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Khanh Hoa establishes Chinese tourist service club

 About 20 travel firms in Khanh Hoa Province met on March 7 to discuss a plan to form a club responsible for serving tourists from China, a major source market for the Vietnamese tourism sector.

Thousands of Hanoians lack clean water

Up to 2,000 households with 7,800 residents in Van Duc Commune of Ha Noi’s Gia Lam District do not have access to clean water following the Health Ministry’s standards.

Hanoi ranked among greatest cities for food

 Hanoi has been placed second on the list of the world’s 17 greatest cities for food selected by the UK’s Telegraph.

Chinese arrivals to Nha Trang see fourfold increase

 Nha Trang City in the south central province of Khanh Hoa has welcomed thousands of Chinese visitors each day, according to the provincial Department of Tourism.

Ha Long Bay - wonder of nature

Ha Long bay has nearly 2,000 islets spanning over 1,553 squ. km in the northeast sea. It is one of the UNESCO-recognised World Heritage Sites.

Ngoc My conical hats in the making

Making conical hats in Ngoc My commune in Quoc Oai district, Hanoi, is not only a way of protecting the local traditional craft but also a good source of income for residents.

Six damaged boats stop operating in Ha Long Bay

 The People’s Committee of northern Quang Ninh Province’s Ha Long City has suspended operations of six tourist cruise boats in Ha Long and Bai Tu Long bays.

Chinese tourists continue to test Vietnamese hospitality

 The month of January saw continued strong growth in the number of Chinese tourists to the city of Nha Trang in the central province of Khanh Hoa, reports the municipal department of tourism.

Café Terrace brings fresh air to coffee enthusiasts

 Café Terrace has recently emerged as a popular coffee house for young Saigonese who want to escape from hot weather in Saigon, find new tastes for drinks and pose for photos thanks to its beautiful design.

Japanese Embassy in Vietnam launches visa application through accredited agencies

 Vietnamese people can now submit their visa application for travel to Japan via 14 travel agencies across the country which have been authorised by the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam since December 15, 2016.

Director of Kong: Skull Island proposed as Vietnam Tourism Ambassador

 The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has proposed the Director of Kong: Skull Island, Mr. Jordan Vogt-Roberts as Vietnam Tourism Ambassador to the UK and US.

Top night market in Vietnam makes conical hats

 Located about 30km north of the city of Qui Nhon in the province of Binh Dinh, the Go Gang Market, opens nightly from 2-5am and is known for its special product, the ‘nón lá’ (conical leaf hat).

Can Tho cake festival offers sweet way to celebrate spring

 The city of Can Tho will present its sixth annual Southern Folk Cake Festival this coming April 5-9, providing guests an opportunity to indulge their sweet tooth by tasting hundreds of cakes from throughout ASEAN.

Mung bean cookies – Hoi An’s special snack

 History has it that since the 18th century, mung bean cookies have been a precious gift that locals offered to the King and officials.

Odd, even car parking scheme on Hanoi street begins

 VietNamNet Bridge – Car parking on odd and even days on Nguyen Gia Thieu Street in Tran Hung Dao Ward, Hoan Kiem District, officially began on Tuesday.

Ancient Bich Dong Pagoda

The Bich Dong Pagoda is part of the Trang An Landscape Complex. It comprises three separated pagodas located along Ngu Nhac Son mountain in Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province.

Eight places to date on Int'l Women Day in Hanoi

 Here are our top eight choices of the best places to date on International Women Day (March 8) in Hanoi.

New direction for Quang Nam tourism

 Quang Nam, home to the World Heritage Sites of Hoi An ancient town and My Son sanctuary, is following new paths in tourism development, focusing on community-based tourism that both promotes and supports the local cultural identity.

Spectacular view of natural landscapes in Ha Giang

Tourists to the northern province of Ha Giang are greatly impressed by its imposing natural landscapes with stunning mountain ranges and terraced rice fields.

Vietnamese ‘Ca Kho’ simmered fish

Simmered fish in Vietnam can be found into two types. Wet simmering usually uses sea fish, its taste is quite light and it is often cooked with a lot of water that can be used to add flavor to steamed rice or bun.