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Vietnamese banh mi loved in Korea

After Pho Thin Lo Duc proved popular among consumers in Tokyo, Japan, Ms Phuong Bakery has recently opened in Seoul, the Republic of Korea (RoK), providing a nostalgic space for customers.

Hanoi, HCM City and Hoi An named backpacker paradises

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Hoi An are becoming Vietnam’s tourist hotpots and are among the most affordable in the world for backpackers.

Buddhist destinations in Vietnam

There are more than 14,000 pagodas, which account for more than 30 per cent of the total number of relics in Vietnam.

Discovering A1 Hill in Dien Bien province

The A1 Hill in Dien Bien, is the site of the famous victory against the French colonists in the battle of Dien Bien Phu and is one of the most popular historical sites, attracting both local people and tourists.

Thanh Toan tile-roofed bridge in Hue

Located in the peaceful setting of Thanh Thuy Chanh village, Thanh Toan tile-roofed bridge is one of the oldest bridges with the most beautiful architecture in Vietnam.

Ha Long Bay gets new heli tour

Northern Viet Nam Helicopter Company under Viet Nam Helicopter Corporation on Friday in northeastern Quang Ninh Province officially launched its Ha Long Bay scenic tour service - Halong Heli Tours.

 

World-class chefs to gather at Da Nang Int’l Food Festival

World-class chefs from Germany, Mexico, Australia, India, China, Sri Lanka, Lebanon, Sweden, the US, Turkey, Greek, Malaysia, and Singapore will join the first Da Nang International Food Festival 2019 in Da Nang from June 2-6.

 

Co To Island – blue pearl in the Tonkin Gulf

The pristine island of Co To in the northern border province of Quang Ninh has emerged as a popular attraction, welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

The stunning coral features of Hon Yen island

Aside from being home to popular tourist attractions such as Da Dia reef and Bai Xep beach, Hon Yen island in Phu Yen has attracted large numbers of visitors thanks to its beautiful coral reefs on land and crystal-clear blue water.

Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark

Dong Van Karst Plateau UNESCO Global Geopark is located in the northeastern province of Ha Giang. Its landscape is spectacular and unique with high mountains and deep canyons.

 

Private companies at helm in tourism

Vietnam is continuously hastening efforts to improve the business climate to create favourable conditions for the private sector in the tourism industry to play its role as a driver of rapid and sustainable economic growth.

 

Da Nang ready for peak tourism season

As the weather is getting hotter, sea tourism has entered its peak season.

Hanoi coffee shop decorated with recycled items

Located in a small alley off Hang Tre Street in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, Hidden Gem Coffee offers customers a distinctive design which uses recycled objects as decorative items.

 

Rainy day in Bao Loc

Bao Loc has a very cool climate so it is one of the lyrical destinations of the Central Highlands, besides the famous Da Lat.

Thach Xa bamboo dragonflies

Thach Xa commune in Hanoi’s suburban Thach That district is famous for its unique traditional craft product – the bamboo dragonfly.

 

Vietnam’s first 5D-effect glass bridge inaugurated

Vietnam's first glass suspension bridge opened to visitors in Sơn La Province on April 25, contributing to diversifying tourism products in the locality.

 

Tua Chua Karst Plateau

Tua Chua Karst Plateau in Tua Chua district of Dien Bien province boasts a natural magnificent landscape, which has attracted many domestic and international visitors.

 

Ashoca flower in full bloom in Phong Nha Ke Bang

Visitors to Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Binh in April will have a chance to enjoy the amazing beauty of Ashoca flower which is in full swing.

 

A visit to Ly Son island

Boasting great potential to be recognised as a national tourism area, Ly Son island, Quang Ngai province, is hoped to become a national tourism destination in the near future.

 

Flights get expensive in national holiday travel rush

Many flights to tourist destinations have been fully booked, and prices for remaining seats have risen during the upcoming national holiday.