VOV.VN - The villages of Thien Huong and Lao Xa in the Dong Van Karst Plateau of the northern mountain province of Ha Giang are top destinations for those seeking peaceful village life among stunning natural scenery.

VOV.VN - On April 9, the Republic of Korea’s low cost carrier Air Seoul announced that it will open a direct air route to the central Vietnamese city of Danang next month as part of its plans to expand services throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

The central province of Quang Binh has stepped up activities to stimulate tourism demand, aiming to welcome 3.5 million tourists this year. 

Tourism has joined information technology as an attractive sector in which to start a business by many young people in Asia in general and Vietnam in particular. 

The visa exemption policy for citizens of five European countries will expire in the next three months. Whether and when it might be renewed are still open questions, creating a headache for tourists and Vietnamese businesses that serve them.

Those wishing to experience culture and lifestyles as natives of Ho Chi Minh City should check out the following places.

It seems that the flea market has become an attractive destination for both collectors and antique lovers.

VOV.VN - Hoi An town in Quang Nam province is attractive for its unique and ancient culture. Recently, Hoi An has launched a number of new tourism products such as “Night in the ancient town” to give visitors a new experience.

Vietnam’s tourism industry is booming and is fast becoming the driving force behind economic growth but it also faces calls for reform to keep up with high standards.  

Prime Minister’s recent approval of Tuyen Quang’s master plan for development of Tan Trao national tourism site through 2030 offers the northern mountainous province a golden opportunity to develop tourism and lift the local people’s living standard. More in the followings.

VOV.VN - Pho Trach Village in Thua Thien-Hue Province has been a renowned location for rush mat weaving for hundreds of years.

The rich potential for marine tourism development in Con Co island district in the central coastal province of Quang Tri has been awaken through investment in infrastructure.

The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang welcomed more than 1.5 million tourists in the first quarter of this year, surging 3.7% against the same period in 2017.

Hanoi and the central coastal city of Da Nang are among the top three charming cities for young Japanese visitors in recent years, thanks to many cultural similarities and tourist attractions, a recent Hanoi-Japan investment conference heard.

VOV.VN - New international air routes from Vietnam have been launched from March to fly directly to Chiang Mai, Bangkok and Seoul. 

VOV.VN - Hundreds of pink trumpet (Tabebuia rosea or ken hong) flowers are now in full bloom along Dien Bien Phu and Vo Van Kiet Streets, bringing a fresh new look to Ho Chi Minh City in early summer.

International visitor arrivals to Vietnam were estimated at 4.2 million in Q1, up 30.9% year on year.

The Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival 2018 will get underway at 23/9 Park from April 12-15, offering nearly 60,000 domestic and foreign tour vouchers at 15-16% discount. 

Always a premier tourism destination in the country, the central city of Hue plans to take it up several notches with a renewed focus on longer stays by both domestic and international visitors in the former imperial capital.

Ho Chi Minh City is seeking to enhance connectivity with other localities nationwide to become more attractive to tourists.

A ceremony to announce a tourism product called “Xoan singing in ancient village” and daily tour linking Hanoi and the northern midland province of Phu Tho took place in the latter locality on April 4. 

The Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre has served over 472,000 tourist arrivals, including nearly 200,000 foreigners, since the beginning of this year, a year-on-year rise of 12%.

VOV.VN - From Ban Gioc to Phu Quoc, here are the hottest holiday destinations for a relaxing getaway over the long holidays for Liberation Day (April 30) and May Day (May 1).

The northern coastal city of Ha Long launched a press contest on local tourism as part of activities to promote National Tourism Year – Ha Long – Quang Ninh 2018.

A 2-km railway connecting Sa Pa Town in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai and the cable car station to Mount Fansipan was put into service late last week, becoming the country’s longest mountain railway.

Saigon Café on level 1 of the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers will offer a special buffet night to celebrate Hung Kings’ Day on April 25 (the 10th of the third lunar month).

VOV.VN - Five tourism events, including the Ha Long Carnival, Hue Festival, and Da Nang International Fireworks Festival will take place in April, bringing unforgettable memories to lucky visitors.

 The tourism potential of China’s Taiwan was introduced at a tourism promotion programme in Hanoi on April 2.

More the 2.4 million people visited the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho in the first three months of 2018, up 13.6% year on year and realising 30.2% of the yearly target.

The northern province of Quang Ninh, the host of the National Tourism Year 2018, is focusing on four types of tourism products, namely sea and island tourism, cultural and spiritual tourism, community-based tourism, ad border tourism.