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Air France plans direct service to HCMC in November

 Air France, a founding member of the global aviation alliance SkyTeam, is working on a plan to resume full non-stop services between Paris and HCMC in November this year.

Visitors to enjoy free admission to Hue relic sites

Officers, students and people in Thua Thien-Hue province as well as Vietnamese visitors will enjoy free admission to relic sites in Hue on March 26, the Hue Monument Conservation Centre has announced.

Hoi An’s An Bang beach voted one of 25 most beautiful beaches in Asia

 VietNamNet Bridge - The world’s largest travel website TripAdvisor has announced the list of 25 best beaches worldwide voted by travelers. Vietnam’s An Bang Beach ranked 16th.

Chu Dang Ya extinct volcano in Vietnam's central highlands

 Chu Dang Ya extinct volcano is around 30km from Gia Lai City and 20km from Bien Ho famous tourism site.

Hanoi in world's top 10 destinations, TripAdvisor

 "The Travelers' Choice Destination awards recognize the world's most beloved travel spots, based on feedback and booking interest from the TripAdvisor community," said Barbara Messing, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor.

Discovering Phong Nha

 Landing at Dong Hoi airport after an hours flight from Hanoi, my group and I were taken to Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park by bus, arranged by Annam Travel.

Quang Binh threatens licences of companies that overcharge tourists

Businesses that overcharge tourists will have their business licences revoked, according to an official of Quang Binh Province, the home to Son Doong, the world's largest cave.

Oscar-winner Brie Larson discovers Vietnam by motorbike

 VietNamNet Bridge – Street food and the peaceful beauty of the landscapes in Vietnam were posted on personal sites of many actors in the Kong: Skull Island crew during their time in Vietnam.

Vietnam, Indonesia boost tourism cooperation

 Vietnamese Ambassador to Indonesia Hoang Anh Tuan has highlighted tourism as a potential and mutually beneficial field for both Vietnam and Indonesia, especially given the establishment of the ASEAN Community in 2015.

Three impressive cafes in Saigon

Saigon has numerous cafes. Some have quality drinks, while others create a cozy feeling thanks to the design. You can visit the following coffee shops, which have received good reviews on Tripadvisor.

10 top destinations in central Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge - Cool climate and the calm blue sea attract tourists to the following destinations.

The nine most beautiful waterfalls in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam is known for its landscapes, including gorgeous, majestic waterfalls below.

24 hours in Saigon’s Pho Tay

VietNamNet Bridge – The streets of Bui Vien, De Tham, and Pham Ngu Lao in District 1 host large numbers of foreign tourists and are called “Pho Tay” (streets for foreigners).

Middle income holiday makers targeted as national holidays near

  Travel companies have introduced numerous attractive holiday packages for the upcoming April 30 and May 1 national holidays, targeting middle income customers.

The most attractive trekking sites in central Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Trekking not only offers the opportunity to be immersed in unspoiled nature but also an itinerary that forces travellers to overcome their own limitations.

HCM City to hold Tourism Day 2016 in March

 The 2016 Tourism Day is scheduled to take place at the September 23 Park in Ho Chi Minh City from March 24- 27, announced the Department of Ho Chi Minh City Tourism at a press conference yesterday.

Stunning photos of Lung Khuy Cave in Ha Giang

  Lung Khuy Cave in Quan Ba District, Ha Giang Province is considered the most beautiful cave in Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark.

MICE potentially ‘the big cheese’ for Vietnam tourism

 Most of us have probably never heard of the MICE Industry, or that it has a potential worth of billions upon billions of US dollars annually in terms of revenue for the gross national product (GNP).

Noi Bai is the world's most improved airport

VietNamNet Bridge – Up by 136 spots, the Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi, had entered the list of 100 best airports in the world and also won the title "The world’s most improved airport" from the UK-based airline review organisation Skytrax.

Leading hotels prepare for Easter Day

 Some leading hotels in HCM City have prepared special treats to serve diners on the occasion of the upcoming Easter Day on March 27.