Travel

To conquer Fansipan, Pu Si Lung, Bach Moc Luong Tu and A Pa Chai, tourists must get a permit from the local border posts or management boards.

Hanoi streets are welcoming the 70th National Day (September 2, 1945-2015).

The Prime Minister has approved a master plan for the development of the Dien Bien Phu – Pa Khoang national tourism area in northern Dien Bien province by 2020.

A group of foreign tourists experienced the first mining tour piloted in northern Quang Ninh province on August 24.

People in Hanoi have already gone shopping for all kinds of votive offerings including paper Ipads or luxury cars in preparation for the oncoming Vu Lan Festival.

Visitors to Ha Long Bay now must board tourist boats at the international pier of Tuan Chau inside the Tuan Chau Tourist Zone instead of the pier at Bai Chay port.

It is impossible to leave footprints on sand dunes, as the wind quickly blows them away. Standing atop the Nam Cuong sand dunes, I felt the wind blow my worries away just as easily.

Five men aged 21-26 from different countries who share the common hobby of travelling and love for Nha Trang City have released their English magazine “Discover Nha Trang” to serve foreign tourists.

Hue authorities made changes to a defunct policy that aimed to protect and restore Hue-style garden houses.

Silkie chickens are becoming a favourite pet for many Vietnamese wealthy families, with a six-month waiting list for the birds.

US website Boredpanda has published a list of the 30 most unique modes of transport, which includes Vietnam's cyclo.

Nhat Le Beach in the central province of Quang Binh has been selected as one of the top ten most attractive beaches in Vietnam by the Vietnam Records Organisation.

As many as 30,000 people will join a massive parade in Hanoi’s Ba Dinh Square on September 2 to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).

While very popular in HCM City, charitable meal offers for low-income people have only recently started in Hanoi, and they have received great support from the public.

Various activities to promote cave exploration in the central Quang Binh Province will be organised between August 14 and 20, local authorities said.

The public has voiced concerns over traffic safety after Hoan Kiem district authorities in Hanoi began to seek approval for a plan to pave 11 streets in the Old Quarter with flagstones.

Buzzfeed, an American online social news and entertainment giant, has cited Son Doong Cave in Vietnam’s central Quang Binh province among world’s top 15 Breathtaking Destinations that adventurous people should visit once in their lifetime.

The People’s Committee of central Quang Binh province said the registration for tours of Son Doong cave, one of the world’s largest caves, in 2016 is now open, limited to 500 visitors, the Hanoi Moi newspaper reported.

A video clip featuring a young man playing violin in Son Doong Cave has garnered major attention on the Internet.