MICE tourism should become a staple of Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism sector, as the lucrative business brings added value and contributes to the city’s sustainable development, experts said.

Foreign visitors are impressed by the stunning landscapes and inhabitants of the north-western region while joining the Vietnam Mountain Marathon in Sapa on September 22-29.

 Vietnam welcomed more than 9.4 million international tourists in the first nine months of 2017, a year-on-year rise of 28.4 percent.

Mong Rong rocky shore, located on Co To island in the northern province of Quang Ninh, is emerging as a popular destination for tourists.

Those who have a chance to take a sightseeing tour to Long An are advised to head for the wonders park in My Hanh Bac Ward to admire some of the world’s renowned miniature wonders.

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism on September 25 held a roadshow in Jakarta, aiming to introduce Vietnamese tourism products to Indonesians and promote the image of Vietnam to attract more Indonesian visitors.

To turn the Hanoi Opera House into an attractive tourist destination, the theatre’s management board has coordinated with the tourism and culture authorities to open the combination tour of Hanoi Opera House and traditional art shows.

 Located in Thanh Oai district, 30 kilometers to the southwest of Hanoi, Uoc Le is famous for its pork paste making profession.

Much is being done to address the issues facing Vietnam’s tourism industry to turn it into a key economic sector.

Vietnam’s northwestern region welcomes September and October with golden terraced rice fields. Here are some pictures of yellow season in Mu Cang Chai, Y Ty, and Hoang Su Phi taken by Le Viet Khanh.

Pork Summer Roll is a specialty of Da Nang that satisfies even the most demanding gourmet. Made from common meat such as pork, this dish has gained a universal reputation in Da Nang and many other regions in Vietnam.

Visitors to Cao Bang usually visit Ban Gioc waterfall, and Nguom Ngao cave, the two most famous tourist attractions in Trung Khanh district. 

 Between January and August, Russian tourist arrivals in Vietnam surged 45 percent compared to the same period last year, according to Russian news agency Sputnik.

Cao Bang Province touts itself as one of the top destinations for local tourists and photographers on a budget who like to hike and partake in outdoor recreational activities.

 The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on September 22 announced the theme and activities of the National Tourism Year 2018, which will be hosted by the north-eastern province of Quang Ninh.

Pha Din pass is known as one of the four most imposing and famous passes in the northwest region. Local authorities have beautified the pass with ecological tourism products, for example buckwheat flowers.

 Fried fish has become a can’t miss dish for visitors to Hanoi. Among hundreds of fried fish restaurants in the capital, La Vong is the oldest and most famous, retaining its original taste over the past century.

 Hai Phong is a booming town with new residential projects and commercial complexes under construction, often featuring modern amenities with shopping and recreational spaces. 

Hai Phong nightlife might not be as active as Hanoi – only a few hours away by car. But if you explore a bit, especially around the Minh Khai District, you’ll find all sorts of choices. 

VietNamNet Bridge - Hai Phong is the main port of northern Vietnam and a commercial and industrial centre. It is the third most populous metropolis in the country.