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Ninh Binh tour among world’s best experiences: TripAdvisor

A full-day tour to Ninh Binh from Hanoi has been named among Top 10 Experiences in the world for 2024 by TripAvisor readers, according to the Tourism Department of the northern province of Ninh Binh.

Summer fun for families at Hoiana Resort & Golf during EURO 2024

Families & friends invited to enjoy EURO 2024 with a series of activities and an immersive sporting package!

American expat surprised about supersized Vietnamese sandwich

The American man was attracted by the giant sandwich, smelling delicious at a bread shop in Tan Binh district in HCM City. The sandwich was filled with 3 kilograms of roasted pork, roasted duck, and char siu.

Street vendor penalized amid social media controversy over rose apple pricing

On July 1, the Hang Bac Ward Police (Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi) issued a fine to Ms. T., a street vendor, for selling goods on the street in an urban area.

Agritourism a new model for Mekong Delta

Farmers are encouraged to participate in tourism, contributing to the economic restructuring of agricultural life to service-oriented tourism, thereby developing the rural economy through tourism activities, and increasing the value of farm produce.

Traveling in style: 5-star train journey in Vietnam impresses tourists

Seeking a unique travel experience, Canadian tourists Eric and Sarah opted for a 5-star train journey from Da Nang to Hanoi, booking a VIP sleeper cabin for VND6.6 million ($260) per night.

Cham Islands build unique brand from coral restoration

More than 40 coral nurseries and two restoration areas of a total 8,000sq.m have been planted to fill in the damaged coral reefs off Cham Islands, achieving a survival ratio of 80 per cent.

Healing waters and unique cuisine await at Ta Puong Waterfall

Discover the natural beauty and local specialties of Ta Puong waterfall, a top summer destination in Quang Tri

Salt coffee: Vietnam's latest global coffee trend

How a small coffcee shop in Hue created a global trend with its unique salt coffee.

From Vietnam to the world: A solo traveler's 50-nation odyssey

Phan Thanh Quoc, a 32-year-old from Vietnam, shares his incredible journeys and near-death experiences from Everest to the Amazonian Anaconda.

A glimpse into Ba Chua Xu Temple, Vietnam's most generous relic site

Discover the spiritual and architectural beauty of Ba Chua Xu Temple, the highest donation-collecting relic site in Vietnam in 2023.

Southeastern region eyes ways to increase tourism competitiveness

The southeastern region, which comprises of Ho Chi Minh City, Ba Ria-Vung Tau, Tay Ninh, Binh Phuoc and Binh Duong provinces, is striving to promote tourism by developing strong products, increasing connectivity, and forming new tours.

Belarusian visits seafood market at 4am, tries super-cheap dishes in Phu Yen

To enjoy specialties in Phu Yen, Iryna Yang, 28, from Belarus, got up at 4am to visit a seafood market to buy cuttlefish and shrimp, and ask sellers how to process the seafood.

Ang Pagoda: A 1,000-year-old Khmer treasure in Tra Vinh

From its origins in 990 to its modern-day splendor, Ang Pagoda stands as a testament to Khmer architectural artistry.

Exploring Vietnam's most expensive Pho with American foodies

The bowl of pho, priced at over 4 million VND, includes many high-quality ingredients while retaining the traditional flavor of Vietnamese pho.

Many Vietnamese travellers prefer long domestic trip this summer

HCM City is among the top leisure destinations that Vietnamese travellers plan to visit this summer holiday.

Foreign tourists spend 40% of their budget on food and drink in Vietnam

Vietnamese payment platform Payoo has revealed statistics indicating that foreign tourists typically spend 40% of their budget on food and drink when visiting the nation.

Hanoi works to encourage summer travellers stay longer

Hanoi’s tourism sector is working to develop effective strategies to attract visitors during summer, which often sees relatively fewer tourists staying in the capital city compared to autumn and winter.

Chinese tourists make up over 2 million of nearly 9 million int’l visitors to VN

In the first six months of 2024, international visitors to Vietnam reached more than 8.8 million, marking a 58.4% increase compared to the same period last year.

Exploring the dishes of Vietnam's newly-awarded Michelin restaurants

On the evening of June 27, the Michelin Guide announced its 2024 list of selected restaurants in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang.