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Zero dong tours worry travel sector

 ‘Zero dong’ and other cheap tours have lured a large number of visitors to the central coastal city of Da Nang in recent times. However, these tours also come with a headache for State management agencies.

Tourism revenue hits US$21 billion in Jan-Oct

 A surge in the number of international tourist arrivals in Vietnam has helped the tourism sector record revenues of US$21 billion in the year to October, said Ngo Hoai Chung, deputy head of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism.

Overhead wires still plague Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – Work to shift the overhead electrical and telecommunications cables that criss-cross downtown Hanoi had been slow, said the Ha Noi Department of Construction.

Chả Ká - A wide range of choices for fish lovers

 VietNamNet Bridge – In the cosy atmosphere of Chả Ká Restaurant, we sat listening to the sizzle of fish being fried as we waited for our food to arrive.

Back to childhood with Den Da Coffee

 To celebrate its fifth birthday, the Den Da Coffee chain is offering a number of promotions inspired by the childhood school days of millennials.

VN’s floating markets among Southeast Asia’s most photogenic place

 A riot of colors hustling and bustling on water, Vietnam’s floating markets are among the best destinations for photography enthusiasts.

Hanoi looks to non-smoke tourism

 The Hanoi Tourism Association has been working to promote a smoke-free environment in restaurants, hotels and tourism spots in the capital city.

Tuyen Tung waterfall, a highlight in Quang Ngai tourism

 Pristine Tuyen Tung waterfall is drawing a lot of holidaymakers to Binh An commune, Binh Son district, in the central province of Quang Ngai, enabling the local residents to improve their livelihoods.

European, U.S. tourist arrivals in Hoi An, Hue drop

The number of European and U.S. visitors to their most preferred tourist destinations in the country, Hue City and Hoi An Town, has fallen sharply recently.

‘Street Life Hanoi’ discovers capital from new perspective

 The historic city of Hà Nội with its unique features dating from French colonial rule and food culture will be explored from a new perspective in the CNN show Street Life Hanoi to be aired on the channel tomorrow.

Hanoi gets that little bit greener thanks to new trees

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoians have seen a greener Hanoi with nearly 930,000 new trees planted along local streets over the last two years.

Vietnam tourism captures attention at World Travel Market 2018

 Vietnam’s tourism at the World Travel Market 2018 (WTM) in London from November 5-7 was able to capture attention from visitors to the event.  

Ha Long boat tours and traders harass tourists

 The authorities in Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province, have summoned 15 boat owners who are suspected of co-operating with traders to tail and overcharge tourists.

Hanoi strives to reduce plastic use

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi aims to reduce the use of plastic bags in the traditional markets, supermarkets and trade centres to protect environment as well as ensure the sustainability of the ecosystem.

Phu Quoc among world’s most popular places to visit in 2019

 There are some beautiful locations, beaches and culturally rich cities to see that aren’t bombarded with tourists.

Da Nang awakens to tourism potential

 In recent years, with the launch of new tourism products and promotion activities, the central coastal city has seen a steady number of holidaymakers in the final months of the year.

Touring the pinky church in downtown Ho Chi Minh City

 Inaugurated in 1876, the Tan Dinh Church, located in downtown District 1, is among the biggest churches in Ho Chi Minh City.

Hanoi among world’s best vacation ideas for every type of traveler

Vacations are supposed to be relaxing, but planning them - particularly deciding on where to go - an feel like work.

Hanoi's train street attracts foreign visitors

 The railway line runs through a street in Hanoi, between two rows of houses, giving it the name of "train street".

‘Khau nhuc’ – A signature dish of Lang Son province

 ‘Khau nhuc’, a type of braised pork belly seasoned with several kinds of herbs, is one of the must-try dishes for gourmets visiting Vietnam’s northern province of Lang Son.