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Vietnam welcomes 7.3 million foreign tourists in Jan-May period

Close to 7.3 million foreign tourists visited Vietnam in the first five months of 2019, up 8.8 percent against the same period last year.

 

Cu Lao Cham sees increasing number of tourists

Cu Lao Cham (Cham islands), Quang Nam province, welcomes some 700 tourists daily. The number of tourists to the islands even climbs to 1,500 – 2,000 during summer days.

Hue city enjoys summer flowers in full bloom

As the spring slowly turns to summer the sight of flowers such as the red shining of flamboyant flower and the yellow of golden shower flowers can be seen in full bloom, creating romantic scenery throughout Hue city.

Yen Bai paragliding festival

Mu Cang Chai district in Yen Bai Province played host to a paragliding festival on May 25 and May 26, with the event proving popular with both local people and tourists in attendance.

People in places

Better cooperation is needed between local tourism companies and training institutions to improve human resources in the tourism sector.

Homestays offer a taste of local life

Homestays offer guests the chance to experience Vietnam away from a hotel or resort and have found favor among local homeowners with room to spare.

Phat Diem Cathedral

Built by Reverend Peter Tran Luc, Phat Diem Cathedral is on a vast swathe of land covering 22 hectares in Kim Son District, Ninh Binh Province.

Vietnamese banh mi loved in Korea

After Pho Thin Lo Duc proved popular among consumers in Tokyo, Japan, Ms Phuong Bakery has recently opened in Seoul, the Republic of Korea (RoK), providing a nostalgic space for customers.

A place for all seasons

Ninh Bình is one of the most spectacular places on earth to visit. 

Emergence of colourful flowers in Hanoi mark arrival of summer

The last weeks of May have seen streets throughout Hanoi become decorated with the bright purple tones of giant crape myrtles, a sea of yellow golden shower flowers, and the shining red colour of red flamboyant flower.

Hanoi, Hoi An among Eid Al Fitr holiday ideas to get you packing

It’s that time of the year again when UAE residents make those last-minute travel plans to jet off for the Eid Al Fitr holidays.

 

Kayaking in UNESCO-recognised Ha Long bay

After spending time admiring the bay on the sun deck, visitors can row themselves to explore majestic cave systems, swim in the cool sea, and enjoy the natural scene to the fullest.

 

Vietnam's Pho named among favourite bowl foods

Some of the crew at Lonely Planet ladle out their best bowl food experiences from across the globe. And a bowl of pho in Vietnam is among their favourite bowl foods from around the world.

 

Top destinations in Gia Lai

With its wild and gorgeous landscapes and untapped beauty, Gia Lai province is an ideal destination for those who want to discover the heritage of the Central Highlands.

 

A look at the unique pagodas found nationwide

With many spectacular and significant pagodas being dotted throughout the country, here are some good suggestions for worshippers to visit to mark the 2563rd anniversary of Lord Buddha’s birth.

Cai Rang Floating Market

Cai Rang Floating Market is a top tourism destination in Can Tho city, where local and foreign tourists go to learn about the colourful life on the river.

 

Alluring Tam Coc in ripe rice season

A tourism week is taking place in Tam Coc, Ninh Binh province, aiming to promote tourism in the locality during the summer when rice fields turn bright yellow and look majestic, romantic and poetic.

 

Phong Nha-Ke Bang among Southeast Asia’s most diverse national parks

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Vietnam's central province of Quang Binh has been named among the 10 most diverse national parks in Southeast Asia, according to South China Morning Post.

 

Discovering the nation’s latest Ramsar site Van Long Lagoon

Van Long Lagoon in the northern province of Ninh Binh has been officially recognised as the world’s latest Ramsar site and becomes Vietnam’s ninth in total.

Magnificent beauty of Tien cave in Quang Binh

Located Cao Quang commune, Tuyen Hoa district, Quang Binh province, Tien (Fairy) cave possesses wild and majestic beauty with countless stalactite columns inside.