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Foreign arrivals to Vietnam hit 8 million

 Foreign arrivals to Vietnam reached 812,017 in October, bringing the total foreign travelers in the first ten months to 8,077,397 up 25.4% against last year’s corresponding period, reports the General Statistics Office of Vietnam (GSO).

The most romantic dating places in Saigon

VietNamNet Bridge - To a number of Saigonese, these places are all too familiar but to tourists in HCM City, it will be unforgettable to experience these spots in the busiest city in Vietnam.

Nam Thien Nhat Tru - One Pillar Pagoda in Saigon

VietNamNet Bridge - The Southern One Pillar pagoda was modeled on Hanoi’s one–pillar pagoda. Its structure is similar but not identical. It was built in 1958 by the monk Thich Tri Dung.

10 districts in Hanoi to have 5-6 star hotels

 VietNamNet Bridge – The districts of Ha Dong, Bac Tu Liem, and Dong Anh plan to build 5-6 star hotels, at the request of Hanoi officials.

Indonesia to lure tourists

 The Embassy of Indonesia in VN will think of efficient solutions to promote tourism development cooperation between Indonesia and VN, said Indonesia’s Ambassador Ibnu Hadi  at a recent seminar to promote Bali’s tourism in Hanoi.

Thanh Hoa – the cradle of VN civilization

 VietNamNet Bridge - Thanh Hoa is one of the biggest provinces in Vietnam and a cradle of Vietnamese civilization dating back 6,000 years ago. 

Banh Da Lon (pig skin cake)

VietNamNet Bridge - Banh Da Lon or “pig skin cake” is a Vietnamese steamed layer cake made from tapioca starch, rice flour, mashed mung beans, taro, or durian, coconut milk, water, and sugar. 

Vietnam among top 10 world's most eco-friendly hot spots

 Travel experts from Boundless Journeys and Adventure Life have revealed the list of top 10 most eco-friendly hot spots across the world, including Vietnam.

South Korea restricts budget tours from Vietnam

 Vietnam’s travel agencies offering budget tours valued at less than VND12 million (US$537) a visitor to South Korea can neither receive advertising assistance nor participate in joint tourism promotions from the Korean Tourism Organization (KTO).

The most captivating sand dunes in Vietnam

 A dune is a hill of sand built either by the flow of water or winds and they come in an infinite variety of sizes and forms. Here’s our list of the most beautiful sand dunes of Vietnam.

The path across the most beautiful mangrove forest in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tan Lap melaleuca forest is situated in Moc Hoa District of the southern Long An Province, about 100 km from HCM City.

Hoa Binh’s unique culture and destinations

VietNamNet Bridge - Located at the entrance of the Northwest region of Vietnam, Hoa Binh Province is proud to be one of the oldest areas in Vietnam with its world-famous Culture where human life has existed since 10,000 – 2,000 BCE.

Vietnam listed among world’s cheapest destinations

 Vietnam has been rated by leading Australia-based travel website News as among cheapest destinations for tourists in the world.

Hanoi tourism information centre launched

 A tourism information centre opened in Hanoi recently, promising to bring tourists more options to discover the capital city and beautiful places nearby.

Going to Bao Loc to ride Zipline in the jungle and enjoy tea

 VietNamNet Bridge - Bao Loc has fragrant tea, immense hills andthe most majestic waterfalls in the Highlands.

Egg coffee – special drink in Hanoi

 Egg coffee - or 'ca phe trung' - is a blend of coffee and egg whites, folded with sugar, drunk hot or cold.

Discover Saigon Container Café

VietNamNet Bridge – The Saigon Container Café is located in Trung Son residential area. The cool green space is made up of two old containers and decorated with tires and tanks as objects.

Stunning Ban Gioc Waterfall

 Ban Gioc Waterfall is a must-see site for visitors to the northern upland province of Cao Bang.

Vietnam secures four places in Condé Nast awards

 Four Vietnamese hotels have won coveted spots in this year’s Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards, with the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi and Park Hyatt Saigon placing in the top three on the list of the “Top Hotels in Southern Asia”.

Vegetable Village attracts visitors to Hoi An

 Tra Que Vegetable Village is a “must-see” for visitors to the ancient town of Hoi An in the Central province of Quang Nam.