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Da Nang: Chatbot on smart travel launched for APEC 2017

 Chatbot Danang FanstatiCity is an all-in-one application providing tourists to the central coastal city of Da Nang with full travel information, local weather and road directions for free.

Ethnic Thai try community-based tourism

The ethnic Thai in Nghe An belong to an old branch of the original Thai people settled in the mountains of northern Vietnam. Some villagers are now turning to home-stay tourism to earn extra income and preserve their ancient culture.

Vietnam on track to attract 10 million foreign tourists in 2017

Vietnam set a target of receiving 10 million international tourists in 2017. In less than 9 months, the tourism sector had already served more than 9.5 million foreign visitors.

Vietnam to join world’s leading travel event in London

 Vietnam will attend the World Travel Market scheduled for November 6-8 in London, the UK.

Lak Lake in Dak Lak Province offers a tranquil experience

Lak Lake in Dak Lak is where travellers can take a glimpse into the unique cultural life of local ethnic communities, find appetising specialties and experience the fantastic gong culture.

Bon Café attracts guests via language exchange

 Bon Café on Nguyen Cong Tru Street in District 1, HCMC is growing crowded as local youths and foreign expatriates come to the coffee shop every Thursday night for a language exchange event.

Int’l tourist arrivals to Vietnam reach 10.5m

 The number of international visitors to Viet Nam in the first 10 months of 2017 was estimated at 10.47 million, marking a year-on-year surge of 28.1 per cent.

The last bronze incense burner craft village in Saigon

In HCMC, the nation’s fastest growing city, there still exists a century-old bronze incense burner casting village called An Hoi where only five households are holding on to the traditional craft.

NA deputy proposes building cable car system in Phong Nha-Ke Bang

 National Assembly deputy Tran Cong Thuat of Quang Binh Province has suggested building a cable car system in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in the province to attract more tourists to Vietnam, though similar proposals have been rejected earlier.

Hanoi must improve vehicle recovery

 VietNamNet Bridge – Although Ha Noi is one of the country’s biggest cities, its system for removing broken-down vehicles from crowded roads is ineffective, 

Treating pollution in craft villages high on Hanoi’s list of priorities

At least 100 percent of monitored craft villages have at least three indicators exceeding the permitted levels, while 35 percent of households are not treating treat waste water before discharging it into the environment.

Month-long activities to be held at Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism

 A variety of cultural activities will be organised at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism, in Son Tay district on the outskirts of Hanoi, throughout this November.

Maximum of 900 guests allowed to visit Son Doong in 2018

 Oxalis tour operator, the only travel company allowed to organise tours to the well-known Son Doong Cave officially opened its ticket sales to explore the world’s largest cave for 2018, with a route of four days and three nights.

APEC guests to enjoy free admission to Da Nang’s attractions

 All tourist destinations in Da Nang will offer free admission to delegates attending the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week 2017.

Vung Tau launches green bus tours

 The Green Transport Company Limited officially opened a new bus tour on October 31 in the southern province of Ba Ria Vung Tau to meet travel demands.

Overwhelming mountainous landscapes of Ha Giang

The northernmost province of Ha Giang boasts a number of untouched overwhelming landscapes such as Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark and famous destinations in Quan Ba and Yen Minh districts.

Tourism festival comes to Hanoi

 The capital city’s People’s Committee will host the Tourism Promotion Festival on November 3-5, at Ly Thai To Park beside Sword Lake.

Another facet of Saigon

HCMC has been increasingly appealing to international tourists owing to its bustling activities of the modern lifestyle. However, the city is also charming in another facet: its unique streets specializing in a particular type of product. 

Hanoians praise city’s year-old vending machines

Many Hanoians have high praise for the automatic selling machines - also called vending machines - that have operated in some central districts for a year, including around Hoan Kiem Lake and Giang Vo Lake.

Ba Na Hills - A small city in clouds

Ba Na Hills tourism complex, featuring romantic European architecture, is a must-go destination in Da Nang.