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Vietnam welcomes over 5.5 million foreign tourists in first four months

 The number of foreign visitors arriving in Vietnam in April was estimated at 1.3 million, raising the total figure for the first four months of 2018 to 5.5 million, up 29.5% over the same period last year.

Cua Lo tourism festival kicks off in Nghe An province

 Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue beat a drum to kick off the Cua Lo tourism festival on April 29, putting the first note for the tourism season in one of the most beautiful beaches in the central province of Nghe An and the north central region.

Ninh Bình, sleeping beauty has woken up

 For a thousands years Ninh Bình was Viet Nam’s best kept secret.

Vietnam's top destinations featured on CNN’s photo tour

 Vietnam’s typical beauty and its stunning diverse landscapes, as well as its culture, architecture and cuisine have been vividly reflected in a photo story run by CNN.

Vietnam’s agritourism aims to tap massive potential

 In Vietnam, a country which possesses a time-honoured rice civilisation, with 70% of its population living in rural areas, the partnerships between the tourism and agriculture sectors will undoubtedly generate a positive mutual benefit.

Breathtaking views at Ninh Binh’s Mua Cave

 Around 90km from Hanoi, the province of Ninh Binh is blessed with many fascinating natural landscapes, with one of the most special being Mua (Dance) Cave.

Da Nang opens tourist season in 2018

 Da Nang launched the tourist season in 2018 on April 27 at the Bien Dong Park in the city’s Son Tra peninsula with a programme of more than 20 activities, aiming to lure and entertain visitors to the coastal city.

Ha Nam famous for Dai Hoang king banana

 Vu Dai (or Dai Hoang) village in Hoa Hau commune, Ha Nam province, is the home of martyr and writer of Vietnamese realism Nam Cao. It is also famous for several food specialties.

ASEAN Tourism Forum 2019 to take place in Quang Ninh

 The annual ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF 2019) is scheduled to take place in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh from January 14-19 under the theme “ASEAN: The Power of One”.

Hanoi homestays to unwind over the national holidays

 Momento, Satori, and Module 7 Zen are some of the attractive destinations waiting for travellers to Hanoi over the long holidays for Liberation Day (April 30), and May Day (May 1).

Spike in price of hotels as tourists flock to Nha Trang for national holidays

 The number of visitors to Nha Trang city has increased sharply for the upcoming Liberation Day (April 30) and May Day national holidays, leading to a rise in the price of hotel accommodation.

Tourism business conditions to be relaxed

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will remove or simplify half of 118 business conditions in the sectors under its management but it said the deposit requirement for tour operators will stay.

A visit to Dinh Yen sedge mat craft village in Dong Thap

 Dinh Yen sedge mat craft village in Lap Vo district of the southern province of Dong Thap was established hundreds of years ago, and 70% of households still specialize in weaving sedge mats.

Mong Chicken

 Mong Chicken is considered as the speciality of the Mong ethnic groups in Tay Ninh.

Vietnamese travelers staying close to home for long break

 Da Nang will be “the place to be” for travelers in Vietnam in the upcoming extra-long weekend, according to global online booking platform Agoda.com.

Seven dream destinations in Phu Yen

If you are looking for a quiet place to relax for the upcoming national holidays (April 30-May 1), Bai Mon beach, Xuan Dai Bay, and Vung Ro Bay in Phu Yen province are ideal destinations for you to discover.

Opening ceremony of National Tourism Year 2018 slated for April 28

 The opening ceremony of the National Tourism Year 2018 - Ha Long - Quang Ninh and the Carnival Ha Long 2018 will take place at Ha Long city on April 28, heard a press conference held on April 24.

Five charming Hoi An homestays for the national holidays

 Heron House, An Bang Beach Hideaway Homestay, and Old Yellow House, are some of the attractive destinations waiting for travellers to Hoi An over the long holidays for Liberation Day (April 30), and May Day (May 1).

Mouth-watering local specialties made of frogs in Bac Giang

 Bac Giang has impressed tourists with some mouth-watering local specialties made of frogs.

Int’l visitors explore unique culture of Quang Binh ethnic groups

Quang Binh has attracted crowds of international visitors who are not only interested in seeing the beautiful caves, including the world’s largest cave Son Doong, but are also curious about the unique local life of ethnic groups.