Travel

Google Doodle, a special, temporary alteration of the logo on Google's homepage, on September 2 commemorated Vietnam’s National Day in celebration of the date in 1945 when the Southeast Asian nation declared its independence from France.

A brocade market in the mountainous area of Lao Cai Province has attracted lots of visitors thanks to its colourful products.

Many areas in Hanoi have been decorated with colourful banners and the national flags for the 75th National Day Anniversary on September 2.

A series of activities will be organised at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in the Dong Mo tourism area of Son Tay Town, Hanoi, throughout September in celebration of the 75th anniversary of National Day

The Mekong Delta province of Kiên Giang has adjusted the zoning of the marine protected area of Phú Quốc National Park on Phú Quốc Island.

Ripening rice terraced fields are one of Vietnam’s northwestern region most special attractions at this time of the year as autumn nears.

The “Green Travel” website, a Vietnam’s official tourism website for foreign tourists was launched on August 27 at the address www.vietnam.travel/sustainability.

The Prime Minister has approved a plan to protect and promote the value of Con Moong Cave, an archaeological site in Thanh Hoa Province with relics from prehistoric humans.

The well-known tourist attraction of Mui Ne in the southern central province of Binh Thuan has been recognised as a national tourist site by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Hanoi will provide free wifi for 14 tourist sites in the coming time following the recent approval by the municipal people’s committee.

The 2,200-square-metre-Lam Son Park was reopened in HCM City's District 1 on August 26.

The paving of areas around Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem Lake with a high-quality natural stone has been almost completed.

HCM City Department of Transport has approved a proposal to suspend the high-speed tourist boat connecting HCM City and Binh Duong Province for Covid-19 prevention.

A collection of stamps showcasing the objects of Óc Eo Culture that were recognised as national treasures has been issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications in co-ordination with the People's Committee of the southern province of An Giang.

Hanoi streets have been colourfully decorated for National Day on September 2.

Can Gio Mangrove Forest, which is some 50 kilometres away from the HCM City’s centre, is home to a kingdom of around 1,500 monkeys.

Streets in Hoi An Town, which are often crowded with tourists, particularly at weekends, are deserted during this time when social distancing regulations are being imposed as part of Covid-19 prevention efforts.

In addition to admiring the serenity of Trang An scenic landscape complex in Ninh Binh province on tour boats, visitors to the complex now can go kayaking themselves at the site from August 17.

Activities to mark the National Day (September 2) and the Mu Cang Chai Terraced Field Festival is scheduled to take place in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai between August 29 and October 18.