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Quang Nam gives offers to visitors during Heritage Festival

 The central province of Quang Nam will give many special offers to tourists during the sixth Quang Nam Heritage Festival from June 9-14.

Hoi An among world’s most beautiful, cheapest beach cities

 Online media outlet Thrillist of the US has listed ancient Hoi An city among the most beautiful and cheapest beach cities in the world.

Specific policies needed to develop tourism in poor areas

 Ngoi village community tourism spot is located in Ngoi Ho commune, Tan Lac district, the northern mountainous province of HoaBinh. It is a beautiful Muong ethnic minority ancient village.

Vietnam tourism targets Korean visitors

 Vietnam has taken part in the 32nd Korea World Travel Fair (KOTFA), which ran in Seoul, the Republic of Korea, from June 1 to 4.

Exploring Son Islet in Can Tho

About six kilometers away from Ninh Kieu Wharf in the Mekong Delta City of Can Tho, Con Son (Son Islet) could be an ideal choice for those who love traveling to take a tour to the stunning tourist site.  

Adventure tour operator prosecuted for Polish tourist death

Police in Lam Dong said on May 31 that they have just prosecuted the director of the Giac Mo Vang Company, Do Tuan, who illegally organised adventure tours to Hang Cop Waterfall in Dalat City which killed two people. 

Five most nostalgic coffee shops in Saigon

Radio Coffee, Goc Hanoi, Lao Hac Quan, Nha Minh 80s and Café 81 in HCM City are known as nice places for groups, couples or anyone who like savouring a cup of coffee and indulging themselves in a nostalgic space full of items that date back decades.

HCM City weekend bazaar attracts droves of visitors

A weekend flea market at Bach Dang Wharf in downtown HCM City has been attracting a large number of local and international visitors since it first opened in late April.

Red maple tourist area blooms open in Da Lat

 A red maple tourist area has just been opened to the public in the resort city of Da Lat.

HCM City post office, tunnels among top Asian landmarks

HCM City once again proved itself to be a must-visit place in Asia as travellers named its network of wartime tunnels and a 130-year-old post office among the top 25 landmarks of the region.

Earnings from tourism grow 26.7 percent in five months

 Vietnam earned 212.2 trillion VND (9.34 billion USD) from tourism in the first five months of 2017, an increase of 26.7 percent from the same period last year, according to the General Statistics Office.

A tour around biggest ethnic market in Lai Chau

San Thang kermis is the largest of its kind in Lai Chau, bringing together the Dao, Mong, Thai, Giay and Lu ethnic people from across the northern mountainous province.

Five ideal places to take photos in Hanoi

VietNamNet Bridge - Here are five places in Hanoi which serve as perfect backgrounds for photographers.

30% surge in international tourists to Vietnam

 The number of international visitors to Viet Nam in the first five months of 2017 was estimated at 5.25 million, a year-on-year surge of 29.6 per cent.

Local airlines plan new services, more seats in peak summer travel season

 Domestic airlines are planning to launch new routes and operate additional flights to meet growing demand during the peak summer travel season.

Hoi An on top amazing int’l vacations that won’t cost a fortune

 According to the website, as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Hoi An has roots that can be traced back to a 15th-century fishing port. Today the coastal town offers both historical sites and pristine, white-sand beaches.

The top tours from HCM City

VietNamNet Bridge - Here are the top Saigon tours, which range from full-day trips to the iconic Chu Chi Tunnels to boat cruises through the vast Mekong Delta.

Da Lat’s red maple tourist area opens

 A red maple tourist area has just been opened for the public on May 26 at Da Lat City’s Ward 3 in the central highlands province of Lam Dong.

Lao Cai to build tourism market

Lao Cai city has begun construction of the Pho Moi tourism market, the first such market in Vietnam. 

Son Tra tourism master plan halted for further consideration

 Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam demanded a halt to the Son Tra tourism development master plan for three months to review the plan.