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A visit to original 1,000-year-old Bai Dinh Pagoda

 The original Bai Dinh Pagoda is located on a mountain in Gia Sinh Commune, Gia Vien District, Ninh Binh Province. Not only it is well-known for its unique architecture but also for its role in the development of Vietnam's Buddhism.

Vietnam’s tourism promoted in France

A series of activities, including a photography exhibition, a performance of traditional musical instruments, and culinary introduction events, impressed visitors at a programme to promote Vietnam’s tourism in Paris on March 12. 

Hoang Lien Son named among most exciting destinations

Hoang Lien Son mountain range in northwest Vietnam has been named one of the world’s most exciting destinations for 2019 by prestigious American magazine National Geographic.

Da Nang to welcome 3,500 MICE tourists in late March

HCMC-based Viking Travel Company will organize special trips to transport 3,500 tourists of the MICE programs from Indonesia to the central coast city of Danang by the end of the month.

Seoul – Da Nang among Asia-Pacific region’s fastest-growing passenger routes

 Routesonline’s research studied the top 100 passenger routes to and from as well as within the Asia-Pacific region during 2018 using the latest data provided by Sabre Market Intelligence.

Nine cozy homestays in Quy Nhon perfect for a weekend getaway

Ca Home, Confetti House, and Life's A Beach are among the popular homestays in Quy Nhon city not to be missed while paying a visit to the coastal province of Binh Dinh.

Ban flowers bloom across Dien Bien

 As March comes, the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien is blanketed with white Ban flowers. It’s also the time for the annual festival named after the most beautiful flower in the region.

Discovering top ideal destinations in western region

Spring tourist site is one of the most prominent in the southern province of Hau Giang, enticing a large number of travelers.

"Stork island" in Gia Lac, Ninh Binh

Thousands of white storks fly from all regions to live and mate on an islet on Hoang Long River 20 km away from Ninh Binh city.

Vietnam Airlines to switch over to Sheremetyevo airport in Moscow

 National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will move all its operations in Moscow from Domodedovo Airport to Sheremetyevo Airport as from July 2, 2019. 

Must-try dishes in Hue imperial city

Hue city is known for its royal specialities, which are famous throughout the country. Following are several must-try cuisines for your trip to Hue.

Various activities planned for Nha Trang Beach Festival 2019

 The People’s Committee of the south-central province of Khanh Hoa has approved the Nha Trang Beach Festival-Khanh Hoa 2019 with nearly 50 art, physical-sport, trade and symposium activities spanning from May 10-13.

A visit to Ngoc Chien commune in Son La

Widely considered as the ‘Da Lat of the northwest’, Ngoc Chien commune has become popular among visitors who enjoy taking in the area’s beautiful landscapes of paddy fields, valleys, and picturesque villages.

Hoi An ancient town – a global cultural heritage

 Hoi An is a well-known travel destination in Vietnam. The ancient town was named a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999.

Visitors embrace spiritual delights

 Historical and cultural relic sites, pagodas, and temples are not only a destination for Vietnamese people. Throughout the country, these important sites also attract a great number of both international tourists and expatriates. 

Market offers luck for sale

On the second day of the second lunar month, people flock to Phu Luu commune of Ham Yen district for a unique market which is only held once a year to buy and sell luck for the year.

Relic site in Da Nang gains back its position

Many historical relic sites have been damaged or even fallen into oblivion over the years. Dien Hai Citadel in Da Nang city is no exception. Yet, with local authorities and people’s determined efforts, the relic site has been restored and preserved.

Tan Son Nhat Int’l airport’s service quality the worst in Vietnam: CAAV

The quality of services offered at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in HCMC ranked last, at an average of 3.96 points on a scale of five, among six local airports in the country last year.

Warnings issued for Vietnamese tourists to Egypt, Taiwan

 The Vietnam National of Administration Tourism (VNAT) has issued documents to warn domestic travel companies of security instability in Egypt.

Zero-VND tour operators pay minimal tax despite high sales

The Taxation Department in the northern province of Quang Ninh found that 32 retail shops belonging to zero-dong tours paid a mere VND1.5 billion in taxes in 2017, a modest tax contribution compared to their high volume of sales.