Famous historical and cultural tourism sites in the northern province of Hai Duong have attracted a large number of holiday-makers during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday, which began from February 8.

Valentine's Day will fall on a weekend this year. That means your significant other may expect a little more from you and there is a very slim chance you will get away with that "But I had to work all day" excuse.

VOV.VN - There are about 600 Khmer Theravada pagodas in the Mekong Delta. Doi, which means Bat in English, is one of the most beautiful pagodas with typical Khmer architecture.

VOV.VN - The foreign traveller count to Hanoi increased this TET Lunar New Year holiday season, with a growth rate more than one and one-half fold that of last year, says the Hanoi City Department of Tourism.

VOV.VN - What’s your New Year’s Resolution? Hopefully it’s to travel the winding roads of Vietnam and experience first-hand the history and heritage that the nation offers or explore its many outdoor adventures.

VOV.VN - Typically, in Vietnam, whenever we start the new year, visiting a pagoda to seek blessings is a must. What better way to usher in the Year of the Monkey than by travelling to one these top six religious places:

VOV.VN - Located on the left bank of the Duong River, Kien So pagoda is part of the Phu Dong relic site, 15km to the northeast of Hanoi. 

Foreign tourists visiting the central city of Danang during Tet can explore Vietnamese cuisine with regional flavors specifically designed to promote the Lunar New Year festival. 

VOV.VN -Located in the north-eastern province of Ha Giang, about 300 kilometres from Hanoi, the Dong Van Stone Plateau  is an absolute must-see destination

Those wondering where to celebrate Valentine’s Day (February 14) with their loved ones should consider a couple of destinations in HCMC.

VOV.VN - Farmers in Thai Phien village (Da Lat city, Lam Dong province) are busily harvesting flowers in bloom to meet the increasing demand during Tet holidays.

Cajuput trees blooms in November, feeding large numbers of honey bees in the Mekong Delta’s U Minh Forest.

For the past 70 years a small shop in Hoi An has been selling a simple, unpretentious Vietnamese dish that somehow manages to please even the most discerning palates.  

The vast natural and cultural treasures of southern Vietnam, exemplified by unique folk traditions and festivals, lush green rice fields, forests and stunningly beautiful islands, will be the fitting focus of National Tourism Year 2016.

Nearly 7,000 holiday-makers, including hundreds of foreigners, flocked to Dat Mui in Ngoc Hien district, the southernmost province of Ca Mau, on February 7-8 (the last day of the lunar year and the first lunar day), according to the district People’s Committee.

The lure of rock-climbing has been bringing several local and foreign visitors to Cat Ba in recent times. It is an ideal place for those who love adventure sports to indulge in their hobby. 

The central coastal city of Danang expects to welcome over 200,000 tourists during the Lunar New Year festival, an increase of 16.5 percent compared to the same period last year.

Volendam, a Dutch-based cruise ship carrying some 1,400 tourists, arrived in Nha Trang city’s port on February 8, becoming the first cruise liner to visit the central resort city in Khanh Hoa province in the Year of the Monkey. 

VOV.VN - Central province of Thua Thien Hue reported that 85,000 tourists, half of which foreigners, have booked tours to Hue during the Tet holiday, up 14% from last year. 

UNESCO heritage site Hoi An has launched a tourism stimulus programme with the participation of travel and services companies to attract tourists.

VOV.VN -The GO ASEAN travel channel has featured the Hang Nga Guest House on Huynh Thuc Khang Street in Da Lat as one of its choices for top five unique hotels in the whole of Southeast Asia.

VOV.VN - If you’re looking for a coveted island holiday getaway to enjoy the beach, scuba diving, fishing, hiking—along with spectacular seafood and traditional Vietnamese cuisine all at an affordable price here are five hot choices.

Over 400 residents and tourists were able to travel via boat from Ly Son island to the mainland of Quang Ngai province after being stranded for several days due to rough seas.

The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang welcomed over 335,000 holiday-makers in January, representing a year-on-year rise of 18%.

VOV.VN - Lam Dong province is a tourist destination in the Central Highlands popular for its pure air, lush pine forests, colorful flowers and magnificent waterfalls.

VOV.VN -The highly anticipated Fansipan Sa Pa Cable Car is now operating— taking tourists on a spectacular ride to the 3,143-metre-high peak of Fansipan Mountain, Indochina’s highest summit.

A survey conducted by the travel website TripAdvisor shows that Chiang Mai, Bangkok, and Phuket have been voted among the 20 most popular and best value cities in Asia by US travelers.

Thailand has been successful in its "Discover Thainess” tourism campaign, which will continue in 2016 to emphasize the country's unique cultural treasures and the Thai way of happiness.

Vietnamese American Elizabez Phuong has inaugurated Hue Phat restaurant in HCMC’s District 11 for vegetarians.

 Free wifi service will be available for tourists during Huong Pagoda Festival, which is scheduled to open on February 13.