Boat tours on the Red River in Hanoi has consistently failed to attract tourists over the past 20 years.

The second Vietnam Private Sector Forum is to take place in Hanoi at the end of July this year, chaired by Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

 The film set-like bamboo forests in the northwest mountainous province of Cao Bang are likely perfect places for swashbuckler fans and young backpack tourists to check in and take photos.

 Hanoi these days shines with vibrant summer flowers, including lotus. Different from other vivid flowers, lotus has its own uniqueness, helping cool the hot summer air in the capital.

 The tourism sector is tasked to lure 13-15 million foreign visitors this year. However, the increase in the number of visitors to Vietnam has put the sector under pressure to ensure the quality of tourist destinations.

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 Chang Son village in Thach That district, about 30 kilometers from the center of Hanoi, is one of age-old carpentry villages in Vietnam.

 Quang Ngai province in central Vietnam saw fierce fighting during the war. The province’s historical and cultural relics attract many tourists and are evidence of the local people’s great contributions to national liberation.

 A commercial sea transport route from the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang to Con Dao islands was launched on July 14 with the first ship setting sail from Tran De sea mouth at 8:30 am.

 Vehicles will be banned in Bui Vien Pedestrian Street, Ho Chi Minh city on a pilot basis as of July 15 to create habits for residents and tourists, according to People’s Committee of district 1.

Situated at Topas Ecolodge resort in Sapa, which National Geographic lists among ‘21 places to stay if you care about the planet’, the swimming pool with a view to Hoang Lien Son mountains lies on the highest altitude in Vietnam.

 Thirty-five travel firms in Vietnam have been accredited by South Korean consular authorities, meaning that those Vietnamese wanting to travel to Korea through these tour operators can get a visa faster.

 The opening of Bui Vien pedestrian-only street in the backpacker’s area in District 1, HCMC will be delayed due to unfinished upgrade, Tien Phong newspaper reports.

 International arrivals to Hanoi reached a record 4 million last year, an increase of 21 per cent compared to 2015. 

 More than 60 kite artists will take part in the Da Nang kite festival on My Khe Beach in Son Tra district on July 15-16, according to the city’s Festival and Event Organising centre.

Vietnam’s top travel event, the International Travel Expo HCM City, will return for the 13th year in September with the theme “Your Gateway to Tourism in Asia”.

 HCMC will have 13 fresh mid- and high-end hotels with 3,500 guest rooms in the next three years, according to a survey of Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), a professional services and investment management firm. 

Vietnam has become more appealing to international tourists as U.S. travel site www.thrillist.com has recently named Vietnam as one of the must-visit destinations in Southeast Asia.    

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 A virtual tour of the Hanoi Opera House was launched in Hanoi on July 12, offering visitors a brand-new experience and an insight into different aspects of the renowned building.