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VNAT General Director: foreign tourists must abide by Vietnamese law

 General Director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) Nguyen Van Tuan has stated that Vietnam welcomes visitors across the world to the country, however, they must abide by Vietnamese law. 

Hue looks to become ‘food capital’ of Vietnam

 Hue city, which has long been known as the only place in Vietnam that has royal dishes, is striving to become the capital of gastronomy in Vietnam.

Hanoi railway attracts foreign visitors

 A railway section which runs across a densely-populated area in Hanoi has become a popular destination for foreign visitors. 

Quang Ninh’s Co To island aims to become national eco-tourism site by 2020

 Co To island in the northern province of Quang Ninh has attracted many visitors due to its untouched beauty and perfect conditions for sea and island tourism.

Ho Chi Minh Museum - Fragrant lotus in the heart of the capital

 Ho Chi Minh Museum in Hanoi, an important historical and cultural relic of the capital and the country, was inaugurated on May 19, 1990. 

Vietnam cuisine to become a unique tourism product

Making Vietnam become the 'Kitchen of the World' is considered a promising approach for a "smoke-free industry”.

Vietnam' online tourism seeks to compete with foreign virals

 Online tourism has been developing strongly globally as part of e-commerce, especially in the context of the 4th industrial revolution. However, the trend is causing difficulties for Vietnam’s tourism sector where online tourism is less developed.

Com – A Vietnamese specialty

 One of the origins of Com (green sticky rice) can be traced to Vong village, 7 km west of downtown Hanoi. The legend begins with a severe famine in the village many years ago.

Hanoi in the early summer

May arrived with sun rays lighting every corner of the streets, purple lagerstroemia blossoming, and cicadas breaking the quiet space. Hanoi again enters a new summer.

Hanoi to launch open-top bus tour

 Hanoi will launch open-top double-decker bus tour service later this month.

Palm-sugar, a specialty of An Giang

Known nationwide for its delicate sweetness and classy flavor, An Giang province’s palm sugar is regarded as the quintessence of this southwestern land.

Nam O village in Da Nang City preserves art of fish sauce

 Located in Lien Chieu District, Da Nang City, Nam O has long been famous for its fish sauce. Founded in the early 20th century, the village is now facing a lack of land on which to build workshops.

Vietnam’s pirate island develops community tourism

 Tien Hai is the only island commune in Ha Tien district, southern province of Kien Giang. The commune also has another name: Hai Tac (Pirates) Archipelago. It boasts 16 islands and total area of 283 hectares.

Five cosy homestays for a summer vacation in Vung Tau

Uyen’s House, Sea La Vie homestay, and An Yen homestay are among the five ideal destinations for tourists to enjoy a summer vacation in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau.

Bach Dang Giang: An attractive spiritual destination

Lying just 20 kilometres from the centre of Haiphong, the Bach Dang Giang relic site is part of the Trang Kenh complex-a group of historical, cultural and spiritual monuments in Haiphong. 

In HCM City, Container truck becomes café

A man in HCM City’s Binh Tan District has made his truck into a coffee shop. 

Quang Ninh specialties: Heavenly flavours

Quang Ninh is blessed with stunning scenery of rugged mountains and an incredible coastline. This, along with numerous delicious food and drinks that meet the local OCOP standard, makes the province a source of great national pride.

Vietnam's Topas Ecolodge named on Nat Geo list

 National Geographic has named Viet Nam’s Topas Ecolodge on its list of unique lodges around the world.

HCM City district mulls more craft streets to attract visitors

 HCM City’s District 5 is planning to set up more traditional craft streets and provide free wifi here to attract visitors.

Da Nang – Hot destination for events and festivals this summer

 Central Da Nang City will be host to a vast array of activities this summer as it makes efforts to attract more visitors.