The central province of Binh Thuan has been well known for its fabour tourism destinations, such as Mui Ne, Hon rom, Bau Trang… Recently, more pristine tourism sites have been discovered in Bac Binh district. These new tourism products promise to be attractive destinations for visitors and explorers.
Many booked tours to northern provinces for the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday have been postponed or changed amid the resurgence of COVID-19 infections in the area two weeks before the holiday, travel firms have said.
Việt Nam News chats with Vũ Thế Bình, deputy chairman of the Việt Nam Tourism Association, about what may be in store for the sector this year. Vũ Thế Bình, deputy chairman of Việt Nam Tourism Association. VNS Photo Hòang Nam Inner Sanctum: Việt Nam’s tourism sector posted historically-low ...
A group of young social workers from charity Blue Dragon go out into Hanoi’s streets at nights to rescue destitute children.
The 2020 National Contest for Students of Art Schools and Centres held in Huế City attracted more than 700 students, aged under 25, from 24 art schools and entertainment centres across the country. Photo courtesy of the organiser By Thu Anh Private theatres and drama troupes have been offering ...
CULTURES CONVERGE: Emily Nguyễn and Anna Hoàng in their áo dài with Việt Nam’s national flag. – Photo courtesy of Emily Nguyễn By Lương Thu Hương Images of two Vietnamese girls dressed in áo dài (the traditional Vietnamese dress) bearing the country’s national flag in landmarks around the UK ...
NEW LIFE: A workshop of the old central Pharmaceutical Factory 2 in Trần Thánh Tông Street was transformed into Complex Zone 9. VNA/VNS Photo By Đinh Thuận and Mai Phương While the trend of modernisation and globalisation is spreading throughout big cities in Việt Nam, experts and architects want ...
The northern province of Lao Cai, home to the popular holiday town of Sa Pa, has set a target of welcoming 5 million visitors this year and earning more than 16 trillion VND (696.17 million USD) in tourism revenue.
Da Nang on January 22 welcomed a group of more than 700 visitors taking a Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) tour, one of the largest groups on such a tour to the central city this year.
Given Vietnam’s successful control of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts in tourism and hospitality have predicted a positive outlook for Vietnam’s tourism post-COVID crisis.
The Hanoi Department of Tourism has decided to concentrate resources on promoting the domestic tourism market this year and will prepare to welcome international arrivals when conditions allow.
France's news agency AFP on January 20 published an article on how tourism has been developed in and benefited local community around Vietnam’s Son Doong, which has been dubbed the world’s largest cave.
Phu Quoc is Vietnam’s largest island and one of the world’s most favourite tourism destinations. Boasting many uncharted beaches and forests, Phu Quoc and all of its islets formed Phu Quoc city under Kien Giang province, Vietnam’s first island city, as of January 1, 2021
The resort city of Da Lat in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong aims to welcome more than 4 million visitors, including 150,000 foreigners in 2021, according to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Launched by Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, the tourism promotion campaign entitled "Vietnam: Travel to Love!" ("Vietnam: Di de Yeu!") was officially deployed on the YouTube digital platform from January 7, 2021.
Ninh Thuận has a reputation as the land of “little rain and too much sun and wind”. Rocky hills and mountains extend down to Việt Nam’s south-central coast of bays, white sands, golden sunlight, and turquoise waters. The province also boasts a range of historical relic sites and diverse ...
By Minh Thu Renowned writer Nguyễn Quang Thiều held his first-ever solo art exhibition in Hà Nội last week, showcasing 53 of his paintings that he views as metaphors for Vietnamese people’s lives and the countryside. The opening ceremony was more crowded than any other exhibition I’ve ever attended, ...
with Chef de Cuisine Jean Francois Nulli from JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi Chef de Cuisine Jean Francois Nulli This refreshing recipe offers a classic gazpacho flavour, loaded with fresh, crunchy vegetables and herbs. Ingredients: 2 portions Tuna tartar – Tuna fillet 120 gr – Sesame oil 1 tsp. – ...
The Vietnam’s first vacation exchange platform, VPASS, has been officially launched after a signing ceremony of strategic cooperation between VPASS and partner resorts nationwide.
Launched by Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, the tourism promotion campaign entitled "Vietnam: Travel to Love!" ("Vietnam: Di de Yeu!") was officially deployed on the YouTube digital platform from January 7, 2021.
As the comic culture comes into its own in Vietnam, the entertainment industry is mining its potential with alacrity.
Artists' impressions provide a preview of the Saigon flower street planned for the upcoming Lunar New Year, themed around zodiac animal buffalo.
The US newspaper New York Times included Vietnam’s Con Dao island among its 52 places to love in 2021.
Kira Nguyen, otherwise known as The Hanoi Chamomile, only started blogging two years ago and has been making YouTube videos for just over a year but has amassed a large fanbase who enjoy his inspirational content. Mostly known for being able to speak four languages and for his minimalist ...
AS ONE: The new áo dài collection is inspired by the strenuous work involved in making lotus fabric. Photo by Kiếng Cận by Nguyễn Mỹ Hà The year 2020 will go down in history for a host of reasons, one being that the COVID-19 pandemic shut borders that had ...
From a first vlog four years ago that focused on matters facing young students studying abroad, Giang Ơi’s YouTube channel has evolved to boast more than 1.3 million subscribers, with Giang herself nominated for WeChoice Awards multiple times in succession. Her content over the years has consistently set out ...
The installation of QR codes at tourism sites in Ly Son island district in central Quang Ngai province is being carried out by the management board of the Ly Son-Sa Huynh Geo-Park in coordination with district authorities, as part of efforts to promote digitalisation in the tourism sector.
Located on the Trau hill, 6km from Phan Rang Thap Cham city, the central coastal province of Ninh Thuan, Po Klong Garai Tower is considered the greatest tower of the Cham people still existing.
Ninh Binh province, a tourist destination in the north, is launching several measures to achieve its goal of welcoming 7 million arrivals this year, during which it hosts the National Tourism Year.
In recent years, the Lang Song (River Village) Church is among top tourist destinations in the central province of Binh Dinh. The ancient church was one of the first three facilities to print books in “Quoc Ngu”, the Vietnamese writing system based on the Roman alphabet.
With Executive Sous Chef Trịnh Tuấn Cường from the JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi This dish combines all of the classic flavours the Mediterranean is known for, including tomato, basil, burrata and red prawn. The easy-to-make recipe results in an amazing yet delectable dish. Burrata with prawns and warm marinated tomato ...
Ninh Binh has emerged as an attractive tourist destination in recent years and made headlines for several times thanks to its majestic landscapes and relic sites. They have become intimate check-in venues for both domestic and international visitors.
From a “low-cost” destination 20 years ago, Vietnam’s tourism sector has made substantial breakthroughs and become a regular in the last five years on “must-see” lists for international tourists.
The northern mountainous province of Cao Bang possesses a magical beauty that few places have. In winter, the forests in the locality with many vibrant colours give off an extraordinary beauty.
From the end of December to February of the following year, Co Thach beach in Tuy Phong district, Binh Thuan province is covered with an exotic green moss coat, attracting crowds of visitors.
Thao Nhi Le has made her first appearance in a listing of 100 most beautiful faces by TC Candler.
Vietnam welcomed only 3.8 million foreign arrivals in 2020, down 78.7 percent from last year, as a result of the serious impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism industry, according to the General Statistics Office.
Houses with ancient tiled roofs, mossy walls with bougainvillea racemes and shimmering lanterns of Hoi An ancient town and the tranquility of My Son Sanctuary have a special appeal to both domestic and foreign tourists, when coming to the central province of Quang Nam - which is known as “One Destination-Two Heritage”.
Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) this year is expected to grow by 2.91 percent compared to 2019, according to the General Statistics Office.
Several composers and singers unhappy with the ban on lip-syncing being lifted say it will undermine talent and cheat paying audiences.
Son Tung M-TP has become the first Vietnamese singer to hit eight million subscribers on YouTube.
Mixmag Asia magazine has introduced two Vietnamese hit numbers as outstanding pieces of music, putting the nation firmly on the regional EDM map.
Reuters has named a photo of 13-day-old infant Phuc An wearing a protective shield as he awaits vaccination as one of its top images of 2020.
Three designers will introduce traditional Vietnamese brocade at a showing titled “Huong Rung Sac Nui” in Dak Nong on November 27.
Vietnamese celebrities showcased modified Vietnamese four-part dresses at the recent Yen Tu fashion show.
People who had been visiting Vietnam for business or travel when the Covid-19 pandemic broke out were stranded but found jobs to survive.
Vietnamese-American midfielder Lee Nguyen has signed a one-year deal with Ho Chi Minh City FC and will play as a domestic player for them in 2021.
The second edition of Putaleng XC Open, a cross-country paragliding competition, is being held in the mountainous province of Lai Chau.
Chinese professional esport team Suning Gaming said it has resigned Vietnamese League of Legends player SofM for another season.
An eatery in Da Lat has managed to create vibrant purple beef noodles while retaining its signature flavor.
The black-jack flower, which grows in the wild in Vietnam, is used to make a delicate salad in the northwestern mountains.
Over 30 long-tailed macaques, a threatened species, converge on Ta Cu National Reserve headquarters in Binh Thuan Province daily to binge on dragon fruit supplied by reserve guards.
Conquering Pusilung in Lai Chau Province is a great challenge in both physical and mental endurance.
Hop on – hop off bus service has been very much embraced by the public this year. — VNS Photo An Phương By An Phương Restriction on social contacts might have changed how HCM City locals are approaching this year’s festive season, but the “holiday spirit” has remained about ...
Located some 90km from Hanoi, Trang An Scenic Landscape complex in Ninh Binh province lures tourists with its majestic landscapes.
By year-end, Muong Nhe district in Dien Bien province is covered in vivid yellow of blooming tree marigolds, creating poetic scenes.
Moc Chau plateau in the northern mountainous province of Son La in these days is covered with a pristine white color of apricot blossoms. In the gentle breeze, thin white petals fall down quietly, making visitors feel lost in the fairyland.
Located to the far north of Vietnam, Ha Giang province is well-known for its diverse natural beauties such as Dong Van Plateau, Ma Pi Leng pass, rice terraces and endless tam giac mach (buckwheat) flower fields.
Dubbed as “Ha Long Bay on land” with peaceful villages along the banks, Hoa Binh Lake is becoming an attractive tourism destination for visitors.
In recent years, Co To island in the northern province of Quang Ninh has become a top choice for travel lovers who want to go to beautiful and pristine beaches with unique “check-in” corners and hospitality of local residents.
With the third outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic under control, the demand for domestic tours during the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday is expected to rise in the next few weeks, according to travel agencies.
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has, for the first time, issued a plan on the active engagement into the fourth Industrial Revolution towards 2045.
Representatives from 13 localities in the Mekong Delta, a region that has been defined as the safest area even when the COVID-19 pandemic was yet to be controlled, have shaken hands with each other for the first time to approach tourists in the north during the annual Vietnam International Travel Mart (VITM) organized by the Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA) in Hanoi recently.
Thung Nang is an emerging tourist attraction in Dam Khe hamlet, Ninh Hai commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province. The site attracts tourists for its untouched beauty.
Tien cave is located amidst large mountains and forests in Cao Quang commune, Tuyen Hoa district. With a total length of nearly 3km and depth of about 100m, it is the largest cave among the Tu Lan system.
The central province of Thua Thien-Hue put forth different scenarios for local tourism based on COVID-19 developments in 2021, during the 11th session of the provincial People’s Council (seventh tenure) that concluded on December 8.
The Vietnam Travel Aviation Company Limited (Vietravel Airlines) has unveiled the company's uniforms, to mark the 25th founding anniversary of the parent company Vietravel.
Tourists entering Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc can see with their own eyes wild animals, such as lions, deers and giraffes.
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Nằm phía Tây Bắc Việt Nam, thị trấn Sa Pa ở độ cao 1.600 mét so với mực nước biển, cách tp Lào Cai 38 km và 376 km tính từ Hà Nội. Tuy nằm ở miền Bắc Việt Nam, lẽ ra phải mang khí hậu nhiệt đới ẩm gió mùa, nhưng do nằm ở địa hình cao và gần chí tuyến nên Sa Pa có khí hậu cận nhiệt đới ẩm, ôn đới, không khí mát mẻ quanh năm.