Vietnam seeks to become “Asia's Best Golf Destination 2021”
Vietnam seeks to become “Asia's Best Golf Destination 2021”

VOV.VN - The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has called on Vietnamese people both at home and abroad to vote for the country in its quest to become “Asia's Best Golf Destination 2021”, thereby helping to promote Vietnamese tourism to travelers around the world.

Vietnam seeks to become “Asia's Best Golf Destination 2021”
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park tops hospitable destination list
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park tops hospitable destination list

VOV.VN - Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Binh leads the way in terms of the most hospitable destinations nationwide, according to the annual Traveler Review Awards recently announced by travel website Booking.com.

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park tops hospitable destination list
Potential insight into timeline for Vietnam to welcome back international travelers
Potential insight into timeline for Vietnam to welcome back international travelers

VOV.VN - The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism has recently hosted a workshop aimed at discussing ways of reopening the country’s borders to international travelers providing the conditions allow.

Potential insight into timeline for Vietnam to welcome back international travelers
First science tour launched in Vietnam
First science tour launched in Vietnam

A science tour has just been launched in the southern province of Binh Dinh.

First science tour launched in Vietnam
Stunning Japanese cherry blossoms spotted in Sa Pa
Stunning Japanese cherry blossoms spotted in Sa Pa

VOV.VN - Japanese cherry blossoms can be seen blooming at the peak of Fansipan mountain in the northern province of Lao Cai, serving to create picturesque scenery for visitors.

Stunning Japanese cherry blossoms spotted in Sa Pa
Kien Giang looking to turn eco-tourism into key service sector
Kien Giang looking to turn eco-tourism into key service sector

The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang is planning to develop eco-tourism in the U Minh Thuong National Park into an important service sector through making the most appropriate use of the forest’s potential.

Kien Giang looking to turn eco-tourism into key service sector
Vietjet offering special promotion to celebrate International Women’s Day
Vietjet offering special promotion to celebrate International Women’s Day

Vietjet is offering a special promotion for four golden days from March 5 to March 8 to fly high quality throughout Vietnam with tickets priced from only 0 VND to celebrate International Women's Day (March 8).

Vietjet offering special promotion to celebrate International Women’s Day
Two Vietnamese tourism clips reach one million views on YouTube
Two Vietnamese tourism clips reach one million views on YouTube

VOV.VN - Two clips aimed at showcasing the nation’s landscape, people, culture, and cuisine have passed one million views each on YouTube.

Two Vietnamese tourism clips reach one million views on YouTube
100 local food specialties announced
100 local food specialties announced

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Records Organization (VietKings) has unveiled two lists featuring 100 local delicacies and 100 Vietnamese gifts from the 2020 to 2021 period.

100 local food specialties announced
The reasons that make Son Doong Cave to be a great wonder of the world
The reasons that make Son Doong Cave to be a great wonder of the world

The Oxalis Adventures has recently pointed out 10 reasons why Son Doong Cave is one of the world’s great wonders that any travelers should visit once among their lifetime.

The reasons that make Son Doong Cave to be a great wonder of the world
Bamboo Airways resumes flights to Van Don Airport
Bamboo Airways resumes flights to Van Don Airport

Bamboo Airways has resumed flights linking HCM City with Van Don International Airport in the northern province of Quang Ninh, according to a representative from the hybrid carrier.

Bamboo Airways resumes flights to Van Don Airport
Exploring the pristine beauty of Hoa Ban blossoms in Dien Bien
Exploring the pristine beauty of Hoa Ban blossoms in Dien Bien

VOV.VN - With spring in full flow, Hoa Ban, scientifically named as Bauhinia variegate, can be seen in full bloom around the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien, serving to create picturesque scenery that captivates both locals and tourists.

Exploring the pristine beauty of Hoa Ban blossoms in Dien Bien
Da Nang offers new tourism products to attract travelers
Da Nang offers new tourism products to attract travelers

VOV.VN - Da Nang, the biggest tourist destination in central Vietnam, is poised to launch pilot programme known as "Da Nang By Night" that will aim to restore tourism activities and services in the aftermath of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Da Nang offers new tourism products to attract travelers
Metropole Hanoi gets five-star rating from Forbes Travel Guide again
Metropole Hanoi gets five-star rating from Forbes Travel Guide again

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has been awarded a five-star rating - the top level of recognition from Forbes Travel Guide in its independent assessment of luxury hotels, restaurants and spas.

Metropole Hanoi gets five-star rating from Forbes Travel Guide again
Hue offers 50% discount when visiting historical sites
Hue offers 50% discount when visiting historical sites

VOV.VN - The Hue Monuments Conservation Center has announced that it will offer a 50% discount on sightseeing fees for visitors that book tours via travel operators to Hue cultural and historical sites from March 1 to August 31.

Hue offers 50% discount when visiting historical sites
Vietjet Air to resume flights to Van Don airport from March 3
Vietjet Air to resume flights to Van Don airport from March 3

Budget carrier Vietjet Air has announced that it will resume its flights to Van Don International Airport in the northern province of Quang Ninh from March 3 after the airport is allowed to reopen on March 2.

Vietjet Air to resume flights to Van Don airport from March 3
Foreign arrivals decline by 99.1% over two months
Foreign arrivals decline by 99.1% over two months

VOV.VN - Vietnam just welcomed a total of 28,700 foreign arrivals over the first two months of the year, representing a huge drop of 99.1% in comparison to the same period from 2020, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Foreign arrivals decline by 99.1% over two months
Largest whale cemetery in Vietnam represents unique spiritual site
Largest whale cemetery in Vietnam represents unique spiritual site

VOV.VN - A cemetery dedicated to whales on the coast of Phuoc Hai fishing village in Dat Do district of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province is thought to be the largest in Vietnam.

Largest whale cemetery in Vietnam represents unique spiritual site
Promote tourism through the book “Explore Vietnam”
Promote tourism through the book “Explore Vietnam”

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism has recently introduced a travel guide book entitled “Kham pha Vietnam” (Explore Vietnam).

Promote tourism through the book “Explore Vietnam”
Cu Chi Tunnels site seeks UNESCO’s recognition
Cu Chi Tunnels site seeks UNESCO’s recognition

When people think of the most modern and crowded city in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City first comes to mind.

Cu Chi Tunnels site seeks UNESCO’s recognition
Blossoming Hoa Sua flowers beautify Hanoi during spring months
Blossoming Hoa Sua flowers beautify Hanoi during spring months

VOV.VN - Hoa Sua, known by their scientific name as Dalbergia bouruana gagu flowers, have become an integral part of daily life for Hanoi residents, especially during the spring.

Blossoming Hoa Sua flowers beautify Hanoi during spring months
CNN lists Vietnamese Pho among best global soups
CNN lists Vietnamese Pho among best global soups

VOV.VN - Prestigious new outlet CNN of the United States recently listed Vietnamese Beef Pho among the top 20 best soups in the world.

CNN lists Vietnamese Pho among best global soups
Vietnamese tourism clip passes one million views on YouTube
Vietnamese tourism clip passes one million views on YouTube

VOV.VN - A clip that introduces Vietnamese culture and cuisine has reached 1.1 million views on YouTube after being uploaded on February 11.

Vietnamese tourism clip passes one million views on YouTube
Seven flag towers popular with visitors in Vietnam
Seven flag towers popular with visitors in Vietnam

VOV.VN - Lung Cu Flag Tower in Ha Giang province and Hanoi Flag Tower are two of the seven similar sites nationwide that are well-known among both locals and visitors.

Seven flag towers popular with visitors in Vietnam
Can Tho deploys green tourism projects at Cai Rang floating market
Can Tho deploys green tourism projects at Cai Rang floating market

VOV.VN - The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho is anticipated to implement a range of green tourism projects and set up models for waste collection on the river as part of key tasks aimed at both preserving and developing tourism activities at the Cai Rang floating market.

Can Tho deploys green tourism projects at Cai Rang floating market
Bun Oc – an iconic dish of Hanoi
Bun Oc – an iconic dish of Hanoi

The stars of this dish are, obviously, snails. And sometimes they can be unsightly to look at. However, once you get over the sight, you’ll know why this dish has gained quite a lot of prominence among the people.

Bun Oc – an iconic dish of Hanoi
Travel firms shift to new strategies to overcome pandemic crisis
Travel firms shift to new strategies to overcome pandemic crisis

While many travel firms and hotels have gone bankrupt or are idle, others have been thriving thanks to new business strategies and creative products.

Travel firms shift to new strategies to overcome pandemic crisis
Ha Giang tourism earns VND12 billion over festive period
Ha Giang tourism earns VND12 billion over festive period

VOV.VN - The northern province of Ha Giang welcomed 12,000 tourists, including 105 foreigners, during the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet, raking in an estimated VND12 billion in tourism revenue, according to the Ha Giang Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Ha Giang tourism earns VND12 billion over festive period
Unique collection of old weapons and uniforms on show at Vung Tau museum
Unique collection of old weapons and uniforms on show at Vung Tau museum

VOV.VN - As many as 2,500 military items and garments which originate from around the globe have gone on display at a private history museum located in Vung Tau City, with the collection being owned by 75-year-old Robert Taylor from the UK.

Unique collection of old weapons and uniforms on show at Vung Tau museum
Largest Vietnamese pagoda remains quiet at start of new lunar year
Largest Vietnamese pagoda remains quiet at start of new lunar year

VOV.VN - As the nation’s largest pagoda, Bai Dinh pagoda in Gia Vien district of the northern province of Ninh Binh appears silent at the beginning of the lunar new year, a huge contrast compared to previous years due to the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Largest Vietnamese pagoda remains quiet at start of new lunar year
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