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Ideal places for 2018 Lunar New Year holidays

Sapa, Da Lat and Nha Trang have become top destinations of young tourists in recent years.

Alluring attractions in Ly Son island district

The island of Ly Son is endowed with scenic sites, some of which are popular among visitors such as Cau cave, To Vo gate, Duc and Hang pagodas and two craters.

Dong Van Karst Plateau tourism development plan approved

 The Prime Minister has recently given the green light to a tourism development master plan for Dong Van Karst Plateau national tourism site in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang until 2025 with a vision towards 2030.

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.

Quang Ninh gears up for National Tourism Year 2018

 Many localities of the northern province of Quang Ninh has actively built their plans in service of the National Tourism Year Ha Long-Quang Ninh 2018.

Da Nang to host 143,000 tourists

 The central city of Da Nang will host 143,000 tourists, including 82,000 foreigners, visiting during the Christmas and New Year vacation from December 24 through January 2.

Tourism sector urged to step up restructuring

 The restructuring of the tourism sector should be conducted in a synchronous manner across all related sectors like transport, trade, services and customs, delegates said at a workshop in Hanoi on December 22.

Sa Pa town to go vibrant with winter festival

 Sa Pa winter festival 2017 will be organised in Sa Pa town, the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai from December 23 with myriads of splendid activities.

Tra Su Cajuput Forest attracts more visitors to An Giang

 Travellers to the Mekong Delta should visit Tra Su cajuput forest in An Giang Province to enjoy its beautiful landscapes and serenity.

Mu Cang Chai named as worthy visit by US travel site

 Mu Cang Chai District, home to breathtaking terraced rice fields in the northern mountain province of Yen Bai, has recently been voted among the 19 most visit-worthy destinations around the world by readers of US travel site Insider.

Vietnam listed among best destinations for winter trips

 The US National Geographic Traveller magazine has revealed the list of the best destinations for winter trips, including Vietnam.

Vietnam takes actions to realise ASEAN common tourist visa

 A range of activities have been carried out by Vietnam tourism sector and other related authorities to realise the single ASEAN visa policy.

Nghi Son island commune at the sunset

Nghi Son - an island commune on Bien Son Island in Tinh Gia district, Thanh Hoa province. Apart from potential for sea-based economic development, it also boasts strengths for tourism development.

Travellers can pay by e-wallet at airport

  The Vimo Technology Joint Stock Company (Vimo.vn) and Southern Airport Services Joint Stock Company (SASCO) on Tuesday signed a co-operation agreement on launching electronic payment services for Asian tourists when travelling into Viet Nam.

Vietnamese travellers open to sharing data

 Amadeus, a provider of advanced technology solutions for the global travel industry, said its latest research found that 71 per cent of Vietnamese travellers are open to sharing their data with travel providers for a more personalised experience.

More than 1.1 million Chinese visitors to Nha Trang in 11 months

 The south central Khanh Hoa province’s Department of Tourism announced on December 20 that the number of foreign arrivals to Nha Trang city until the end of November has increased by over 170% to 1.8 million people against the same period last year.

Phong Nha-Ke Bang ranked second in Lonely Planet's “Top experiences in Vietnam”

 Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park has come in second in a list of the “Top experiences in Vietnam”, according to Lonely Planet, a renowned travel publication.

Hue Festival to honour city of world heritages

 Fascinating performances by artists from different countries will highlight Hue Festival 2018, which will take place from April 27 to May 2 in Hue city, the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.

VN's two resorts win World Travel Awards 2017

VietNamNet Bridge - Two resorts invested by real estate giant Sun Group were presented with top prizes at the 24th World Travel Awards (WTA) 2017 ceremony, held in Phu Quoc Island on December 10.

Thang Long Citadel bunker opened to the public

 The underground military operation bunker where the Vietnamese government worked during the American War in Thang Long Imperial Citadel has been opened to visitors for the first time.