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10 things to do in HCM City

The whirlwind formally known as Saigon is a hot, noisy, dynamic city that rarely sleeps, with a complex history and plenty of culture to soak up. Here are 10 ways to make the most of a visit.

Beach tops National Day travel picks

 Travel firms have reported an increasing number of tour bookings for the upcoming three-day holiday for National Day, starting September 2, with beach trips receiving the highest number of bookings.

South Korean video filmed on tourism in Hue

A group of South Korean actors, singers and artists from the band TWICE, JYP Entertainment, and the nationwide cable TV network and broadcasting company JTBC are making a video about Thua Thien Hue. 

Tourists can see the 7 Wonders of the World in HCM City

There is no need to travel any further than southern Long An Province to find the seven Wonders of the World such as the Eiffel Tower, Sydney Opera House, among others.

Stunning images of traditional pottery village in Vinh Long

Apart from orchards, the southern province of Vinh Long has attracted a large number of tourists to its traditional pottery village.

Cu Da vermicelli village

 Cu Da village in Hanoi’s Thanh Oai district is famous for its French-style houses and for being one of the biggest vermicelli producing villages in Vietnam.

Discovering unique double beach in Hon Noi Island

Located in Hon Noi Island in the south central province of Khanh Hoa, the only double beach is famous for its warm and cold water, created by the different sea currents.

Tasting delicious white rose cake in Hoi An

One of the best street foods in the ancient city of Hoi An in Vietnam that visitors should not miss when traveling to this ancient town is 'Vac' cake, which is made from simple ingredients of rice flour and fresh shrimp.

New street vendor market opens in HCM City District 1

 A new street vendor market opened Monday, August 28, on Nguyen Van Chiem Road, in the ward of Ben Nghe in Ho Chi Minh City District 1, local authorities announced at a press conference.

Hai Van Pass most challenging road

The Hai Van Pass lies between Thua Thien-Hue province and Da Nang city in central Vietnam. It is around 20 kilometres in length and around 496 metres above sea level.

Binh Ba island – a pleasant beauty

Binh Ba Island in Cam Ranh Bay, Khanh Hoa province, possesses a primitive, poetic beauty and is famous for its lobsters, which are raised in floating cages and served fresh daily.

Vietnam serves 8.47 million foreign tourists in first eight months

Vietnam welcomed more than 8.47 million foreign visitors in the first eight months of the year, up 29.7 percent against the same period of last year, and served 52.8 million domestic tourists. 

Beautiful waterfalls in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - Here are some photos of beautiful waterfalls in Vietnam submitted by amateur photographers to a photo contest held by Zing.vn.

Top five must-see attractions in Mekong Delta

Thoi Son Islet, Vinh Trang Pagoda, Man Dinh Hong flower village, Cai Be floating market and Dong Hoa Hiep ancient village are must-see attractions in the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang.

Imposing beauty of Ban Gioc Waterfall

Ban Gioc is listed one of the most beautiful waterfalls on earth by Russia’s Sputnik Agency. Let’s contemplate the imposing beauty of Ban Gioc in the monsoon season.

Traditional and French-style architecture in Cu Da village

Located 20 km west of Hanoi on the bank of the Nhue River, Cu Da is one of the few villages in Vietnam that has both traditional houses and French-style two-story houses approximately one hundred years old.

Top 10 destinations for National Day

Here are suggestions for top 10 relaxing holiday destinations in the northern region this National Day (September 2).

Floating fruit market on HCM City’s Te Canal

Besides Cai Rang floating market in Can Tho city and Cai Be floating market in Tien Giang Province, travellers are also urged to visit a lesser-known floating market for fruits in HCM City’s Te Canal.

Best destinations in Vietnam to visit in autumn

Hanoi, Sapa, Phu Quoc and Da Lat, just to name a few, are some best places in Vietnam for tourists to visit in autumn.

Top five relaxing destinations near HCM City

Here are suggestions for the top five relaxing holiday destinations in Ho Chi Minh City.