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Da Nang seawater not contaminated, tourists can swim

 VietNamNet Bridge - The testing results of sea water samples in Da Nang shows that the water is normal for serving aquatic sports and entertainment activities, according to authorities of Da Nang.

Cat Bi Airport to open on May 12

 Cat Bi International Airport in Hai Phong city will be officially opened on May 12.

The most secret war bunker in Thang Long Citadel

 The underground bunker D67 was the headquarters of the Central Military Commission during the Vietnam war.

Delicious snack from glutinous rice and cassava

 The excellent combination of the fragrant and glutinous rice seeds with the greasy taste of cassava as well as fried onion has created such an attractive snack.

Nha Trang: Festival commemorates Goddess Ponagar

The annual Ponagar Festival, the biggest of its kind in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa, opened in Nha Trang city on April 27, drawing a crowd of pilgrims from the surrounding provinces.

Cham Island to launch sea walking tour

 Quang Nam provincial People’s Committee has allowed Cham Island Tourist Company Limited to launch a new and fascinating tour to explore the undersea world: walking tour under the sea.

International arrivals up 17.8 percent after four months

 International arrivals to Vietnam increased 17.8 percent against the same period last year to reach 3,248,634 at the end of April, according to General Statistics Office (GSO) figures.

Datanla waterfall crossing inspected

 A rope-swinging adventure tour at Datanla waterfalls, where three foreign tourists died in February, was under inspection on April 26.

Special taste of Hai Duong’s 'Long' cake

 Different from other kinds of glutinous rice cake, Hai Duong’s Long cake has a light flavor, sweet-smelling, buttery and hot taste of puffed glutinous rice, ginger, roasted peanuts and sugar.

Sai Gon-Binh Duong railway tour launched

For $7.18, travel aficionados can now enjoy a one-day train tour to Thuy Chau tourist site in Di An town, the neibouring province of Binh Duong, from Ho Chi Minh City’s outskirts via Sai Gon Railways JSC’s new routes.

Thanh An – ideal place for summer vacation

Thanh An island village in Can Gio district is seen as a right place for summer holidays where you can enjoy mild weather and beautiful landscapes while staying away from bustling cities.

Vung Tau City bans parties on local beach

Local authorities in Vung Tau City have decided to ban tourists from holding parties on the local beaches in an effort to keep them clean.

Fantasy world of corals at the seabed of Vinh Hy Bay

 VietNamNet Bridge - Vinh Hy Bay is known for the blue sea, white sand and relatively unspoiled landscape, suitable for those who love adventure traveling and the sea world.

Hanoi foreigner’s street at night

 VietNamNet Bridge - The lemon tea, draught beer, and coffee shops at the "international crossroads of Ta Hien” are increasingly and crowded on weekend evenings.

European-like scenery at Seo My Ty reservoir

 VietNamNet Bridge - About 20 km from the center of Sa Pa town, Seo My Ty reservoir is at an altitude of over 1,600m, in the Hoang Lien Son mountain range.

Top tourist destinations in Buon Ma Thuot

 VietNamNet Bridge - Buon Ma Thuot is the capital and also the most popular destination in Vietnam’s Central Highlands. It attracts visitors by the immense coffee forest, the unique gong culture, and spectacular natural scenery.

Will cuisine or marine tourism be the core of Vietnam tourism?

 VietNamNet Bridge – Building marine tourism brand or selecting culinary art as the core values of the Vietnamese tourism is still a matter of controversy.

Vietnam Airlines and Jetstar Pacific tie up, offer promotions

 Vietnam Airlines and Jetstar Pacific Airlines announced their partnership for the Lotusmiles programme on April 20.

Presidential rooms in HCM City's Independence Palace open

 The Independence Palace in HCM City will open two more rooms for tourists starting April 28.

Vietnam's three most beautiful beaches named

 The Vietnam Tourism Association named Nha Trang in Khanh Hoa Province, My Khe of Da Nang and Quan Lan in Quang Ninh as Vietnam’s three most beautiful beaches.