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Promote Vietnam's culture to the world through Creative Cities

Vietnam is home to three creative cities, including Hanoi, Hoi An and Da Lat, which inspire the country's cultural and creative sectors to grow rapidly and sustainably.

Travel firms race to attract foreign tourists with new visa law

VNAT deputy head Ha Van Sieu stressed that international tourism is expected to grow sharply from now till the end of this year, mainly thanks to relaxed visa and immigration policies.

Three local destinations among six coolest towns along Mekong river

Cai Be, Sa Dec, and Tan Chau of Vietnam have been listed among the six of the coolest towns found along the Mekong river, as compiled by Australian travel newspaper The Sydney Morning Herald.

Five cliffs attracting young people for adventures

Hanging cliffs or rock tops result from geological activities and the impact of nature.

Five ideal destinations for holiday

Hue, Hanoi, HCMC, Hoi An and Con Dao are five favourite destinations with significant historical values for Vietnamese tourists during the upcoming holiday marking the Hung Kings’ death anniversary.

Top 10 hospitable tourist destinations in Vietnam voted by travelers around world

Vietnam's tourism sector officially entered the recovery stage after a long hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

The National: Five reasons for travelers to visit Vietnam now

Gorgeous landscape and marvelous ethnic minority villages are among the reasons that UAE suggests travelers visit Vietnam.

The Times suggests seven extraordinary trips to book in Vietnam

UK media outlet The Times has hailed a visit to Vietnam as the most extraordinary trip to book this year, adding that the rising star of Southeast Asia deserves to top the bucket list for travelers.

Vietnamese markets in the past as seen in black-and-white photos

In the past, traditional markets in Vietnam were opened every day or during certain sessions, depending on the area. 

Hue-Hoi An road trip voted among world's best travel experiences

The Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards has ranked a motorbike ride from Hue to Hoi An as the 12th best tourist activity in the world, under the 'Travel Experience' category.

Vietnamese tourist hotspots that glowed on the global map in 2021

Despite the severe pandemic impacts, Vietnam’s manifold attractions continued to catch the eye of international media and win top prizes at global travel awards in 2021.

Museum teaches students Vietnam’s glorious and heroic history

The Vietnam Military History Museum Hanoi, also known as the Army Museum, is home to an extensive collection of weaponry that was used throughout Vietnam’s war-filled history.

Prudent restart

Vietnam’s domestic tourism market has started to move on after a long time of respite due to the second attack of the coronavirus in late July. 

Ngo Mon square - historical site of August Revolution

The last emperor of the last dynasty of Vietnam, Bao Dai, read to a large crowd an edict of abdication on 30 August, 1945 in front of the Ngo Mon gate in Hue City, Thua Thien-Hue Province.

The heritage banyan at a sacred temple

The ancient banyan at the temple dedicated to Tan Vien Son Thanh in Quyt Hamlet, Ba Vi, Hanoi, is the green "treasure" of Doai - the cloud-covered land. It is believed that the tree has witnessed the history of a thousand years.

The unique corn market in HCM City

There is a unique market in HCM City, which sells only one product – corn.

Hanoi from above... and through the clouds

You don’t have to take a challenging trip up high mountains to see the clouds from a close distance. 

Yen Bai to host Mu Cang Chai Terraced Field Festival

Activities to mark the National Day (September 2) and the Mu Cang Chai Terraced Field Festival is scheduled to take place in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai between August 29 and October 18.

Radiant bridge in Tra Su cajuput forest

Tourists visiting Tra Su cajuput forest cannot but admire An Giang Tourimex for its creative and special artistic facilities in the cajuput forest that have been emerging since the company started improving the tourist area. 

Quang Tri ancient citadel – a historical relic site

Quang Tri Ancient Citadel is situated in the heart of Quang Tri Town, which was once a military defence system and hosted the administration office of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945).