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Binh Thuan authorities take action following Russian tourist’s complaint about polluted beach

On May 29, a Russian tourist named Oksana Pavlova posted on her personal Facebook page photos of a beach covered by rubbish. The beach is said to be in Mui Ne of Binh Thuan province.

Property developers expect big profits from Hanoi's west end

VietNamNet Bridge - Ha Dong district and the western part of Hanoi have become hot areas for real estate developers because of big advantages in infrastructure and other facilities.

Khanh Hoa to improve services for Chinese tourists

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism has requested Khanh Hoa improve tourism services provided for Chinese nationals, following the emergence of illegal business activities by some Chinese tourists.

Hanoi ranks top among greatest cities for food: Telegraph

  Hanoi was placed first in the list of the world’s 16 greatest cities for food selected by the UK’s Telegraph.

Tra Que Vegetable Village through the lens of French photographer

Located between the ancient town of Hoi An and An Bang beach, the vegetable village of Tra Que has become a popular destination. The following photos were taken by French photographer Réhahn Croquevielle.

HCM City offers free Wi-Fi to all tourists

 Visitors to Ho Chi Minh City have long complained of the difficulty in finding free Wi-Fi hotspots, a situation the Municipal People’s Committee plans to rectify in the very near future.

Inside Paradise Cave

VietNamNet Bridge – The authorities of Quang Binh Province have allowed tourists to walk inside the cave of Thien Duong (Paradise) up to two to eight kilometers.

Australian tourist compares Saigon’s Suoi Tien Park to Vietnamese-style Disney

 VietNamNet Bridge - After working in broadcast journalism for a decade in Australia, Michael Turtle left Sydney to travel the world and write about his discoveries, Suoi Tien themed park in HCM City is one of them. Below is what he wrote.

Weekend tour to 'Ha Long Bay on land'

 VietNamNet Bridge - Located in Cao Phong district, Hoa Binh province, just about 110km north-east of Hanoi center, Thung Nai is a popular destination for weekend retreat.

More Western Europeans visit Vietnam in May

 May has seen a strong increase in visitors from five Western European countries whose citizens are exempt from Vietnam entry visa for a stay of no more than 15 days, showed statistics of the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Hanoi fails to complete city drainage project

Serious flooding of large areas in the centre of Ha Noi due to prolonged heavy rainfall in the past several days is significant evidence that a project on improving the sewage system has failed to meet its target of completion this year,

Hue’s beauty through the lens of backpackers

 VietNamNet Bridge - With golden palaces, majestic tombs and ancient and peaceful beauty, Hue has always been a top tourist destination in Vietnam.

Street arts in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge – The second edition of the Street Art Fair was recently held at Hanoi Creative City, drawing many domestic and foreign artists and a large audience. 

CNN suggests 10 dishes visitors should try in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - CNN site give hints about ten street dishes that every visitor should not miss when they come to Vietnam, including bun cha, nem cuon, ca phe trung, banh mi, bot chien, pho and xoi.

Foreign visitors reach over 4 million so far

 Foreign arrivals to Vietnam have reached over 4 million so far this year, up 20 percent year on year, with an increase being seen in most tourist markets.

President Barack Obama calls for conservation of Ha Long, Son Doong

 VietNamNet Bridge - The natural wonders of Vietnam like Ha Long Bay and Son Doong Cave must be preserved for future generations, President Obama said in Hanoi.

Travelers attracted by daily life on Phu Quoc Island

VietNamNet Bridge - Khem Beach, Sao Beach, Ham Ninh fishing village, the virgin forest, and Duong Dong town are the ideal places to experience interesting things about the idyllic life of the people on Vietnam’s largest island of Phu Quoc.

Con Dao among scariest places in Asia: CNN

 VietNamNet Bridge - CNN has listed 10 places where travellers feel a chill upon their visits. Con Dao Prison in Vietnam is also in this list.

The suite where President Obama to stay at in HCM City tonight

 VietNamNet Bridge - The US President Obama will stay at the Presidential Suite on the 20th floor of the Intercontinental Asiana Saigon to night. Let's take a look at the room.

Quiet, romantic places in Da Lat

VietNamNet Bridge - Langbiang plateau, the national park of Bidoup and Pongour waterfall are must-see  tourist sites in Da Lat City.