Some of central Vietnam’s top tourist destinations have welcomed the Christmas and New Year holidays in style.

 A tower has been set up at Sa Dec flower village in the southern province of Dong Thap to help visitors observe the whole village from above.

 An enticing art performance took place in Nha Trang city in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa on December 31 to welcome the New Year and announce the 2019 National Tourism Year.

 The stunning landscape of Tram Chim National Park is at its most attractive during the "floating water season", or flooding season, from September to December.

 The arrival of the 15 millionth foreign visitor of 2018 in Ha Long city, in the northern province of Quang Ninh, marks a successful year for the tourism industry.

Key tourist attractions in the country, mainly in the warm southern region, have been attracting large numbers of travelers as the New Year holiday lasts four days.

 Boi Khe pagoda is a 700 year-old-pagoda and this place has significant values related to history, culture and architecture of Hanoi city in particular and Vietnam in general.

 Trưởng Thị Gạch, 82, of the Chăm ethnic group, is from a very long line of ceramic artisans.  

 Authorities in HCM City will organise a ceremony to welcome and give presents to the first visitors to the city on January 1, 2019.

Hanoi’s Department of Tourism said it revoked the international travel business licence granted to the Golden Travel, one of the two companies that signed Taiwan tour contracts for 152 tourists who then went missing in Taiwan.

 In addition to traditional games and performances, the villagers display their unique pottery products in the market, at the center of the village.

 The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has ordered international travel companies to ensure safety for their customers following a deadly bomb attack that killed three Vietnamese tourists in Egypt on December 28.

Located in a pine forest, Tu Hieu pagoda in Thuy Xuan ward in Hue city in the central province of Thua Thien Hue has drawn visitors to its unique architecture and tranquil atmosphere.

 At the recent 2018 Vietnam Travel and Tourism Summit in November, both domestic and foreign experts shared proposals to remove obstacles that hinder the development of Vietnamese tourism.

 National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and budget carrier Jetstar Pacific have announced that between now and January 2, 2019, they will add nearly 120,000 seats on domestic flights serving increasing demand during the Calendar New Year holiday.

 An art performance will light up Nha Trang in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa on December 31 to celebrate New Year’s Eve and announce the National Tourism Year 2019.

Located on a small alley in Le Hong Phong street, Hai Chau district, Da Nang, the coffee shop has attracted visitors to its simplicity and romantic design.

 Authorities in Da Lat have launched a new tourism app, Dalatcity, to serve tourists better.

The New Year is the best occasion to enjoy a holiday to relax and explore interesting destinations along with relatives and friends. Following are the top destinations near Hanoi which are perfect for a New Year visit.

 Those who love indulging themselves at a nature retreat will like Cau isle, a secluded spot in the central province of Binh Thuan, between May and September.