan (lotus seed and longan sweet soup) – a cool traditional dessert for a warm, sunny day.

When visiting Hanoi, many people have the same feeling that the city is narrow, crowded, hurried and noisy. However, that is only true when describing Hanoi during the day. Hanoi at mid-night or early morning is different.

 Once taking a tour to Danang, which is famous for its pristine beaches, world-renowned tourist destinations and tasty seafood dishes, nature enthusiasts should not miss a chance to explore Nam O Reef.

The tourism authority of the mountainous district of Sapa has launched a mobile app called Sapa Tourism for smartphones in two languages English and Vietnamese, with an aim to keep tourists abreast of tourism developments there.

 HCM City has the potential to become a leading MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions) tourism centre in ASEAN, international experts said at a seminar held in the city on Wednesday.

 Many visitors and tourism firms have complained about the VND400,000 (USD17.60) package to enter the Hanoi Opera House.

 Tourism ministers from Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Cambodia and Myanmar met at two important meetings in Ho Chi Minh City on September 7, as part of the 13th International Travel Expo in the city.

In autumn, tourists come to Sapa to get enthralled by its beautiful natural landscapes, and the atmosphere of peace and tranquility and simple life of indigenous people.

 The H'mong King’s Palace is considered a gem of the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang, and is a popular tourist destination besides the Dong Van Stone Plateau.

 Vietnam’s tourism sector is likely to fulfill the target set by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc of welcoming 13 million international visitors in 2017.

 The programme, held every Monday and Friday at 10.30 am will last 90 minutes. Each tour will serve a maximum of 250 visitors for a cost of 400,000 VND each.