tourists

Update news tourists

More tourists switch from Thailand to Vietnam: CBRE

 VietNamNet Bridge – The political unrest in Thailand is one major reason causing tourists to change their destination to Vietnam,

India road crash kills 13 tourists in Himachal Pradesh

 At least 13 tourists were killed when their bus swerved off a mountain road and fell into a gorge in the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.

Travel firms propose extension of visa waivers

Extending visa waivers for foreign tourists has been proposed as a solution to help lure more travelers, especially as tourism from China has fallen due to tensions in the East Sea.

Tourists misunderstand our entrance fee, says Hoi An official

Hoi An is doing its utmost to quell the public furor over the recent enforcement of entrance fees for the ancient town. Hoi An town’s Party Secretary Nguyen Su argues that some tourists misunderstand the purpose of the town’s entrance fee.

Traditional lotus flowers bring joy to Mekong farmers, tourists

 VietNamNet Bridge – When trying to find somewhere to go during weekends, one of my friend suggested making a trip to the Dong Thap Muoi (Plain of Reeds), 165km west from HCM City, to watch lotuses in full bloom.

Tourists charmed by Ninh Thuan’s coast, culture

 VietNamNet Bridge – The central coastal province of Ninh Thuan welcomed 378,000 tourists in the first quarter of 2014, up 41 percent from a year earlier, which is attributable to improved facilities and the promotion of marine and cultural tourism.

Hoi An enters Top 17 most stunning places

 Hoi An ancient town has earned the third place in the 17 most stunning places in the world to take a selfie thanks to its combination of traditional and modern features, according to BuzzFeed Travel.  

Foreign tourists tour Hanoi at night with jeeps

 VietNamNet Bridge – In the evening of March 16, passers were attracted by a group of jeeps carrying foreigners touring Hanoi’s street.

Visitors swarming into Vietnam via Huu Nghi bordergate

Since the beginning of the year, nearly 111,000 tourists have crossed into Vietnam through Huu Nghi (Friendship) bordergate in northern Lang Son province.

Ca Mau has more than just a cape

 VietNamNet Bridge – People are often eager to rush to Ca Mau Cape just to have a chance to touch the southernmost point of Vietnam. However, the Mekong Delta of Ca Mau has more to offer such as its evergreen cajuput forest for tourists

Tourists change destination from Thailand to Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – Some travel firms say they have recently received requests about fees and contracts to serve international tourists who previously planned to visit Thailand but then decided to come to Vietnam instead.

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.

Travel news in brief

 STB announces new director for Vietnam; Vietjet Tours Offers promotions in March, April; Hilton Danang project resurrects after foreign capital injection; No letup in travels to bird flu-hit regional destinations

Binh Ba Island

 Located in Cam Ranh City, Khanh Hoa Province, Binh Ba Island is considered a breakwater to protect Cam Ranh Bay. Visiting the island, tourists are fascinated by the pristine beauty of the beaches and the friendliness and gentleness of the locals.

Ice appears in Sapa, temperature drops deeply

 VietNamNet Bridge – The new cold spell has hit the northern mountain province of Lao Cai, making temperature here constantly plummet. Ice has appeared in some mountain areas.

Four cities to have tourist trams

 VietNamNet Bridge - The Prime Minister has allowed Hanoi, Thanh Hoa, Nghe An and Quang Binh to use trams to transport tourists.

Enjoy spring with horse racing in Bac Ha

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese people believe that the Year of the Horse 2014 will bring good luck and prosperity, peace and happiness. One place in which the horse is particularly revered is Bac Ha,

Phu Quoc – Paradise Pearl Island

VietNamNet Bridge – Phu Quoc, Vietnam’s largest island, has been endowed with wild and natural beauty. For this reason, Phu Quoc, nicknamed ‘Paradise Pearl Island’, has always attracted a large number of domestic and international visitors.

Quang Binh enters Top 52 places to go in 2014

 VietNamNet Bridge – Son Doong Cave in the central province of Quang Binh was placed at the 8th position out of 52 ideal destinations for tourists in 2014, according to New York Times.

Tourism Authority sets sights on 8m tourists with new campaign

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has unveiled a plan to promote the tourism industry overseas with a target to welcome 8 million foreign visitors this year.