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Adventure travel needs more caution

Adventure travel attracts a large number of visitors to the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong. 

Thailand’s newspaper advises on discovering Da Lat

 The night market used to be a vegetable and fruit market before it became a tourist attraction in Da Lat.

Experiencing local life in Lang Son

 When visiting the northern province of Lang Son, Bac Son district’s Quynh Son commune is often the first stop for tourists who wish to experience local life through homestays.

Son Tra Peninsula - gift of The Creator

 Located not far from downtown of central Da Nang city, Son Tra Peninsula has been considered the most unique peninsula of Vietnam.

10 reasons to visit Ho Chi Minh City

 Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is always hot, noisy, chaotic and perhaps unromantic, but still a very popular holiday destination.

HCMC to launch seven more waterway tour routes

 Daily Company will roll out seven additional waterway bus routes in HCMC in the near future after getting approval from the municipal Department of Transport. 

Investigation into fake tour guide card in Khanh Hoa proposed

 The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has proposed the Ministry of Public Security to launch an investigation into fake tour guide cards in the central province of Khanh Hoa.

Buckwheat flower festival in Ha Giang promises diverse activities

 An annual festival centring around buckwheat flowers, the iconic flower of the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang, and the unique cultural values of local ethnic groups will begin on November 23.

Mekong Delta - ideal travel destination

 With its interlacing canals, immense rice fields and fruit-laden orchards, the Mekong Delta is a favourite destination for both domestic and foreign visitors.

Creators gives tips on exploring Hue

 Hue, once an Imperial City and now a World Heritage Site, lies midway between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon). Yet less known to the outside world is that Hue is renowned for its cuisine.

Tatler names Hanoi among best food destinations that should be on one's bucket list

 You want to travel but you’re not sure where to go. Let your love of food and palate be your guide.

Hanoi and Phu Quoc among the best destinations in Vietnam for western tourists

 In recent years, many westerners are flocking to Vietnam’s token tourist hotspots.

The Wall Street Journal gives tips on exploring Vietnam's stunning caves

 Vietnam is home to Asia’s most astonishing subterranean system.

Crab soup – A pride of Hai Phong people

 ‘Banh da cua’, a dish featuring banh da (locally-made flat rice noodles), crab meat, pork broth and vegetables, is the pride of the people in the northern port city of Hai Phong, just as 'pho' is to Hanoians.

Da Lat and Mai Chau among Asia’s travel hotspots and off-the-beaten path alternatives

 Travel to Southeast Asia is hot right now, you’re likely going to visit the main cities anyway, but there is a treasure trove of hidden gems to add along the way.

Tourist attractions along Da river

 Quynh Nhai district in Son La province is regarded as an inland Halong Bay in the northwestern region thanks to a 10,000-hectre hydroelectric reservoir and magnificent landscape.

Outlook Traveller magazine lists five best Vietnamese foods you need to try

 Street food in Vietnam is an explosion of flavors. Salty, hot, sour and sweet – don’t forget to have your fill.

Ha Long city to inspect operations of tourist boats

 Authorities of Ha Long city in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh will coordinate with relevant agencies to evaluate service quality of tourist boats operating on Ha Long and Bai Tu Long Bays from November 15 to December 25. 

Quang Binh to pilot local ethnic minority culture tours

Authorities of the central province of Quang Binh People’s Committee have agreed on opening a pilot tour for exploring the culture of a local ethnic minority group. 

Zero dong tours worry travel sector

 ‘Zero dong’ and other cheap tours have lured a large number of visitors to the central coastal city of Da Nang in recent times. However, these tours also come with a headache for State management agencies.