Quang Binh Tourism Department Head Ho An Phong revealed his province’s intention to sign a US$45,000 contract with TripAdvisor aiming to promote the local tourism industry in the time ahead.

 The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) will review tourist destinations in the country and announce results once a year, according to a Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism decision. 

 More than 300 years after it was constructed in the 11th century, the Bo Da Pagoda in the Vietnam northern province of Bac Giang brings the medieval world wonder back to life.

 The Politburo has issued a resolution on developing tourism into a spearhead economic sector by 2020, contributing 10 percent to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), up from the current 6.8 percent.

 Construction started on January 17 on the six-star Four Seasons Hotel downtown Hanoi by investor Intimex Vietnam Joint Stock Corporation of the Bank and Real Estate Group (BRG) Corporation and its strategic partners.

 HCMC-based Anh Viet Tourist Company has asked the city government for permission to launch open-top buses to serve tourists wishing to take city tours.

Tra Su cajuput forest, Sam Mountain, and Tram Chim National Park to name a few, are beautiful travel destinations in the western region of Vietnam for travellers during the Lunar New Year festival (Tet).

VietNamNet Bridge - Thanh Thuy Hot Spring Resort is a 1km2 area, located to the west of the Da River in Thanh Thuy district in Phu Tho Province. 

The cherry blossom festival of Da Lat city, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong will open on February 11, announced the organising board on January 16.

 VietNamNet Bridge - At Bat Trang, you have an opportunity to make ceramic products as a gift for your relatives, friends or for souvenir. 

 VietNamNet Bridge - Fish noodle soup, goby fish hot pot and noodles and fried tofu are attractive dishes that make Hoang Cau Street in Hanoi always crowded with customers.

Animal protection group PETA or People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals has listed HCM City among the top 10 havens for vegans and vegetarians in Asia.

 'Longan cake' is a special cake made by local residents of Hai Hau borough. People call it “longan cake” not because it is made from longan, but because the shape and skin looks like one.

 Saigon has hundreds of large and small alleys. There are crisscrossing and zigzagging alleys that can reveal lots of interesting stories and surprises if you have the opportunity to explore.

 The Quang Binh People’s Committee has approved bumping up the sales of tours to Son Doong cave in 2017, one of the world’s largest caves, from 500 top 800 due to increased demand.

In addition to investment and trading, there is also huge potential for co-operation between Viet Nam and India in tourism, a conference heard in HCM City on January 13.

 A make-shift market along Highway 4D, from O Quy Ho Mountain Pass to Mong Sen Bridge, can be seen bustling with activities in Sapa, Lao Cai Province.

Wild peach blossoms along mountain sides in the northwestern region create a magnificent landscape.

 Bright blue lake in Hai Phong, green tea hill in Nghe An and eco-tourism site in M’Drak are cited as attractive travel destinations for this year.

 Ho Chi Minh City to organise balloon flights for visitors for the first time during the Tet Holiday.