Hoa Muoi Gio, Tranquil and Cosmo are good suggestions in Hanoi for visitors who like coffee and books.

 An unlicensed boat was found to have transported up to 30 tourists on Ha Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh.

 The development of online tourism in Vietnam is an inevitable trend as the non-smoking industry is strongly affected by technological advances.

 Pottery art in Bau Truc Village, Ninh Thuan Province has been recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

The Upside Down House in the southern city of Vung Tau is the country’s quirkiest and funniest tourist attraction for all ages and generations.

A ceremony will be organised on July 8 in Hanoi to present the “Vietnam Tourism Award 2017” to businesses with the best performances in 2016.

 Online Tourism Day 2017 will be kicked off on July 5 in Ho Chi Minh City by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and the Vietnam E-commerce Association.

Phai Pho, LE Fê Cafétéria, Hoi An Bread Break and Cocobox are known as nice places for groups, couples or anyone who like savouring a cup of coffee and indulging themselves in a nostalgic space.

Hon Hai island is shaped like a shoe. In June and July, visitors to the island will have a chance to watch birds of different species laying eggs.

 The Vietnam Museum of Military History ranks first in the system of military museums in Vietnam.

Vietnam welcomed 6.2 million foreign visitors in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 30.2 percent, and served 40 million domestic tourists, earning $11.5 billion in revenue.

 My Long Rice Papers is a special food from the coconut growing area of Ben Tre.

The 10th HCMC Party Committee has established a steering board to implement a program to reduce traffic jam and accidents, one among seven breakthrough programs in the resolution of the 10th committee, and obtained visible results.

 Vessel Chemroad Journey from the Cayman Islands carrying nearly 30,000 tons of industrial chemicals was pulled away from the shallow waters yesterday.

 A double-decker sightseeing bus embarked on a trial operation in the capital city on June 30, to collect public feedback before starting official service which is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter.

Vegan banana-tofu soup is the only-vegetable version of a traditional Red River Delta dish, which normally includes shellfish.

VN tourism authorities have enhanced activities to build a modern tourism environment, high quality services, and a friendly and welcoming attitude toward tourists.

If you’re looking to put a little adventure into your travel and get the adrenaline pumping, here are eight top adventure experiences the Dantri Online Newspaper recommends trying.

 Thach Xa commune in Hanoi’s suburban Thach That district is famous for its unique traditional craft product – the bamboo dragonfly. From bamboo, Thach Xa villagers create eye-catching dragonflies.

 Vietnam aims to welcome 17-20 million international tourists and 82 million domestic ones by 2020, generating revenue of 35 million USD and contributing 10 percent to the country’s GDP.