Treasures inside the 250-year-old house in Hoi An
Treasures inside the 250-year-old house in Hoi An

Hoi An town, Tan Ky House located at 101 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street was built almost two centuries ago as the home of a Vietnamese merchant.

Treasures inside the 250-year-old house in Hoi An
Viewing Nha Trang City from Co Tien Mountain
Viewing Nha Trang City from Co Tien Mountain

Undoubtedly, Nha Trang is renowned as the city of the sea and for its many pristine beaches, and a trip to the peak of Co Tien (Fairy) Mountain will help visitors understand why the central coastal city can magnetize many tourists.

Viewing Nha Trang City from Co Tien Mountain
National Geographic describes life on Mekong River
National Geographic describes life on Mekong River

(VOV) -The video clip titled “Ninety days in ninety seconds- Life on the Mekong River” produced by National Geographic photographer, David Guttendelder and uploaded to Youtube on May 6 has attracted more than 3,000 views.

National Geographic describes life on Mekong River
Porters contribute to success of ABC show on Son Doong Cave
Porters contribute to success of ABC show on Son Doong Cave

Porters were indispensable to the success of a TV show on Son Doong Cave the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) aired live earlier this week and they will also make sure expeditions to the grotto, which is now the world’s largest, both enjoyable and safe.

Porters contribute to success of ABC show on Son Doong Cave
Wood fired pizza – A hit with tourists in Da Lat
Wood fired pizza – A hit with tourists in Da Lat

(VOV) - With a menu chock full of traditional delicacies, since its grand opening a year ago, the Wood Fired Pizza K'Be pizzeria has been inviting guests to swing by and experience a slice of Vietnam in every bite.

Wood fired pizza – A hit with tourists in Da Lat
Municipal Theater in Ho Chi Minh City
Municipal Theater in Ho Chi Minh City

(VOV) -Ho Chi Minh City is home to several buildings with a French architectural style, including the Municipal Theater.

Municipal Theater in Ho Chi Minh City
Air India offers bonanza on Vietnam-India tickets
Air India offers bonanza on Vietnam-India tickets

Aiming to draw more Vietnam tourists to the country, India’s national flag-carrier Air India has launched bonanza fares on its round trip Hanoi and HCM City to India routes.

Air India offers bonanza on Vietnam-India tickets
Monsoon tourism of Cao Pha Valley
Monsoon tourism of Cao Pha Valley

(VOV) -Traditionally, the advent of the monsoon season has meant a sharp fall in the number of tourists— but that’s not true for the Cao Pha Valley located roughly 250km northwest of Hanoi.

Monsoon tourism of Cao Pha Valley
Quy Nhon becomes a magnet for tourists
Quy Nhon becomes a magnet for tourists

A city in a central Vietnamese province has become a magnet for tourists and scientists on account of its green urban planning.

Quy Nhon becomes a magnet for tourists
Vietnam inbound tourist arrivals dip 12.2%
Vietnam inbound tourist arrivals dip 12.2%

(VOV) - Inbound tourism for the four months leading up to May dipped 12.2% on-year to 2.7 million the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) announced on May 15 at a press conference in Hanoi.

Vietnam inbound tourist arrivals dip 12.2%
‘French Village’ opens to tourists at Ba Na Mountain
‘French Village’ opens to tourists at Ba Na Mountain

(VOV) -Located about 45 kilometres west of Danang – Ba Na Mountain – nearly 1,450 metres above sea level, was once the location of a luxury resort village with 200 French-styled villas, hotels, a market, opera house and stadium.

‘French Village’ opens to tourists at Ba Na Mountain
Son Doong Cave – beautiful and affordable
Son Doong Cave – beautiful and affordable

(VOV) - In an episode that was months in the making and viewed by millions, the US American Broadcasting Network (ABC) recently featured Son Doong Cave on its ever popular Good Morning America program.

Son Doong Cave – beautiful and affordable
UK scientists search for new caves in Quang Binh province
UK scientists search for new caves in Quang Binh province

Howard Limbert, Head of a group of scientists from the UK, said they will open a large-scale search effort for new caves in Vietnam’s central province of Quang Binh. 

UK scientists search for new caves in Quang Binh province
ABC journey to discover Son Doong
ABC journey to discover Son Doong

(VOV) - Son Doong Cave – the world’s largest in Vietnam’s central Quang Binh province - wowed millions of American viewers as the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) aired live a signature programme featuring the two caves’ resplendence on May 13.

ABC journey to discover Son Doong
Immigration rules relaxed for foreign tourists
Immigration rules relaxed for foreign tourists

The Government has further simplified immigration requirements for international visitors in the wake of tour operators’ complaints about discouraging immigration procedures.  

Immigration rules relaxed for foreign tourists
The two top private palaces in Vietnam
The two top private palaces in Vietnam

The top palaces in the country are the Thanh Chuong Viet Palace of artist Thanh Chuong in Hanoi and the Chinese-style palace of a businessman in Nghe An Province.

The two top private palaces in Vietnam
Seoul promotes tourism in Hanoi
Seoul promotes tourism in Hanoi

(VOV) - The Seoul Metropolitan Government held an exchange on May 13 to introduce its tourism potential to Vietnam travel companies and tourists.

Seoul promotes tourism in Hanoi
Deputy PM introduces Vietnam’s tourism to ABC News
Deputy PM introduces Vietnam’s tourism to ABC News

Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam on May 13 joined a live interview with the ABC News for its "Good Morning America" to introduce Vietnam’s tourism.

Deputy PM introduces Vietnam’s tourism to ABC News
Vietnam Airlines to add 4,040 flights during summer holiday
Vietnam Airlines to add 4,040 flights during summer holiday

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines (VNA) announced on May 13 that it will offer 4,040 additional flights from May 23 to August 31 to meet increased travel demands during the summer holidays.

Vietnam Airlines to add 4,040 flights during summer holiday
Dawn on Da Lat’s outskirts
Dawn on Da Lat’s outskirts

Located around eight kilometers from downtown Da Lat City, Trai Mat and Cau Dat in the outlying districts of Xuan Tho and Xuan Truong are where the genuine beauties of mountains and forests of this Central Highlands city are still intact.

Dawn on Da Lat’s outskirts
Dining in a small antique museum
Dining in a small antique museum

Si, a newly established restaurant in HCMC’s District 1, might bring an unforgettable experience to diners as they are served beautifully prepared Vietnamese dishes and surrounded by numerous antiques dating back hundreds or thousands of years.

Dining in a small antique museum
Trek routes laid in My Son Sanctuary
Trek routes laid in My Son Sanctuary

The management board of My Son Sanctuary has officially inaugurated a 2km road connecting the Khe The Bridge to the central group of Cham towers. 

Trek routes laid in My Son Sanctuary
Hanoi, HCM among top 5 cities for a low budget vacation
Hanoi, HCM among top 5 cities for a low budget vacation

(VOV) -Dr Prem, a renowned travel and tourism guide website, has named Vietnam’s capital of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City among top 5 cities for a low budget vacation in 2015.

Hanoi, HCM among top 5 cities for a low budget vacation
Exploring stunning island in central region
Exploring stunning island in central region

(VOV) - Phu Quy, around 120km from Phan Thiet City in Binh Thuan province, is an ideal tourist attraction for its beautiful beaches in pristine condition, imposing mountains and unique cultural and historic relics.

Exploring stunning island in central region
Ban Gioc among world’s top 15 amazing waterfalls
Ban Gioc among world’s top 15 amazing waterfalls

(VOV) -Ban Gioc Waterfall in Vietnam’s northern Cao Bang province has been listed among top 15 most amazing waterfalls in the world, according to Thrillist-a leading US food, drink and travel website.

Ban Gioc among world’s top 15 amazing waterfalls
Tourist visa extensions to be made easier
Tourist visa extensions to be made easier

The Government Office has announced Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam’s intention to rectify difficulties facing tourists applying for Vietnamese visa extensions. 

Tourist visa extensions to be made easier
Ninh Thuan: The land of sheep in central Vietnam
Ninh Thuan: The land of sheep in central Vietnam

Ninh Thuan Province has a hot climate almost throughout the year, with a short wet season between September and November. 

Ninh Thuan: The land of sheep in central Vietnam
Quang Binh invites investment for 34 tourism projects
Quang Binh invites investment for 34 tourism projects

Central Quang Binh province is calling for investments in 34 local tourism projects between 2015 and 2020 with a combined estimated cost of VND20 trillion (US$921.4 million). 

Quang Binh invites investment for 34 tourism projects
Vietnam jumps five grades in tourism competitive edge
Vietnam jumps five grades in tourism competitive edge

(VOV) - Vietnam ranked the 75th out of 141 countries in the World Economic Forum (WEF)’s Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Index (TTCI), five grades higher than 2013.

Vietnam jumps five grades in tourism competitive edge
Sunset on the first 3-storey overpass in Vietnam
Sunset on the first 3-storey overpass in Vietnam

With modern architecture, highlights and a color lighting system, the overpass at the gateway to Da Nang shimmers at sundown. It has also become a new symbol of the city.

Sunset on the first 3-storey overpass in Vietnam
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