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Visa exemption extended for several European nations’ citizens

 The Government on June 30 issued a resolution on the extension of visa exemption for citizens of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain and Italy.

Tourism to Vietnam grows 21 percent to 4.7m

 International arrivals to Viet Nam reached more than 4.7 million in the first half of 2016, a year-on-year increase of 21.3 per cent.

System of presidential bunkers under Independence Palace

 VietNamNet Bridge - Designed with concrete solid, and armored wall, resistant from 500 to 2,000kg bombs, the bunker system is an important part of the Reunification Palace where President Nguyen Van Thieu of the former Saigon regime worked.

Cool waterfalls in Hanoi suburbs

VietNamNet Bridge - When the rain pours down in summer is also the time tourists flock to Mo, Tran and Mam Xoi waterfalls.

Quang Binh to open new Fairy Cave in July

VietNamNet Bridge – Hang Tien 2 (Fairy Cave 2), discovered by British experts recently, will be opened for tourism in July.

Chinese tour guide distorts Vietnam history

VietNamNet Bridge – Many Chinese tour guides have entered Vietnam by travel visa to work illegally. In the latest case in Da Nang, a Chinese guide was even detected to distort Vietnamese history.

Vietnam’s three destinations among top 50 most beautiful places in Asia

 VietNamNet Bridge - Conde Nast Traveler’s readers have selected three destinations in Vietnam - Sapa, Hoi An and Ha Long Bay - among 50 of the most breathtaking sites across Asia.

Air quality in Hanoi gets worse

 VietNamNet Bridge – The quality of air in the capital city, Ha Noi, has consistently worsened, especially in urban areas, main transport routes and ongoing construction sites,

Tourist boat operator in Ha Long suspended for overcharging travellers

 A tourist boat operator in the world heritage site of Ha Long Bay has been suspended for two weeks after travellers complained about being overcharged on one of its vessels.

Hanoi’s culinary attraction

Hanoi has long been an attractive destination for its scenic spots, historical and cultural sites, and unique cuisine. In 2012 the Asia Record Organization recognized 12 Vietnamese dishes in the food category of Asian values.

Wild beauty of Dong Chau beach at dawn

VietNamNet Bridge - There are some truly captivating beaches in Vietnam and one among them is Dong Chau in Thai Binh province.

World’s largest cabin cable car system inaugurated in Quang Ninh

 The world’s largest cabin cable car system and the highest Sun Wheel were inaugurated at Bai Chay tourist site, Ha Long city, the northern province of Quang Ninh on June 25.

Vietnam among top 50 most beautiful places in Asia

 Conde Nast Traveler (CNT), one of the world's premier luxury and lifestyle travel magazines, has cited three destinations in Vietnam among 50 of the most breathtaking sites across Asia: Reader’s Choice 2016.

Vietnam hosts over 4.7 million foreign visitors in six months

 International arrivals to Vietnam reached more than 4.7 million in the first half of 2016, an annual increase of 21.3 percent.

Vietnam Airlines opens fourth int’l route from Da Nang

 The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines launched a new international route linking central Da Nang city and Thailand’s Bangkok on June 26.

Magical beauty of Tam Dao National Park

VietNamNet Bridge – Tam Dao National Park covers an area of 36,883 hectares, including more than 23,000 hectares of forests. It extends 80 km in the northwest and southeast direction, 70 km from Hanoi.

What makes Hanoi great in foreign tourists’ eyes

VietNamNet Bridge – The noise, motorcycles, the people, history, food ... have created a charming Hanoi for each foreign tourist.

Phu Yen among 16 incredible destinations in Asia off tourists' radar

VietNamNet Bridge - VietNamNet Bridge – Bai Xep in Phu Yen province in central Vietnam is selected by Business Insider as one of the 16 incredible destinations in Asia that tourists don’t know about yet.

ASEAN in creation of eco-tourism clusters

 Tourism chiefs of the 10 ASEAN member countries have approved a declaration manifesting their common desire to boost tourism growth and align regional ecotourism destinations during a roundtable in Champasak, Laos on Wednesday.

Visit HCM City War Remnants Museum through photos

VietNamNet Bridge - The exhibition house of war crimes was established in 1978. In 1995, it was renamed the HCM City War Remnants Museum.