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Chinese travelers flock to Mong Cai, 'zero-dong' tours feared to resume

Thousands of Chinese travelers arrive daily in Mong Cai City in Quang Ninh province. The municipal authorities are now worrying about a "zero-dong tour" comeback.

Vietnamese crab noodle soup impresses Australian visitor

In his recent article published in the Sydney Morning Herald, Australian travel and food writer Ben Groundwater praised Vietnamese Bun Rieu (crab noodle soup), saying the dish is packed full of flavour and texture that all fits into one bowl.

2024 Hanoi Tourism Festival to take place late this month

The 2024 Hanoi Tourism Festival, themed “Thang Long – Ha Noi, Thu do quyen ru” (Thang Long – Hanoi, a charming capital) will be held from April 25-28 at the city’s Thong Nhat Park, with diverse activities.

Duong Lam ancient village charms visitors with farm experiences

Farm experience is currently one of the tourism products attracting many foreign visitors to the ancient village of Duong Lam in Hanoi's outskirt district of Son Tay, where many ancient features are still preserved.

Vietnam among top five cheap international trips among Indian tourists

India Times has named Vietnam among the top five cheap international trips costing under INR25,000, equivalent to US$300, among Indian tourists for April.

“Net-zero tours” promote sustainable tourism in VN

The Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) Hanoi 2024, slated to take place from April 11-14 under the theme "Vietnam tourism - Green transition for sustainable development," is said to closely follow a new global trend of "Net zero tours".

Vietnam’s beaches appeal to Korean tourists

Tourists from the Republic of Korea (RoK) are falling for Vietnam’s beaches with stark soft sand and crystal azure water, online travel platform Agoda said on April 2.

Vietnam to promote tourism through national diplomatic activities

Vietnam is leveraging its diplomatic activities to enhance its tourism image, which has garnered positive evaluations from experts in recent times.

Discover the majestic beauty of Dak G’lun Waterfall

Situated in the heart of the Central Highlands, Dak G’lun Waterfall entices visitors with its untamed allure and rustic charm, offering an escape into the wilderness and a communion with nature’s splendor.

Do long-term visas help draw high-end, high-spending travelers to Vietnam?

As Vietnam positions itself as "the leading tourist attraction in Southeast Asia," a more open visa policy is expected to help achieve this goal.

HCM City offering more waterway tours

The HCM City Department of Tourism has announced about additional 5-10 waterway tours offered to both domestic and foreign tourists.

New destinations added to Hanoi tourism map

While Hanoi is known for its sheer hustle and bustle, the capital city is also home to several beautiful and peaceful rural villages in southern neighbourhoods.

Vietnam: Sleep tourism on the rise

Emerging tourism trends can help relieve stress and improve the quality of life of Vietnamese people in modern society.

‘Enjoy Da Nang’ programme launched

More than 10,000 vouchers with an estimated value of 5 billion VND (200,000 USD) have been offered for tourists visiting the city during the promotion programme titled "Enjoy Da Nang" in year-around flooded festivals.

Aqua Warriors Ha Long Bay to attract 1,500 athletes

Nearly 1,500 domestic and foreign athletes will compete in Aqua Warriors Ha Long Bay dubbed a biathlon aquathlon of swimming and running, which is scheduled to take place in the northern province of Quang Ninh on April 13 - 14.

HCM City incorporates cuisine into tourism activities

Many tourism businesses and travel companies in HCM City are making efforts to introduce regional specialties to serve tourists at tourist destinations.

Vietnamese dish among top 35 world’s tastiest dumplings

Vietnamese delicacy Bánh bột lọc (pork and shrimp dumplings with wrappers made from tapioca flour) was named as one of the “35 world’s tastiest dumplings”, by the news outlet CNN of the United States.

Over 4.6 million foreign tourists visit Vietnam in Q1

Vietnam has welcomed over 4.6 million foreign tourist arrivals in the first quarter of this year, up 72% year-on-year, and 3.2% compared to the figure recorded in the same period of 2019 before the COVID-19 outbreak.

Tourism campaign to bring more sunseekers to Da Nang

A tourism stimulus programme named “Enjoy Da Nang 2024” was launched in Da Nang on March 29 to strengthen communication effects and introduce local tourism attractions to attract more visitors to the central city.

Hanoi cuisine - a distinctive cultural product of Vietnam

For decades, Hanoi's cuisine has been considered as a cultural heritage, encompassing both material and spiritual elements, from ingredients, flavors, cooking art to dining etiquette.