VOV.VN - Perfect choices for those wishing to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, Sapa, Dien Bien, Moc Chau, Gia Lai, Nghe An, Da Lat, Sa Dec, and Phu Quoc, are the eight most intriguing travel destinations in January.

Visitors to the resort city of Da Lat can take a tour of the Langbiang plateau and sample ruou can (wine stored in a big jar and drunk with a long bamboo pipe), a specialty of ethnic minorities living in the Central Highlands.

Data released by Airbnb recently puts two major cities of Vietnam – Hanoi and Da Nang – among the world’s top 10 intriguing travel destinations in 2018.

In Ho Chi Minh City, there are numerous libraries providing extra-curricular learning space for students in need of a tranquil venue for study in groups or self-study on the weekend.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a plan to build Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Binh into a national tourist site by 2030.

VOV.VN - Many Vietnamese travellers choose to venture off the beaten path as they make adventurous trips to conquer Mount Pha Luong, Datanla Waterfall, or trek through Mui Doi (the East Pole of Vietnam) to enjoy spectacular the sunsets. Following are some of the most popular places for adventure tourists: 

New Airbnb data released earlier this month puts two major cities of Vietnam – Hanoi and Danang – among the world’s top 10 intriguing travel destinations in 2018.

VOV.VN - Giang Mo is an adorable little village in Binh Thanh commune, Hoa Binh province. The village’s scenic mountain and traditional stilt houses of the Muong ethnic minority group make it a popular destination for tourists.

VOV.VN - More than 5,000 colourful lotus flower lanterns were released to float down the Ngo Dong River at a lantern music festival welcoming in the New Year on December 29 at Tam Coc Bich Dong tourism site, in Hoa Lu district in the northern province of Ninh Binh. 

Check out the 6 best shopping streets in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Attractive holiday tours are giving residents and visitors a wide range of choices to see the most beautiful, interesting and historical parts of the country. Major cities, hotels and resorts, meanwhile, are holding Xmas and countdown parties to welcome the New Year with indefatigable cheer.

Lying peacefully in the heart of HCMC for more than one century, Tan Dinh Church has been a convergence point for not only Catholic pilgrims to practice their religious belief but also for tourists from far and wide who come to admire the imposing French-influenced architecture and fine some pace for soul.

VOV.VN - Sapa, Da Lat and Nha Trang have become top destinations of young tourists in recent years.

VOV.VN - Churches in Hanoi have been splendidly decorated as Christmas approaches. A VOV reporter takes us on a tour of some of these churches in the festive atmosphere. 

Sa Pa winter festival 2017 will be organised in Sa Pa town, the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai from December 23 with myriads of splendid activities.

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park has come in second in a list of the “Top experiences in Vietnam”, according to Lonely Planet, a renowned travel publication.

VOV.VN - Chuong (Bell) pagoda in Nhan Duc village, Hung Yen province, guards a number of precious historical relics. It is part of the Pho Hien Special National Relic Site.

Vietnam’s JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay has just been named the World’s Best New Resort in the 2017 edition of World Travel Awards, crowning a glittering year of accolades and awards for the new resort. 

In the World Heritage-listed town of Hoi An in Quang Nam Province, there is a night market on Nguyen Hoang Street which is worth visiting.

VOV.VN - Located 40km from the center of Hanoi, Cao Thon village in Bao Khe commune, Hung Yen province, is among the largest incense-making villages in Vietnam. Cao Thon incense is widely popular for its special fragrance and has been exported to several countries.

VOV.VN -Phu Quoc Island in Kien Giang province has become a famous tourist attraction in the Mekong Delta region thanks to its pristine beauty, fresh air, blue sea, and white sand beaches.

VOV.VN - This year, Dong Lac communal house in Hanoi’s Old Quarter has hosted several exchanges between artists and the public. The house has become a venue to explore Vietnam’s traditional culture.

Lak Lake is one of the must-visit sightseeing spots in Daklak Province where tourists can take a glimpse into the unique cultural life of local ethnic communities, savor appetizing specialties and experience the fantastic gong culture which has been recognized as a world cultural heritage by UNESCO.

VOV.VN - Homestay services are springing up throughout the northern province of Ha Giang. Visitors can now choose to stay at beautiful homestays in Quang Ba, Dong Van, and Meo Vac districts.

VOV.VN - Thoi Son Islet, Vinh Trang Pagoda, Man Dinh Hong flower village, Cai Be floating market and Dong Hoa Hiep ancient village are must-see attractions in the Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang.

VOV.VN - Besides the famous Phu Quoc Island, Nam Du Archipelago, also in Kien Giang province, has been known as a summer paradise in Vietnam. Let’s contemplate the pristine and splendid scenery of Nam Du through the lens of photographers at Zing’s photo contest.

VOV.VN - A red wine castle in Phan Thiet City has been known as the most attraction of Binh Thuan tourism. The castle in Mui Ne Ward keeps more than 20,000 bottles of red wine. 

VOV.VN - At a photo contest on Vietnamese beauty, the land and people from the central region are lively and vividly featured through the lenses of photographers. 

VOV.VN - The refreshing dip in the hotel pool is something most travelers look forward to for weeks. And when that swim is high up on the lofty rooftop of a hotel and paired with a panoramic vista, it’s even more satisfying. 

VOV.VN - Dong, Ha My, Gam Ghi and Hon Dam beaches have become new destinations for visitors who want to escape the hot city weather and enjoy the beauty of nature.