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Fascinating mural paintings adorn Hue village

Ngu My Thanh village located in Quang Loi commune of Quang Dien district in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue has been attracting an increasing number of tourists in recent times due to its unique murals and 3D paintings.

Lotus blossoms flourish in Hanoi’s streets

Although it lasts in a short time during summer, lotus leaves a strong impression on Vietnamese people.

Red River Delta urged to develop sea tourism

Ha Long, Cat Ba are always the top choices for tourists. But there are many other localities in the north with potential for development yet still struggling for right direction to develop sea tourism

CNN lists reasons to visit Hoi An

Hoi An served as a busy Asian trading port between the 16th and 19th centuries. This cultural milieu remains visible in everything from the mustard-colored shophouses to dining traditions.

Bich Dong pagoda in lotus season

Three kilometers to the east of Tam Coc boat pier in Ninh Binh province, Bich Dong pagoda boasts a mysterious ancient look. It is especially beautiful these days as surrounded by lotuses blooming.

 

Top five most beautiful lotus ponds in Hanoi and HCM City

With the lotus flower season arriving, many young people across Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have started to flock to nearby lotus ponds to capture beautiful images of the flowers blossoming. 

Thai Vi temple - a new destination in Ninh Binh

Located in Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province, Thai Vi temple is a place to worship Kings and generals of Tran dynasty.

 

Events in Hanoi & HCM City on June 10-16

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on June 10-16.

Thach Dong - popular tourist destination in Kien Giang

Thach Dong (stone cave), a huge limestone mountain in My Duc commune, Ha Tien district is a popular tourist destination in the Mekong delta province of Kien Giang.

 

76-year-old woman travels alone to Thailand

Vietnam’s online community is buzzing with the story of a 76-year-old woman from Phu Quoc.

Anh Duc’s stoppage-time goal grabs win for Vietnam over Thailand

Veteran striker Nguyen Anh Duc scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner to give Vietnam a nail-biting 1-0 victory over Thailand in their 2019 King’s Cup encounter at Chang Arena in Buriram on June 5 night.

Vietnam terraced fields in the pouring-water season

In May and June, when terraced fields in the northwest region of Vietnam enter pouring-water season, ethnic groups begin transplanting rice seedlings, the most important time period for the crop.

Travel firms offer promotions for summer tours

Travel firms have launched a variety of tours as the busy summer travel season begins.

Thien Ha – new tourist destination in Ninh Binh

Tourism has become a spearhead economic industry in the northern province of Ninh Binh, which boasts many alluring destinations, now including Thien Ha cave. The hidden cave has recently been discover

Changes seen on Truong Sa archipelago

Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago in Khanh Hoa province has seen positive changes in socio-economic situation thanks to the whole-hearted support of mainlanders and efforts made by soldiers and residents there.

Vietnam welcomes 7.3 million foreign tourists in Jan-May period

Close to 7.3 million foreign tourists visited Vietnam in the first five months of 2019, up 8.8 percent against the same period last year.

 

Cu Lao Cham sees increasing number of tourists

Cu Lao Cham (Cham islands), Quang Nam province, welcomes some 700 tourists daily. The number of tourists to the islands even climbs to 1,500 – 2,000 during summer days.

Hue city enjoys summer flowers in full bloom

As the spring slowly turns to summer the sight of flowers such as the red shining of flamboyant flower and the yellow of golden shower flowers can be seen in full bloom, creating romantic scenery throughout Hue city.

Yen Bai paragliding festival

Mu Cang Chai district in Yen Bai Province played host to a paragliding festival on May 25 and May 26, with the event proving popular with both local people and tourists in attendance.

People in places

Better cooperation is needed between local tourism companies and training institutions to improve human resources in the tourism sector.