Hoan Kiem Lake: Picturesque destination for ao dai photography
Hoan Kiem Lake is a magnet for both tourists and, these days, young locals looking for a backdrop for their Tet photos.
21:20, 2025/01/14
Hanoi revives historic Tet traditions in Duong Lam Ancient Village
Travelers are invited to experience the charm of Vietnam's ancient Tet celebrations in the picturesque village of Duong Lam on the outskirts of Hanoi.
21:28, 2025/01/13
Young voices celebrate and preserve Hanoi’s cultural heritage
The "Voice of Heritage" finale celebrated Hanoi's cultural soul as 14 student teams passionately brought the city's rich history to life.
16:30, 2018/04/11
Ly Son Island launches new high-speed boat
Super Bien Dong, a high-speed boat, which will ferry passengers to Ly Son Island in Quang Ngai province was launched on April 11.
11:16, 2018/04/11
Vietnam Airlines named among Asia’s most favorite airlines
With Singapore Airlines, Japan’s ANA (All Nippon Airways), Korean Air, Garuda Indonesia, Cathay Pacific, National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has been named the Asia`s best airline in the Traveler’ Choice Major Airlines – Asia 2018.
16:23, 2018/04/10
CNN: Hanoi Opera House among the most beautiful place in Vietnam
With the beauty of traditional culture as well as the peak of architectural art, Hanoi Opera House has been named the most beautiful place in Vietnam.
15:13, 2018/04/10
Tourism industry awaits new visa waiver regulations
Tourist companies are waiting for new regulations on the country’s visa exemption policy for citizens of five European countries as the incentive is due to expire in the next few months.
11:43, 2018/04/10
Various activities in Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival 2018
The Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Festival 2018 will get underway at 23/9 Park from April 12 to 15, offering nearly 60,000 domestic and foreign tour vouchers at 15 - 16% discount.
11:32, 2018/04/07
Thanh Hoa’s Cau Ngu festival recognised national intangible cultural heritage
The Cau Ngu (Whale worshipping) festival in Thanh Hoa province has received a certificate recognizing a national intangible cultural heritage.
14:06, 2018/04/06
Khanh Hoa to set up Tourism Businesses Association for Chinese visitors
The Chairman of Khanh Hoa People’s Committee has decided to set up Tourism Businesses Association welcoming Chinese visitors.
10:07, 2018/04/06
Setting up US$22 million Tourism Development Fund
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism proposes to set up a Tourism Development Fund with a capital of about VND400 - 500 billion (US$17 – 22 million).
17:08, 2018/04/05
Various events marks 1,050th anniversary of the establishment of Dai Co Viet
Hoa Lu Festival, the national cultural heritage in the northern province of Ninh Binh with themed “The 1050-year journey of Dai Co Viet State in the flow of history” will be held from April 24 to 27.
11:30, 2018/04/05
Vietnam Tourism Awards nomination rules focus on the number of tourists
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has released instructions for the Vietnam Tourism Awards 2018, with requirements for nominations being made more quantitative and a focus on the number of tourists, service quality and legal compliance.
14:11, 2018/04/04
Ha Long to launch writing contest for promotes tourism
The northern coastal city of Ha Long launched a press contest on local tourism as part of activities to promote National Tourism Year – Ha Long – Quang Ninh 2018.
15:44, 2018/04/03
International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City 2018 expects to welcome 30,000 visitors
The 14th International Travel Expo (ITE) Ho Chi Minh City, the largest event of its kind in the Mekong sub-region, will be held at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre from September 6 to 8.
17:10, 2018/04/02
Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2018 prices announced
Ticket prices for the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2018 will range from VND300,000 - 2 million (US$13.3 - 88.5) for each night’s performance on Han River banks between April 30 and June 30.
16:26, 2018/04/02
Vietnam International Travel Mart earns US$10 million in 4 days
During 4 days from March 29 to April 1 of the Vietnam International Travel Mart 2018 (VITM) in Hanoi, a total 29,300 guests booked their package tours worth VND245 billion (US$10.74 million), according to the statistics of 21 travel agencies.
20:00, 2018/04/01
Studies conducted for tourists to visit headquarter of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee
The Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People`s Committee has recently given conclusion on a study about organizing visits by the people and visitors to the headquarters of the People`s Council and the People`s Committee at a certain period of time.
13:45, 2018/04/01
International OTAs holds 80% of Vietnam’s online travel market share
Global online travel agencies (OTAs) such as Agoda.com, booking.com, Traveloka.com, Expedia.com are monopolizing the Vietnamese market, holding 80% market share, according to Vietnam E-Commerce Association (VECOM).
11:34, 2018/03/30
Ho Chi Minh City to launch a tourism app
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism and the branch of the Vietnam Post and Telecommunications Group (VNPT) signed a co-cooperation agreement on the joint development a smartphone tourism app.
10:19, 2018/03/30
Vietnam welcomes more than 4,2 million foreign tourists in the first quarter 2018
More than 4,2 million international visitors to Vietnam in the first quarter of 2018, up 30,9% year-on-year, according to General Statistics Office (GSO).
17:16, 2018/03/29
Vietnam International Travel Mart 2018 kicks off
Tourism is expected to be an economic spearhead in the coming time to forge links between people from different countries and increase their solidarity, friendship and mutual understanding.
16:38, 2018/03/29
Explore Sa Pa town by the first mountain-climbing railway route
A train line connecting Sa Pa town and the Mount Fansipan cable car station will be put into operation on March 31.