Travel

Thousands of foreign arrivals to flock to Vietnam on luxury cruise ships

Several cruise ships carrying a total of about 15,000 international passengers are set to visit popular landscapes throughout the nation during the opening months of the year.

Over 1.5 million foreign tourists visit Vietnam in January

Vietnam welcomed over 1.5 million foreign tourist arrivals in January, up 10.3% month-on-month, and 73.6% year-on-year, the General Statistics Office announced on January 29.

Hanoi flower market open 24 hours a day for Tet demand

The Quang Ba Flower Market in Hanoi has recently opened through the night to serve rising demand for the Tet Lunar New Year Festival.

U Minh Thuong National Park to leverage ecotourism to lure new tourist dollars

The U Minh Thuong National Park in the southern province of Kien Giang will accelerate infrastructure development and create new tourism products to attract more travelers, according to Hoang Van Tuan, the park’s director.

Giant peach trees offered for rent during Tet

Many large peach trees have been displayed for rent in Hanoi for decorations for the Tet Lunar New Year Festival.

Hanoi streets becomes Tet markets

Many streets in Hanoi’s Old Quarter have now become colourful markets which display lots of decoration items for the traditional Tet Lunar New Year Festival.

Tet calligraphy street opens in HCM City

HCM City’s annual calligraphy street has just opened to welcome the Tet Lunar New Year Festival.

Hoan Kiem Lake pedestrian zone to be closed on Tet

Hanoi will temporarily close pedestrian streets around Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter during the Tet Lunar New Year Festival.

One more night market in HCM City launched

A new night market in HCM City is scheduled to open this Friday.

Hanoi French-style villa opens to visitors after two years of renovation

A French-style villa at 49 Tran Hung Dao Street in Hanoi's Hoan Kiem District will officially open to visitors on Friday after two years of restoration.

Vietnam among Asia’s top 5 destinations over Lunar New Year

Online travel company Agoda has named the nation among the top 5 destinations for travelers around the Asia-Pacific region looking for a getaway over the forthcoming Lunar New Year travel break.

HCM City prepares Tet cultural activities

The HCM City Department of Culture and Sports has proposed holding a range of cultural and artistic activities to welcome the 2024 Tet Lunar New Year.

UK media suggests 12 best places to visit in Vietnam

Prestigious British newspaper The Times recently recommended 12 best places to visit in Vietnam all of which provide dazzling and memorable experiences.

Ha Nam fishing braising village prepares for Tet

People in a village in the northern province of Ha Nam are busy braising fish pots for the coming Tet Lunar New Year.

Exploring Ninh Binh bird park’s beauty

Thung Nham Bird Park in the northern province of Ninh Binh attracts tourists enthralled by its wild and exotic beauty and rare bird species.

Colourful floating village in An Giang

The southern province of An Giang has launched a VND2.9 billion (USD118,367) colourful floating village project.

Hanoi to fly 2,024 drones on Lunar New Year's Eve

Authorities in Hanoi are preparing for an extraordinary sound and light performance using 2,024 drones on Lunar New Year's Eve to welcome the Year of the Dragon, 2024.

HCM City headquarters tour service upgrades proposed

The HCM City Department of Tourism has recommended providing more services to serve tourists visiting the HCM City People’s Committee and the People’s Council headquarters.

Hai Duong proposes major ecotourism site

Authorities in the northern province of Hai Duong are proposing the development of the Thanh Long Lake Ecotourism Site in Chi Linh City to the prime minister.