Phu Quoc versus Con Dao. It's a debate that has long raged among expatriates looking to escape the hustle and bustle.

(VOV) -There are many foods in this world for which it doesn’t seem possible people would actually stick in their mouths without a gun to their head. Here are five we’ve found in Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City, the largest economic hub in the south, has great potential to become the leading destination of Meeting Incentive Conference Event (MICE) tourism in Southeast Asia, experts said at a conference held by the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham) in the city on September 9.

(VOV) - Mui Dien lighthouse is located in the south of Phu Yen province, adjoining to Vung Ro Bay port with a legendary unnumbered ship. The scene of the lighthouse Mui Dien captivates tourists.

(VOV) - Bang Am (Am Thong or Tung Son)- a limestone mountain range- is 830 high above the sea level in Dai Hong village, central Quang Nam province, around 46km far from Danang City.

Vietnam signed bilateral agreements on tourism cooperation with Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar on September 9 as part of the 2015 Ho Chi Minh City international tourism fair. 

(VOV) -The UK Daily Telegraph has cited terraced paddy fields in Vietnam among the world's most surreal landscapes, along with world's largest salt flat Salar de Uyuni in Bolivia and Mendenhall Glacier cave in Alaska.

Homestay service has been popular in many Western countries. In Vietnam, homestay is emerging as a new trend in rural areas as international visitors have strong demand for exploring daily indigenous life and culture in Vietnam.

It has been two months since Vietnam started waiving visa for tourists from Germany, France, the UK, Italy and Spain.

Vietjet has announced the launch of its latest domestic routes connecting the Central Highland city of Pleiku with Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. 

(VOV) - Binh Lieu district in northern Quang Ninh province looks beautiful with roads twisting around mountains, green grass and warm sunshine.

(VOV) - To conquer the peak of Fansipan mountain, climbers have to tackle great challenges. However, these experiences will help them grow up.

Low-cost airline Jetstar Pacific announced on September 7 the operation of a new air route linking Hanoi and Hong Kong (China) using the 180-seat Airbus A320 plane, which is expected to boost tourism between the two sides. 

Vietnam Airlines launched a promotion on the Hanoi-Paris route on its new Airbus A350 airplane on September 7 with a special offer of only VND7.599 million (US$350) for a return trip. 

(VOV) - 40 km north of the central city of Hue is the small village of Phuoc Tich, which has changed very little in hundreds of years. The modest, peaceful village is a popular destination in Hue.

Son Doong, the world's largest cave, has been closed to give it some time to restore itself without any human intervention, the news website of Vietnam Television has recently reported.

The Old Quarter, the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature), Hoan Kiem Lake, Hoa Lo Prison... are among the most-appreciated tourist sites in Hanoi on TripAdvisor website.

Khanh Hoa authorities have approved a US$15 million project to build a cable car system to the Hon Ba Nature Reserve, a popular tourist attraction on a mountain some 57 km (35 miles) from Nha Trang.

(VOV) -The dramatic cliffs and turquoise waters of Ha Long Bay in northern Vietnam look their best from a perch high overhead.

(VOV) - Co To Island in Quang Ninh province is a tourist attraction at any time of the day. In Co To, you can view stunning sea with long beaches, and white sandy, blue, cool water. 

Some 21 countries and territories will introduce their tourism products and packages at 250 booths during the International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC) 2015, which is taking place at the Saigon Exhibitions and Convention Centre (SECC) from September 10-12.

(VOV) - In the northern province of Ha Giang, visitors can have an unforgettable  experience  by going to market day on  Cao street, eating chicken on a boat in Thuong Tan, or by going for a picnic in Yen Minh pine forest. 

(VOV) - Ta Van hamlet in Lao Chai village, Sapa district is seen as an ideal destination for visitors, especially those who like adventurous tours and conquer new things.

Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Tourism and Saigon Boat JSC has launched the first boat tour service with two options for journeys in the Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Canal.

Soc Trang Province is calling for investments in tourism, especially eco- and community-based tourism. Moreover, this Mekong Delta province also boosts regional cooperation, mainly river tourism.

(VOV) - Dong Thap is famous for its lotus fields. The motto of the province is ‘Dong Thap, as pure as the soul of the lotus’. The noble beauty of lotus, the sacred flower of Buddhism, impresses the many tourists who visit the wild wetlands of the plain of reeds.

(VOV) -As many as twenty five 105 mm M2A1 howitzers situated at The Thang Long Imperial Citadel are ready to fire to mark National Day  (September 2).

(VOV) -About 1 km away from Do Son Peninsula, Hon Dau Island is a popular tourist destination thanks to its natural beauty, fresh air, and primary forests.

When I finished my maiden trip to Con Dao five years ago, I dreamt of having an opportunity to return to this beautiful island, and my dream came true last weekend.

Real estate conglomerate Vingroup has announced it will build a VND500-billion (US$21.9 million) park along the Saigon River, saying it will be the largest in Ho Chi Minh City and on the lines of Central Park in the US city of New York.