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Interesting things in Bac Ha market

 Bac Ha market in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai Province is held every Sunday and offers a wide range of products like clothes, food and medicinal herbs.

CNN to promote Hanoi in 2017

 The image of Hanoi is expected to reach 420 million families across the globe via the Cable News Network (CNN).

Capsule Hotel in Sapa

Capsule Hotel, the first of its kind, in Sapa town of the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai, is seen as a new ideal destination for visitors.

CNN: 5 ideal tropical paradises in Vietnam

 CNN Travel recently posted an article on their website in which they promoted travel to Vietnam and what they referred to as five ideal tropical paradises. Here are the photos and locations they touted.

Top opulent seaside resorts in Vietnam

With more than 3,260km of coastal lines, Vietnam owns numerous luxury seaside resorts with clear and clean beach, beautiful scenery, fresh air and delicious seafood dishes.

Vietnam among Russians’ most favourite destinations

 Vietnam is one of the most favourite destinations of Russians for the New Year holiday, according to Maya Lomidze, Director of Association of Tour Operations of Russia (ATOR).


Sung Hung – The oldest pagoda on Phu Quoc Island

Not only is it the oldest pagoda, Sung Hung Pagoda also has unique architecture and is one of the most popular spiritual tourist attractions in Phu Quoc. The pagoda welcomes a large number of tourists to visit and worship.

Khoai cake (stuffed omelette)

 Unlike the abovementioned cakes, khoai cake contains many ingredients and goes through totally different processing procedures.

VN to launch e-visas by 2017

 Viet Nam will grant e-visas to foreigners from 2017-2018, aiming to attract more tourists and foreign visitors as well as boosting the domestic tourism industry, according to the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism.

Stunning beauty of seven landscapes along Bat Xat trek route

Landmark 92, terraced paddy fields, Lao Chai, Y Ty and Ky Quan San are wonderful destinations for trekkers along Bat Xat route in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai.

Saigon skyscrapers by night

VietNamNet Bridge - Sumptuous and magnificent Saigon skyscrapers shimmer in the dark at night. These buildings are symbols of a Saigon which is increasingly expanding.

Vietnam’s famous tourism sites in 1980s

Through the lens of international photographers, the beauty of numerous famous tourism sites in Vietnam as well as the capturing images of the destitute life 30 years ago are revealed.

Ministry works on documentaries to advertise tourism

 The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Culture is producing two documentaries aimed at advertising domestic tourism following the ministry’s tourism advertising through cinema project.

Explore Vietnam's special ancient temple

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hon Ba Temple in the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau is one of the most special temples in Vietnam. It was built in 1781 to worship the Thuy Long goddess.

Top ten campsites in Vietnam for New Year holiday makers

Son Tinh camp in Hanoi, Canh Duong Beach in Thua Thien Hue or Coco Beach in Binh Thuan to name a few, are favourite destinations for young people to go camping during the New Year 2017.

Mau Son: A magnet for tourists

 The work on the 5.7 kilometer-long-cable car starting from Bang Khanh Commune to the Chan May area on the top of Mau Son Mountain in Lang Son province has begun.

Tuyen Lam expected to be Vietnam’s first national tourist site

 The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will seek the government’s approval for the recognition of Tuyen Lam Lake tourist site in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong to become the country’s first nationally-graded tourist site.

Discover Ly Quoc Su Pagoda - one of Hanoi’s oldest Buddhist temples

 VietNamNet Bridge - Located at 50 Ly Quoc Su Street in the Old Quarter, Ly Quoc Su Pagoda is one of the oldest ones of its kind in Hanoi.

Cha ruoi, an autumn treat of the north

 Those who visit Hanoi during this time of the year should savor cha ruoi, a specialty made from sand worm widely available in the sea.

Discover Lang Son - the multi-cultural land

 Lang Son takes pride in its many natural and historical sites reflecting the diverse nature of its culture. It also has famous sights mentioned in Vietnamese literature and music such as Dong Dang, Ky Lua, To Thi, and Tam Thanh.