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Foreigners may be barred from being tour guides

 Foreigners may no longer be licensed as tour guides in Vietnam, a conference on draft amendments to the Law on Tourism in Hanoi on November 7 heard.

Grilled corn - A winter snack of Hanoians

 Grilled corn is of some of the most typical snack foods that have become a part of winter in Hanoi.

Visit Vietnamese Women’s Museum in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge – The Vietnamese Women’s Museum is a place to preserve and exhibit symbolic images of Vietnamese women from the past to now.

Vietnam among easiest countries for English speakers to visit

 Vietnam was ranked 29th among Countries with the Top English Language Skills in the EF English Proficiency Index, compiled by EF Education First, a global language training company.

Giao Hai fish market, another attraction of Nam Dinh province

 Giao Hai is a commune in the buffer zone of the southern Red River Delta Biosphere Reserves, the gateway to Xuan Thuy National Park in Nam Dinh province. Giao Hai commune is blessed by nature and embodies the unique culture of the river moth region.

Piloting electronic visa issuance for foreigners

 The government has submitted to the National Assembly a draft decree on granting electronic visas to foreigners. If approved, it will be carried out for 2 years starting January 1, 2017.

Mekong Delta in flooding season

 Although the flooding season this year is later than in previous years, it remains a source of livelihood for local people in the Mekong Delta and marks the start of a unique tourist season in this region

Ca Mau – Vietnam’s southernmost province

This 300-year-old land is the ending point of the S-shaped Vietnam. Its Ca Mau Cape is the only place in Vietnam where people can see both ocean sunrise and sunset in one day. This is a place where humans and nature co-exist in harmony.

Hanoi’s attractions for tourists

 Hanoi has been honored by prestigious travel magazines and organizations as one of world’s top destinations. It attracts tourists for its beautiful landscapes, delicious cuisine, and hospitable people.

Tram Chim park set to develop eco-tourism

 Dong Thap Province’s People’s Committee will set aside a budget of VNĐ 90 billion (US$4.03 million) to develop tourism infrastructure at Tram Chim National Park.

Hanoi, RoK seek ways to boost tourism cooperation

 Officials of the Hanoi Department of Tourism met on November 11 with businesspeople and journalists from the Republic of Korea (RoK), who are on a fact-finding trip to the city, to discuss ways to boost tourism cooperation between the two countries. 

500-year old village in Hanoi

Many old villas harmoniously combining French and Vietnamese architecture still exist in Cuu village in Hanoi’s outlying district of Phu Xuyen.

The most beautiful assembly hall in Hoi An

VietNamNet Bridge - In Hoi An, the Phuc Kien Assembly Hall is considered the most beautiful hall in the town. 

Romantic & nostalgic cafes in Saigon

Khanhcasa Tea House, The Vintage Emporium Café and Gu Coffee, with a romantic and nostalgic style, are favourite destinations for young people in HCM City.

Hanoi, HCM City see good growth of tourism revenue

 In the first ten months of 2016, the revenue of Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism industry amounted to VND80 trillion while Hanoi’s reached over VND50 trillion.

Hanoi-HCMC flights to depart every 30 minutes

 Vietnam Airlines will work with Jetstar Pacific to increase flight frequency on the Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City route, with 34 flights each day from 5.45am to 9.30pm.

Beautiful moments at Long Bien Bridge

VietNamNet Bridge - Long Bien Bridge is associated with the two wars of the nation, witnessing many changes in Hanoi. To date, the bridge is over 100 years old. Let's admire the beauty of the ancient bridge.

Cafes in the clouds

 VietNamNet Bridge - Enjoy a cup of coffee in open spaces, near mountains and clouds, in Sa Pa, Tam Dao or Da Lat.

Phu Tho - the Vietnamese birthplace

 VietNamNet Bridge - Phu Tho has a long and glorious history. It is regarded as the birthplace of the Vietnamese race. 

Direct flight route connects Hong Kong, Cam Ranh

 A HK Express flight, a budget airline from Hong Kong, landed in Cam Ranh International Airport on November 9 afternoon, bringing 180 tourists from the Chinese territory to Nha Trang city.