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Spring in an Ede ethnic village

 Ko Tam village in Ea Tu commune, Buon Ma Thuot city, has been developed into a seductive tourist destination. Its unspoiled nature and unique culture of the E De ethnic minority people attract many visitors.

Spiritual tourism needs more boost

Spiritual tourism has become an indispensable part in spiritual life for many people. However, currently spiritual tourism is only popular during special occasions like during the spring festival. 

The quiet night glow of Bai Dinh pagoda

Bai Dinh pagoda 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.

Vietnam tourism faces challenges from the 4th industrial revolution

 The Vietnamese tourism sector served 13 million foreign visitors and more than 73,000 domestic travelers last year earning more than US$22 billion. 

Into the Wonderland

Many eateries in Hanoi now feature realistic paintings of villages, mountains and dreamland of flowers, rivers and sky. To mark the Lunar New Year, we went to the strangely decorated Bong Lai Quan at 184 Trieu Viet Vuong Street.

Dien Bien celebrates Ban Flower Festival

 The Ban (Bauhinia) Flower Festival is slated to open on March 17 in the north-western province of Dien Bien.

Dong Nai steps up efforts to boost tourism

 More measures must be taken to further boost Dong Nai Province’s tourism potential, according to authorities.

Dong Thap offers diverse tourism products

 Located in the Mekong Delta region, Dong Thap province has numerous sites of interest with diverse tourism products and services, each with its own appeal.

$30,000 in grant for best startup tourism initiative in Mekong

 Start-up tourism firms will have a chance to get a cash grant and a six-month intensive training course worth $30,000 in total when joining the “Mekong Innovative Startup Tourism” (MIST) programme in 2018. 

Chen Kieu Pagoda, Khmer's fantastic ornamentation

Chen Kieu (also known as SroLoun pagoda) is a Khmer pagoda with unique architecture.It is located on the way from Soc Trang to Bac Lieu and about 230km from Ho Chi Minh City.

Da Nang City hosts slew of festive events

Da Nang plans to organise a wide range of cultural and festive programmes along the banks of the Han River at weekends and on public holidays to attract more international and local tourists.

Quang Ninh: Spring festivals start National Tourism Year 2018

 Various annual spring festivals have opened in the northern province of Quang Ninh in response to the National Tourism Year 2018 - Halong - Quang Ninh.

Exploring Son Doong cave in early spring

Many tourists wish to explore the biggest cave in the world, Son Doong, between 2-5 million-years old is a massive cave system in the central province of Quang Binh. 

Tay Thien mountain – ideal place for Buddhist pilgrims in early spring

Tay Thien Mountain with the Truc Lam Tay Thien Zen Monastery on its peak is an ideal destination for Buddhist pilgrims and tourists in New Year’s holidays. It is located in Tam Dao district, Vinh Phuc northern province.

Plum blossoms flower in north-western region

As spring arrives, visitors are relishing the beauty of pure white plum blossoms flourishing across the north-western region.

Vietnam welcomes over 2.86 million foreigners in 2 months

 More than 2.86 million foreigners was estimated to visit Vietnam in January and February, up 29.7 percent from the same period in 2017.

The pastoral solitude of Ba Be Lake in spring

Ba Be Lake in the heart of Ba Be National Park of northern Bac Kan province takes on an air of verdant bliss in spring as the tranquil waters barely stir but for the few fishermen and egrets living by the lake.

Breathtaking waterfalls of Phu Quoc Island

Phu Quoc Island in the southern province of Kien Giang is famous not only for its beautiful sandy beaches but also for its exquisite waterfalls.

Discovering Cu Lan village – a lush fairy land in Da Lat

The idyllic Cu Lan village is located at the foot of Lang Biang mountain close to Da Lat City. The name of the village comes from a kind of local plant and an animal.

Hai Phong – city of bridges

 Hai Phong impresses visitors with its numerous bridges and their interesting names – Quay, Xi mang, and Rao, among others. The bridges are testaments to the city’s development.