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Unspoiled beauty of Thai Binh beaches

Though the northern province of Thai Binh is not popular for beach tourism, this land is blessed with beautiful sea dunes and unspoiled beaches, ideal for people who look for a countryside getaway.

Ha Giang Smoked Ham

 This is a traditional food of the minority community in Ha Giang.

44 new caves found in Phong Nha – Ke Bang national park

 Additional 44 caves have been discovered in Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Binh, raising the total caves found so far in this area to 405, according to the park’s management board. 

Plane-watching cafes popular in HCM City

 Various cafes have been opened on the rooftops of high-rise buildings near Tan Son Nhat Airport in HCM City to attract customers who want to watch planes fly by.

Banh giay Quan Ganh, a specialty of Hanoi

 Banh giay Quan Ganh, a white, flat, round glutinous rice cake with or without green beans inside, is enjoyed by lots of people, both Vietnamese and foreigners. The cake is a specialty of Hanoi.

Hanoi – ideal place for backpacking adventure

 Hello, a UK weekly magazine, has named Hanoi among seven best backpacking destinations in Asia.

Tourism development-biodiversity protection balance needed

 National Parks and Natural Reserves are considered an invaluable natural resource of the country. However, tourism management there has numerous limitations which require proper measures to lessen adverse impacts to the environment.

Russian market in Ho Chi Minh City

There is a Russian market in the heart of HCM City. The market sells the iconic wooden roly poly dolls, souvenirs, and warm clothes from Russia, attracting crowds of foreign and domestic customers.

Discovering Da Nang’s cuisine

 Da Nang is known as a highly livable city, a city with many unique bridges and interesting attractions, but it is also an attractive destination for visitors looking to try its rich and varied cuisine. 

August trips to satisfy your wanderlust

 August is a great time to visit many of Vietnam’s beautiful attractions with stunning natural scenery and verdant growth such as Sa Pa, Ha Giang and Hoi An ancient town.

Panoramic views of HCM City from Vietnam’s tallest building

Landmark 81- a super-tall skyscraper in Ho Chi Minh City-provides visitors with majestic views of the city.

10 must-see places in Hoa Binh province

 70 km from Hanoi, Hoa Binh Province is known as the cradle of the ancient Muong people and is home to many significant cultural features. Here are the 10 best destinatios in Hoa Binh.

Soi Sim Island – An attractive destination

 Soi Sim, a small island in Ha Long Bay, is becoming an attractive destination due to its wilderness and many kinds of plants and animals.

Ancient architecture and natural beauty of Ba Danh pagoda in Ha Nam

Ba Danh pagoda in the northern province of Ha Nam is set among stunning natural scenery, with a tranquil atmosphere and magnificent ancient architecture.

Vietnamese fermented pork roll (Nem chua)

 Wandering around the Old Quarter in the evening, visitors can easily become intrigued by the appetizing aroma and the greasy sweet taste of sizzling fermented pork rolls grilled on a barbecue over charcoals. 

Vietnam, Indonesia discuss tourism cooperation

Vietnamese Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Sanh Chau attended a workshop with representatives of Indonesian tourism authorities to discuss ways to promote tourism at UNESCO World Heritage sites in Bali on July 30.

Hanoi customers back staffless cafe

 With no sign of workers or even an owner, customers pick the products and pay by themselves in a distinctive coffee shop in Hanoi.

Vietnam embarks on developing online tourism

 With a growing number of Internet users in the country, Vietnam has begun to apply information technology (IT) to develop online tourism, which is also a current global trend.

Storm Son Tinh prevents cruise ships from visiting Vietnam

 The number of tourists coming to Vietnam by sea in July has declined by an estimated 74.6% as Tropical Storm Son Tinh struck coastal provinces from Thai Binh to Ha Tinh some 10 days ago.

Agritourism in HCMC faces bumpy road

 HCMC authorities have sought to find farms which could be turned into tourist sites, in a bid to increase the incomes of farmers. However, many farmers have said they would find it difficult to offer tourism services.