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High number of dengue fever patients reported in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – The number of dengue fever cases in Ha Noi has increased since the beginning of this year, even though it is not yet high season for the disease.

Sandboarding on the sand dunes of Quang Phu

The sand dunes of Quang Phu in the central province of Quang Binh is an ideal place for sandboarding.

Saigon underground market

In District 1, away from all the upscale restaurants and swanky bars of the financial and entertainment districts is the first underground market of Saigon, where authentic Vietnamese food is crafted and enjoyed daily.

End of paper tickets as Hue 'goes digital’

 Paper tickets to gain entry to tourist sites in Hue could become extinct under plans to force visitors to tap in and out of events with their magnetic strip cards, VOV has learnt.

Lau mam (salted fish hotpot)

 “Lau mam” is a southern specialty and an amazing marriage of preserved fish and hot-pot as well.

Traditional festivals promoted as tourist attractions

 Traditional festivals in Vietnam share certain similarities, so it’s important to promote each one’s uniqueness.

Mountainous district boosts homestay tourism

 When it comes to homestay tourism in Vietnam, one may think of the northwestern region. However, in the central province of Thanh Hoa, more attention has been paid to developing this service.

Buu Long - a special pagoda in HCM City

 Located in district 9 in Ho Chi Minh City, Buu Long pagoda shares common architecture with other pagodas in Southeast Asian countries, making it special among pagodas in Vietnam.

Mercury crosses border gates, affecting environment

VietNamNet Bridge - Acid deposition and photochemical smog have appeared in recent years, mostly in summer months when the weather is dry and hot, especially in large urban areas such as Hanoi and HCMC.

Ladders allowed to protect stalactites in Son Doong

 Authorities in central Quang Binh Province has given their nod to the proposal to install a ladder system inside the world’s largest cave – Son Doong Cave.

Community space opens for tourists on My Khe beach

 A Space for Community Culture was launched at the central city’s East Sea Park yesterday, attracting the participation of 80 pavilions including souvenirs, food courts and folk games.

Yen Bai Tourism Year kicks off

 The Yen Bai Tourism Year kicked off with art performances and cultural activities on May 19 in the northern mountainous province. 

Tua Chua Karst Plateau scenic drive

An amateur photographer recently took a drive through the Tua Chua Karst Plateau and shared these beautiful images of the scenic plateau sandwiched between the high mountains of north-western Vietnam.

French restaurants in HCM City

 The Refinery, The Convent and Au Manoir De Khai are French-style restaurants you should not miss when visiting Ho Chi Minh City.

A quiet corner for veggie-lovers in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vegetarianism is not about religion or something complicated, vegetarianism is about keeping fit and staying healthy. These days vegetarian meals can be a fine culinary art. 

A bustling Cambodian market in Saigon

It is no wonder tourists when taking a leisure walk around Ho Thi Ky flower market can easily find a special market which is the gathering place for Vietnamese people of Cambodian descent and dedicated to sell mainly Cambodian specialties. 

Tourist attractions in northwestern Yen Bai province

 Tourist attractions in northwestern Yen Bai province

Vietnam Tourism Association proposes to expand visa exemption programme

 The Vietnam Tourism Association has proposed to continue visa exemptions for Western European tourists to boost tourism.

Visiting President Ho Chi Minh’s house in Sen village

 Just 45km from the central city of Vinh, Sen village is located in Kim Lien commune, Nam Dan district, Nghe An province, where is the birthplace of the late President Ho Chi Minh.

Experiencing a pristine life on Cu Lao Cau island

 Travellers to Cu Lao Cau island in Tuy Phong district, Binh Thuan province may experience a pristine life as it is isolated with enjoyable smooth sloping sandy beach, blue seawater, and endless hills and mountains.