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Marvelous lakes in Central Highlands

VietNamNet Bridge - Xuan Huong, Tuyen Lam, Lak and T’Nung to name a few, are beautiful and romantic lakes in the Central Highlands to visit.

Cat Cat – the unique village of H’Mong people in Sapa

Nestled in a beautiful valley about three kilometers from Sapa, Cat Cat attracts tourists from all over the world for its distinctive customs and practices which have been lost in most ethnic villages. 

Vietnam to host ceremony welcoming 10 millionth foreign visitor in 2016

 Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) will host a ceremony to welcome the10 millionth foreign visitor to Vietnam, according to an announcement in a meeting in Hanoi on December 22.

Tourism sector sees positive changes in 2016

 The tourism sector has recorded positive changes in 2016 thanks to close coordination between ministries, sectors and localities.

A year of achievements for Vietnam’s tourism

Vietnam’s tourism has made great efforts to achieve its targets and hit many historic milestones in 2016, said Nguyen Van Tuan, Director General of Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism.

Vietnam among top 30 cheapest places to travel in 2017, Forbes

VietNamNet Bridge - Travel writer of Forbes, Laura Begley Bloom has interviewed 14 travel experts to pick 30 most affordable destinations to visit next year, including Vietnam.

Vietnamese tourists can apply for Japan visas at travel firms

 The Japanese Embassy in Vietnam has authorized some 30 travel firms in Hanoi and HCMC to receive visa applications from Vietnamese.

Da Nang: Activities held to lure tourists during New Year holidays

 Da Nang will organise numerous activities during New Year holidays, with an aim of attracting more tourists to the central city.

Rendezvous on 100-year-old Mong bridge of Saigon

 VietNamNet Bridge - Watching the sunset on Bach Dang Wharf, taking photos or simply chatting with friends on Mong Bridge are pleasant experiences for visitors as well as residents. 

Vietnam’s tourism hits growth records in 2016

 Vietnam’s tourism sector has made new records in 2016, said Nguyen Van Tuan, Head of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism at a press conference on December 22 in Hanoi.

Downstream Mekong River cities boost tourism links

Authorities of the five tourism hubs along the downstream Mekong River area have determined to build transport routes and develop tourism products that connect at least two of the group.

Interesting things in Bac Ha market

 Bac Ha market in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai Province is held every Sunday and offers a wide range of products like clothes, food and medicinal herbs.

CNN to promote Hanoi in 2017

 The image of Hanoi is expected to reach 420 million families across the globe via the Cable News Network (CNN).

Capsule Hotel in Sapa

Capsule Hotel, the first of its kind, in Sapa town of the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai, is seen as a new ideal destination for visitors.

CNN: 5 ideal tropical paradises in Vietnam

 CNN Travel recently posted an article on their website in which they promoted travel to Vietnam and what they referred to as five ideal tropical paradises. Here are the photos and locations they touted.

Top opulent seaside resorts in Vietnam

With more than 3,260km of coastal lines, Vietnam owns numerous luxury seaside resorts with clear and clean beach, beautiful scenery, fresh air and delicious seafood dishes.

Vietnam among Russians’ most favourite destinations

 Vietnam is one of the most favourite destinations of Russians for the New Year holiday, according to Maya Lomidze, Director of Association of Tour Operations of Russia (ATOR).


Sung Hung – The oldest pagoda on Phu Quoc Island

Not only is it the oldest pagoda, Sung Hung Pagoda also has unique architecture and is one of the most popular spiritual tourist attractions in Phu Quoc. The pagoda welcomes a large number of tourists to visit and worship.

Khoai cake (stuffed omelette)

 Unlike the abovementioned cakes, khoai cake contains many ingredients and goes through totally different processing procedures.

VN to launch e-visas by 2017

 Viet Nam will grant e-visas to foreigners from 2017-2018, aiming to attract more tourists and foreign visitors as well as boosting the domestic tourism industry, according to the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism.