January food programs at Sheraton Saigon
January food programs at Sheraton Saigon

January comes with a range of food and drink programs at the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers in the downtown area.

January food programs at Sheraton Saigon
Vietjet offers a million tickets with shocking prices in the spring
Vietjet offers a million tickets with shocking prices in the spring

From January 10 to January 12, budget carrier Vietjet offers 1 million super promo tickets priced from only VND0 to passengers on website www.vietjetair.com within the golden hours from 12:00 to 14:00. 

Vietjet offers a million tickets with shocking prices in the spring
Tourism art photo contest opens for entries
Tourism art photo contest opens for entries

VOV.VN - An artistic photo contest on the theme ‘I love Vietnam’ was launched in Hanoi on January 10, with the aim of promoting tourism in Vietnam and raising public awareness about tourism to attract more foreign arrivals to the country.

Tourism art photo contest opens for entries
Hanoi expects to welcome 5.5 million foreign tourists in 2018
Hanoi expects to welcome 5.5 million foreign tourists in 2018

The capital city of Hanoi is striving to welcome 5.5 million foreigners among over 25.4 million tourists in 2018, confirming itself as an attractive destination in the region and the world.

Hanoi expects to welcome 5.5 million foreign tourists in 2018
Thua Thien-Hue issues code of conduct for tourists
Thua Thien-Hue issues code of conduct for tourists

The Department of Tourism of the central province of Thua Thien-Hue has issued a code of conduct for tourists in Vietnamese and English.

Thua Thien-Hue issues code of conduct for tourists
Two more pedestrian streets in HCM City to celebrate Lunar New Year
Two more pedestrian streets in HCM City to celebrate Lunar New Year

VOV.VN - HCM City plans to open two more pedestrian streets named De Tham and Do Quang Dau for entertainment activities during the Lunar New Year festival (Tet). 

Two more pedestrian streets in HCM City to celebrate Lunar New Year
Outbound tours popular for Tet holiday
Outbound tours popular for Tet holiday

Travel demand for the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday that this year begins on February 16 is expected to increase 20-30% compared to last year.

Outbound tours popular for Tet holiday
Lack of cruise ports hinders tourism in HCM City
Lack of cruise ports hinders tourism in HCM City

The number of foreign tourists coming to HCM City on cruise ships remains relatively low because of a lack of ports for cruise ships, according to tourism experts.

Lack of cruise ports hinders tourism in HCM City
North central provinces strengthen links to boost tourism
North central provinces strengthen links to boost tourism

The north central provinces of Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, Ha Tinh and Quang Binh are set to increase coordination to foster tourism development in 2018.

North central provinces strengthen links to boost tourism
Cuttlefish Cake
Cuttlefish Cake

Throughout the long coastline of Vietnam, cuttlefishes are everywhere. Each region has their special type of cuttlefish in different shapes or sizes. As a coastal province, Ha Long is no exception.

Cuttlefish Cake
Vietnam Railway to pilot free meal service
Vietnam Railway to pilot free meal service

The Vietnam Railway Corporation (VNR) will begin a pilot service offering free meals to passengers to mark the addition of six new trains on the North-South line on January 10.

Vietnam Railway to pilot free meal service
Vietnam’s forgotten paradises
Vietnam’s forgotten paradises

VOV.VN - The stunning scenery to be discovered in forgotten locations such as Pac Bo in Cao Bang, Mu Waterfalls in Hoa Binh, or Hon Son island in Kien Giang province, among others, has been grabbing the attention of many intrepid travellers. 

Vietnam’s forgotten paradises
Homestay tourism in Sa Pa attracts holidaymakers
Homestay tourism in Sa Pa attracts holidaymakers

Among the crowds of visitors in Sa Pa district in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai in the early days of 2018, many chose to stay at the homes of local ethnic minority people to experience the unique culture first-hand.

Homestay tourism in Sa Pa attracts holidaymakers
HCM City eyes 7.5 million foreign arrivals in 2018
HCM City eyes 7.5 million foreign arrivals in 2018

VOV.VN - The southern largest hub of Ho Chi Minh City hopes to receive 7.5 million international visitors in 2018, a year-on-year increase of 25 percent.

HCM City eyes 7.5 million foreign arrivals in 2018
Phu Quoc island district to get six-star resort by 2020
Phu Quoc island district to get six-star resort by 2020

Regent Residences Phu Quoc will be the first six-star resort in Phu Quoc Island and will be completed by 2020, according to the project’s developer BIM Group.

Phu Quoc island district to get six-star resort by 2020
A more comfortable train journey along Vietnam in premium carriages
A more comfortable train journey along Vietnam in premium carriages

With a view to offering train passengers a more enjoyable journey along the length of country, the Vietnam Railway Corporation will put into use six new trains built using high-grade materials and providing premium facilities.

A more comfortable train journey along Vietnam in premium carriages
Open-top buses a hit in Danang
Open-top buses a hit in Danang

The central coastal city of Danang plans to launch a second open-top bus service for tourists between the international airport and Son Tra peninsula.

Open-top buses a hit in Danang
Da Nang’s tourism prospers after APEC 2017
Da Nang’s tourism prospers after APEC 2017

VOV.VN - Selected as one of the most attractive destinations in Asia, Da Nang welcomed 6.6 million visitors in 2017, an increase of 1 million from the previous year.

Da Nang’s tourism prospers after APEC 2017
New treats at Pullman Saigon
New treats at Pullman Saigon

F&B outlets of the hotel are running some gastronomic programs to serve guests during the first month of the New Year.

New treats at Pullman Saigon
Vietnam’s 8 most attractive travel destinations for January
Vietnam’s 8 most attractive travel destinations for January

VOV.VN - Perfect choices for those wishing to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, Sapa, Dien Bien, Moc Chau, Gia Lai, Nghe An, Da Lat, Sa Dec, and Phu Quoc, are the eight most intriguing travel destinations in January.

Vietnam’s 8 most attractive travel destinations for January
A visit to Langbiang Mountain
A visit to Langbiang Mountain

Visitors to the resort city of Da Lat can take a tour of the Langbiang plateau and sample ruou can (wine stored in a big jar and drunk with a long bamboo pipe), a specialty of ethnic minorities living in the Central Highlands.

A visit to Langbiang Mountain
Hanoi, Da Nang among world’s top destinations in 2018
Hanoi, Da Nang among world’s top destinations in 2018

Data released by Airbnb recently puts two major cities of Vietnam – Hanoi and Da Nang – among the world’s top 10 intriguing travel destinations in 2018.

Hanoi, Da Nang among world’s top destinations in 2018
Top libraries for students in HCM City
Top libraries for students in HCM City

In Ho Chi Minh City, there are numerous libraries providing extra-curricular learning space for students in need of a tranquil venue for study in groups or self-study on the weekend.

Top libraries for students in HCM City
Bac Lieu shows great tourism promise
Bac Lieu shows great tourism promise

Bac Lieu is a Mekong Delta province that has the normal tropical attractions and more, including a bird sanctuary, a monument to ostentatious living, Khmer culture, boat trips, popular places of worship, orchards and flower gardens. 

Bac Lieu shows great tourism promise
TAT to emphasize prominent points of new tourism destinations
TAT to emphasize prominent points of new tourism destinations

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in cooperation with many partners, has launched a campaign titled "Thailand 12 Hidden Gems…Plus 2018,” introducing the concept of "Less Volume More Value” to promote a better quality of tourism.

TAT to emphasize prominent points of new tourism destinations
Phu Quoc Island sees a surge in international visitor numbers
Phu Quoc Island sees a surge in international visitor numbers

VOV.VN - In a surge of New Year popularity, the first four days of 2018 have seen Phu Quoc Island district welcome more than 8,300 foreign arrivals, an increase of 100% on the same period last year. 

Phu Quoc Island sees a surge in international visitor numbers
Phong Nha - Ke Bang strives to become national tourist site by 2025
Phong Nha - Ke Bang strives to become national tourist site by 2025

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a plan to build Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Binh into a national tourist site by 2030.

Phong Nha - Ke Bang strives to become national tourist site by 2025
Top Vietnamese adventure travel destinations
Top Vietnamese adventure travel destinations

VOV.VN - Many Vietnamese travellers choose to venture off the beaten path as they make adventurous trips to conquer Mount Pha Luong, Datanla Waterfall, or trek through Mui Doi (the East Pole of Vietnam) to enjoy spectacular the sunsets. Following are some of the most popular places for adventure tourists: 

Top Vietnamese adventure travel destinations
Xuan Dai Bay targets 1.2 million visitors in 2030
Xuan Dai Bay targets 1.2 million visitors in 2030

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a master plan for the development of Xuan Dai Bay national tourist site in the south central province of Phu Yen to 2030.

Xuan Dai Bay targets 1.2 million visitors in 2030
January food programs at Le Méridien Saigon
January food programs at Le Méridien Saigon

Le Méridien Saigon in downtown HCM City is running a range of food and drink programs for domestic and foreign guests during the first month of the New Year.

January food programs at Le Méridien Saigon
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