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Splendid waterfalls in Lam Dong

 Lam Dong province is a tourist destination in the Central Highlands popular for its pure air, lush pine forests, colorful flowers and magnificent waterfalls.

Photos: The charm of Tuyen Lam Lake in the early winter morning

Da Lat, located in beautiful natural surroundings with lakes and hills, is increasingly becoming a major tourist centre. Tuyen Lam Lake is among the most attractive destinations in the city.

Image: Vibrant winter night at Hanoi’s 'international crossroads'

 VietNamNet Bridge - Many foreign tourists dressed like characters in the movie "Star Wars” have been walking on the street.

Idyllic beauty of Vietnam through foreign visitor’s lens

 VietNamNet Bridge - Chris König, a 22-year-old photographer, made a 5-month trip through Southeast Asian countries, including Vietnam, to take gorgeous pictures of the landscape and people's lives.

Fabrics and tailors in Vietnam: a practical guide

A fast way to get immersed in the midst of Vietnamese culture is to visit markets. And you are in luck, because Vietnam has a lot of them.

Photos: Dawn on the abandoned church in Nam Dinh

 VietNamNet Bridge - About 120 km from Hanoi, the Hai Ly abandoned church is a unique sight that attracts many visitors and is a background for many wedding photos and TV dramas.

Image: Famous ancient village in Thanh Hoa

 VietNamNet Bridge – The ancient Dong Son Village in Ham Rong Ward, Thanh Hoa City has been known by many Western scientists since the last century.

Small firms suffer from slow tour sales

 Small tour firms are facing huge losses as travel demand for the lunar new year season has slowed.

Hoi An starts tourism programme

 UNESCO heritage site Hoi An has launched a tourism stimulus programme with the participation of travel and services companies to attract tourists.

The experience you should try in the southwest before Tet

 VietNamNet Bridge – Taking photos at Sa Dec flower gardens, visiting Lai Vung mandarin gardens, rowing small boats on the canal ... are experiences you should try in the last days of the year.

Free wifi available for tourists during Huong Pagoda Festival

 Free wifi service will be available for tourists during Huong Pagoda Festival, which is scheduled to open on February 13.

Image: Enjoy beauty of spring on the way to Forbidden Mountain

VietNamNet Bridge - Located in An Hao Commune, Tinh Bien District, An Giang Province, Nui Cam (Forbidden Mountain) is an ideal destination for travelers and families in the lunar New Year holiday.

Vietnamese can visit Hue Imperial Citadel free of charge during Tet

 Vietnamese visitors, including overseas Vietnamese, will be able to visit the Hue Imperial Citadel in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue from February 8-10 (the first to third day of the Lunar New Year) for free.

Free wifi available for tourists during Huong Pagoda Festival

 Free wifi service will be available for tourists during Huong Pagoda Festival, which is scheduled to open on February 13.

Image: The beauty of Tuy Phong

 VietNamNet Bridge - Only 90 km from Phan Thiet City, and less than 300 km from Ho Chi Minh City, Tuy Phong is an ideal choice for a trip of 2-3 days for the family on the Tet holiday.

Japan to ease VN short-term visa rule

 Japan decided to ease short-term visa requirements to nationals of Viet Nam starting from February 15, the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced yesterday.

15-year-old wooden boat ban in Ha Long Bay sparks outcry from local firms

 Tour boat operators on Vietnam's heritage-listed Ha Long Bay are outraged at a move by local authorities to ban about 25 percent of vessels from working the waters, a move that will cost thousands of jobs.

Tour of flower fields launched in Tram Chim National Park

 A tour of yellow-eyed grass fields, a natural attraction in Dong Thap Muoi (plain of reeds) during the flood season, has been launched to attract more visitors during spring.

Helicopter tours open in Da Nang for Tet

 Viet Nam TravelMart Agency offers daily helicopter tour services over Da Nang during the Tet holiday.

Nguyen Hue Flower Street 2016 – a must-see site at Tet

After being temporarily moved to Ham Nghi Boulevard last year pending the upgrade of Nguyen Hue Boulevard into a pedestrian square, the flower street for the upcoming Lunar New Year will be back to its original place.