Travel

Ho Chi Minh City aims to welcome 7 million foreign visitors in 2017

Ho Chi Minh City set a target of welcoming seven million international visitors in 2017, announced the Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee, Nguyen Thanh Phong, at a conference between the City’s leaders and travel businesses on April 13.

Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark construction plan ratified

The PM has approved the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark construction plan in the northern province of Ha Giang till 2030.

Hoi An continues to expand walking area

The ancient city of Hoi An will continue to expand the town zone for pedestrians and non-motorised vehicles in an effort to cope with the increasing number of tourists.

Vietnam seeks UNESCO recognition for Ba Be-Na Hang natural heritage

Paperwork is being prepared for Ba Be-Na Hang natural heritage site in the northern provinces of Bac Kan and Tuyen Quang to apply for UNESCO recognition as a world heritage site.

HCM City to begin first river bus route in June

HCM City People’s Committee has called on departments of transport, natural resources and environment and district-level People’s Committees to facilitate the city’s first two river bus routes.

Tam Giang Lagoon: full of all kinds of life

The Tam Giang Lagoon, about 11km north of Huế, erstwhile capital of Việt Nam, is among Southeast Asia’s largest fresh water bodies.

Three central localities launch shared destination brand

The central provinces of Thua Thien – Hue and Quang Nam, and Da Nang city jointly launched their shared destination brand “The Essence of Vietnam” in Hanoi.

A trip to Nho Que River in Dong Van Karst Plateau

Nho Que River is mesmerising as it runs in deep ravines, through Dong Van Karst Plateau, adding to the majestic scenery of Ha Giang Province.

Mekong Delta aims to become special tourist area by 2020

Measures to realise a master plan on tourism development in the Mekong Delta to 2020 with a vision to 2030 were discussed at a conference held in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho.

Homestay cluster in Lao Cai grabs ASEAN award

A group of households providing homestay services in Ta Van commune, Sa Pa district, the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai, have received the “Homestay ASEAN” award.

Quang Ninh lifts ban on Ha Long kayaking

Quang Ninh Province authorities have lifted the ban on kayaking after the decision by Ha Long City faced huge opposition from travel firms.

Keo pagoda in Nam Dinh recognised as national relic site

Nam Dinh province has held a ceremony to receive the Prime Minister’s certificate of merit recognising Keo pagoda in Xuan Truong District as a special national relic site.

Hanoi to open tours at the Opera House

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has announced a plan to upgrade the Opera House and Museum of Vietnamese History in Hanoi.

23 newly discovered caves in Ha Long Bay to be named

The management board of Ha Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh is seeking names for 23 caves newly discovered in Ha Long and Bai Tu Long Bays.

Bitexco Financial Tower in Top 10 most beautiful places in HCMC

Bitexco Financial Tower is among the Top 10 most attractive places in Ho Chi Minh City, according to the Ho Chi Minh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Debate over 10-tonne turtle statue at Hoan Kiem Lake

Professor Ha Dinh Duc said he totally approves of the idea to install a huge turtle statue at Hoan Kiem Lake.

Phu Quoc listed among top 10 beautiful Asian islands

Phu Quoc island in the southern province of Kien Giang has been named as one of the top 10 most beautiful Asian islands to visit this summer by the tourism site www.topinspired.com.

Hoi An listed in TripAdvisor’s top best destinations in 2017

Vietnam’s beloved town Hoi An has proved its charm once again as TripAdvisor users have chosen it among the world's best destinations.

Safari park opened in Binh Dinh province

The FLC real estate group has just opened a safari park in Quy Nhon city in the central province of Binh Dinh.

Ha Long City now has free Muni Wi-Fi

Ha Long is one of the first municipalities to blanket the city in free Wi-Fi as it hopes ‘Muni-Wi-Fi’ will somehow attract more tourists, facilitate waves of innovation and brand the city as tech-friendly.

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