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Saigontourist offers free tours to reporters covering Trump-Kim Summit

Saigontourist is one of two tour operators, along with Hanoitourist, assigned by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to offer free day tours of Hanoi, Halong and Ninh Binh to reporters covering the second DPRK-USA Summit in Hanoi.

CNN: 5 dishes every Hanoi visitor needs to try

 CNN recently says more than pho, there are 5 dishes every visitor to Hanoi needs to try. They include fish cooked with turmeric and dill, fish and crab noodle soups.

Vietnam pushes cruise ship tourism forward

 Vietnam is positioned at the heart of Asia – Pacific and is easily accessible by cruise liners. Late last year, Vietnam put into operation a seaport in a bid to attract more holidaymakers.

Trang An tourism complex in pictures

Trang An scenic landscape complex covers an area of nearly 2,000 hectares in the northern province of Ninh Binh.

My Son Sanctuary in photos

 My Son Sanctuary is located on a hilly landscape in Duy Phu commune of Duy Xuyen district, Quang Nam province.

Sword Lake and Hanoi streets on international television

Many international television stations have chosen famous streets in Hanoi with a good view to broadcast live news on the second US – North Korea summit.

Vietnam welcomes record number of foreign visitors in February

 An estimated 1.58 million foreigners visited Vietnam in February, a month-on-month increase of 5.8 percent, according to the General Statistics Office.

Vietnam needs to learn from Singapore’s tourism experience

 Vietnam needs to learn from Singapore’s experiences in tourism development thanks to opportunities presented from the Kim-Trump summit, experts said.

Vietnam promotes tourism during Hanoi Summit

 The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Toursim has stepped up tourism promotion through domestic and foreign channels during the ongoing DPRK-USA Hanoi Summit Vietnam. 

Cherry blossoms brighten Da Lat city

 During the early days of spring in Da Lat city, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, many visitors have been attracted to the vibrant pink colours of cherry blossoms which have appeared throughout the city, creating romantic natural scenery.

Free tours offered to int’l press to promote tourism

Vietnam sees the DPRK-USA Summit, with the participation of nearly 3,000 international reporters, as a great opportunity for Vietnamese tourism promotion.

Luxury Hotels in Hanoi fully booked head of Trump-Kim Summit

 All 5-star luxury hotels in Ha Noi have run out of room ahead of the second DPRK-USA Summit, taking place today and tomorrow in the capital city.

Vietnam makes best of DPRK-USA Summit to promote tourism

 Vietnam is taking full advantage of the second DPRK-USA Summit in Hanoi to promote its tourism as the whole world is paying special attention to the event and the host country, said a tourism official.

Views of ancient Van Nien Pagoda in Hanoi

Originally built in 1014, the ancient Van Nien Pagoda is widely considered one of the most famous spiritual sites in Hanoi.

Rustic pottery art of Huong Canh

 Located in Vinh Phuc province, 45km north of Hanoi, Huong Canh retains its 300-year-old ceramic and pottery craft despite the influx of modernity.

Unique coffee shop in Danang City

Da Nang City homes a lot of spectacular scenes and locations. One spot to add to the list is a rather small but amazing coffee shop.

Foreign leaders enjoy Vietnamese food

 Leaders of foreign countries have enjoyed Vietnamese food during their trips to the country.

Hanoi landmarks on display during DPRK-USA Summit

Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi Opera House, and the Cultural Friendship Palace are among some of the beautiful locations around Hanoi which have captured the attention of the international media and guests.

Eco-tourism site to be developed in U Minh Ha National Park

More than 1,300ha of U Minh Ha National Park in the southernmost province of Ca Mau will be zoned for an eco-tourism site from now to 2025. 

T'way Air opens Incheon-Cam Ranh route

 T’way Air, a low-cost airline from South Korea, recently coordinated with Cam Ranh International Airport in south-central Khanh Hoa province to launch Incheon-Cam Ranh flights.