Hanoi has welcomed approximately 12 million visitors since the beginning of 2017, up 8% from the same period last year, and earned a revenue of more than VND35.2 trillion (US$1.55 billion), up 13%.

A commercial sea transport route from the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang to Con Dao islands was launched on July 14 with the first ship setting sail from Tran De sea mouth at 8:30 am.

VOV.VN - Situated at Topas Ecolodge resort in Sapa, which National Geographic lists among ‘21 places to stay if you care about the planet’, the swimming pool with a view to Hoang Lien Son mountains lies on the highest altitude in Vietnam. 

Vietnam’s InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula resort was chosen among the ‘Top 100 Hotels in the World’ in the 22th annual World’s Best Awards, announced by US tourism magazine Travel Leisure.

With Vietnam looking to develop tourism into a key driver of economic growth, a US travel site is urging travellers to check out the best of the country before it is too late.

VOV.VN - Vehicles will be banned in Bui Vien Pedestrian Street, Ho Chi Minh city on a pilot basis as of July 15 to create habits for residents and tourists, according to People’s Committee of district 1. 

VOV.VN - The Japan National Tourism Organization successfully concluded a ‘Visit Japan Trade Seminar’ in Hanoi on Thursday, July 13, reported the Vietnam News Agency.

Hanoi has many coffee shops that offer views of the city’s skyline, DtiNews offers a few suggestions of the many to choose from.

VOV.VN - Here are the top eight destinations in the country for Vietnamese who prefer to travel solo as selected by the Dantri online newspaper:

Vietjet Air kicked off its three golden-day promotion, offering 200,000 air tickets priced from zero dollars on July 12 to celebrate its two newest international routes.

VOV.VN - The first international flight between Dong Hoi and Chiang Mai in Thailand is expected to depart on August 11, 2017, said a representative of Jetstar Pacific Airlines at a recent meeting with leaders of Quang Binh central province.

The central coastal city of Da Nang officially launched its open-top double-decker bus tour on July 11.

VOV.VN - With unique architecture, the advantage of Vietnam’s natural beauty and good customer service, InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay and Amanoi Resort are luxury vacation spots you should not miss during visit to the country.

Hue Imperial Citadel (Dai Noi) in the central province of Thue Thien-Hue has been ranked second among top seven tourism attractions of Vietnam in 2017.

Ho Chi Minh City is ranked second among 10 cities that are ideal for solo travel by the US-based online marketplace and hospitality service Airbnb.

VOV.VN - As of July 6, the Republic of Korea Embassy in Vietnam has shortened their visa processing time, reports the Laodong online newspaper.

VOV.VN - Located in the District 9, around 20km from Ho Chi Minh City centre, Buu Long with unique architecture is one of the most beautiful pagodas in Vietnam.

Whether it's steamed snails or pig's trotter noodles, a taste of the north is there for those willing to look for it.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City has put in place a number of solutions to realize the target of receiving 5.6 million foreign visitors this year. The city. They include the release of a Code of Conduct for tourists.

Visitors have been flocking to the district to capture the distinctive beauty of rice terraces during the “mùa nước đổ” or water season.

VOV.VN - Dong Cao plateau, around 150km north of Hanoi has been a popular camping site of young people who come to enjoy its pristine beauty with a huge carpet of green grass, cool weather and fresh air.

The central coastal province of Binh Dinh has witnessed robust growth of tourism in the last three years. Given the influx of visitors, many fishermen in some coastal villages have turned to tourism.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism ceremoniously presented awards today (July 8) to honour outstanding pioneers who have been actively involved in the growth and development of the country’s tourism industry.

VOV.VN - A popular destination for those who visit the Mekong Delta of Vietnam is the centuries old Cai Rang Floating Market where buyers can purchase a variety of fruit and vegetables among other items.

The second Cai Rang Floating Market Culture and Tourism Festival kicked off in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on July 7.

VOV.VN -  Formed by volcanic eruptions millions of years ago, Ly Son island and its Thoi Loi mountain boast a magnificent beauty.

Those seeking entertainment venues this weekend should check out the following sites in Ho Chi Minh City.

Banh Chung (Vietnamese square glutinous rice cake) is chosen as one of the 12 best rice dishes from all over the world by the Russian geographic magazine, Vokrug Sveta.

VOV.VN - Summer is the most popular time of year to go on a trip to Hanoi, says Dantri online, and all indicators show that this year’s season might just break travel records. Here’s the top 10 summer destinations in Hanoi and surrounding region that Dantri selected.

VOV.VN - Smita Pant, Consul General of India announced today (July 6) at a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City that the governments of India and Vietnam have agreed to cooperate in the promotion of mutually beneficial tourism.