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Than Tho Lake draws visitors

 Than Tho Lake in the resort city of Da Lat in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong has become a popular destination for both domestic and foreign tourists.

Nghinh Ong Festival – Unique cultural identity in Kien Giang

The Nghinh Ong (whale worshipping) Festival opened in Lai Son commune, Kien Hai district, the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang on November 14 as part of the “National Tourism Year 2016 - Phu Quoc - Mekong Delta”.  

Authorities investigate stalactite theft in Ha Long Bay

 Quang Ninh Province Ha Long Bay Management Board have announced they intend to inspect and punish offenders stealing stalactites from caves. 

Milky flowers - a symbol of Hanoi's autumn

Milky flowers are a symbol of Hanoi’s autumn. There are many songs and poems that mention their charming fragrance. Walking along Hanoi’s streets and besides its lakes in the fall, you will breathe in the beautifully sweet fragrance of milky flowers. 

Visit Vietnam's only ancient laterite citadel

VietNamNet Bridge - Located in the heart of Son Tay town, about 40km from Hanoi's center, Son Tay citadel has an ancient military architecture, built in the reign of King Ming Mang (1822).

Dreaming beauty on Nam Kar Lake

 Nam kar Lake in the Central Highlands province of DakLak becomes a new destination for visitors thanks to its pristine and romantic scenery and cool weather all year round.

Top places in Vietnam to go this winter

When winter arrives, one can go to Sapa, Ba Vi or Tam Dao to experience a winter wonderland filled with fun things to do or travel to Ha Giang and Moc Chau to see white plum and pink buckwheat flowers in full bloom.

Electric car service to be launched in Hoi An

Quang Nam’s provincial People’s Committee has approved a plan on conducting the pilot scheme of using electric cars to carry tourists in Hoi An city from January 1, 2017.

Crab noodle - Soup for the soul from southern Vietnam

 'Banh Canh Ghe' is an amazing Vietnamese dish of thick rice and tapioca noodles with crab. It's a delicious street food in southern Vietnam.

Top destinations in Quang Ngai

Quang Ngai is famous for the cultural vestiges of Chau Sa Citadel, Mai Son pagoda, beautiful landscapes like An Mountain, Tra Khuc River, and My Khe beaches. Tourists also have a chance to visit old battlefields like Ba To, Tra Bong, and Son My.

Blooming wild sunflowers in Gia Lai

Extinct volcano Chu Dang Ya in Chu Pah district, Gia Lai province is seen as a new destination for visitors fond of contemplating wild sunflowers in full bloom.

Explore Elephant Waterfall in Thanh Hoa

 The Elephant Waterfall, with wonderful natural beauty, stands out in the green jungle at Thanh Van of Thach Thanh district in the central province of Thanh Hoa.

Foreigners may be barred from being tour guides

 Foreigners may no longer be licensed as tour guides in Vietnam, a conference on draft amendments to the Law on Tourism in Hanoi on November 7 heard.

Grilled corn - A winter snack of Hanoians

 Grilled corn is of some of the most typical snack foods that have become a part of winter in Hanoi.

Visit Vietnamese Women’s Museum in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese Women’s Museum is a place to preserve and exhibit symbolic images of Vietnamese women from the past to now.

Vietnam among easiest countries for English speakers to visit

 Vietnam was ranked 29th among Countries with the Top English Language Skills in the EF English Proficiency Index, compiled by EF Education First, a global language training company.

Giao Hai fish market, another attraction of Nam Dinh province

 Giao Hai is a commune in the buffer zone of the southern Red River Delta Biosphere Reserves, the gateway to Xuan Thuy National Park in Nam Dinh province. Giao Hai commune is blessed by nature and embodies the unique culture of the river moth region.

Piloting electronic visa issuance for foreigners

 The government has submitted to the National Assembly a draft decree on granting electronic visas to foreigners. If approved, it will be carried out for 2 years starting January 1, 2017.

Mekong Delta in flooding season

 Although the flooding season this year is later than in previous years, it remains a source of livelihood for local people in the Mekong Delta and marks the start of a unique tourist season in this region

Ca Mau – Vietnam’s southernmost province

This 300-year-old land is the ending point of the S-shaped Vietnam. Its Ca Mau Cape is the only place in Vietnam where people can see both ocean sunrise and sunset in one day. This is a place where humans and nature co-exist in harmony.