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Pristine and splendid beauty of Nam Du Archipelago

Nam Du Archipelago, in Kien Giang province, has been known as a summer paradise in Vietnam. Let’s contemplate the pristine and splendid scenery of Nam Du.

Thanh Ha Pottery Village

 Thanh Ha pottery village sits beside the Thu Bon River, 3 kilometers west of Hoi An.

Tourism administration sets to promote Vietnam’s charm to key markets

 The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) will host a range of tourism promotion programmes that will advertise Vietnam’s charm to key tourism markets during the remaining months of this year.

Discovering red wine castle in Phan Thiet

 A red wine castle in Phan Thiet City has been known as the most attraction of Binh Thuan tourism. The castle in Mui Ne Ward keeps more than 20,000 bottles of red wine.

Photo contest captures romantic lakes across Vietnam

Imposing mountains, beautiful beaches and romantic lakes are best retreats in Vietnam. Let’s contemplate the peaceful beauty of lakes across the country through the lens of photographers.

Hue to turn backpacker area into pedestrian-only quarter

Hue has given the green light to a plan turning the backpacker area surrounded by Pham Ngu Lao, Chu Van An and Vo Thi Sau streets into a pedestrian-only square on weekend nights in an effort to lure more foreign tourists.

Phu Quoc, Mui Ne among Asia’s most idyllic beaches

 Phu Quoc and Mui Ne beaches of Vietnam have been listed among 20 most idyllic beaches in Asia by CNN travel.

Da Lat guesthouse described as secret marvel by Lonely Planet

 The Crazy House or Hang Nga Guesthouse in Da Lat city has been listed among the world’s secret marvels “that you never knew existed” by Lonely Planet - the largest travel guide book publisher in the world.

Colourful villas in Nha Trang, new attraction for youth

Several villas with European-style windows in the central coastal city of Nha Trang are a new check-in location for many Vietnamese young people.

Vietnam increases tourism promotion abroad

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism will organise a programme to promote Vietnam’s tourism in China from August 18-23, an activity that has been designed in the 2017 national tourism promotion programme.

HCM City seeks longer visa exemptions

HCM City’s Department of Tourism has proposed the Government extend its visa exemption policy for international tourists from nine countries to 30 days from 15 days to promote tourism development.

HCM City to spend $2 million for tourism planning

HCMC is focusing on conducting survey, evaluation and identification of the city’s position in the country’s tourism map. 

Quang Binh agrees to record-breaking zip line

Quang Binh Province's authorities have given the go-ahead for construction of what could be the world’s longest zipline at Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park home to renowned Son Doong Cave.

Sa Pa: the struggle between survival and tradition

For hundreds of years, the minority community in the north-west district of Sa Pa (Lao Cai province) have known only one way of life; rice. But now, that lifestyle is at risk.

Ta Thanh Oai village boasts laureate tradition and literature

Ta Thanh Oai village is famous for its learning tradition and home of many talents who have contributed greatly to the country.

Sustaining Vietnam’s tourism growth

 Vietnam has served 46 million domestic travelers and received 7.2 million foreign visitors over the past 7 months with a focus on the key tourism markets such as Northeast Asia, Western Europe, and Southeast Asia.

Con Son Islet promotes community tourism

 The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho is promoting community tourism on Cồn Sơn Islet in Binh Thuy District.

HCM City wants visa requirements for foreign tourists relaxed

 The HCMC government has proposed the central Government ease visa requirements to lure more international visitors to the city.

Four cosy homestays for those passing through Vung Tau

An Yen, White Villa, Gac Nho and Garden City, to name a few, are some of the beautiful and cosy homestays for visitors who want to relax during the weekend in Vung Tau City.

Misty Tam Dao – an ideal getaway for tourists

Around 80 kilometers from Hanoi, Tam Dao Town is touted as a must-see destination for those wishing to escape from the scorching heat in the capital city and find a peaceful atmosphere with cool weather and stunning scenery.