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Top three most popular check-in points for young travelers in Vietnam

Binh Lieu, Mua cave, and Mong Mo hill in Vietnam are famous locations that all young travelers should consider visiting.

Nine-story lotus tower in Giam pagoda

Cuu Pham Lien Hoa (nine-story lotus tower) is a centuries-old wooden tower at Giam Pagoda in Hai Duong province. It is a valuable Buddhist work of art showing Vietnam’s art of ancient wood carving.

Thi Cam rice cooking contest

 VietNamNet Bridge – In the first days of spring, people in Thi Cam village, Hanoi celebrate their traditional rice cooking contest. The custom is aimed at praying for a prosperous, happy and peaceful new year.

Vietnam destinations among Southest Asia’s natural wonders

 From expansive caves to towering waterfalls, the countries of Southeast Asia truly demonstrate the power of Mother Nature.

Various attractive activities to start National Tourism Year

 A wide variety of cultural and tourism attractive activities will be held nationwide during the summer in response to the 2019 National Tourism Year.

Visiting Da Lat in springtime

 Da Lat is beautiful in all four seasons and always ready to welcome tourists. The spring-like weather in the city is the most attractive for visitors to enjoy gentle warm sunshine in the daytime and mild cold at night. 

HCM City among world’s eco-tourism destinations for digital nomads in 2019

HCM City has been named among the top eco-tourism tips and destinations for digital nomads in 2019 to shoeborn your work around them, according to the Blue & Green Tomorrow.

Over 7,000 Japanese to visit Danang within one week

 Twenty-six flights between major cities in Japan and the central coastal city of Danang are expected to land at the latter’s airport from April 27 to May 2, transporting a total of 7,053 passengers, according to the Danang Tourism Promotion Center.

Buon Ma Thuot coffee museum

 A unique museum dedicated to coffee has recently opened in the Central Highlands province of DakLak.

Hanoi, HCMC among worst SE Asian cities for air pollution

 Hanoi ranked second and HCMC 15th among the worst cities for air pollution in Southeast Asia, Thanh Nien newspaper reported, citing a recent report by the nongovernmental environmental organization GreenPeace.

Experts propose developing Hue ao dai into key tourism product

 Many at a conference held on March 16 said the branding of Hue traditional ao dai (Vietnamese traditional costume) should be promoted to develop it into a key tourism product of Hue.

Giang café becomes more popular since 2nd DPRK-USA Summit

 Giang Café at 39 Nguyen Huu Huan Street, in Hanoi has been more crowded ever since the 2nd DPRK-USA summit was held in Hanoi last month.

Ly Son island, a living museum of folk culture

 Tourist arrivals on Ly Son island in central Vietnam have surged in February and March, when the weather is nice. Local authorities are working on ways to lure even more holidaymakers to the island.

Full steam ahead for cruise tourism sector

 Vietnam’s sea tourism sector has reported annual growth of only 2 percent to 3 percent, while other Asian countries have witnessed robust growth in cruise tourism in recent years.

Hoi An – a safe, friendly destination

 Alongside My Son, Hoi An Ancient Town is one of two world cultural heritage sites recognised by UNESCO in the central province of Quang Nam – making it a must-see destination for international travellers visiting Vietnam.

Vietnam to lead Asia-Pacific in foreign arrivals over next five years

 Based on the average annual growth rate of foreign arrivals, Vietnam, Laos and Papua New Guinea are expected to become the leading travel destinations in the next five years, according to the latest Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2019 - 2023 report.

Hoai River boat services under scrutiny

 The authorities in Hoi An Town have tightened management of the boat services on the Hoai River.

Eight northwestern provinces enhance tourism connectivity

 The expanded northwestern region welcomed more than 20 million tourists in 2018, including nearly 2 million foreigners, heard a conference in Dien Bien province’s Dien Bien Phu city on March 17.

Stunning beauty of Quy Nhon from height

The fishing villages and islands in Quy Nhon city in the south central province of Binh Dinh have enthralled visitors thanks to their natural scenery and crystal blue water.

Discovering Ban Than reef in Tam Hai island

These days, Ban Than reef in Tam Hai island commune, Nui Thanh district in the central province of Quang Nam has recorded a heavy influx of tourists to its spectacular views of natural landscapes and carpet of green moss.