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Alluring and fanciful beauty of Galaxy cave in Ninh Binh

The northern province of Ninh Binh has attracted both local and foreign visitors to its spiritual tourist sites, historical and cultural studies and cave discovery adventure tours.

VNAT: Foreigners can manage tourism development fund

Individuals, firms, tourism associations and financial institutions at home and abroad will have the opportunity to manage a tourism development assistance fund planned to be established in September.

Vietnam, Japan plan to boost mutual tourism

 Top Vietnamese and Japanese tourism officials have made a commitment to strengthen co-operation between the two countries.

Autumn offers great trips to travellers

 Autumn is one of the best seasons in Vietnam with a pleasant climate and beautiful landscapes, offering great opportunities for local and foreign tourists to explore. 

Phu Quoc to host largest regional sea festival in 2017

Phu Quoc Island may be set to host the largest sea festival in Southeast Asia in 2017, according to the Epizode sea festival cooperation project being arranged by Epizode and the 99 Mountains company.

High rise fire safety in Hanoi still poor

 Thousands of lives have been put at risk due to many newly built high rise apartment blocks in Ha Noi that fail to meet fire safety standards.

Top Vietnam family beaches

One doesn’t have to go far to sink your feet into some soft white sand or plunge into clear aquamarine waters. Some of the globe’s best beaches are right here in Vietnam.

The best places to see ripening rice fields

VietNamNet Bridge - When autumn comes and the weather is cool, with light winds, it is the time to see terraced fields covered with ripening yellow rice n northern Vietnam. 

Hanoi works to improve walking streets

 VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Noi’s Hoan Kiem District authorities said they would soon take measures to address problems arising from the opening of pedestrian areas around iconic Hoan Kiem (Returned Sword).

Now is best time to see ripening rice fields in northern Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – Terraced fields in the mountainous provinces in northern Vietnam will start showing gorgeous colors in September and October when the harvest season comes. 

Natural stone to be used for Hanoi pavements

 VietNamNet Bridge – Natural stone with a lifespan of 50 to 70 years will be used for all pavement surface in 12 districts of Ha Noi, according to its Department of Construction in a meeting early this week.

The best places to see butterflies in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - These sites are the best places in Vietnam to see thousands of butterflies.

The coffee shop where the French President visited

 VietNamNet Bridge - Located on Ma May Street, Cong (Plus) Café welcomed French President Francois Hollande on September 6.

Korean to be taught at schools in HCM City, Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Four secondary schools and high schools in HCM City in upcoming 2016-2017 academic year will teach Korean as part of a pilot programme, according to the city’s Department of Training and Education.

Vietnam’s spa honored as best in Asia

 VietNamNet Bridge - Harnn Heritage Spa at InterContinental® Danang Sun Peninsula Resort in Da Nang City won the title of Asia's best spa at the World Spa Awards 2016 in Italy on Monday.

More cruise ships to visit Vietnam ports

 More cruise ships will sail to Vietnam from late this year as an extension of their itineraries in Asian countries including China, which has emerged as an appealing market for international cruise lines, according to local travel firms.

VN among 20 best countries to visit: US magazine poll

 Vietnam has been voted one of the 20 best countries in the world to visit in a recent survey by US magazine Condé Nast Traveler.

ACMECS Ministers discuss responsible tourism in HCM City

 Responsible tourism was the focus of an ACMECS (Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy) forum took place in Ho Chi Minh City on September 8 in the framework of the 2016 International Travel Expo HCM City.

10 cities in Vietnam where travelers can use free wifi

VietNamNet Bridge – Visitors to Hanoi, Da Nang, Hoi An, and Ha Long can access free wi-fi to search for travel information.

Raw beauty of Ly Son Island

 Ly Son Island in Quang Ngai Province is also known as a tourist paradise, thanks to its beautiful seascape.