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Vietnam gets sixth place in Budget Travel

Budget Travel’s Where To Go 2016 list, an annual compendium of the go-to list of top travel locales from stylish cities to alluringly remote islands, has named Vietnam as one of the top ideal destinations.

Da Lat city among world’s destinations in 2016

The prestigious New York Times recently named Da Lat- a romantic town with kaleidoscopic patch works of flower in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong as one of the world’s top 52 places to visit in 2016.

Over VND4.5 trillion to be invested to promote Hung Kings Temple’s values

The northern province of Phu Tho has announced a conservation plan aiming at promoting the values of the Hung Kings Temple historical site by 2025, at a total investment of VND4.5 trillion (US$202.5 million).

Photos about Vietnam shine on international media

Photographs of life and nature won international prizes and were published by foreign media in 2015.

Floral fairs colour HCM City for Tet

The HCM City People's Committee will organise 131 flower markets in 21 districts to serve and entertain residents and visitors during the Tet (Lunar New Year) holidays which this year last fromFebruary 6-14.

Vietnam through the lens

The Vietnam Discovery photo contest exhibition highlighted the country’s best landscapes and cuisine to viewers.

Hanoi among happiest cities in Asia

Hanoi has been selected as one of the four happiest cities in the Asian-Pacific region by MasterCard – a global leading company in payment.

Archaeologists announce progress in mapping first century citadel

Archaeologists from the National Museum of History have announced their preliminary report from the latest field excavations at Viet Nam's oldest citadel in Bac Ninh Province.

10 Hanoi restaurants with good reviews on TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor has suggested restaurants in Hanoi that are favored by many international travelers thanks to quality food and services.

Dak Nong’s largest volcanic cavern system to open in 2016

A volcanic cavern system in the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong- the longest of its kind in Southeast Asia- is set to open to public in 2016.

Hanoi Memories at Thang Long Royal Citadel

A programme recreating life as it was in the past is being held at Thang Long Royal Citadel in Hanoi.

Kite Festival to be held on New Year’s in Ho Tram

A popular way some will ring in the New Year in Ho Tram by flying kites on a 2.2 kilometre stretch of the beach.

Ho Chi Minh City brightened up to celebrate new year

Streets and buildings in HCM City have been decorated with colourful lights to welcome the new year.

Foreign arrivals to Vietnam drop first time since ‘09

International visitors to Vietnam witnessed a modest year-on-year decrease of 0.2 per cent to 7.94 million in 2015, the latest report from the General Statistics Office (GSO) reveals.

Da Lat flower festival kicks off with myriad of activities

The 2015 Da Lat Flower Festival has been opened with a range of events, including a flower and ornamental tree exhibition, flower-themed calligraphy, paintings and photos displays, and a vegetable-flower fair.

International films could promote Vietnam tourism

Vietnam has ample promotional opportunities through inviting international film crews to Vietnam, said an official from the National Administration of Tourism.

Nha Trang, Hue among top 10 destinations on rise in Asia

Nha Trang and Hue in central Vietnam rank eighth and tenth, respectively, in the list of the top destinations on the rise in Asia, according to a survey by renown travel website TripAdvisor.

Sai Gon Railway eyes tourism boost

The Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Association has kicked off the domestic tourism promotion programme, with the participation of Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Jetstar Pacific and Sai Gon Railway Company, to offer attractive discounts for ticket fares.