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Unlicensed tourist boat found operating in Ha Long Bay

 An unlicensed boat was found to have transported up to 30 tourists on Ha Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh.

Online tourism development - an inevitable trend in Vietnam

 The development of online tourism in Vietnam is an inevitable trend as the non-smoking industry is strongly affected by technological advances.

Discovering Bau Truc pottery village

 Pottery art in Bau Truc Village, Ninh Thuan Province has been recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Upside Down House in Vung Tau

The Upside Down House in the southern city of Vung Tau is the country’s quirkiest and funniest tourist attraction for all ages and generations.

Vietnam tourism awards to be presented in July

A ceremony will be organised on July 8 in Hanoi to present the “Vietnam Tourism Award 2017” to businesses with the best performances in 2016.

Online Tourism Day 2017 set for July 5

 Online Tourism Day 2017 will be kicked off on July 5 in Ho Chi Minh City by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and the Vietnam E-commerce Association.

The most nostalgic coffee shops in Hoi An

Phai Pho, LE Fê Cafétéria, Hoi An Bread Break and Cocobox are known as nice places for groups, couples or anyone who like savouring a cup of coffee and indulging themselves in a nostalgic space.

The shoe-shaped island in Binh Thuan

Hon Hai island is shaped like a shoe. In June and July, visitors to the island will have a chance to watch birds of different species laying eggs.

Vietnam Museum of Military History

 The Vietnam Museum of Military History ranks first in the system of military museums in Vietnam.

Vietnam serves 6.2 million foreign tourists in H1

Vietnam welcomed 6.2 million foreign visitors in the first half of the year, a year-on-year increase of 30.2 percent, and served 40 million domestic tourists, earning $11.5 billion in revenue.

Service helps preserve solemn atmosphere in historical sites

The Temple of Literature, a renowned relic site in Hanoi has undertaken various initiatives to implement the recently issued Code of Conduct for Tourists. 

My Long rice papers

 My Long Rice Papers is a special food from the coconut growing area of Ben Tre.

Traffic breakthrough program achieves visible results in HCM City

The 10th HCMC Party Committee has established a steering board to implement a program to reduce traffic jam and accidents, one among seven breakthrough programs in the resolution of the 10th committee, and obtained visible results.

Foreign boat carrying 30,000 tons of chemicals rescued successfully

 Vessel Chemroad Journey from the Cayman Islands carrying nearly 30,000 tons of industrial chemicals was pulled away from the shallow waters yesterday.

Hanoi’s double-decker sightseeing bus makes first trip

 A double-decker sightseeing bus embarked on a trial operation in the capital city on June 30, to collect public feedback before starting official service which is scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter.

North Vietnam's cuisine: Vegan banana-tofu soup

Vegan banana-tofu soup is the only-vegetable version of a traditional Red River Delta dish, which normally includes shellfish.

Vietnam builds friendly tourism

VN tourism authorities have enhanced activities to build a modern tourism environment, high quality services, and a friendly and welcoming attitude toward tourists.

Top 8 adventure travel experiences for 2017

If you’re looking to put a little adventure into your travel and get the adrenaline pumping, here are eight top adventure experiences the Dantri Online Newspaper recommends trying.

Thach Xa village makes bamboo dragonflies

 Thach Xa commune in Hanoi’s suburban Thach That district is famous for its unique traditional craft product – the bamboo dragonfly. From bamboo, Thach Xa villagers create eye-catching dragonflies.

New law creates legal basis for tourism development

 Vietnam aims to welcome 17-20 million international tourists and 82 million domestic ones by 2020, generating revenue of 35 million USD and contributing 10 percent to the country’s GDP.