Plan to transform Son Tra into tourist zone to remain intact
Plan to transform Son Tra into tourist zone to remain intact

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) said on May 11 that it will not amend a controversial plan to turn nearly one-fourth of the city’s Son Tra Peninsula into a tourist zone.

Plan to transform Son Tra into tourist zone to remain intact
Nghe An, cradle of outstanding people
Nghe An, cradle of outstanding people

VOV.VN - Nghe An province, the homeland of President Ho Chi Minh, is also home to several other cultural figures and national heroes. The province is also a tourist attraction thanks to its beautiful landscapes.

Nghe An, cradle of outstanding people
Hoi An welcomes 10th million visitor
Hoi An welcomes 10th million visitor

VOV.VN - Hoi An ancient town will welcome its 10th million visitor at a ceremony held in the arch area around Cau (Bridge) Pagoda at 4pm, May 12, the municipal Culture and Sports Centre announced on May 11.

Hoi An welcomes 10th million visitor
Vietnam Airlines celebrates 10,000th int’l flight to Da Nang
Vietnam Airlines celebrates 10,000th int’l flight to Da Nang

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines held a ceremony to commemorate its 10,000th international flight to the central province of Da Nang on May 10.

Vietnam Airlines celebrates 10,000th int’l flight to Da Nang
Beauty of Vietnamese beaches through Vietnamese photographers’ lens
Beauty of Vietnamese beaches through Vietnamese photographers’ lens

VOV.VN - Vietnam possesses more than 3,400 km of coastline with pristine beaches. Professional and non-professional photographers will have a chance to take beautiful pictures on this S-shaped strip of land..

Beauty of Vietnamese beaches through Vietnamese photographers’ lens
Vietnam mulls lifting midnight curfew to pull in more tourists
Vietnam mulls lifting midnight curfew to pull in more tourists

Restaurants and bars across the country could join Hanoi in keeping their doors open until 2 a.m.

Vietnam mulls lifting midnight curfew to pull in more tourists
Stunning view of Phan Thiet from hot-air balloon
Stunning view of Phan Thiet from hot-air balloon

VOV.VN - Hot-air balloon rides have been launched in Phan Thiet city, Binh Thuan province creating a chance for tourists to admire the stunning beauty of the coastal port city from above.

Stunning view of Phan Thiet from hot-air balloon
Vietjet continues to offer “zero-fare” tickets
Vietjet continues to offer “zero-fare” tickets

Low-cost airline Vietjet will launch a three-golden-day promotion, which offers millions of promotional tickets priced from only 0 VND within the golden hours 12h-14h, from May 9 to May 11, 2017 at www.vietjetair.com.

Vietjet continues to offer “zero-fare” tickets
Six appealing bars in Hanoi
Six appealing bars in Hanoi

VOV.VN - Tadioto, The Doors and +84, just to name a few, are seen as popular destinations for many people, especially foreigners in the capital city to enjoy both music and different types of drinks.

Six appealing bars in Hanoi
Discount train tickets on Nha Trang-Hue route
Discount train tickets on Nha Trang-Hue route

The Vietnam Railways (VNR) will drop the cost of tickets by 20 percent on the tourist trains departing from Nha Trang to Hue in the central region and vice versa from May 19 to May 31.

Discount train tickets on Nha Trang-Hue route
PM approves Moc Chau national tourism site plan
PM approves Moc Chau national tourism site plan

The Prime Minister has approved a plan to build Moc Chau National Tourism site in the northern mountainous province of Son La.

PM approves Moc Chau national tourism site plan
Hon Do coral island - new destination for summer retreat
Hon Do coral island - new destination for summer retreat

VOV.VN - The south-central province of Ninh Thuan has been known for Thap Cham (Cham Towers), Hang Rai (Rai Cave) and Vinh Hy Bay. However, a new destination, the pristine, romantic and peaceful Hon Do coral island was recently recommended.

Hon Do coral island - new destination for summer retreat
Chinese visitors drive Nha Trang tourism boom
Chinese visitors drive Nha Trang tourism boom

VOV.VN - The number of inbound visitors to Nha Trang tallied in at 492,000 during the first three months of 2017, nearly 60% of which were from China, the Municipal Department of Tourism said on May 4.

Chinese visitors drive Nha Trang tourism boom
Coffee shop helps Hanoi residents escape summer heat
Coffee shop helps Hanoi residents escape summer heat

VOV.VN - Customers to Kat Café in Hanoi will have the feeling of being on a beach. After removing their shoes, they can step inside and sink their feet into a thick layer of sand. The Café has become a new destination for local people to escape the summer heat.  

Coffee shop helps Hanoi residents escape summer heat
Fresh Garden Café for weekend retreat
Fresh Garden Café for weekend retreat

VOV.VN - Fresh Garden Café on Nguyen Khanh Toan St. in Hanoi is ideal for family members to gather at weekend.

Fresh Garden Café for weekend retreat
Ancient villages in central region
Ancient villages in central region

VOV.VN - While Duong Lam and Uoc Le villages symbolize the northern plains’ ancient architecture, Phuoc Tich and Tuy Loan reflect cultural characteristics of the central region. 

Ancient villages in central region
Central localities taps marine tourism potential
Central localities taps marine tourism potential

With 127 kilometres of coastline, the central coastal province of Thua Thien-Hue boasts large potential to develop sea-based tourism.

Central localities taps marine tourism potential
New tourist destinations in Ninh Binh province
New tourist destinations in Ninh Binh province

VOV.VN - Around 90km from Hanoi, Ninh Binh province is blessed by nature with many fascinating natural landscapes, including Cuc Phuong National Park, Mua Cave and Chau Son Cathedral.

New tourist destinations in Ninh Binh province
Quang Ninh: Tourism festival week welcomes summer
Quang Ninh: Tourism festival week welcomes summer

An art performance was held in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh on May 1 as part of the Mong Cai summer tourism week, drawing a large crowd of people to enjoy flash mobs, fashion shows and music.

Quang Ninh: Tourism festival week welcomes summer
The carpentry craft of Kim Bong village
The carpentry craft of Kim Bong village

The picture that comes to mind when thinking of Hoi An is of magical multi-coloured lanterns lighting up  the meandering Hoai River, the town’s signature yellow-painted old houses or the little charming cafés and shops in the old town.

The carpentry craft of Kim Bong village
Experiencing a true southern lifestyle
Experiencing a true southern lifestyle

Phu An is a remote village in Trung Nghia Commune, Vung Liem District, Vinh Long Province in the Mekong Delta.

Experiencing a true southern lifestyle
Tourist attractions crowded during holidays
Tourist attractions crowded during holidays

Domestic and foreign visitors flocked to tourist attractions across Vietnam during the April 30-May 1 holidays.

Tourist attractions crowded during holidays
Hai Phong: Do Son tourism festival begins
Hai Phong: Do Son tourism festival begins

The Do Son beach tourism festival opened on April 30, marking the beginning of the peak tourism season in the northern city of Hai Phong.

Hai Phong: Do Son tourism festival begins
Hue Sour Shrimp
Hue Sour Shrimp

Sour Shrimp is one of the most sought-after specialities of the old capital of Vietnam. When they first come to Hue and taste this dish, visitors from other regions must be really amazed and surprised.

Hue Sour Shrimp
Phu Luu village in Bac Ninh province
Phu Luu village in Bac Ninh province

VOV.VN - Phu Luu, a village in Bac Ninh province, is famous for trading betel and areca, which used to be a specialty of the Vietnamese.

Phu Luu village in Bac Ninh province
Exploring Lai Chau cuisine
Exploring Lai Chau cuisine

VOV.VN - Lai Chau province in Vietnam’s northwest is famous not only for its scenic spots but also for its cuisine.

Exploring Lai Chau cuisine
Hanoi Opera House opens for guided tours as of June 1
Hanoi Opera House opens for guided tours as of June 1

VOV.VN - Majestically gracing the Hoan Kiem District of the capital city of Vietnam is the – Hanoi Opera House – indisputably one of the most prestigious music halls anywhere in the world. 

Hanoi Opera House opens for guided tours as of June 1
New service helps preserve solemn atmosphere in temple
New service helps preserve solemn atmosphere in temple

Since the beginning of April, visitors to Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi have been required to dress modestly.

New service helps preserve solemn atmosphere in temple
Vietnam’s visitor-generating markets post high double-digit growth
Vietnam’s visitor-generating markets post high double-digit growth

Vietnam has seen international arrivals this month growing over 30%, with some traditional visitor-generating markets even posting growth of over 50%, shows data of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism.

Vietnam’s visitor-generating markets post high double-digit growth
Vietjet Air launches Hanoi-Singapore service
Vietjet Air launches Hanoi-Singapore service

Vietnam’s low-budget Vietjet Air officially launched a flight between Singapore and Hanoi from Singapore’s Changi international airport on April 27.

Vietjet Air launches Hanoi-Singapore service
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