Vietnam’s tourism sector needs to attract an average of 1.15 million international tourists a month in the rest of the year to translate the 13-million-foreign-arrival target for all of 2017 into reality.

 Grapefruit Puddingis a popular dessert in Can Tho city. Although this dish is widely available all over Vietnam, the porridge made in Can Tho has a special flavor that can be found nowhere else.

 Phu Quoc prison, a special national relic, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kien Giang province. The prison is evidence of colonialism, imperialism, and also of the staunch spirit of Vietnamese revolutionary soldiers.

 Since 2010, the number of 3-5-star hotels nationwide has doubled, helping enhance the competitiveness of Vietnam’s hotel system to the regional level. However, hotels also face fierce competition from new accommodation services.

 The People’s Committee of Ha Long City on Thursday requested the inland waterway port authority to suspend all activities of 14 wooden cruise boats operating in Ha Long Bay.

 The number of international visitors to Viet Nam in the first seven months of 2017 was estimated at around 7.24 million, a year-on-year surge of 28.8 per cent.

 In late July and early August, Bac Son valley, Lang Son Province becomes very attractive with its ripening rice fields. It is an ideal time for travellers and photographers to capture the beautiful moments of the year.

 A dairy farm in Tu Tra Commune, Don Duong District, has become a new check-in point for tourists in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong.

 The tourism authority of Lam Dong has licensed 10 travel firms to organize adventure tours in the Central Highlands province.

The photo shot, taken by John S Lander, depicting tourists in boats cruising admist colorful floating lanterns on the Hoai River in Hoi An has been named as one of the world’s best travel photos by CNN.

Nguyen Truong An’s lotus lake in My Hoa commune, Thap Muoi district, Dong Thap province has become a top destination for lotus lovers in the last three years. 

Around 20km from Con Cuong Town in Nghe An Province, Khe Kem waterfall has become an ideal destination for trekkers thanks to its pristine beauty favoured by nature.

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism will hold tourism promotion programs in six Western European cities: Milan and Rome (Italy), Valencia (Spain), Berlin and Frankfurt (Germany) and Amsterdam (Netherlands).

 Soai Kinh Lam in the city’s District 5 is known far and wide for its long-established role as a crucial distribution hub of fabrics, not only for the city but the entire southern region. 

 The central province of Thua Thien – Hue on July 25 debuted seven tourism products, designed for local Phu Vang and Phu Loc districts and Huong Tra town.

 Young volunteers supporting Hanoi’s tourism have impressed residents and visitors with their activities to promote the capital city’s culture and history and have made a significant contribution to the tourism sector.

Those curious about Japanese culture and gastronomy are highly recommended to visit Little Japan, an area surrounded by Le Thanh Ton, Ngo Van Nam, Thai Van Lung, Thi Sach, and Hai Ba Trung streets in HCMC’s District 1. .

 The provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism yesterday granted licenses to organize adventure tours to ten travel agents in the Highlands province of Lam Dong.

 A green tea island in Thanh Chuong District, central Nghe An province has recently become a destination attracting a large number of visitors.

 The 14th National Assembly passed the 2017 Law on Tourism (amended) at its third meeting on June 19, creating a clear legal corridor, driving force and favourable conditions for tourism development.