Hanoi’s officials have proposed eight key measures to boost the city’s tourism development in the 2016-2020 period, including promoting high quality tourism products in line with building the city’s tourism trademark. 

The 100-year-old alley in HCMC’s District 5, better known as Hao Si Phuong, is worth visiting as tourists can take a close look at Chinese-influenced unique architectural features. 

 The average room rate at three to five-star hotels in HCMC was VND1.9 million per night in the first half this year, 11.3% lower than in 2014, as there were new hotels up and running in the city, resulting in price competition.

If you’re travelling to Vietnam on a budget, never fear. Although many attractions charge hefty admission fees, a surprising number of the famous sights in the Da Lat are completely free.

 The ASEAN Single Visa is a scheme that would allow its holders to travel between member states, saving time and resources. 

Popular destinations in Vietnam look more imposing, impressive and beautiful through the flycam’s perspective.

 The HCMC Department of Tourism has proposed the city government allow foreign cruise ships to keep their casinos and duty-free shops open while visiting the city.

Vietnam welcomes over 7.2 million international visitors in 7 months

 Two foreign tourists complained to police in Da Lat on August 6 about being cheated when eating at the night market. 

 Vietnam was named among 21 destinations that cost visitors only 20 USD a day or less for food and accommodation by the US-based news website Business Insider.

 Ninh Binh Province is famous as the home of top tourist destinations Trang An and Bai Dinh pagoda. However, in recent years, the province has also become known for another attraction-Thung Nham-an area abundant in natural beauty.

 The times for residents and visitors to relax lakeside and see the gorgeous, green view of Hoan Kiem Lake – without those obnoxious cars and motorbikes zooming past beeping their horns – is coming up for revision.

 Two visitor information and support centres recently began operations in Ho Chi Minh City in a bid to improve tourism services in the city.

 Hanoi's authorities will pedestrianise another street soon in Tay Ho District.

Global Construction has named Atlas Hoi An Hotel in the central province of Quang Nam among top 10 unusual green buildings in the world.

 'Tao pho' (sweet tofu pudding) is a very common and popular sweet dessert made from soy beans. Tofu pudding has the smooth, creamy texture of a light flan, but the taste of soy milk.

 Vietnam will introduce and promote tourist destinations in three Australian cities – Perth, Sydney and Melbourne – as part of the 2017 National Tourism Promotion Programme, from August 12 to 19.

 Tourism managerial agencies and travel companies suggested measures to attract more foreign tourists to Vietnam at a meeting in Hanoi on August 3.

 Bui Vien walking street is scheduled to finish the upgrade process on August 10 and it will be put into operation nine days later. 

 Starting from August 11, Vietnamese and Chilean holders of ordinary passports will not need to apply for visa when traveling between the two countries following an agreement signed between the two countries on October 17, 2016.