Travel

Tourists explore new village market in Hoi An

Kim Bong Market, nestled along the poetic Thu Bon River in Hoi An City, has become a new attraction for both tourists and locals, offering a wide range of rural delicacies and traditional experiences.

VietJet launches first direct flights from Russia to Khanh Hoa

Budget airline VietJet Air launched its first direct flight from Vladivostok, Russia, to Khanh Hoa province, Vietnam, on June 15.

Vietnam Airlines to launch direct flights to Denmark

Vietnam Airlines has announced plans to operate its first direct route to Denmark, connecting Ho Chi Minh City with Copenhagen starting from December 15.

Rising domestic airfares see Chinese tours benefit

Skyrocketing airfares during the summer peak have prompted many Vietnamese families to abandon domestic travel plans in favour of budget-friendly tours to China.

Tourist narrowly avoids being hit by train at Hanoi's train street café

A foreign tourist narrowly escaped being hit by a passing train at Hanoi's famous train street after slipping while filming on his phone, according to a video circulating on social media.

Ba Dinh Square to be expanded for National Day parade

Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh has instructed Hanoi to coordinate with concerned agencies to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2.

Vietnam launches first-ever cruise tour for travelers from Phu My Port

The cruise ship Star Voyager set sail from Phu My Port in Ba Ria – Vung Tau province for the first time on June 13.

Quang Ninh beach tourism tours suspended due to Storm Wutip

Authorities in the northern province of Quang Ninh have suspended all beach and island tourism activities from June 12 until Storm Wutip passes.

Phong Nha-Ke Bang halts access to key sites as storm looms

The Phong Nha-Ke Bang Tourism Centre in the central province of Quang Binh temporarily suspended visitor access to several tourist sites on June 13 due to the impact of Storm Wutip.

Desolate scene at abandoned Phan Thiet tourist site

Suoi Cat Tourist Site in Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province, has fallen into severe disrepair after being abandoned for nearly a decade.

Vietnam's Nha Trang city tops search rankings among Koreans

An analysis of accommodation search data based on check-in dates for June and July revealed that Nha Trang surpassed all other destinations in popularity among Korean users.

More than 100 tourists stranded on Ly Son Island due to stormy weather

More than 100 tourists have been stranded on Ly Son Island as passenger boat services between the island and the mainland have been suspended due to rough seas caused by Typhoon Wutip.

Nha Trang hosts paragliding show

Nha Trang City in the southern central province of Khanh Hoa is hosting a paragliding show over the sea until August.

Co Tien Mountain trekking plan proposed

The Khanh Hoa Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has proposed the development of a trekking tourism site at Co Tien Mountain.

Chinese cruise ship brings 1,000 tourists to Ha Long Bay

The Piano Land cruise ship of China carrying approximately 1,000 Chinese tourists docked at Ha Long International Passenger Port in northern Quang Ninh Province's Ha Long Bay on June 10.

CAAV urges airlines to boost night flights to Binh Dinh

Airlines has been asked to consider increasing the number of night-time flights from Hanoi and HCM City to the central province of Binh Dinh and vice versa.

Hanoi gets ready for Halal tourists

As one of Vietnam’s leading tourism destinations, Hanoi is wasting no time in tapping into the Halal tourism sector.

Lychee-themed tourism programme launched in Bac Giang

A variety of tourism activities are awaiting visitors to Luc Ngan District in the northern province of Bac Giang, one of the lychee capitals of the country, this June.

Awakening Binh Thuan's tourism potential through cinema

With its majestic landscapes, ancient relic sites, and distinctive cultural features, the south central province of Binh Thuan possesses great potential to promote tourism through the lens of cinema.