VOV.VN - In extremely hot weather, green spaces with a dense canopy of trees have become a paradise for Hanoians to take a rest and cool off in the shade.

Foreign arrivals in the country reached 7,891.5 thousand in the first half, up 27.2% from the same period of 2017.

Visitors from the Republic of Korea (RoK) accounted for one third of the 1.01 million foreign tourists to the central province of Thua Thien-Hue in the first half of this year, creating the largest market of the province’s tourism sector, statistics show.

Overseas visitors stayed in Ho Chi Minh City for 5.2 days on average in 2017, with foreign tourists on holidays spending four days, according to a recent survey jointly conducted by the city’s Department of Tourism and the Statistics Office.

VOV.VN - Sapa town, Moc Chau Highlands and Tam Dao are just some of the amazing destinations near Hanoi where travelers can escape the summer heat on a refreshing break in a cool climate with stunning natural scenery. 

Vietjet Air announced on July 3 that it has officially begun services related to international flights to and from the Cam Ranh International Airport, in the central province of Khanh Hoa, at the airport’s international passenger terminal (T2).

VOV.VN - To celebrate the launch of its new Hanoi-Osaka (Japan) air route, budget carrier Vietjet Air will offer 700,000 tickets on selected domestic and international flights at prices starting from just 0VND during three golden days on July 4, 5 and 6.

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on July 2 said it will implement the Branded Fares Matrix (BFM) as part of its efforts to catch up with the modern global airline sector.

Most Venerable Thich Duc Phuong, Deputy Patriarch of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS)’s Patronage Council, passed away on July 1 at the age of 85.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will adjust flights from/to Busan of the Republic of Korea and Fukuoka of Japan on July 3 due to typhoon Prapiroon which is raging in the Korean Peninsula.

VOV.VN - Low-cost airline Air Asia has launched a new direct route from Hanoi to Penang, Malaysia, reducing travel time between the two destinations to three hours and eliminating the wait for a connecting flight in Kuala Lumpur.

Some part of fruit peels, stalks and other 'unused' parts can be turned into mouthwatering dishes.

Recognized as the "king of tropical fruits,” durian is flooding the market in Thailand during this time of the year. The southern border province of Yala is known for its durian of good quality. A target has been set to develop Yala into a durian city.

VOV.VN - Many hotels in Ha Long city in the northern province of Quang Ninh have hiked the prices of their rooms to 1.5 – 2.5 times normal this peak season, with prices especially high at weekends.

Thailand remains attractive for international film producers, who have frequently chosen the country as a popular shooting location. During the first quarter of 2018, a total of 224 foreign film projects were shot on location in Thailand.

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The Ministry of Culture is preparing to make Chiang Mai province in the North better known as one of the world’s most livable cities, along with developing the province as a World Heritage Site.

VOV.VN - Launched three months ago, the Muong Hoa funicular connects Sa Pa city to Mount Fansipan in Lao Cai province. 

A Vietnam – China cultural, tourism and trade exchange took place in Shenyang city, China’s northeastern province of Liaoning, on June 29 with an aim to introduce the Vietnamese country and people to local residents. 

VOV.VN - Hanoi welcomed more than 13.1 million tourists in the first half of this year (a year-on-year rise of 10%), with around 3 million foreign visitors (up nearly 26%) and over 10.1 million domestic arrivals (up 6%).

VOV.VN - Craft villages in Thua Thien Hue provide the locals an income while promoting the area’s culture and tourism.

VOV.VN - Vietnam welcomed more than 7.89 million foreign visitors during the first half of this year, a year-on-year rise of 27.2%, the General Statistics Office of Vietnam announced on June 29.

VOV.VN - Phu Tan craft village in Tuy An district in the South Central Coastal province of Phu Yen has been famous as the home of artisan weavers of sedge mats for hundreds of years.

VOV.VN - Air New Zealand announced on June 28 that it will continue to operate its direct air route between Ho Chi Minh City and Auckland, following strong customer demands.

 Low-cost carrier Vietjet has opened ticket sales on the new Nha Trang – Da Nang route, meeting the moving, travelling and trading demands of local people and tourists. 

Vietnam’s popular tourist attractions and unique traditional arts were spotlighted at a tourism promotion programme held in Prague, the Czech Republic on June 27.

A green tourism week was launched in Triem Tay community-based tourism village, a major destination in the central province of Quang Nam, on June 27 with an aim to raise public awareness of ecological environment protection. 

Foreign visitors have warmly welcomed Vietnam’s continued visa exemptions for guests from the UK, France, Germany, Spain, and Italy, saying the policy is good for the country to spur tourism.

VOV.VN -A coffee shop in Ho Chi Minh City is giving customers a chance to relax in the tranquil surroundings of a Koi fish pond while drinking their favourite cup of coffee.

Passenger traffic through airports in Vietnam hit 52.8 million in the first half of this year, a surge of 14% year on year, the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam reported.