There is nothing more fascinating than wallowing in the picturesque and delicate aroma of lotus bulbs, spreading in the breezes in the heart of the capital city of Hanoi during sweltering summer days.

 Located in the southern part of the Son Tra Pensula and 10km away from the centre of Da Nang city, Bai Rang beach resembles a peaceful, fresh and charming oasis in Vietnam’s central region.

 The new boat tour at the tourism hub of Trang An complex is adding more prestige to the UNESCO-recognised World Heritage Site while at the same time strengthening the province’s tourism brand.

 The number of foreign tourists to VN in the first six months of 2018 surged 27.2 per cent year-on-year to 7.9 million.

 Over 93 percent of interviewed foreign tourists said they are satisfied with their trips to Vietnam, according to the Vietnam Annual Tourism Report 2017 by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).

 Waterway tourism in Ho Chi Minh City is expected to receive about 450,000 tourists in 2018 and the figure is projected to increase by 15 percent in the following years.

 Tam Dao has made it an attractive destination for visitors on weekends and holidays thanks to its cool weather throughout the year like Da Lat and Sa Pa.

 The third Cai Rang Floating Market Culture and Tourism Festival kicked off in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on July 7. 

The awarding ceremony of the 8th National Tourism Art Photo Contest entitled "I love Vietnam" took place in Hanoi on July 6, with 11 out of 16,370 works were honoured.

 Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Binh is frequently dubbed as the “Kingdom of Caves” for the magnificent specimens it boasts. 

 The southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau plans to host the Sea Festival 2018 from August 28 to September 3, with a focus on connecting coastal provinces and cities across Vietnam.

If you are thinking of taking a relaxing family break this summer, here are the top 7 hotels and resorts which are free for kids under 12 years old across the country.

In extremely hot weather, green spaces with a dense canopy of trees have become a paradise for Hanoians to take a rest and cool off in the shade.

Tam Hai island commune in the central province of Quang Nam still keeps its beautiful and intact beauty.

 The tax revenue from import-export activities of HCMC in the first half of the year dipped by 4.8% year-on-year to US$2.2 billion, which is partially attributed to the severe traffic congestion at seaports.

 When it comes to a sandwich, which is best? Are you a BLT kind of guy? Or perhaps cheese and tomato is more your thing? 

 Hoi An City in the central province of Quang Nam has been listed by CNN as one of the 16 most relaxing places in the world.

 The Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR) has launched 30 new high-quality carriages on the Thong Nhat (North-South) route and plans to officially put them into operation on the Hanoi-Da Nang route starting July 9.

Cham Island in Hoi An city, Quang Nam province, is an ideal check-in point for travelers looking for a scenic view, with the stunning beauty of firmiana simplex in bloom and the vast expanse of crystal blue sea stretching to the horizon.

About 80km from Hanoi, Tam Dao is known as the ‘Da Lat in the north’ thanks to its year-round cool climate with average temperatures of 18 degrees Celsius and stunning natural scenery.