Chris Schalkx captures Vietnam’s vivid palette in the streets of Hanoi and Hoi An, its caves and rivers, and a Ho Chi Minh City tower block devoted to cafes.

 March, when the trees change leaves, is one of the most blossoming months of the year in Hanoi. Walking along the city streets, visitors will be surprised to realise that Hanoi has all four seasons with every colour of flowers and plants.

 Hanoi has been listed by Business Insider magazine as among the 13 best places to visit in March.

The white Ban or Bauhinia flower is in full bloom across the mountains and hills of north-western Vietnam, with the flush of blossoms drawing a huge number of tourists.

 A wind farm among the crystal blue sky is becoming a familiar place to ‘check-in’ for young people when visiting the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu. 

The lakes of Ba Be, Thac Ba, and Pa Khoang have become popular tourist destinations in the country recently due to the amazing scenery and abundant fresh air.

 Vietnam is among the world’s 25 best travel destinations for international visitors to enjoy warm spring sunshine as the tropical country is in the most beautiful season of the year.

 Vietnam’s northwestern region is at its most beautiful in spring when peach, apricot, and plum flowers are in full bloom. As local people have gotten more involved in tourism, the region has started to attract an increasing number of visitors.

 Vietnamese food has made its mark on the world cuisine map. The country’s gastronomy is drawing visitors and earning the country a reputation as a hot travel destination.

The ancient city of Hoi An has allocated some sections of four streets near Hoi An market as a space for the third night market to serve tourists looking for shopping opportunities in the city.

 At the side of a local hydroelectric reservoir, a group of Thai youngsters are unleashing the economic potential of the northwest mountainous province of Son La.

 Si Ma Cai district in Lao Cai is often called the twin sister of Sa Pa.

 Authorities of Can Tho gathered on March 9 to discuss measures to boost local tourism, especially Cai Rang Floating Market which will be built into a strong tourism brand of the Mekong Delta city.

Bai Dinh pagoda in the northern province of Ninh Binh has been attracting many pilgrims during early days of the lunar New Year due to its remarkable Buddhist architectural structures and for the tranquil atmosphere and stunning beauty at night.

 Travellers to the northern province of Quang Ninh should not miss Co To Island with its untouched beauty and clear blue waters.

Sa Pa Town and the ancient town of Hoi An Quang Nam have recently made the list of the top 10 intriguing travel destinations in Southeast Asia this year, as voted by readers of the UK-based travel site Rough Guides.

The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho will host the seventh Southern Traditional Cake Festival from April 25-29, said the local People’s Committee on March 7.

 Arena Cam Ranh will be the first Travelodge hotel in Vietnam and the first Skype by Travelodge, which is the upper midscale brand of Travelodge Asia, a leading hotel chains in the region.

 More than 40 leading Vietnamese tourism companies have introduced their products at ITB 2018, the world’s largest tourism trade fair that opened in Germany’s Berlin on March 7. 

 The US’s Cable News Network (CNN) has announced the broadcast schedule for three 30-second promotion clips focusing on Hanoi.