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Vietravel to operate charter flights to Myanmar

 Local tour operator Vietravel will conduct charter flights for tourists from HCMC to visit Myanmar in October and November this year. This is the first time the travel firm has launched this service on the HCMC-Myanmar route.

Local hotel operators worried over Airbnb services

 The number of local homeowners listing their properties on Airbnb has been surging, but they do not file and pay tax, thus unnerving traditional hotel operators over unfair competition.

Hotels and resorts must keep pace with change

 Travel is changing and hotels and resorts of all sizes need to stay abreast of trends and even create their own.

Browned green sticky rice - A fantastic idea for dessert made from ‘Com’

 While ‘cha com’ is a popular choice for the main course made from ‘com’ (young sticky rice flakes), ‘com xao’ is a fantastic idea for dessert or for tea break.

Five famous architecture masterpieces in Vietnam you should know

Before Cau Vang (Golden bridge) in Da Nang went viral, some of the architecture masterpieces in Vietnam had been recognized by international institutions given its unique.

Unique mixed architecture in Cu Da ancient village

 The ancient village of Cu Da, in Cu Khe commune, Thanh Oai district of Hanoi, is not only famous for dozens of intact ancient houses of the Northern Delta region, but also undamaged French-styled houses.

The Subsidy café evoking a distant time

 Bao Cap cafe or the Subsidy cafe is situated in the alley No. 189, Giang Vo street. The coffee house themed with a socialist period 30 years ago is a space for recalling a distant time over 40 years ago.

Exploring Muong Hoa valley by mountain train

 From now to December 31, Sun World Fansipan Legend arerunning a discount program for visitors to discover Muong Hoa Valley by mountain train and enjoy Muong Hoa cuisine.

Tourists risk Ha Long mountain climb despite ban

 Some foreign tourists risked climbing up a mountain in the northern city of Ha Long in Quang Ninh Province despite the bad weather and ban.

Thrillist names Lan Ha Bay top place to visit

 Thrillist, the New York-based travel site, has named Lan Hạ Bay near the northern coastal city of Hải Phòng as one of the best  places to visit in Southeast Asia.

Ancient house in Ma May

 Ma May, a rare quarter that still retains several old houses, has created one of the characteristics of Hanoi.

Turtle tower: The architectural landmark of Hoan Kiem lake

 Turtle tower is an architectural work considered as a significant landmark of Hoan Kiem lake.

The special cultural symbol of Hanoi

 Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake area is the official conform one heritage since it was recognized as a national monument and now a special national monument. It is among special cultural symbols of the capital.

Innovating thinking in tourism

 In order to develop tourism into a key economic sector in the context of Industry 4.0, the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism has emphasised that it is necessary to change the way of thinking about tourism

CNN lists 40 delicious Vietnamese foods

The US Cable News Network (CNN), one of the largest news networks, named 40 delicious Vietnamese dishes in an article of the same title. 

Con Dao Islands challenged with tourism issues

 Authorities are facing various difficulties in attracting international tourists, improving services and protecting the environment on the Con Dao Islands.

Foreigners splash the cash on Hanoi Old Quarter’s tourism services

 Hanoi’s Old Quarter is an exciting hub of activity, drawing a large number of foreigners throughout the year, leading to a boom in tourism-related services such as accommodation, bars, motorbike rentals and tour booking.

Banh mi - iconic Vietnamese street food

 Banh mi is becoming the most beloved Vietnamese street food. With its typical flavor, Banh mi in the Old Quarter of Hanoi has established a reputation among both locals and foreign tourists.

Indulging in the ecological tourist site Ban Rom

 If you want to indulge in unspoiled nature and participate in many interesting sports, the ecological tourist zone Ban Rom (Quang Tien commune, Soc Son district, Hanoi) is an ideal destination for you.

Foreign arrivals to HCM City up 14 times over 25 years

 Foreign arrivals to Ho Chi Minh City have soared more than 14 times over the past 25 years, accounting for about half of the nationwide total, an official reveal on August 16.