Saigon thinks it has found the best souvenirs for tourists
Saigon thinks it has found the best souvenirs for tourists

The city's tourism department announced on October 22 eight winning products of its souvenir design contest.

Saigon thinks it has found the best souvenirs for tourists
Fascinating Vietnam through the eyes of Ukraine couple
Fascinating Vietnam through the eyes of Ukraine couple

Of the 25 countries and territories that Yulia and Ievgenii went through during their around-the-world trip, Vietnam was one of the most impressive countries.

Fascinating Vietnam through the eyes of Ukraine couple
Kinh Thien Palace- unique architectural complex
Kinh Thien Palace- unique architectural complex

(VOV) - Kinh Thien Palace is the most important building in Thang Long Royal citadel, which was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 2000.

Kinh Thien Palace- unique architectural complex
Hanoi moves to develop tourism as spearhead sector
Hanoi moves to develop tourism as spearhead sector

Hanoi will focus on fully tapping its resources to further promote local tourism with a view to making it a spearhead sector, said Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen The Thao.

Hanoi moves to develop tourism as spearhead sector
Foreign travel operators laud Vietnam’s visa exemptions
Foreign travel operators laud Vietnam’s visa exemptions

Travel operators attending the recently-concluded International Trade Show for Asian Travel Market (ITB Asia) hailed Vietnam’s 15-day visa exemption for tourists from Italy, Spain, the UK, France, Germany and Belarus.

Foreign travel operators laud Vietnam’s visa exemptions
Lufthansa Cargo opens flights to HCM City
Lufthansa Cargo opens flights to HCM City

(VOV) - German Airlines Lufthansa Cargo announced on October 22 that it will officially list flights between Frankfurt/Main and HCM City into its permanent fixture this winter.

Lufthansa Cargo opens flights to HCM City
Gieng Troi attractive to trekkers
Gieng Troi attractive to trekkers

(VOV) - Located deep in a forest northwest of Danang, Giengtroi (The Well of God) has been newly explored by local trekkers. The site still keeps its pristine beauty.

Gieng Troi attractive to trekkers
Thailand’s 'Must-See Ranong' tourism campaign kicks off
Thailand’s 'Must-See Ranong' tourism campaign kicks off

The tourist season has kicked off in Ranong province, western coastal Thailand, under a promotional seaside campaign dubbed ‘Must-See Ranong’.

Thailand’s 'Must-See Ranong' tourism campaign kicks off
‘Singapore Invites' with photo contest
‘Singapore Invites' with photo contest

The Singapore Tourism Board has launched an online photo contest called "Singapore Invites".

‘Singapore Invites' with photo contest
Dong Cao highland, a charmingly windy escape from hectic Hanoi
Dong Cao highland, a charmingly windy escape from hectic Hanoi

I heard my friends raving about a peaceful land not far from Hanoi, with green grass, blue skies, wind blowing and clouds up in the sky.

Dong Cao highland, a charmingly windy escape from hectic Hanoi
Tourism sector prepares human resources for ASEAN integration
Tourism sector prepares human resources for ASEAN integration

Vietnam’s tourism sector has been preparing its human resources in the event of the formation of the ASEAN Community that allows the free flow of labourers in the hospitality industry. 

Tourism sector prepares human resources for ASEAN integration
Pinterest most lusted after travel locations in Hanoi
Pinterest most lusted after travel locations in Hanoi

(VOV) -Pinterest recently released a list of the 20 most Pinned places that its users have shared on the site and digitally lusted as their dream location. 

Pinterest most lusted after travel locations in Hanoi
Kings’ Island Golf Resort wins best course award
Kings’ Island Golf Resort wins best course award

(VOV) -The Kings’ Island Golf Resort again led the poll and was honoured with the Best Course in Vietnam award for the second straight year at the 2015 Asian Golf Awards ceremonies in Singapore.

Kings’ Island Golf Resort wins best course award
Vietnam among top 25 best destinations for winter sun
Vietnam among top 25 best destinations for winter sun

(VOV) -The UK Daily Telegraph has cited Vietnam among world’s top 25 best destinations for winter sun thanks to its breath-taking natural landscapes and luxury beach resorts.

Vietnam among top 25 best destinations for winter sun
Tourists clear central Vietnam island of litter, promising new tour model
Tourists clear central Vietnam island of litter, promising new tour model

A group of holidaymakers, who are also staffers for a travel company, went to great pains to pick up litter on Ly Son Island – an emerging retreat off central Vietnam – during a trip earlier this month.

Tourists clear central Vietnam island of litter, promising new tour model
VietJet Air offers “golden” deals
VietJet Air offers “golden” deals

Low-cost carrier Vietjet Air is offering nearly 250,000 promotional tickets just from VND0 for a number of domestic routes.

VietJet Air offers “golden” deals
D’ran – quiet town in Central Highlands
D’ran – quiet town in Central Highlands

(VOV) - Around 40km from Da Lat City, a small town – D’ran – in Don Duong district, Central Highlands’ Lam Dong province is always quiet and peaceful.

D’ran – quiet town in Central Highlands
Vietnam holds tourism road show in Beijing
Vietnam holds tourism road show in Beijing

The Vietnam Tourism Roadshow took place in the Chinese capital of Beijing on October 19.

Vietnam holds tourism road show in Beijing
Vinpearl set to launch new Dao Reu Island resort
Vinpearl set to launch new Dao Reu Island resort

(VOV) - All of the permits have been issued and final preparations completed for the grand opening of the largest development on Dao Reu Island – the luxury resort Vinpearl Ha Long bay, the management has announced.

Vinpearl set to launch new Dao Reu Island resort
Paradise-like Ba Khan Valley
Paradise-like Ba Khan Valley

More than 100km from Hanoi, Ba Khan seems separate from the outside world. Anyone who comes here will be amazed of this place’s charming scenery.

Paradise-like Ba Khan Valley
Coastal town Phan Thiet to host seafood festival
Coastal town Phan Thiet to host seafood festival

The central province of Binh Thuan has announced a diverse range of activities to celebrate its upcoming Tourism Day.

Coastal town Phan Thiet to host seafood festival
Journey to Vietnam’s southern tip
Journey to Vietnam’s southern tip

Dat Mui, a commune in Ngoc Hien District of Ca Mau Province, has been widely known as the southernmost area of Vietnam.

Journey to Vietnam’s southern tip
Aroma young glutinous rice of the northwest
Aroma young glutinous rice of the northwest

(VOV) - Tourists prefer to visit the northwestern region in the autumn to watch ripen terraced rice fields, indulge in the aroma, and participate in the glutinous young rice festival of the local ethnic groups - Tay, Thai, Nung, Giay, and Mong.

Aroma young glutinous rice of the northwest
Vietnam – a destination of European visitors
Vietnam – a destination of European visitors

(VOV) - On October 16, the Vietnam Tourism Association organized a workshop in Danang aimed at enhancing the nation’s image as a top European holiday destination to a large gathering of international guests and news media in attendance. 

Vietnam – a destination of European visitors
Budget train tours to link HCM City with four south-central spots
Budget train tours to link HCM City with four south-central spots

A Ho Chi Minh City-based railway firm and travel association will team up with tourism authorities in four south-central Vietnamese provinces to offer low-cost train tours between the metropolis and these localities.

Budget train tours to link HCM City with four south-central spots
A breathtaking journey to Dong Van Plateau
A breathtaking journey to Dong Van Plateau

(VOV) - Dong Van Karst Plateau in Ha Giang province was recognized in 2010 by UNESCO as a world geological park. The plateau is a true masterpiece of nature where man is small against the vastness of the sky, mountains and clouds. 

A breathtaking journey to Dong Van Plateau
The reservoir at the highest altitude in Vietnam
The reservoir at the highest altitude in Vietnam

About 20 km from the center of Sa Pa town, Seo My Ty reservoir is at an altitude of over 1,600m, in the Hoang Lien Son mountain range.

The reservoir at the highest altitude in Vietnam
Danang to reclaim private beaches
Danang to reclaim private beaches

The central city of Danang has urged investors of beach resorts to dismantle barriers to allow local people to use beaches freely and easily. 

Danang to reclaim private beaches
Vietnam Airlines starts using Airbus A350 on Hanoi-Seoul route
Vietnam Airlines starts using Airbus A350 on Hanoi-Seoul route

Customers of the national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines can now enjoy high-end services when flying from Hanoi to Seoul, after the airline rolled out its new A350-900 aircraft for the route on October 15.

Vietnam Airlines starts using Airbus A350 on Hanoi-Seoul route
Photos that will make you want to visit Cuba
Photos that will make you want to visit Cuba

(VOV) - Cuba is full of historic colourful architecture, gorgeous harbours, incredible natural landscapes and fascinating people.

Photos that will make you want to visit Cuba
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