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Cuttlefish cake

 Throughout the long coastline of Vietnam, cuttlefishes are everywhere. Each region has their special type of cuttlefishin different shapes or sizes. As a coastal province, Ha Long is no exception.

A more comfortable train journey along Vietnam in premium carriages

 With a view to offering train passengers a more enjoyable journey along the length of country, the Vietnam Railway Corporation will put into use six new trains built using high-grade materials and providing premium facilities.

Homestay tourism in Sa Pa attracts holidaymakers

 Among the crowds of visitors in Sa Pa district in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai in the early days of 2018, many chose to stay at the homes of local ethnic minority people to experience the unique culture first-hand.

Vietnam Railway to pilot free meal service

 The Vietnam Railway Corporation (VNR) will begin a pilot service offering free meals to passengers to mark the addition of six new trains on the North-South line on January 10.

Vietnam’s 8 most attractive travel destinations for January

 Perfect choices for those wishing to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, Sapa, Dien Bien, Moc Chau, Gia Lai, Nghe An, Da Lat, Sa Dec, and Phu Quoc, are the eight most intriguing travel destinations in January.

Duong Lam ancient village recalls the old days

Located in Son Tay Town, 40 km to the west of Hanoi, Duong Lam village is a great destination to find peace. Once entering, visitors will feel like they’ve found another world hackening back to the old days.

Nguyet Ang, proud village of doctors

 Nguyet Ang village in Hanoi’s outlying Thanh Tri district is home to many talents who have contributed greatly to the nation. Ta Thanh Oai village and Nguyet Ang are the two doctoral villages of Thanh Tri district.

Major highlights of Vietnam tourism 2017

Foreign arrivals to Vietnam hit a record high of more than 13 million this year, a year-on-year increase of 30%.

Tung lamaow - A specialty of Cham people

Tung lamaow is a famous traditional dish of Cham people in the border town of Chau Doc in An Giang Province. 

Open-top buses a hit in Da Nang

 The central coastal city of Da Nang plans to launch a second open-top bus service for tourists between the international airport and Son Tra peninsula.

Giang Mo village offers community tours

 Giang Mo is an adorable little village in Binh Thanh commune, Hoa Binh province. The village’s scenic mountain and traditional stilt houses of the Muong ethnic minority group make it a popular destination for tourists.

Quang Ninh to host 100 events during National Tourism Year

 Up to 100 events will be held throughout 2018 in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh as part of the National Tourism Year.

Tay Ninh shrimp salt

 When mentioning the cuisines of Tay Ninh, many people usually think of Trang Bang Rice Paper, or Trang Bang Soup.

Top Vietnamese adventure travel destinations

Many Vietnamese travellers choose to venture off the beaten path as they make adventurous trips to conquer Mount Pha Luong, Datanla Waterfall, or trek through Mui Doi to enjoy spectacular the sunsets. 

Da Nang develops night vision

 The central city plans to turn An Thuong quarter in coastal Ngu Hanh Son District into the first tourism area catering to late night shopping and entertainment.

Vietnam plans to welcome 15-17 million foreign visitors in 2018

 The tourism sector will take drastic and synchronous measures in 2018 to reach the target of receiving 15-17 million international tourists, the Government said at a recent online meeting with cities and provinces nationwide.

A visit to Langbiang Mountain

Visitors to the resort city of Da Lat can take a tour of the Langbiang plateau and sample rượu cần, a specialty of ethnic minorities living in the Central Highlands.

Hanoi, Da Nang among world’s top destinations in 2018

 Data released by Airbnb recently puts two major cities of Vietnam – Hanoi and Da Nang – among the world’s top 10 intriguing travel destinations in 2018.

Bac Lieu shows great tourism promise

 Bac Lieu is a Mekong Delta province that has the normal tropical attractions and more, including a bird sanctuary, a monument to ostentatious living, Khmer culture, boat trips, popular places of worship, orchards and flower gardens. 

Ethnic tourism village invites visitors with highland flavour, beauty

 The Culture-Tourism Village of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups in Son Tay town on the outskirt of Hanoi will introduce the traditional New Year festivals of ethnic minority groups in mountainous regions through a range of events throughout January.