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Vietnam makes waves with improved waterway tourism

The second Ho Chi Minh City River Festival 2024 will take place from May 31 to June 9, at Nha Rong-Khanh Hoi Wharf, Saigon Cruise Port, and other tourist venues, featuring a wide range of culture, cuisine, and entertainment activities.

Vietnam tops destination list for Indian travelers

Livemint.com, an Indian business and financial daily newspaper has run an article saying that the Indian travel market is buzzing and travel from India has seen a significant spike, with Vietnam emerging as a favoured international destination.

Ideal environment to allow the Bat Trang Ecomuseum to flourish

The Bat Trang traditional craft village in Gia Lam District will be the perfect place for an ecomuseum, a seminar heard.

Fascinating delicacies from Binh Phuoc’s cashew apples

The southeastern province of Binh Phuoc, about 140km from HCM City, is no exception to the rule on standout culinary creations.

Discovering HCM City's hidden gems along Bus Line 88

Travelers who want to explore HCMC’s unique attractions can take a bus on Line 88, which connects several exciting destinations including Ao Dai Museum, Tan Lap Church, and Hue Nghiem Pagoda.

Cuc Phuong night tour a nocturnal extravaganza for explorers

The Cuc Phuong National Park launched night wildlife tours from the beginning of May, offering visitors a chance to explore night activities of wild animals and enjoy the light show by fireflies that typically live in the park.

Dreamy destinations for sustainable getaway in 2024 revealed

Travel website Booking.com has revealed six dreamy destinations in the nation for travelers looking to enjoy a more sustainable getaway in 2024.

Vietnamese tourism information centre opened in India

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and its partners on May 16 inaugurated a Vietnamese tourism information centre in India.

Tour guide can be a rewarding profession for travel enthusiasts

Becoming a tour guide has become increasingly popular among young people in Vietnam as it offers opportunities to travel to new places and earn a good income.

Vietnam: "Slow travel" by train becomes a trend

With the rise in domestic air fares, train travel has been a new tourism trend in Vietnam.

Vietnam sees impressive growth in Taiwanese tourists

About 418,000 tourists from Taiwan (China) came to Vietnam in the first four months of this year, posting impressive growth of 116.3%, said the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism.

Hoi An named as best destination for digital nomads

The ancient town of Hoi An located in the central province of Quang Nam has been hailed as the best destination for digital nomads, according to new research published by Freaking Nomads.

Three Vietnamese dishes among TasteAtlas world’s top 100 salads

Phở trộn (mixed noodle), nộm (salad) and gỏi gà (Vietnamese Shredded Chicken Salad) are placed among the top 100 salads in the world by TasteAtlas, an international food website.

CNN hails Vietnam’s luxury train route

CNN Travel has published an article hailing a new luxury train route that connects the popular resort destinations of Nha Trang City in the southern coastal province of Khanh Hoa and Quy Nhon city in the southcentral province of Binh Dinh.

Filipino famtrip delegation surveys tourist attractions in central region

A famtrip group consisting of over 39 travel firms in the Philippines scoped out a range of tourist attractions in the central localities of Thua Thien-Hue and Da Nang from May 14 to May 15.

Two local destinations named among fastest growing tourist destinations in Asia

Sa Pa and Ha Long have both made the list of the five fastest growing tourist destinations in Asia, according to the world’s most popular travel guide Tripadvisor.

Phieng Ban village kicks off plum harvesting season

Phieng Ban Valley boasts one of the largest areas dedicated to plum cultivation in the province of Dien Bien. With over 120 households, the majority of the village residents are involved in growing plum trees

New tourist attraction opens in Hanoi, introducing the craft of making dó paper

It was used for printing scriptures, writing texts, printing folk paintings, and, most notably, royal proclamations and decrees during the feudal dynasties in Vietnam.

The untamed beauty of hydropower reservoir

Located in Kon Tum Province, Thuong Kon Tum Hydropower Reservoir beckons with its majestic and pristine natural landscape, coupled with a tranquil atmosphere.

Four Vietnamese ground meat dishes among Top 61 in Asia

Four Vietnamese delicacies have been named among the Top 61 Asian ground meat dishes as compiled by TasteAtlas, a website that discovers ingredients, traditional dishes, and authentic restaurants around the world.