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Southeast Asia's longest volcanic cavern system in Vietnam

A volcanic cavern system in Dak Nong province - the longest of its kind in Southeast Asia - is about to open to tourists.

Foreign tourist arrivals surge in Vietnam

 The number of international tourists arriving in Vietnam reached over 800,000 in July, a 41.2 per cent year-on-year increase, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism said.

11 things to do in Vietnam's south western region

In the south western region of Vietnam the landscapes are vast and beautiful and there are a great variety of fascinating adventures to enjoy.

US subsidiary plans tourism for Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark

 Mckinsey & Company Vietnam, a subsidiary of the US McKinsey group, has agreed to design a plan for tourism development in the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark in the north western mountainous province of Ha Giang.

Ha Long Bay ranks 3rd in Southeast Asia’s most ideal destinations

 Touropia, which features the most amazing sights around the world divided into “best of” lists, has recently named Ha Long Bay as the third most ideal tourist attraction in Southeast Asia.

Ten most dangerous mountain passes in Vietnam

Legendary mountainous passes in Vietnam like Ma Pi Leng, Pha Din, Hai Van, Bac Sum and O Quy Ho are not unfamiliar to adventurous tourists. 

TripAdvisor: Hanoi cheapest international destination

 Hanoi is the least expensive international destination to travel to according to the TripIndex Cities cost-comparison study released on July 19 by TripAdvisor, the travel planning and booking site.

Travel products to be auctioned for the first time

 Travel products including hotel bookings, tour and packages will be auctioned for the first time in Vietnam with the aim to bring more benefits for customers and boost the local travel market.

Path below sea level in Nha Trang

VietNamNet Bridge - Diep Son path will appear after the tide goes out linking three islands in Van Ninh district, Khanh Hoa province.

Vietnam’s eight world heritage sites

 VietNamNet Bridge - Trang An, Hue, My Son, Hoi An are among the country's World Heritage sites and top tourist attractions.

“Ha Long Bay on Land” in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - Let's discovery the following destinations in Vietnam, which are dubbed "Ha Long Bay on Land".

12 top destinations for foreign visitors in HCM City

VietNamNet Bridge - According to travel agencies, the Ho Chi Minh statue on Nguyen Hue Street, the Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Ben Thanh Market ... are among the top attractions for international tourists in HCM City.

HCM City fines 130 travel agents and hotels for violations

 Tourism inspectors in HCM City have fined more than 130 travel and hospitality firms a total of VNĐ2 billion (US$89,300) for various violations, according to the city Department of Tourism.

Phu Quoc’s tourist attractions

 Phu Quoc island in Kien Giang province attracts tourists for its beautiful scenery and also many special products like fish sauce, pepper, rose myrtle wine and juice. These local products have made Phu Quoc famous.

Da Nang revokes licence of local company using illegal Chinese guides

The Department of Tourism of Da Nang has imposed administrative sanctions on and recommended to the Da Nang People's Committee Chairman to expel four Chinese who had illegally worked in the city.

Visiting Chuong conical hat village

 Located in Phuong Trung commune, Thanh Oai District, Hanoi, Chuong village is well-known for its iconic product “non”, which was recognised long ago in a saying: “Whoever wants a beautiful conical hat can come to Chuong village”.

A pristine beach at Dinh Cape

The most famous spot at Dinh Cape in Son Hai Village, Phuoc Dinh Commune is the lighthouse which was built by the French in 1904.

Hoi An ancient town to expand walking area for tourists

Hoi An will expand the area for walking streets to Hoang Dieu and Hoi An market – outside of the old quarter – in an effort to create more space for tourists and ease the crowding of tourists in old quarters.

Ideal camping destinations in Ninh Thuan

With warm climate all the year round and beautiful landscapes, Ninh Thuan province is an ideal destination for tourists to go camping in spring. Here are locations in the province you should not miss.

U Minh Ha National Park reopens to public

 The southermost province of Ca Mau has reopened the U Minh Ha National Park. The forest was closed after six months during the dry season when there is a high risk of fire.