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International arrivals to Vietnam rises by 30.9% in Q1

International visitor arrivals to Vietnam were estimated at 4.2 million in Q1, up 30.9% year on year.

Tour explores Xoan singing in ancient village

 A ceremony to announce a tourism product called “Xoan singing in ancient village” and daily tour linking Hanoi and the northern midland province of Phu Tho took place in the latter locality on April 4. 

Hang Mua - panorama for kings in Trang An

 Being an integral part of the Trang An landscape, Hang Mua is a must-visit destination in Ninh Binh thanks to its unique panoramic view of Tam Coc.

Online tour bookings seen growing 50% towards 2020

 Online tour bookings are projected to expand 50% in 2018-2020, almost twice as much as e-commerce, but this tourism segment will face many difficulties.

Chinese, South Korean tourists come to Danang in droves

 The Chinese and South Koreans accounted for a staggering 45% of international tourist arrivals to the central coastal city of Danang in the first quarter of the year.

Tourism Awards nomination rules turn more quantitative

 The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has released instructions for the Vietnam Tourism Awards 2018, with requirements for nominations being made more quantitative.

Buckwheat flowers bring a sparkle to Hanoi

In recent days, young Hanoians have been gathering at Thach Cau Street in Hanoi to admire the Tam Giac Mach (buckwheat) flowers, which are usually only seen in Ha Giang province.

Making a pilgrimage tour to Quan Am Pagoda in Bac Lieu

 On the way to the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu, around 100 kilometers from the southernmost tip of Vietnam, pilgrims should stop by a Buddhist pagoda where there is an 11-meter-tall Bodhisattva statue facing the sea. 

Vietnamese food an attractive tourism product

 The culinary festival “Essence of Vietnamese food” will take place in Ho Chi Minh City from April 6-8, introducing special dishes from across the nation, as part of activities to develop food tourism.

Five sensational tourism events for April

Five tourism events, including the Ha Long Carnival, Hue Festival, and Da Nang International Fireworks Festival will take place in April, bringing unforgettable memories to lucky visitors.

Int’l Travel Expo promotes tourism cooperation

 The 14th International Travel Expo HCM City, the largest event of its kind in the Mekong sub-region, will be held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre from September 6-8.

Top 5 travel experiences for tourists in Vietnam’s western region

Fishing in turbid waters or enjoying breakfast in the floating markets are just a couple of the wonderful experiences awaiting foreign visitors to Vietnam’s western region.

Discovering oldest brocade weaving village in Ninh Thuan

 On the journey to Ninh Thuan, those curious about Cham culture should drop by My Nghiep brocade weaving craft village in Phuoc Dan Town, Ninh Phuoc District.

Russia wants to see more Vietnamese tourists during World Cup

 Football-loving Vietnamese tourists can visit Russia with ease for this year’s FIFA World Cup which takes place from June 14 to July 15.

Dat Tham beach among the best in SE Asia

 Dat Tham Beach on Con Dao Island has been listed among the top 10 eco-friendly beaches in Southeast Asia by the UK’s The Independent newspaper.

Agri-tourism development – inevitable trend in Vietnam

The enhancement of capitalising on values of the agricultural sector to create high-quality and competitive tourism products is an inevitable trend, said the director of the VNAT's Travel Department.

Ninh Thuan’s vineyards attract tourists

 To promote tourism, Ninh Thuan province has developed several agricultural tourism products, including vineyard tour packages, allowing visitors to enjoy fresh grape products at Thai An vineyard in Vinh Hai commune, Ninh Hai district of the province.

An Bang beach is simply charming

 The ancient town of Hoi An has seen its charm go up a few notches with its An Bang Beach making it to the list of 25 most picturesque beaches in Southeast Asia in 2018 based on a vote by TripAdvisor readers.

Top 5 island idylls in Kien Giang

 The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang attracts a huge number of visitors in summer, thanks to its tropical paradise islands with long stretches of sandy beach. Here is the list of the top 5 must-visit islands in the province.

Mountain train from Sa Pa to Fansipan station opens

 Muong Hoa, Vietnam’s longest mountain rail route developed by Sun Group, was opened on March 31, connecting Sa Pa Town and the existing cable station to Fansipan Peak.