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Vietnamese restaurants named among best eateries in Canada

 Four Vietnamese restaurants were named among Canada’s 100 best places to eat by Yelp Reviews Canada. 

Vietnam popularises northwestern tourism year in ASEAN

 Vietnam is promoting the “Northwestern Tourism Year” in 10 ASEAN member states to introduce ethnic culture, adventure and eco-tourism attractions, said Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Le Khanh Hai. 

Blooming canola terraces a new tourism draw

 Already popular for its beautiful terraced rice fields, a district in mountainous Yên Bái province hopes to expand the tourist season with yellow canola blooms,  Đinh Hữu Dư reports.

Hanoi's flower market among best places for lunar New Year: CNN

CNN has suggested 15 best places around the world to travel during the upcoming Lunar New Year, including the Quang Ba flower market in Hanoi.

Quang Binh to promote tourism on TripAdvisor

Quang Binh Tourism Department Head Ho An Phong revealed his province’s intention to sign a US$45,000 contract with TripAdvisor aiming to promote the local tourism industry in the time ahead.

Tourist destinations to undergo annual reviews

 The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) will review tourist destinations in the country and announce results once a year, according to a Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism decision. 

Bo Da Pagoda brings ancient ‘world wonder’ back to life

 More than 300 years after it was constructed in the 11th century, the Bo Da Pagoda in the Vietnam northern province of Bac Giang brings the medieval world wonder back to life.

Politburo taps tourism as spearhead economic sector

 The Politburo has issued a resolution on developing tourism into a spearhead economic sector by 2020, contributing 10 percent to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), up from the current 6.8 percent.

Hanoi builds six-star hotel by Hoan Kiem Lake

 Construction started on January 17 on the six-star Four Seasons Hotel downtown Hanoi by investor Intimex Vietnam Joint Stock Corporation of the Bank and Real Estate Group (BRG) Corporation and its strategic partners.

HCM City to launch open-top buses to serve tourists

 HCMC-based Anh Viet Tourist Company has asked the city government for permission to launch open-top buses to serve tourists wishing to take city tours.

Travelling in Vietnam's southwestern region during Tet holidays

Tra Su cajuput forest, Sam Mountain, and Tram Chim National Park to name a few, are beautiful travel destinations in the western region of Vietnam for travellers during the Lunar New Year festival (Tet).

Thanh Thuy Hot Spring

VietNamNet Bridge - Thanh Thuy Hot Spring Resort is a 1km2 area, located to the west of the Da River in Thanh Thuy district in Phu Tho Province. 

Da Lat to host cherry blossom festival

The cherry blossom festival of Da Lat city, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong will open on February 11, announced the organising board on January 16.

Bat Trang - Traditional ceramic village in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge - At Bat Trang, you have an opportunity to make ceramic products as a gift for your relatives, friends or for souvenir. 

Hoang Cau – A street for food in Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge - Fish noodle soup, goby fish hot pot and noodles and fried tofu are attractive dishes that make Hoang Cau Street in Hanoi always crowded with customers.

HCM City named in 10 most vegan-friendly cities in Asia

Animal protection group PETA or People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has listed HCM City among the top 10 havens for vegans and vegetarians in Asia.

Longan cake

 'Longan cake' is a special cake made by local residents of Hai Hau borough. People call it “longan cake” not because it is made from longan, but because the shape and skin looks like one.

A peaceful alley café

 Saigon has hundreds of large and small alleys. There are crisscrossing and zigzagging alleys that can reveal lots of interesting stories and surprises if you have the opportunity to explore.

Son Doong Cave tours increase in popularity

 The Quang Binh People’s Committee has approved bumping up the sales of tours to Son Doong cave in 2017, one of the world’s largest caves, from 500 top 800 due to increased demand.

India, Vietnam tourism authorities discuss co-operation

In addition to investment and trading, there is also huge potential for co-operation between Viet Nam and India in tourism, a conference heard in HCM City on January 13.