VOV.VN - Vietnam Airlines and Jetstar Pacific have presented gifts from Santa Claus and a Snow Princess to young passengers on board flights during the Christmas season.

A Viejet Air flight from Incheon, the Republic of Korea, to Ho Chi Minh City made an emergency landing in Taipei (Taiwan, China) on December 24 because of a technical warning.

VOV.VN - On the evening of December 24, thousands of local and foreign visitors made their way to Bui Vien pedestrian street in HCM City. Crowds gathered on the 700-metre long street in district 1 to celebrate Christmas Eve.

A baby hippopotamus born naturally at Mango Garden zoo in Dong Nai is attracting curious visitors.

‘Banh trang tron’ (rice paper salad), has recently become a popular street food for young people in big cities in Vietnam.

Hoi An city, the central province of Quang Nam, opened a temple complex first built in 1626 to the public for visits in early December.

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien has asked the tourism sector to work harder to attract 18 million foreign tourists in 2019.

Travellers preparing for the Lunar New Year (Tet) holidays are facing higher fares and a shortage of tickets, with some flyers having to book late evening flights, or book early or late, to save money on domestic routes.

VOV.VN - Tre Viet, Buu Long and Thuy Chau eco-tourism sites across Binh Duong and Dong Nai provinces are among some of the top destinations near tor HCM City that are perfect for a visit over the New Year period.

Bangkok has won the top honor as the Best City – International category in the seventh edition of the India’s Best Awards conferred by the leading publication Travel + Leisure India & South Asia.

The public and private sectors on Phuket Island, in the South, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on a "No Foam No Plastic” initiative, as part of the Phuket Sustainable Tourism Blueprint 2018.

Hotels and resorts across the country are celebrating Christmas by organizing Christmas tree lighting ceremonies and running a host of promotions.

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and partners in the public and private sectors are jointly launching the special year-end Amazing Thailand Grand Sale promotion, with a unique "Passport Privileges” twist, targeting arrivals from short-haul markets from ASEAN, East Asia, and South Asia.

VOV.VN - The capital city of Hanoi is called “The city of lakes”. Among its dozens of big and small lakes, West Lake is the biggest with the encircling road stretching nearly 20 kilometers. Its many relic sites have made West Lake a great tourist attraction. 

Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Ngoc Thien has proposed the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism set a target to welcome 103 million travelers in 2019, including 18 million international arrivals, aiming to develop the tourism sector into a spearhead industry, Nguoi Lao Dong newspaper reported.

Vietnamese tourism sector held a ceremony at Ha LongInternational Cruise Port on December 19 to welcome the 15 millionth foreign visitor to the country in 2018.

The well-known tourist attraction of Mui Ne in the south central province of Binh Thuan will be developed into a national hub for sea resort and sport tourism.

VOV.VN - The New Year is the best occasion to enjoy a holiday to relax and explore interesting destinations along with relatives and friends. Following are the top destinations near Hanoi which are perfect for a New Year visit:

VOV.VN - Covering an area of 18,000 square meters, the wild sunflower garden in HCM city grows 600,000 trees near the Sai Gon River, drawing a large number of young visitors.

VOV.VN - Located on a small alley in Le Hong Phong street, Hai Chau district, Da Nang, the coffee shop has attracted visitors to its simplicity and romantic design.

Vietnam’s central city of Da Nang has been chosen by Australian travel website Finder as one of the best travel destinations in 2019.

The capital city of Hanoi welcomed 5.74 million foreign visitors in 2018, up 16% against 2017, among 26 million tourists spending time in  the city.

VOV.VN -Located in a pine forest, Tu Hieu pagoda in Thuy Xuan ward in Hue city in the central province of Thua Thien Hue has drawn visitors to its unique architecture and tranquil atmosphere. 

Budget carrier Vietjet Air has begun selling tickets on the route between Ho Chi Minh City and Van Don island district in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh. 

According to the latest news from Bamboo Airways, the startup airline of FLC Group Joint Stock Company will receive Airbus A321 Neo in January, 2019.

VOV.VN -Vietnam Airlines will be adding over 54,000 additional seats, the equivalent of nearly 230 flights, to domestic air routes from January 20 to February 2 2019, December 15 to January 15 in the lunar calendar, aiming to meet travel demand during the Lunar New Year Festival (Tet) holiday.

Vietnam’s central city of Da Nang has been chosen by Australian travel website Finder as one of the best travel destinations in 2019.

VOV.VN - The ancient town of Phu Dien was built deep in the sand over a thousand of year with the settlement being constructed 5 metres lower than the sea level.

VOV.VN - Vietnam welcomed the nation’s 15 millionth foreign tourist on December 19. The tourist was met with a ceremony at Ha Long International Cruise Port in the northern province of Quang Ninh, the first specialized passenger port in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Coffee shops in HCM City such as Bonjour, Cau Hai Dong and Do Phu have provided visitors with a strong feeling of nostalgia reminiscent of years gone by in HCM City.