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2,000 flights added for Hung Kings holiday

 National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and budget airline Jetstar Pacific have announced to increase around 2,000 flights in total on the occasion of the Hung Kings holiday.

The New York Times lists must-do things in Hoi An in 36 hours

 Patrick Scott, a writer from The New York Times, a US daily newspaper, has some words of advice for travelers on exploring Hoi An ancient town, Quang Nam province, Vietnam during 36 hours.

Strawberry farm in Hanoi

Covering on an area of 4,000sqm, Chimi strawberry farm that opened last October in Hanoi's Tay Ho district has attracted young people and families looking for a new farming experience in the city.

Opportunities to promote Vietnam's tourism economy

 The Vietnamese capital city of Hanoi has focused on exploiting heritage and cultural tourism forms in the past and will now combine these strengths with the organisation of international events in the future.

Discovering Central Highland Biological Institute in Da Lat

The Central Highland Biological Institute was originally built in 1949 and is notable for its French architectural style. The site has quickly become a popular spot for sightseeing among young people.

Hanoi listed in Top 25 global destinations by TripAdvisor

 Hanoi has secured 15th position in the list of the world’s 25 best destinations in TripAdvisor's latest annual Traveler's Choice Awards.

Tu San - Southeast Asia’s deepest canyon

With a depth of about 800m, a length of 1.7km and a cliff slope of 70-90o, Tu San is believed to be the deepest canyon in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.

Exploring caves at the foot of Voi waterfall in Lam Dong

Voi waterfall, located in the central highlands of Lam Dong, has seen large number of visitors who come to witness the pristine natural scenery and beautiful caves.

Vietnam Railways arranges more trains for Reunification Day holidays

  Vietnam Railways (VNR) will operate an additional 130 trains along various routes across the nation from April 25 to May 5 to meet increasing travelling demands during the Reunification Day holidays.

Exploring a hi-tech strawberry garden in Da Lat

Covering a total area of 10,000 square metres, the new hi-tech strawberry garden located in Ta Nung commune in Da Lat city in the central highlands province of Lam Dong is a new tourist attraction to visitors.

HCM City proposes coastal tourist site expansion

 HCM City authorities have submitted the Ministry of Planning and Investment a plan on widening Can Gio coastal tourist site.

Discovering hidden Thien Ha cave in Trang An landscape complex

Located in Trang An landscape complex in Ninh Binh province, Thien Ha cave regularly attracts large numbers of visitors who come to witness the pristine and historic scenery on display in the cave.

Indonesia focuses on promoting 10 destinations in VN

 Travel from Viet Nam to Indonesia will get a whole lot easier.

Exciting markets for expats in HCM City

 Traditional wet markets in HCMC are diverse in sizes and products they have to offer. Many of them may captivate not only local people but also foreigners, especially those who want to indulge in both shopping and exploring Vietnam’s culture.

Truong Son Dong mountain range – ideal place for cloud hunters

These days, visitors flock to Son Tay district in Quang Ngai to enjoy the breathtaking scenery of white clouds in Truong Son Dong mountain range and bombax ceiba flowers in full bloom along the mountain slopes.

Da Lat beautiful in pink

Every year in January and February, Dalat City in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong is blanketed by the pink of sour cherry flowers (Prunus cerasoides), or mai anh dao in Vietnamese, which is a harbinger of spring.

Ninh Thuan Grape Festival 2019 promises various activities

 The Ninh Thuan Grape Festival which will be held from April 26 to May 2 is expected to attract hundreds of visitors and promote the culture and viniculture of Ninh Thuan Province.

Five most nostalgic coffee shops in HCM city

Fortunately, there still remains a handful of Ho Chi Minh city coffee shops where one can indulge in nostalgia and an authentic ambiance whilst enjoying a good cup of coffee. 

Vietnam’s craft villages practice progenitor worship custom

 The worship of progenitors, a fundamental tradition of Vietnamese craft villages, expresses villagers’ gratitude for those who created jobs for locals.

Village preserves scent of fish sauce

 Situated at the foot of the Hai Van Pass, 17km northwest of Da Nang city, Nam O village boasts pristine beaches and a thriving fishing industry.