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Tourism with charitable activities promotes good lifestyles

 Exploring beautiful natural landscapes in the northeastern province of Bac Giang is a hobby of many people. During such trips, many visitors volunteer to join charitable activities, thus spreading good lifestyles among the community.

Tourists flock to Da Nang, Da Lat during Tet holidays

A large number of tourists flocked to Da Nang and Da Lat cities during the Tet (traditional Lunar New Year) holidays, according to local tourism agencies.

HCMC denizens snap up tours

Tết (Lunar New Year) tours have seen demand surge this year, according to HCM City-based travel agents. 

A tour of Thoi Son isle in Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang

 Endowed with the charming natural scenery, Thoi Son isle in the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang now becomes an ecotourism site.

Breakthrough made in improving Vietnam’s tourism image

 2016 was a successful year for the tourism sector, with a record number of 10 million foreign tourists along with a breakthrough in improving the image of Vietnam’s tourism through a campaign to scrutinize the accommodation system nationwide.

Waking up Khuon Than’s sleeping beauty

 When it comes to Luc Ngan (Bac Giang province), people usually think about bunches of red lychees from garden to garden. Few people know that this midland area is home to a bewitching landscape – Khuon Than Lake. 

Bai Tu Long Bay – Another heaven in Quang Ninh province

  Bai Tu Long Bay in the northeastern coastal province of Quang Ninh is described as a secret heaven as it is less known than its sister Ha Long Bay, which is compared a glamorous beauty queen surrounded by flowers.

Can Tho farmers’ engagement help boost responsible tourism

 Engaging farmers in tourism is a new way to boost the sustainable development of the non-smoking industry in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho.

Central beach covered by rocks, green moss lure tourists

 Hon Do beach in the central province of Ninh Thuan is a dormant treasure waiting to be discovered and developed. Tourists should come, but only if they promise to protect the pristine beauty of the site.

Unique market in mountainous region

There is a unique market of ethnic minorities in the mountainous region which is located about 15km from the centre of Son La city. The fair is held on Wednesday and Sunday and has become part of the cultural life of the local ethnic people.

A taste of southern cuisine: keo fish hotpot

 With an abundance of seafood, southerners have created a wide variety of dishes featuring fish in various modes - stewed fish, grilled fish, fermented fish, fish vermicelli and, of course, the ubiquitous fish sauce.

First international visitors arrive in Da Nang

 A flight from Hong Kong with 172 passengers landed at Da Nang International Airport on January 28, bringing first tourists to the central city on the first day of the Lunar New Year.

First international visitors arrive in Da Nang

 A flight from Hong Kong with 172 passengers landed at Da Nang International Airport on January 28, bringing first tourists to the central city on the first day of the Lunar New Year.

Vietnam to begin granting e-visa in February

 Vietnam will pilot granting electronic visas for foreign citizens from 40 countries worldwide as from February 1, 2017, the Immigration Department under the Ministry of Public Security announced at a press conference in Hanoi on January 25. 

Travel demand in Hanoi soars before Lunar New Year

 The volume of goods and passenger transported in Hanoi have strongly increased in January as the country’s biggest festival in the year - the Lunar New Year (Tet) – is approaching.

Seven beautiful homestays in Hanoi

 Le Bleu, Lacaito, Satori, Mei Hideaway, and Au Frais to name a few are beautiful homestays for visitors who want to relax during the upcoming Lunar New Year Festival.

Farmers make ecotourism boom in Dong Thap

 Farmers in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap not only grow fruit trees for a living but are also tour guides in their own gardens.

Vietnamese community based-tourism honoured at ASEAN tourism forum

 Eight community-based tourism models were honoured at the recent ASEAN tourism forum (ATF) in Singapore.

Int’l Tourism fair to take place in Hanoi

 The Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) 2017 will take place from April 6-9 at the International Exhibition Centre in Ha Noi, the Vietnam Tourism Association announced on Monday.

Lam Kinh National Heritage offers free entry during Tet

 Visitors to Lam Kinh historical site in Tho Xuan District in the northern province of Thanh Hoa will be exempt from purchasing tickets for one week.