(VOV) - If you think Saigon is just about shopping you clearly don’t know what you’re missing. Beyond the glitz and glamour of the city centre are plenty of exciting things to do and exotic foods to try. 

Located in Tay Ho District and running along the West Lake's southern bank, Thuy Khue Street has preserved its typical rural Vietnamese features of ancient pagodas and village gates.

(VOV) - With its unique architecture, Bitexco Financial Tower in Ho Chi Minh City has become a tourist attraction. Shaped like a lotus, the tower symbolizes Ho Chi Minh City’s prosperity.

These days, thousands of birds and storks are flocking to Vam Sat Ecological Tourist Center, making this natural site amidst Can Gio mangrove forests more exciting. The mangrove forests in Can Gio have been recognized by UNESCO as the world’s biosphere reserve.

(VOV) - International and local experts on June 10 put forth solutions at a seminar in Hanoi to map out a strategy to transform Vietnam into an ecotourism paradise and top international tourist destination.

(VOV) - Tourists travelling to Vietnam from the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand will no longer have to pay excessively high visa fees if the recommendations of a working group are adopted.

(VOV) - Lying around 12km southeast of Buon Ma Thuot City, Ea Kao Lake is a popular destination of Central Highlanders and attracts a large number of visitors, especially in summer.

A morning fish market, green rice fields, magnificent churches and the working scene at Co Chat silk village are photos showing the peaceful beauty of the northern province of Nam Dinh.

Five luxury properties situated in each of the country's most compelling destinations are working to position Vietnam as an attraction for affluent travellers.

Smarter Travel, one of the largest online travel resources for independent advice for the budget-conscious traveller, has voted Hoi An as one of the 10 ideal cities for visiting in Asia. 

(VOV) - Travellers will now have the opportunity to experience the serenity and tranquillity of the Truong Sa archipelago with its spectacular views – truly a unique island paradise – courtesy of tours to begin later this month.

(VOV) - Notre Dame Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City strongly embodies the French architectural style. It is one of the major city landmarks that attracts both Vietnamese and foreign tourists. 

(VOV) - About 25km from the city’s centre, Cau Dat village with its tea hills is one of the most favourite tourist destinations in Da Lat City.

Located inside Yang Bay eco-tourism site in Khanh Vinh, a mountainous district around 600 meters above sea level in Khanh Hoa Province, Yang Bay Waterfall tourist area is a true heaven for those loving natural landscapes, especially flowers and trees.

People in Thuong Dinh village in Quang Xuong district in Thanh Hoa province are busy with harvesting tobacco leaves. 

(VOV) - Mui Doi - the East Pole of Vietnam is an attractive destination for adventurous tourists. Meanwhile, Mui Dien is an ideal place for couples to take wedding photos.

The parks of Gia Dinh, Hoang Van Thu, Tao Dan and the Saigon Zoo with thousands of trees are ideal venues for fresh air and relaxation of HCM City people and visitors.

(VOV) - With beautiful panoramas of majestic mountains and seas around every turn—the closeness of nature offers guests traveling Danang’s million dollar highway an unforgettable experience that will last a lifetime.

With more than 21 islands, Nam Du archipelago in Kien Giang province is fascinating, with beautiful beaches and a magical water world.

For a long time, Son Tra Peninsula has been seen as a green lung and wind barrier for Danang City on the central coast.

(VOV) - Nha Rong wharf is a popular tourist destination in Ho Chi Minh City. This was the place where President Ho Chi Minh embarked in 1911 to seek a path to national salvation. 

Son Doong Cave in Vietnam’s central Quang Binh ranked first in the list of the top 10 incredible beauties hidden in caves selected by a US travel advisory website. 

(VOV) - The InterContinental Da Nang Sun Peninsula Resort was cited a World’s leading luxury resort by the World Travel Awards (WTA) in 2014.

Hoi An town, Tan Ky House located at 101 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street was built almost two centuries ago as the home of a Vietnamese merchant.

Undoubtedly, Nha Trang is renowned as the city of the sea and for its many pristine beaches, and a trip to the peak of Co Tien (Fairy) Mountain will help visitors understand why the central coastal city can magnetize many tourists.

(VOV) - With a menu chock full of traditional delicacies, since its grand opening a year ago, the Wood Fired Pizza K'Be pizzeria has been inviting guests to swing by and experience a slice of Vietnam in every bite.

(VOV) -Ho Chi Minh City is home to several buildings with a French architectural style, including the Municipal Theater.

(VOV) -Traditionally, the advent of the monsoon season has meant a sharp fall in the number of tourists— but that’s not true for the Cao Pha Valley located roughly 250km northwest of Hanoi.

(VOV) - In an episode that was months in the making and viewed by millions, the US American Broadcasting Network (ABC) recently featured Son Doong Cave on its ever popular Good Morning America program.

The Government has further simplified immigration requirements for international visitors in the wake of tour operators’ complaints about discouraging immigration procedures.