Vietnam is striving to develop sea and island tourism to drive the sea-based economy forward, thus turning itself into a rich and strong marine nation.

Y Ti is one of the most remote communes in northern Vietnam. One of its greatest attractions is unique mushroom-shaped houses that contribute to an ancient atmosphere.

 Sea and island tourism has contributed greatly to Vietnam’s tourism sector, accounting for about 70 percent of the country’s total flow of visitors. 

VietNamNet Bridge - Hanoi at night is the most beautiful time. If you find it hard to sleep, step outside and listen to the night sound and see a Hanoi with a quiet and old look.

 The HCMC Department of Tourism has suggested the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism relax the requirements for issuing accreditation cards for tour guides who can speak foreign languages.

Spectacular views of Ninh Binh northern province where the blockbuster “Kong: Skull Island” was filmed, have impressed tourists through flycam perspective.

 The sixth Quang Nam Heritage Festival, which is slated for early June, will be an opportunity for the central province of Quang Nam to introduce, promote and boost investment for tourism development. 

The tourism industry has contributed more and more to the Vietnamese economy as the number of foreign arrivals continued to soar sharply in the first quarter of 2017, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit.

Vietnam has climbed eight levels to 67th in rankings of competitive tourism destinations and also found its way into the Top 4 countries with the most-improved scores during the last two years in many categories.

 VietNamNet Bridge - Saigon is as a small world with a multi-cultural feeling. Besides Pham Ngu Lao and De Tham streets for western backpackers, a Japanese street exists on Le Thanh Ton Street in District 1.

Pergola, Huong Dong Noi Café and HP ICE Lounge coffee shops are ideal for people in HCM City to take a summer retreat.

 A year on from the sea environment incident caused by Formosa, the tourism industry in the central province of Quang Binh is gradually recovering. 

VietNamNet Bridge - The most popular specialties in central Vietnam are beef noodle soup, grilled spring rolls and rice paper cake wrapped with pork meat. Now tourists can taste these dishes in Hanoi.

Visiting ancient Hanoi, interesting and full of energy, you will love the city at first sight. It is not as bustling at night as in Bangkok or as busy as Tokyo, but Hanoi has its own color with a history of over 4,000 years.

 Travel firms in HCMC at a meeting with city leaders on April 13 proposed the city government take drastic actions to reduce pollution in urban waterways to attract tourists.

 Dong Van is the northernmost district of Ha Giang province and located in the most unique karst plateau geopark in Vietnam. 

 Ban Gioc Waterfall, one among many renowned tourist destinations in Cao Bang.

 Tourists who love extreme sea sports now have a new destination to enjoy their hobby after an entertainment and sea sports complex opened on Hon Tam Island in Nha Trang Bay, the south central province of Khanh Hoa, on April 16.

  Lai Chau province borders the provinces of Lao Cai, Dien Bien, Son La and Yen Bai and is home to more than 20 ethnic minority groups. The province boasts great tourist potential with its beautiful landscape and diverse culture.

 With 10 USD, visitors to Hoi An city in central Quang Nam province can kayak along the city’s Hoai river on a mission to collect rubbish.