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Peaceful coffee shops in HCM City

Having green space and a unique design, the following coffee shops help you feel relaxed after a busy day.

First Safari Park opens in Hanoi

Hanoians, especially children, will have an opportunity to enjoy the world of animals by rowing boats along the river in ‘Jungle Splash’, the first Safari in Bao Son Paradise Park, Hanoi.

Ha Noi to take action to prevent dengue fever

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Health on Monday asked hospitals in the city to work all weekends for timely discovery and treatment of dengue fever patients.

Four emerging beaches for a summer retreat

Dong, Ha My, Gam Ghi and Hon Dam beaches have become new destinations for visitors who want to escape the hot city weather and enjoy the beauty of nature.

Air route linking Da Nang and China’s Zunyi to be launched

Chinese tourist arrivals in Vietnam reached 2.2 million during January-July, with the figure expected to rise thanks to the launch of a direct air route between Vietnam’s Da Nang city and China’s Zunyi city. 

Tourism target hard to achieve

 Vietnam’s tourism sector needs to attract an average of 1.15 million international tourists a month in the rest of the year to translate the 13-million-foreign-arrival target for all of 2017 into reality.

Grapefruit pudding

 Grapefruit Puddingis a popular dessert in Can Tho city. Although this dish is widely available all over Vietnam, the porridge made in Can Tho has a special flavor that can be found nowhere else.

Phu Quoc prison

 Phu Quoc prison, a special national relic, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kien Giang province. The prison is evidence of colonialism, imperialism, and also of the staunch spirit of Vietnamese revolutionary soldiers.

Hotel sector counters competition from new accommodation services

 Since 2010, the number of 3-5-star hotels nationwide has doubled, helping enhance the competitiveness of Vietnam’s hotel system to the regional level. However, hotels also face fierce competition from new accommodation services.

14 Ha Long Bay cruise boats suspended

 The People’s Committee of Ha Long City on Thursday requested the inland waterway port authority to suspend all activities of 14 wooden cruise boats operating in Ha Long Bay.

7.24 million international visitors to Vietnam in seven months

 The number of international visitors to Viet Nam in the first seven months of 2017 was estimated at around 7.24 million, a year-on-year surge of 28.8 per cent.

Hanoi to move 117 polluting plants

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi plans to move 117 polluting enterprises from the inner city by 2020, but the blueprint has met a number of obstacles.

Bac Son valley attractive to tourists in rice harvest season

 In late July and early August, Bac Son valley, Lang Son Province becomes very attractive with its ripening rice fields. It is an ideal time for travellers and photographers to capture the beautiful moments of the year.

Dutch style dairy farm becomes new check-in point in Da Lat

 A dairy farm in Tu Tra Commune, Don Duong District, has become a new check-in point for tourists in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong.

When will Hanoi escape from floods?

VietNamNet Bridge - Hanoi’s urban areas have been developing rapidly, but 70 percent of the drainage system was built in the previous century. The aim of eradicating floods by 2020 appears to be an unrealistic goal.

Lam Dong licenses 10 adventure tour operators

 The tourism authority of Lam Dong has licensed 10 travel firms to organize adventure tours in the Central Highlands province.

CNN names Hoi An floating lanterns among best travel photos

The photo shot, taken by John S Lander, depicting tourists in boats cruising admist colorful floating lanterns on the Hoai River in Hoi An has been named as one of the world’s best travel photos by CNN.

Attitude is the soul of administrative reform

The Deputy Chairwoman of a ward in Ha Noi was temporarily suspended yesterday, just a day after an official petition complained about her attitude towards the public.

Thap Muoi lotus lake lures tourists

Nguyen Truong An’s lotus lake in My Hoa commune, Thap Muoi district, Dong Thap province has become a top destination for lotus lovers in the last three years. 

Khe Kem waterfall – a silver strip of silk amid the jungle

Around 20km from Con Cuong Town in Nghe An Province, Khe Kem waterfall has become an ideal destination for trekkers thanks to its pristine beauty favoured by nature.