The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has released instructions for the Vietnam Tourism Awards 2018, with requirements for nominations being made more quantitative.

In recent days, young Hanoians have been gathering at Thach Cau Street in Hanoi to admire the Tam Giac Mach (buckwheat) flowers, which are usually only seen in Ha Giang province.

 On the way to the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu, around 100 kilometers from the southernmost tip of Vietnam, pilgrims should stop by a Buddhist pagoda where there is an 11-meter-tall Bodhisattva statue facing the sea. 

 The culinary festival “Essence of Vietnamese food” will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from April 6-8, introducing special dishes from across the nation, as part of activities to develop food tourism.

Five tourism events, including the Ha Long Carnival, Hue Festival, and Da Nang International Fireworks Festival will take place in April, bringing unforgettable memories to lucky visitors.

 The 14th International Travel Expo HCM City, the largest event of its kind in the Mekong sub-region, will be held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre from September 6-8.

Fishing in turbid waters or enjoying breakfast in the floating markets are just a couple of the wonderful experiences awaiting foreign visitors to Vietnam’s western region.

 On the journey to Ninh Thuan, those curious about Cham culture should drop by My Nghiep brocade weaving craft village in Phuoc Dan Town, Ninh Phuoc District.

 Football-loving Vietnamese tourists can visit Russia with ease for this year’s FIFA World Cup which takes place from June 14 to July 15.

 Dat Tham Beach on Con Dao Island has been listed among the top 10 eco-friendly beaches in Southeast Asia by the UK’s The Independent newspaper.

The enhancement of capitalising on values of the agricultural sector to create high-quality and competitive tourism products is an inevitable trend, said the director of the VNAT's Travel Department.

 To promote tourism, Ninh Thuan province has developed several agricultural tourism products, including vineyard tour packages, allowing visitors to enjoy fresh grape products at Thai An vineyard in Vinh Hai commune, Ninh Hai district of the province.

 The ancient town of Hoi An has seen its charm go up a few notches with its An Bang Beach making it to the list of 25 most picturesque beaches in Southeast Asia in 2018 based on a vote by TripAdvisor readers.

 The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang attracts a huge number of visitors in summer, thanks to its tropical paradise islands with long stretches of sandy beach. Here is the list of the top 5 must-visit islands in the province.

 Muong Hoa, Vietnam’s longest mountain rail route developed by Sun Group, was opened on March 31, connecting Sa Pa Town and the existing cable station to Fansipan Peak.

 The sixth Vietnam International Travel Mart – VITM Hanoi 2018, which took place from March 29 to April 1 at the Hanoi Friendship Cultural Palace on 91 Tran Hung Dao street, drew about 60,000 visitors.

Bay Mau coconut forest village is touted as one of the most-frequented tourist destinations in Hoi An thanks to a sightseeing tour that allows visitors to explore the coconut forest and gain an insight into traditional fishing techniques.

Tac Say Church in Bac Lieu has been in existence for nearly one century and linked to the life of Truong Buu Diep, a highly respected Vietnamese Catholic priest who is believed to have died in 1946 while protecting his followers during the war. 

In addition to the brilliant yellow gardens of mustard greens across Fansipan mountain range and its pristine natural beauty, Sapa town also impresses visitors thanks to many other places. 

The unique coffee shop called FGO or Train Cafe is an ideal stopover for tourists during their tour through the clay sculptures tunnel in Da Lat city.