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Hang pagoda on Ly Son island

 Ly Son is one of the most beautiful islands in Quang Ngai province. Blessed by nature, the island has several scenic spots. In this week’s Discovery Vietnam, we will take you on a tour of Hang pagoda dubbed as a stone sculpture.

Saigon’s best restaurants for local food

VietNamNet Bridge - The best local restaurants in HCM City are legendary establishments that have stood the test of time, offering authentic and satisfying meals at incredibly attractive prices. 

Da Sy, village of celebrities

 In the previous edition of Village Life, we introduced you to Da Sy village, one of the most famous blacksmith craft villages in the northern delta region.

Romantic France, lurking in Hanoi

 Quaintly French depictions form the backdrop to delicious Vietnamese dishes served at a restaurant near the West Lake.

HCM City expands walking space for tourists

 Ho Chi Minh City will expand pedestrian area in District 1 to include Bui Vien Street as from July 15.

Amazing coffee shops in Saigon

VietNamNet Bridge - The Vietnamese have a love of coffee that is bordering on obsession – and for good reason. Below are some popular coffee shops in HCM City.

Hanoi’s six-month tourism rakes in $1.54 billion

 Hanoi welcomed nearly 12 million tourists in the last two quarters, earning 35 trillion VND (about 1.54 billion USD), representing year-on-year increases of 8 percent and 13 percent, respectively.

Must-try cuisines in Saigon

 VietNamNet Bridge - The best food in Saigon is well regarded as nutritious, savoury, and hearty, enjoyed at any time of the day. 

The best attractions in Nha Trang

VietNamNet Bridge - The best attractions in Nha Trang are set against a stunning backdrop of white sandy beaches, verdant mountains, and untouched islands. 

The places to come at night in Saigon

 VietNamNet Bridge - Nightlife in HCM City means very different things depending where you are in the city. Here are some places for you to try.

A café for book enthusiasts in Saigon

 Nestled in a small alley on the bustling Nguyen Trai Street in District 1, HCMC, FYI café is a popular place for book lovers given its huge collection of foreign-language books and its cozy atmosphere.

Saigon's best live music bars

Live music in HCM City is never far away. Whether you are looking for relaxing background melody or a rip roaring rock session, Vietnam’s largest city has a place for you. And here are the best live music bars in the city.

VN web travel agencies warned: shape up or ship out

 Google and Singaporean sovereign fund Temasek have forecast the Vietnamese online tourism services market to be worth US$9 billion by 2020, and said local companies should work quickly or risk losing the market to international companies.

Hanoi’s luxury hotels fully booked by Q1, 2018

 High-end hotels in Hanoi have been fully booked by Q1, 2018, showing a robust sign, especially when the city is carrying out a myriad of investment solutions to make a breakthrough in tourism.

HCM City eyes share of Asian medical tourism pie

With a growing number of medical tourists who combine travel with medical care coming to HCM City in recent years, lucrative medical tourism needs concerted efforts.

Visitors enjoy summer entertainment on beach of Da Nang

 Food courts, an arts space and nightly musical performances are on display at Au Co Park on My Khe Beach from 4pm till 10.30pm during the Summer Destination Week at the central city’s East Sea Park.

Scenic lakes in An Giang

The high terrain in Tri Ton and Tinh Bien districts, An Giang province has created scenic, beautiful lakes like Ta Pa, Thuy Liem and Thanh Long, which attract a large number of visitors.

Tourism law may send travel firm bosses back to school again

 Many tour operators are now fretful over the Tourism Law just passed by the National Assembly, since thousands of them may be forced to attend school again to meet higher requirements.

Summer Sea Festival 2017 opens in Binh Dinh

 The 2017 Summer Sea Festival, themed “Quy Nhon - Binh Dinh - Back to Memorial Sea City”, has kicked off in Quy Nhon city in the south-central province of Binh Dinh and will run until September 2.

Sun Group’s 5-star ++ resort in Phu Quoc named Asia’s Leading New Resort

JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay, the first 5-star ++ resort on Vietnam’s largest island of Phu Quoc, has been named Asia’s Leading New Resort by the 2017 World Travel Awards Asia & Australasia.