VOV.VN - The ancient town of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam saw the reopening of its pedestrian street on February 15, in addition to allowing non-motorised vehicles to operate, although tickets for sightseeing activities in the town’s old quarter have not yet gone on sale yet.

Tet provides an excellent opportunity for visitors to sample some of Vietnam’s more exotic culinary creations.

It’s fair to say that 2020 was a challenging year for Vietnam’s tourism sector, but it wasn’t an unmitigated disaster. Analysts have said that COVID-19 created a turning point for both local and international tourism, requiring travel companies study and craft a new future for their business.

VOV.VN - With the central region enjoying a spell of beautiful weather, thousands of domestic travelers flocked to Da Nang to visit the city’s pagodas and flower street on the second day of the Lunar New Year, known locally as Tet.

Hanoi’s Duong Lam ancient village, renowned for its unique houses built with wooden frames and fortified with laterites, still preserves typical features of old villages in the Red River Delta.

VOV.VN - As an exceptional UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site located in the nation’s former imperial capital, the Hue relic complex attracted a large number of tourists on February 13, the second day of the Lunar New Year.

VOV.VN - Nguyen Hue flower street in Ho Chi Minh City was launched on February 10, with visitors required to wear face masks, even while taking photographs, due to concerns about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

VOV.VN - Moc Chau Plateau in the northern mountainous province of Son La has attracted a number of visitors over recent days due to its pristine beauty featuring white plum blossoms in the spring.

VOV.VN - Thick snow continued to fall on Fansipan Mountain in northern Vietnam overnight February 9, leaving the peak covered in a blanket of snow.

This is one of the most delicious hotpot found by locals in the Mekong Delta, which shows an ideal combination of eel and banana flowers.

VOV.VN - Known as “the Roof of Indochina”, the peak of Fansipan in the northern province of Lao Cai Snow saw a period of heavy snow at 8 a.m. on February 8.

VOV.VN - The ancient city of Hue in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue is currently experiencing a festive atmosphere with the Lunar New Year festival, known locally as Tet, fast approaching.

Bamboo Airways on February 4 operated its first flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Rach Gia city in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang, using Embraer 195 aircraft.

The Vietnam Railway Corporation (VNR) canceled a number of train trips scheduled for the Lunar New Year holiday, Tet, as scores of people changed or returned their booked train tickets amid fears over the resurgence of COVID-19.

VOV.VN - Due to the complicated developments of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), short breaks can be considered a suitable choice of activity for the upcoming holiday, so here are some suggestions for local people who wish to travel during Tet:

VOV.VN - The “Mekong Innovations in Sustainable Tourism” (MIST) programme has been launched in an effort to focus on innovations in sustainable tourism, resilience, and climate change in the Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS) in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The travel guide website of Lonely Planet has listed out 10 most unusual dishes of Vietnam which are loved by locals but horrified by foreign travelers.

VOV.VN - Ha Long city plans to host the Spring Flower Fair 2021 and hold a firework display in order to welcome in the Year of the Buffalo on Lunar New Year's Eve following the city bringing the latest outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic under control.

VOV.VN - Hang Luoc street in Hanoi saw the opening of its annual traditional market on February 1, attracting numerous visitors who are making preparations to celebrate the Lunar New Year festival, known locally as Tet.

VOV.VN - World Packers, a famous travel website, has listed Hanoi among its top 10 cheapest cities to live in the world.

VOV.VN - A number of domestic airlines have implemented a new policy aimed at refunding passenger’s tickets and performing quick check-in procedures at airports as the country is dealing with a fresh wave of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Cha Ca La Vong, or La Vong grilled fish, incorporates turmeric powder, ginger, dill and shrimp paste, offering special favor to provide one of the specialties of Hanoi.

Banh hoi long heo (rice vermicelli served with pig heart, liver and intestine) is a specialty in Quy Nhon City in Binh Dinh Province. Herbs, the dipping sauce and garlic chives sautéed in oil make the dish tastier.

Being used to wrap Banh Chung (sticky rice cake for Tet), Dong leaves from Trang Cat village is the pride of the villagers that have been offered to other localities and countries.

Hanoi capital ranked sixth while Hoi An ranked 11th among the 25 most popular destinations in the annual award of TripAdvisor.

The Ho Chi Minh City tourism sector this year plans to focus on digitalisation of the industry and promotion of domestic tourism amid a downturn in tourism because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

VOV.VN - Lai Vung tangerine garden and Sa Dec flower village are widely considered to be among the most popular tourist attractions in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap due to their outstanding natural beauty.

Hanoi street foods have become a nostalgia for travelers who have once enjoyed them.

VOV.VN - Booking.com has revealed the Most Welcoming Cities and Regions in Vietnam for travelers looking to experience the best in terms of hospitality and friendliness whenever traveling is safe to do so again.

Russia will lift the entry restrictions on people from Vietnam and some other countries such as Finland, India and Qatar, with flights to these countries set to resume from January 27, the Russian Government has announced.