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Responsible tourism catches on across Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – Responsible tourism, which is common in western countries, is still in its infancy in Vietnam, with tour operators and hospitality providers starting to join the initiative.

Life on Hon Khoi salt fields

VietNamNet Bridge – About 40 kilometers north of Nha Trang City, there are immense salt fields in Hon Khoi, Ninh Hai Commune, Ninh Hoa District where passers-by can see and feel the hardship of local women working on huge salt piles.

Russian tourist found dead in Khanh Hoa province hotel

 VietNamNet Bridge - A Russian man was found dead in a hotel in Khanh Hoa Province on Monday, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs of the province.

Discover bird’s nest islands in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge - Coming to these islands, visitors have the opportunity to see bird nests on steep cliffs. Most of these islands are in the central and southern regions of Vietnam.

Ministry investigates suspected tourism monopoly

 VietNamNet Bridge – The ministry of Industry and Trade is investigating a case in which a tourism company in Nha Trang allegedly forced a number of hotels to only accept Russian guests from them.

Where water is as expensive as gold

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 400 households in the large seaside city of Nha Trang have been using water from a cemetery for their daily life for the past 30 years.

Black fin shark gives birth in Nha Trang

 VietNamNet Bridge - Sources from the Nha Trang Museum of Oceanography say that a black fin shark gave birth in captivity on Friday to three pups. Two of the babies subsequently died, apparently of wounds suffered from an attack by their father.

Russian needlefish-attack patient discharged

 A Russian woman who was left paralysed after being attacked by a needlefish while she was swimming off Nha Trang beach in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa was discharged from hospital on April 29.

Russian shops flood Nha Trang City

 VietNamNet Bridge - Many Russian shops, restaurants and service centers are opened in Nha Trang City, Khanh Hoa Province to serve Russian tourists.

Scrap-iron collectors oppose government’s plan to clear away rubbish dump

Hundreds of scrap-iron collectors, who have been making their living on the Ru Ri “garbage mountain” in Nha Trang, have been trying to hinder the local authorities’ efforts to clear away the rubbish dump in the locality.

Horror photos on cigarette packets actually do work

VietNamNet Bridge – Readers share with Viet Nam News their opinions on pictures depicting the consequences of smoking being added to cigarette packets sold in Viet Nam for almost six months. 

Illegal foreign tourist guides uncontrollable in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge – Even though foreigners are banned from providing tourist guide services for foreign visitors to Vietnam, many are still openly operating at many localities across the country, worrying tourism managers.   

Khanh Hoa announces 38 leading tourist destinations

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Tourism Association of the southern central coastal province of Khanh Hoa has announced 38 local tourist destinations known for providing high quality and safe services for visitors.

Da Giang Stream – weekend hideaway

 VietNamNet Bridge – Located around 35 kilometers from southwest Nha Trang City in the central province of Khanh Hoa, Da Giang Stream lures tourists due to its pristine and poetic beauty.

Giant savoury Tet cake made in Nha Trang

 VietNamNet Bridge – A 39m long savoury cake has been made by Yasaka-Saigon-Nha Trang hotel chefs and staff to welcome the traditional lunar New Year (Tet) festival.

Top ten tourist attractions in Vietnam seen by Touropia

 VietNamNet Bridge – Most travellers to Vietnam are attracted by the country’s wonderful natural beauty: From the green rice fields in the north to the fascinating bustle of the Mekong Delta in the south.

Modern hit on Tet traditions rued

 VietNamNet Bridge – Almost three-quarters of respondents in a survey released on Monday by research firm Epinion indicated that Tet would be spent at home with family and friends.

The winter specialties of Hanoi

 VietNamNet Bridge – The following is a list of some of the most typical snack foods that have become a part of winter in Hanoi.

Ca Na, the road to heaven

 VietNamNet Bridge - The coastal road of Ca Na enchants tourists by the creative harmony of the sea, mountains and the sky.

Tourist sites admission fees increase next year

 VietNamNet Bridge – Admission and service charges at many popular tourist destinations nationwide will rise in 2014, causing huge challenges to travel companies in lowering tour prices to improve competitiveness.