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Survey: Hanoi among top affordable Asian destinations

 Hanoi, known for its cheap food and accommodation options, is much more affordable than many other Asian destinations, according to a MasterCard survey.

HCM City issues code of conduct for tourists

 HCM City authorities announced a code of conduct for visitors on Thursday.

‘Two Countries – Four Destinations’ tour launched

 The ‘Two Countries – Four Destination’ tour, connecting Ha Long and Mong Cai in Vietnam with Dongxing and Guilin in China, was launched at a ceremony held in Quang Ninh province on January 5.

Hue treats visitors to royal banquet

 A royal banquet in the century-old palace of the Nguyen Dynasty has recently became a highlight in the tour of the ancient imperial city of Hue designed for visitors arriving on cruise liners via Chan May Port.

The art of making Banh Tet La Cam

 Banh Tet La Cam is the traditional violet sticky rice cake of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho. Let's take a tour to see how it is made.

Citizens debate Hanoi’s new ’safe food’ logo

 VietNamNet Bridge – Sticking a ‘safe’ logo onto food products is one of the capital city’s recent efforts to fight off unsafe food, and the public is discussing and debating its effectiveness.

Da Nang announces hotlines for tourism activities

 The Tourism Department in central Da Nang City yesterday announced the launch of two hotlines to receive timely feedback and quickly respond to reports related to tourist activities.

Hai Van Pass viewed from train

Many like to travel by train from Hue to Danang to contemplate Hai Van Pass which is one of the most scenic hillside roads in Vietnam.

Bac Kan specialties

 Pac Ngoi Village in Nam Mau Commune, Bac Kan province, is one of just a few places where the traditional customs of the Tay minority ethnic group are still practiced.

Green tea island in central Vietnam

A green tea hill surrounded by a romantic lake in Thanh Chuong District, central Nghe An province has attracted a large number of visitors at weekends.

Can Tho works to develop Cai Rang floating market

Can Tho has approved a project to preserve and develop the Cai Rang floating market with the aim of making it a favourite destination for international and domestic tourists in the Mekong Delta region, a local official has said.

Mysterious cave found in Hai Phong

The discovery of an unexplored cave in the northern port city of Hai Phong in the An Son commune ofthe Thuy Nguyen District has excited local residents, who believe it is an omen of good fortune.

VNAT releases tourism Top 10

Vietnam welcoming a record 10 million international visitors was just one of the outstanding achievements in the tourism sector during 2016, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).

Hanoi plans to build more five stars hotels in inner-city areas

 Director of Hanoi’s Department of Tourism Do Dinh Hong said that the city planned to build around 20 4-5 star hotels in the city centre.

Grilled meatballs in Lang Son

 Whenever it comes to Vietnamese meatballs, people usually think of the so-called sour meatballs in Thanh Hoa or the tasty fried meatballs on Hang Bong Street in Hanoi.

Cuisine culture in the Plain of Reeds

 The gastronomy of the south and the Plain of Reeds in particular was created and enriched during the centuries-old history of the region. The dishes are simple but reflect the local lifestyle.

Hanoi, HCMC, Da Nang welcome first foreign visitors of 2017

 A German passenger on Vietnam Airlines’ flight VN36,  which landed at the Noi Bai International Airport in the morning of January 1, was the first foreign visitor to set foot in Hanoi in 2017.

Top HCM City holiday day trip destinations

 Whatever your interests, there’s something in Ho Chi Minh City to suit you. We’ve listed here some great easy and affordable day trip destinations certain to get into the holiday spirit.

HCM City to revamp waterway tourism plan

 The HCM City metropolitan area, which lies downstream of the Đồng Nai-Sài Gòn rivers system, is surrounded and traversed by nearly 1,000 kilometres of rivers and canals, which offer enormous potential for waterway tourism.

Northern Vietnam named Forbes’ cheapest travel place

 The US magazine Forbes has listed northern Vietnam as the cheapest place to visit in 2017.