Travel

Over 2.2 million Vietnamese, foreigners pay tribute to late President in 2023

The President Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Management Board has so far this year served more than 2.2 million Vietnamese and foreign visitors who came to pay tribute to the late leader and tour Da Chong historical relic site in Hanoi.

Aqueduct proposed for Ninh Binh

Authorities in Ninh Binh Province are considering building a VND130 billion aqueduct.

Hanoi to hold 83 Tet flower markets

Hanoi will organise 83 flower markets ahead of the coming Tet Lunar New Year holiday.

Hanoi dumping site turned into public park

Chuong Duong Park has been developed on the site of a polluted dumping ground thanks to the efforts of local authorities and people in Hoan Kiem District.

Tours to Cao Bang’s highest mountain planned

The northern mountainous province of Cao Bang has planned tours to Phja Da Mountain in the coming time.

Hanoi's Hoan Kiem pedestrian space to open throughout New Year 2024 holiday

The pedestrian space in Hanoi’s Hoan Kiem district will open from December 29 through January 1 to serve local residents and visitors during the 2024 New Year holiday.

Hanoi greets 24 million visitors in 2023

Hanoi recorded an estimated 24 million tourist arrivals this year, reflecting a remarkable annual increase of 27%, according to the municipal Tourism Department.

Son Doong cave adventure tour fully booked for 2024

Oxalis, the only firm operating expedition adventure tour to Son Doong – the world’s largest natural cave on December 23 announced that the tour is fully booked for the whole of 2024.

HCM City to hold high-altitude fireworks shows on New Year

HCM City will organise fireworks displays to welcome the New Year 2024.

HCM City’s second book street to open

HCM City’s second book street will open in Thu Duc City.

Giant Christmas tree made from thousands of conical hats

As many as 4,200 conical hats have been used to build a Christmas tree in the southern province of Dong Nai.

Major bridge connecting HCM City and Mekong Delta localities to open

The My Thuan 2 Bridge, connecting Tien Giang and Vinh Long provinces, will open on December 24, helping reduce travel times between HCM City and Mekong Delta localities from four to two hours.

Phu Quoc to build coastal road

Authorities in the southern tourist island of Phu Quoc have approved the construction of a four-kilometre coastal road to facilitate local economic development and provide visitors with access to public beaches.

Vietnam ranks 22nd among 100 best international cuisines

The nation has been placed in 22nd position in the list of 100 best cuisines in the world, as compiled by international food magazine TasteAtlas.

Quang Binh cave to be reopened

Tien Son Cave in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Binh will be reopened to visitors on December 21 following an upgrade.

Cherry flowers start blooming in Sapa

Cherry blossoms in Sapa Town in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai have started blooming, adding a graceful feature to the winter scenery of the tourist town.