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Ideal destinations near Hanoi for national holidays

If you want to spend the National Reunification Day and May Day holidays with your family and close friends at a nice place near the capital city, here are some suggestions.

Aid for tourism service providers affected by Formosa incident

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism has sent a document guiding the provision of financial aid for those who supplied tourism services and were affected by the marine environment incident in the central region.

Highland markets - a specialty of Lai Chau

 Markets in the northwestern highland province of Lai Chau are not only for selling and buying goods but also for couples to meet and date.


Conquering the ‘dinosaur spine’ in VN northeastern region

The road leading to Bordermarker 1305 in Binh Lieu district, Quang Ninh province is considered the ‘dinosaur spine’ in the northeastern region.

Exploiting cultural heritage for sustainable tourism

 Vietnam has a treasure trove of tangibles and intangibles that can be exploited to develop sustainable tourism. The question is how to effectively exploit it.

Travel during 2017 Reunification Day

This year Reunification Day (April 30) and International Labor Day (May 1) fall on a weekend. The domestic tourism market is expected to be busier than ever. 

Poetic Hanoi with yellow-leaves-streets in early summer

 Hanoi streets, featuring bed of yellow leaves on the ground and burst of buds and shoots on trees, greatly inspire visitors and photographers in early Summer.

An Bang - untouched beach near Hoi An

Around three kilometers from Hoi An ancient town, An Bang beach is still in its primitive state. Clean water, yellow sand, a pure atmosphere and daily chores of local fishermen make the beach area unique.

A true taste of Mi Quang

VietNamNet Bridge - Among the unique dishes in Quang Nam, Mi Quang (Quang noodle) seems to be the famous dish that attracts visitors to this central province.

HCM City to open more tourist streets

 HCM City administrators are planning to open more tourist streets to attract travelers to the city.

How to feast in Hanoi on a $10 budget

 US$10 is not much, but do you know you can have breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, snacks and even a glass of beer in that amount in Hanoi.

Sea-island tourism - Future of VN tourism

 The Government’s master plan for tourism development by 2020 aims to develop seven key tourism zones, of which five are sea-island related zones, reflecting the importance of sea and island tourism.

Hotel room shortage looms as MICE arrivals increase

 A sharp increase in MICE (Meeting, Incentive, Conference and Event) tourist arrivals in HCM City has fuelled concern among tourism firms over possible shortages of hotel rooms and conference halls.

6 cheap holiday destinations in northern Vietnam

 Here’s our choice for the top six cheap week end holiday destinations in northern Vietnam close to Hanoi that will run under US$43 per day per person.

Tourism sector enhances management of travel, tour guidance

 The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) hosted a workshop in Hanoi on April 21 to deploy a plan to enhance management of travel operations, tour guidance and tourist destinations.

The most famous pagodas in Vung Tau

 VietNamNet Bridge - A popular weekend escape from Saigon, Vung Tau rocks at weekends when beach-starved locals and expats descend in numbers, but it is relatively quiet during the week. 

10 best resorts in Vietnam: Touropia

Touropia, a tourism website, has listed 10 best luxury resorts in Vietnam, as rated by visitors, picked from an ever-growing selection of boutique hotel stays, luxury hotel hideaways and romantic retreats.

A new café worth visiting in Saigon

 To shield yourselves from blistering hot weather in HCMC, you should drop by Sora Café on Le Duan Boulevard.

Construction project of Ban Gioc waterfall tourism site approved

 The Prime Minister has approved the general construction project of Ban Gioc waterfall tourism site and detailed plan for the site's central area.

Exploring Lai Chau with community tours

 Tours of villages in Vietnam’s northwest and Lai Chau province in particular have become popular in recent years.