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Da Nang to close popular riverside night market

The central city of Da Nang's popular Son Tra Night Market will be closed and relocated.

Sports tourism: New potential of Hanoi

Sports tourism will open up great opportunities for the capital's tourism industry, taking advantage of its location, terrain, infrastructure and services.

Hoi An tops list of world’s cheapest destinations​

The ancient town of Hoi An in central Vietnam has been selected as the cheapest holiday destination in the world this year, according to the Holiday Money Report conducted by the UK Post Office.

Famed Cu Chi tunnels seeks World Heritage site status

Necessary procedures are being followed before a dossier is submitted to UNESCO for recognition of the Cu Chi tunnels as a world heritage site

TripAdvisor readers vote Hanoi as ‘Best Food Destination for 2024’

The city has successfully surpassed several other famous food destinations across the world such as Rome of Italy, Paris of France, and New Delhi of India to win the prize.

Heritage train route launched to connect Hue, Da Nang

A train route named “Central Heritage Connection” linking Hue city in the central province of Thua Thien - Hue and nearby Da Nang city was put into operation on March 26.

HCM City named as favourite destination among APAC tourists

Ho Chi Minh City has been chosen as the most searched destination for Asia-Pacific tourists visiting the country in the first quarter of this year, according to the Netherland-based travel website Booking.com.

Luxury cruise services to be piloted in Bai Tu Long Bay

The luxury Essence Grand Halong Bay Cruise 2 is set to commence trial operations in Bai Tu Long Bay, Quang Ninh Province, in early May this year.

Breakthrough visa policies needed to boost tourism: insiders

More breakthrough, open and facilitating visa policies are needed to attract foreign tourists, thus fulfilling the target set for this year, insiders have said.

Amot – The spice of Co Tu ethnic minority

Amot, a wild pepper variety found in the Tay Giang mountainous region of Quang Nam Province, has emerged as a staple ingredient in local cuisine, adding depth and richness to dishes with its unique flavor profile.

High domestic airfares cause tourists to select outbound tours

The surge in domestic airfare prices has prompted many more Vietnamese travelers to opt for international tours.

Mountainous village vibrant with white hue of assam apple flowers

Nậm Nghẹp Village boasts a cool climate throughout the year and magnificent scenery. It is home to about 100 households of Mông ethnic people. The village is also endowed with the largest assam apple forest in Việt Nam.

American chef loves ‘Vietnamese pizza’, organizes family food tour in HCM City

On the occasion of his parents’ trip to Vietnam, a professional American chef recently led a family food tour by motorbike through HCM City.

Ngoc Chien’s majestic mountains and fairytale blossom

Standing at 2,400m above sea level, amidst a vast forest of sơn tra or assam apple (Docynia indica) trees in blossom, swaying in the wind, our trip to Nậm Nghẹp Village feels like we were traversing a dreamy fairyland.

15 Vietnamese dishes listed among top 100 Asian noodles

Rice noodle bowls with pork and spring rolls (“Bún thịt nướng chả giò”) and Beef pho (“Phở bò”) are among the 15 Vietnamese dishes to feature on the list of the 100 best Asian noodle dishes.

Vietnamese travelers keen on seeking sleep-focused retreats

According to Booking.com’s Travel Predictions 2024 research, 67% of Vietnamese travelers are seeking sleep-focused retreats in the year ahead.

Hoi An among world’s Top 10 best solo travel destinations

The ancient city of Hoi An has been listed among the Top 10 best solo travel destinations, as compiled by website Smoky Mountains of the United States.

Discovering pristine beauty of Nam O coral reef in Da Nang

Every spring Nam O reef in Lien Chieu district in the central coastal city of Da Nang adorns itself with the vibrant green beauty of moss, making it a favourite destination among both locals and tourists.

Fruit farm tours highlight Bac Giang tourism

Luc Ngan District in the northern mountain province of Bắc Giang well known as the largest "fruit basket" in the North is now more and more attractive to tourists since it develops fruit farm tours.

Taste Atlas praises Top 4 Vietnamese beef dishes

International food website Taste Atlas has given plenty of compliments to the Top 4 Vietnamese beef dishes, all of which are traditionally reserved for special occasions across the country.