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Saigon’s top 10 tourist attractions

 VietNamNet Bridge – Thong Nhat (Reunification) Palace and Cu Chi Tunnels were among the top 10 attractive destinations of HCM City in 2015, according to the municipal Department of Tourism.

Ideal destinations for weekend vacation

VietNamNet Bridge - With warm climate year-round, the following destinations in the central region of Vietnam are the best choice for people to relax during summer vacations.

Hai Tac archipelago - a new tourist destination

Hai Tac, literally translated as “Pirate” archipelago, 30 km from Ha Tien township, is a new tourist attraction in Kien Giang Province. The pristine natural landscapes of this place are amazingly beautiful.

Famous streets for foreign tourists in Vietnam

In Hanoi, the Pho Tay (streets for foreign backpackers) is located at the T-junction of Ta Hien - Luong Ngoc Quyen - Dinh Liet while in Phan Thiet, foreign tourists visit the streets of Nguyen Dinh Chieu and Ham Tien.

Vietnam, Russia boost tourism cooperation

 Vietnamese and Russian tourism businesses signed cooperation agreements to increase the exchange of tourists between the two countries and support each other in implementing tourism development plans.

Vietnam travel trends in April & May

 The General Statistics Office reports that this time last year, 57,000 local people took the chance to travel around their homeland - an increase of almost 50 percent on the year before.  

Vietnam starts e-marketing tourism campaign

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) expects to spend VND1 billion ($44,800) on e-marketing for tourism to increase Vietnam’s competitiveness. 

Russia bases Asia tourism office in Hanoi

 Russia has based its Asia national tourism office in Hanoi, Sai Gon Giai phong (Liberated Saigon) daily reported.

Geological heritage of million years in Quang Ngai

VietNamNet Bridge - After a long time of studies, Vietnamese and international experts have agreed that geological heritage of Quang Ngai’s waters is unique, worthy to be recognized as the Global Geopark.

International Travel Mart Hanoi 2016 to offer thousands of discount tours

 Thousands of tourism packages with discounts of up to 40 percent will be offered at the Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM 2016) which will take place in Hanoi between April 14 and 17.

Int’l event promotes tourism via culture, art

 Traditional art performances by troupes from Indonesia, the Philippines and Russia opened the Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) 2016 yesterday in Hanoi.

Back-to-nature tour to the roof of Central Highlands

  Given hot weather in Saigon, it would be perfect to travel to the forests of Bidoup Nui Ba National Park in the Central Highlands.

Seven unique islands of Vietnam named after animals

 Many islands around the globe derive their name from geographical formations, birds, sea creatures, holidays or other animals. Following are eight of the more popular animal named islands located in Vietnam.

Jetstar to launch Da Nang-Osaka route

 Jetstar Pacific Airlines plans to launch its new route from the central city of Da Nang to Osaka, Japan, in August with four flights per week.

Kien Giang: Untouched Nam Du islands attract tourists

With twenty one small islands, the unspoiled Nam Du archipelago in Kien Giang has emerged as an inviting tourist attraction for those who look for pristine tropical beaches surrounded by ​pure atmosphere, glittering sea and smooth white sand.

Vietnam’s official online travel mart opens

 An online travel mart will be officially operated at www.tripi.vn within the framework of Vietnam International Travel Mart 2016 (VITM).

Visit Nam Du Island through pictures

 VietNamNet Bridge – Nam Du is an archipelago of 21 islands in Kien Hai district, Kien Giang province, about 83 km from the mainland by sea.

Vietnam to extend visa exemption for Western Europe tourists

 Vietnam will extend its visa exemption policy for Western Europe tourists, which will expire on July 1, said the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) at a press conference in Hanoi on April 12.

Majestic Chu Dang Ya Volcano

 VietNamNet Bridge - Chu Dang Ya volcano is about 30 kilometers to the northeast Gia Lai town, 20 km from the famous tourist destination of Bien Ho.

Russian tourist arrivals to Vietnam rise by 13.5 percent in Q1

 The number of Russian holidaymakers coming to Vietnam rose by 13.5 percent to 108,750 in the first quarter of 2016, according to the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR).