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Vietnam expects to lure four million Chinese tourists in 2017

 Vietnam’s tourism industry is taking a number of measures to increase service quality to welcome a greater number of Chinese visitors to the country, which is estimated to rise 50% to four million this year.

Quang Nam Heritage Festival on the horizon

 The 2017 Quang Nam Heritage Festival will take place from June 7-14, through which the central province hopes to turn tourism into a spearhead economic sector with a focus on maritime tourism. 

Hoi An makes it on top 25 best destinations

About 30 km south of central Da Nang City, Hoi An is a well-preserved example of the important Southeast Asian trading port it was from the 15th-19th centuries.

Da Nang to open night market

 The city has assigned a large area for the night market with 150 pavilions of souvenirs, food and specialties of ĐàNẵng and the central region.

Poetic mountain unique in Ninh Binh

 Non Nuoc Mountain (or Duc Thuy Mountain) locates in the intercross of Van River and Day River, between Non Nuoc bridge and Ninh Binh bridge is the like-no-other poetic mountain in Vietnam.

Conquering Chieu Lau Thi peak in Ha Giang

 Chieu Lau Thi, the second highest peak in northern mountainous province of Ha Giang, stands 2,402m above sea level.

Stunning view of Phan Thiet from hot-air balloon

 Hot-air balloon rides have been launched in Phan Thiet city, Binh Thuan province creating a chance for tourists to admire the stunning beauty of the coastal port city from above.

A tranquil cafe on a busy street

 On the busy Ba Thang Hai Street in District 10, HCMC, people can find a peaceful cafe for study or a meeting appointment with friends. That is Story coffee shop.

A rendezvous for beer lovers

 Bier Garden, one of the first beer clubs in the city, is where beer lovers may find some of the best beers in Saigon.

HCM City looks to boost culinary tourism

 ​One of Southeast Asia’s best kept secrets is HCM City’s food scene: home to a veritable melting pot of local and international flavours found in the finest high-end restaurants and the lowliest streetside cafés.

Six appealing bars in Hanoi

 Tadioto, The Doors and +84, just to name a few, are seen as popular destinations for many people, especially foreigners in the capital city to enjoy both music and different types of drinks.

Unique trading streets in Ho Chi Minh City

 Le Cong Kieu street in District 1 has long been known as a venue for antique trade. On the 200-meter-long street lays a series of antique shops.

Electric buses improve tourism service

 The first-ever electric bus service with four routes allows tourists to explore the downtown and nearby areas on environmentally friendly vehicles.

Phan Thiet launches balloon rides

 Hot-air balloon rides have been launched in Phan Thiet city, Binh Thuan province, for tourists to admire the stunning view of the coastal port city from above.

Motorbike tours through Quang Binh for Lao, Thai visitors on trial

 Quang Binh People’s Committee, on May 5, issued a document agreeing on the trial of motorbike tours through the province for Lao and Thai visitors, starting from Cha Lo International Border Gate in Minh Hoa district.

Food flea market to open in Can Tho

 A southern food flea market is to be opened in Can Tho City, which aims to promote the country’s Mekong Delta culinary specialities as well as to attract domestic and international visitors to the region.

Cuc Phuong National Park overshadowed by butterflies

 Coming to Cuc Phuong forest this season, visitors will have the floating feeling of walking in a fairyland with thousands of cabbage white butterflies flying in line.

Van Lam embroidery and lace village

 Van Lam village in Ninh Binh province is one of the most famous embroidery craft villages in Vietnam. Its products are popular with consumers here and abroad.

Annual festivals developed into HCM City's typical tourism products

 HCM City is a treasure trove of annual festivals like southern fruit festival and southern cuisine festival that can be developed as local typical tourism products to attract both domestic and international tourists.

Discount train tickets on Nha Trang-Hue route

 The Vietnam Railways (VNR) will drop the cost of tickets by 20 percent on the tourist trains departing from Nha Trang to Hue in the central region and vice versa from May 19 to May 31.