VNAT General Director: foreign tourists must abide by Vietnamese law
VNAT General Director: foreign tourists must abide by Vietnamese law

General Director of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) Nguyen Van Tuan has stated that Vietnam welcomes visitors across the world to the country, however, they must abide by Vietnamese law. 

VNAT General Director: foreign tourists must abide by Vietnamese law
Majestic Phu Quoc beaches entice summer visitors
Majestic Phu Quoc beaches entice summer visitors

VOV.VN - Visitors cannot afford to miss out on the breathtaking white sand beaches with crystal clear waters such as Bai Truong, Bai Sao, Ong Lang, Mui Duong while enjoying the delicious local cuisine on Phu Quoc Island in the southern province of Kien Giang this summer.

Majestic Phu Quoc beaches entice summer visitors
Vietnam' online tourism seeks to compete with foreign virals
Vietnam' online tourism seeks to compete with foreign virals

Online tourism has been developing strongly globally as part of e-commerce, especially in the context of the 4th industrial revolution. However, the trend is causing difficulties for Vietnam’s tourism sector where online tourism is less developed.

Vietnam' online tourism seeks to compete with foreign virals
Quang Ninh’s Co To island aims to become national eco-tourism site by 2020
Quang Ninh’s Co To island aims to become national eco-tourism site by 2020

Co To island in the northern province of Quang Ninh has attracted many visitors due to its untouched beauty and perfect conditions for sea and island tourism.

Quang Ninh’s Co To island aims to become national eco-tourism site by 2020
Com – A Vietnamese specialty
Com – A Vietnamese specialty

One of the origins of Com (green sticky rice) can be traced to Vong village, 7 km west of downtown Hanoi. The legend begins with a severe famine in the village many years ago.

Com – A Vietnamese specialty
Bac Lieu province works to lure more tourists
Bac Lieu province works to lure more tourists

Boasting various tourist attractions like Quan Am Nam Hai festival, Xiem Can pagoda and bird sanctuary, among others, the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu will splash out VND1.35 trillion (US$59.4 million) on various solutions to local tourism development until 2020 with a vision until 2030.

Bac Lieu province works to lure more tourists
Discover the tropical paradise of Binh Dinh’s Ky Co beach
Discover the tropical paradise of Binh Dinh’s Ky Co beach

VOV.VN - 25km from Quy Nhon City, Ky Co beach can boast joyously tropical scenery and unspoilt beauty with its crystal clear blue seas.

Discover the tropical paradise of Binh Dinh’s Ky Co beach
Tofu, shrimp sauce and noodles capture Hanoian hearts
Tofu, shrimp sauce and noodles capture Hanoian hearts

Understand the true art and evolution of this delicacy at one of the oldest 'bun dau mam tom' restaurants in Hanoi.

Tofu, shrimp sauce and noodles capture Hanoian hearts
3 Vietnamese resort pools named among world's 'most stunning'
3 Vietnamese resort pools named among world's 'most stunning'

Among Conde Nast Traveler’s list of “101 of the most stunning swimming pools in the world” released ahead of summer 2018, Vietnam has claimed three spots.

3 Vietnamese resort pools named among world's 'most stunning'
Sand dunes of Quang Binh
Sand dunes of Quang Binh

Besides beautiful beaches, white sand dunes are another attraction for tourists in the central province of Quang Binh.

Sand dunes of Quang Binh
Good morning in Vietnam's Vung Tau with 3 must-try breakfasts
Good morning in Vietnam's Vung Tau with 3 must-try breakfasts

From crispy to crunchy and a little thrilling, these are some best ways to start the day in the beach town.

Good morning in Vietnam's Vung Tau with 3 must-try breakfasts
Phu Tho develops traditional craft villages
Phu Tho develops traditional craft villages

VOV.VN - 73 traditional craft villages in Phu Tho have been recognized and restored by the provincial People’s Committee. The villages have helped to restructure the workforce and increase locals’ income.

Phu Tho develops traditional craft villages
Vietnam’s pirate island develops community tourism
Vietnam’s pirate island develops community tourism

Tien Hai is the only island commune in Ha Tien district, southern province of Kien Giang. The commune also has another name: Hai Tac (Pirates) Archipelago. It boasts 16 islands and total area of 283 hectares.

Vietnam’s pirate island develops community tourism
Hanoi’s Trinh Cong Son walking street opens to public
Hanoi’s Trinh Cong Son walking street opens to public

VOV.VN - Trinh Cong Son walking street in Nhat Tan Ward, Tay Ho District, Hanoi finally opened to the public on May 11 after being delayed for nearly one year.

Hanoi’s Trinh Cong Son walking street opens to public
Vietnamese mountain lodge named among world’s most unique
Vietnamese mountain lodge named among world’s most unique

Sa Pa in Vietnam's northern province of Lao Cai has become more touristy in recent years, so it is important for those who love the pristine beauty of the town to find a place where they can breath in the fresh air, dive into the green jungle, gaze over the vast paddy fields and experience ethnic culture.

Vietnamese mountain lodge named among world’s most unique
Mother’s Day Brunch at The Reverie Saigon
Mother’s Day Brunch at The Reverie Saigon

The Reverie Saigon’s Café Cardinal on level six of Times Square Building is offering the special pink-themed Mother’s Day Brunch on May 13.  

Mother’s Day Brunch at The Reverie Saigon
Bach Dang, a historic river
Bach Dang, a historic river

VOV.VN - The Bach Dang river was the site of three major naval battles against foreign invaders. In 938, Ngo Quyen defeated the southern Han troops.  43 years later Le Dai Hanh wiped out Song enemies from China.

Bach Dang, a historic river
Quang Tri offers free Wi-Fi at tourist attractions
Quang Tri offers free Wi-Fi at tourist attractions

A public Wi-Fi system was handed over to the central province of Quang Tri by the military-run Viettel Group on May 11.

Quang Tri offers free Wi-Fi at tourist attractions
Vietnam, China expand self-drive tours in border area
Vietnam, China expand self-drive tours in border area

Vietnam and China are set to expand self-driving tours in a border region, heard a conference co-held by Vietnam’s northern Quang Ninh province and Dongxing city in China’s southwest Guangzi Zhuang Autonomous Region on May 9.

Vietnam, China expand self-drive tours in border area
Top 3 paradise beaches in northern Vietnam
Top 3 paradise beaches in northern Vietnam

VOV.VN - Co To, Quan Lan and Cat Ba, to name a few, are considered  paradise resorts in northern Vietnam that visitors should not miss during your Vietnam tour this summer.

Top 3 paradise beaches in northern Vietnam
Six of Vietnam’s most beautiful must-see islands
Six of Vietnam’s most beautiful must-see islands

VOV.VN - Vietnam has more than 3,000km of coastline and thousands of islands. Below is a recommended list of the 6 most beautiful islands around the country.

Six of Vietnam’s most beautiful must-see islands
Five cosy homestays for a summer vacation in Vung Tau
Five cosy homestays for a summer vacation in Vung Tau

VOV.VN - Uyen’s House, Sea La Vie homestay, and An Yen homestay are among the five ideal destinations for tourists to enjoy a summer vacation in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau.

Five cosy homestays for a summer vacation in Vung Tau
Vietjet to offer promotional tickets from zero Vietnamese dong
Vietjet to offer promotional tickets from zero Vietnamese dong

The low-cost carrier Vietjet will launch the biggest promotion of the year “Free up your summer with Vietjet” from May 9 to July 31, with millions of super promotional tickets priced only from VND0, during the golden hours from 12:00 to 14:00, on their website www.vietjetair.com.

Vietjet to offer promotional tickets from zero Vietnamese dong
Seafood market open for beachside business on Vietnam's central coast
Seafood market open for beachside business on Vietnam's central coast

Fish and other seafood are pulled fresh out of the water and onto the market stalls in Quang Nam Province.

Seafood market open for beachside business on Vietnam's central coast
   Quang Ninh specialties: Heavenly flavours
Quang Ninh specialties: Heavenly flavours

Quang Ninh is blessed with stunning scenery of rugged mountains and an incredible coastline, and of course Halong Bay. This, along with numerous delicious food and drinks that meet the local OCOP standard, makes the province a source of great national pride.

   Quang Ninh specialties: Heavenly flavours
Paragliding fest offers aerial view of Mu Cang Chai landscapes in rainy season
Paragliding fest offers aerial view of Mu Cang Chai landscapes in rainy season

VOV.VN - A paragliding festival titled “Flying over rising water on terraced paddies” will be held from May 18-20 on Khau Pha mountain pass in Mu Cang Chai district of the northwestern province of Yen Bai. Visitors and pilots will have the chance to view the panoramic landscapes of Mu Cang Chai from above. 

Paragliding fest offers aerial view of Mu Cang Chai landscapes in rainy season
Thua Thien-Hue works to turn tourism into key industry
Thua Thien-Hue works to turn tourism into key industry

Thua Thien-Hue province has been taking numerous measures to truly turn tourism into a spearhead industry, and these efforts have resulted in encouraging outcomes.

Thua Thien-Hue works to turn tourism into key industry
Indian tourism promotion programme held in HCM City
Indian tourism promotion programme held in HCM City

An Indian tourism promotion themed “Incredible India Roadshow 2018” was held in Ho Chi Minh City on May 8 by India’s Ministry of Tourism and General Consulate in the city, giving a chance for travel firms of the two sides to explore partnership opportunities.

Indian tourism promotion programme held in HCM City
Vietnam Airlines increases Hanoi – Dong Hoi flights
Vietnam Airlines increases Hanoi – Dong Hoi flights

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines said on May 8 it will increase service between Hanoi and Dong Hoi in central Quang Binh province up to seven flights per week to meet travel demand during this summer.

Vietnam Airlines increases Hanoi – Dong Hoi flights
 Bach Dang Giang: An attractive spiritual destination
Bach Dang Giang: An attractive spiritual destination

Lying just 20 kilometres from the centre of Haiphong, the Bach Dang Giang relic site is part of the Trang Kenh complex-a group of historical, cultural and spiritual monuments in Haiphong. The destination was recognized as a national historical relic in 1962 and has been attracting an increasing number of visitors ever since.

 Bach Dang Giang: An attractive spiritual destination
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