The central coastal province of Khanh Hoa welcomed more than 2.6 million tourists in the first half of 2017, up 22% from the same period last year, earning more than VND7.5 trillion (US$330 million) in revenue.

International tourists to HCM City reached 2.8 million in the period from January-June, a 14.7% year-on-year increase, according to the municipal People’s Committee. 

VOV.VN - Walls of houses in Ly Son island district in the central province of Quang Ngai have become beautiful paintings by volunteer experts from the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).

Dental tourism has been identified as one of Ho Chi Minh City’s five main medical tourism products, according to its Department of Tourism.

There are millions of ways to enjoy the cool, sweet taste of summer in Vietnam, so here are some of our favorites.

The central province of Quang Nam’s Culture, Sports and Tourism department has introduced eight new tourist sites this year.

VOV.VN - MILA Coffee with a romantic space at intersection Le Lai-Ton That Tung in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City is a good choice for young people who desire to seek privacy for themselves.

Nestled in a small alley on the bustling Nguyen Trai Street in District 1, HCM City, FYI café is a popular place for book lovers given its huge collection of foreign-language books and its cozy atmosphere.

Google and Singaporean sovereign fund Temasek have forecast the Vietnamese online tourism services market to be worth US$9 billion by 2020, and said local companies should work quickly or risk losing the market to international companies.

The best food in Saigon is well regarded as nutritious, savoury, and hearty, enjoyed at any time of the day. Here are the best food that you should try in the city:

VOV.VN -Ly Son is one of the most beautiful islands in Quang Ngai province. Blessed by nature, the island has several scenic spots. In this week’s Discovery Vietnam, we will take you on a tour of Hang pagoda dubbed as a stone sculpture.

VOV.VN - The Bai Dong Beach is gaining in popularity because of its wonderful natural scenery, says the Vnexpress online newspaper, and local travellers should consider making it their next getaway.

VOV.VN - Princess Cruises’ newest vessel Majestic Princess made her maiden call in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on Friday (June 23).

The best attractions in Nha Trang are set against a stunning backdrop of white sandy beaches, verdant mountains, and untouched islands. 

VOV.VN - A three-month summer tourism festival running from June 17- September 2 got underway in the south central province of Binh Dinh aiming to promote its Quy Nhon city and attract more tourists.

A pilot programme “Eco-friendly aquaculture on Ha Long Bay” launched in mid-2016 in the northern province of Quang Ninh, has been a success for local fishermen.

Hanoi welcomed nearly 12 million tourists in the last two quarters, earning VND35 trillion (about US$1.54 billion), representing year-on-year increases of 8 percent and 13%, respectively.

Known as a popular attraction for visitors, especially those from abroad, Ho Chi Minh City has a lot to discover, particularly on weekends. 

VOV.VN - Almost 700,000 people from more than 33 countries thronged the cities of Tam Ky and Hoi An for the 6th quadrennial Quang Nam Heritage Festival (June 7-14), reported the Vietnam News Agency. 

VOV.VN - Nui Coc Lake in the northern mountainous province of Thai Nguyen has attracted tourists  due to its peaceful and tranquil atmosphere and beautiful sceneries. 

VOV.VN - National Geographic has listed Topas Ecolodge No 1 on its list of “21 places to stay if you care about the planet”. 

Hue city in central Thua Thien-Hue province has issued strict regulations on what to wear when visiting its monuments in an attempt to ensure solemnity of the key buildings that once belonged to the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945).

VOV.VN - The high terrain in Tri Ton and Tinh Bien districts, An Giang province has created scenic, beautiful lakes like Ta Pa, Thuy Liem and Thanh Long, which attract a large number of visitors. 

Ibis Style Nha Trang Hotel will be launched on July 1 in Nha Trang City which is famous for its pristine white sand beaches, pure sea water, stunning islands and interesting sightseeing spots.

Visa waiver is an effective tool to promote tourism among economies, said Yasuto Kawarabayashi, Deputy Director General of the Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO), on June 19.

Being favoured by nature with a range of stunning landscapes, clear turquoise sea and spectacular limestone pillars together with numerous tourism investment projects, the northeastern province of Quang Ninh boasts huge potential to develop sustainable green tourism.

APEC tourism ministers and senior representatives have convened in Ha Long city, Quang Ninh province for their policy dialogue, focusing on “promoting sustainable tourism for an inclusive and interconnected Asia-Pacific”. 

Encouraging the participation of local people is part of the measures to promote sustainable tourism development. The issue was put on table at an APEC high level policy dialogue in northern Quang Ninh province on June 19.

Son Doong Cave in central Quang Binh province has been recognised as the world’s largest and most beautiful natural cave by the World Records Union and the World Record Association.

Vietnam has promptly seized every opportunity to promote tourism as the country is hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Year 2017, said an official.