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Bac Waterfall – an exotic destination in Sapa

Those who long for a place without earsplitting noises and with a tranquil space and poetic landscapes to escape the sultry atmosphere and stuffy city life and experience a slow pace of life are advised to visit Bac Waterfall.

Community tourism in Sapa

 With its beautiful natural landscape and unique cultural identity of ethnic minorities, Sa Pa town, in Lao Cai province, is focusing on developing community-based tourism (homestay).

Hanoi to host food culture exchange

Ninety booths showcasing international and Hanoi cuisine will be opened at an event entitled “Hanoi Food Culture Exchange” on June 16 and 17.

Luxury hotels to boom in HCM City

 The Ho Chi Minh City market will mainly focus on the luxury segment in the 2017-2020 period.

Three days to discover Kien Giang beaches and islands

The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang attracts large numbers of visitors in summer, thanks to a series of beautiful islands, particularly the most famous one, the Phu Quoc.

Foreign cruise ships to Thua Thien-Hue can keep casinos open

Thua Thien-Hue has now become Vietnam’s second locality after its neighboring Danang City to allow international cruise ships to keep their casinos and free-duty shops operational while at anchor there.

Bay Nui: an attractive tourism destination of Southwestern region

 The Southwestern province of An Giang is blessed with beautiful landscapes and is home to numerous historical relic sites, particularly the Bay Nui (Seven Mountains) region which has great potential for spiritual tourism and ecotourism.

Sun Group’s resort wins World Travel Awards the fourth time in a row

VietNamNet Bridge - The InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort of the Sun Group has brought home four World Travel Awards for the fourth consecutive year, on the occasion of its fifth anniversary.

Localism impedes central region’s tourist development

The central region and Central Highlands of Vietnam have developed tourism in a manner of every man for himself and localism, resulting in benefit dispute among localities who have restrained each other’s development at all levels.

Foreign tourists may be subject to $1 surcharge

 Draft amendments to the Law on Tourism submitted to the National Assembly on June 19 include a proposal to impose a $1 surcharge on all foreign tourists coming to the country.

A summer holiday on Sao Beach, Phu Quoc island

Located on the east side of Phu Quoc Island, Sao beach is among best beaches in Vietnam with crystal clear water and year-round calm sea.

Best places to enjoy watching butterflies in Vietnam

Tourists will have an opportunity to get a better view of colourful butterflies this summer in many forests in Vietnam, such as Cuc Phuong, Nam Cat Tien and other National Parks.

Mekong Innovative Startup Tourism announces tourism innovation grant winners

 The tourism accelerator Mekong Innovative Startup Tourism (MIST) has announced the recipients of four 2017 Mekong Business Initiative Innovation Grants. 

HCM City moves to promote waterway tourism

 Ho Chi Minh City’s authorities have devised a plan to bolster the city’s waterway tourism in the 2017-2020 period.

Sapa, Fansipan on top 10 Southeast Asian hikes

Tourism website Skyscanner has introduced top 10 Southeast Asian hikes with hundreds of exciting experiments and activities. Sapa and Fansipan- two famous tourism hot spots of Vietnam ranked third and fourth.

Da Lat to tackle rude and fraudulent sellers

Authorities in the Central Highlands city of Da Lat are taking measures to deal with the rising numbers of shopping scams targeting tourists.

Hanoi’s export turnover, tourists sharply rise

 Vietnam’s capital city of Hanoi is estimated to post an increase of 7.37 percent in gross regional domestic products in the first half of 2017 and earn 5.8 billion USD from exports, up 12.1 percent against last year.

Goi Buoi Tom (Pomelo salad with shrimp)

 If you are passionate about the pure sour and sweet of pomelo, “goi buoi tom” is definitely what you are seeking for as a good appetiser in summer days.

HCM City to open Bui Vien pedestrian street

 Bui Vien Street in HCM City’s District 1 will be open to pedestrians between 7pm and 2am every day beginning July 15, according to the city’s Department of Tourism.

Vietnam talks boost to tourism fund

 The country inevitably must launch a fund to support sustainable Vietnamese tourism growth, Vu The Binh, vice president of Vietnam Tourism Association said.