Da Nang authorities investigate female foreigner wearing traditional 'ao dai' paired with bikini in Hoi An
TravelAuthorities in Hoi An Ward, Da Nang City, central Vietnam are investigating an incident involving a foreign female tourist who donned traditional Vietnamese 'ao dai' paired with a bikini while visiting Hoi An Ancient Town.
Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa orders halt to tourism on 2 military-sensitive islands
TravelAuthorities in Khanh Hoa Province, home to the famed beach town of Nha Trang in south-central Vietnam, have ordered travel companies to stop organizing or promoting tours to Binh Ba Island, Binh Hung Island, and Hoi Cape in Nam Cam Ranh Commune, citing national security concerns.
Vietnam’s Dong Thap to treat visitors to fruit fest
TravelThe first Dong Thap Fruit Festival, themed ‘Land of Sweet Fruits,’ will take place from Friday to Monday next week at Hung Vuong Square in Dao Thanh Ward, Dong Thap Province, offering locals and visitors a vibrant showcase of the southern Vietnamese province’s fruits and agricultural achievements.
Vietnam tourism sets twin records in international arrivals in May, first 5 months
TravelVietnam recorded its highest-ever number of international visitors in both May and the first five months, driven by strong growth across key Asian and European markets, with China continuing to lead in the number of arrivals over the five-month period.
Enjoy summer escape at this resort in Da Nang
TravelNestled along more than 700 meters of white sand on Non Nuoc Beach, Hyatt Regency Danang Resort and Spa offers a beachfront retreat where every generation can find their own way to relax, reconnect, and enjoy the season.
Vietnam’s Ninh Binh tourism authority rejects viral ‘ghost encounter’ travel story
TravelA viral social media post claiming a young woman encountered ghosts while traveling in Ninh Binh Province, northern Vietnam has been dismissed by local authorities as unverified and misleading, prompting the provincial tourism authority to request a police investigation.
Bhnong ethnic artisans impress visitors at wood carving contest in Da Nang
TravelThe first-ever traditional cultural festival of the Bhnong ethnic group was organized in Phuoc Chanh Commune, Da Nang City, central Vietnam on Wednesday, bringing together Bhnong (Gie Trieng) ethnic artisans who impressed visitors with various carved wooden statues at a carving contest.
Vietnam’s Phu Quoc demolishes popular The Peak flower garden
TravelAuthorities in Phu Quoc Special Zone, An Giang Province, southern Vietnam on Wednesday began the demolition of the well-known The Peak flower garden that had been illegally built on Dien Tien Mountain.
Khanh Hoa, home to Nha Trang, enters peak summer tourism season
TravelKhanh Hoa Province, home to the famed beach town of Nha Trang in south-central Vietnam, is rolling out a packed calendar of cultural, sports, and entertainment events from June through August.
Da Nang welcomes over 4 million int'l visitors in January-May
TravelDa Nang City in central Vietnam received approximately 7.74 million visitors during the first five months, up 20.9 percent year on year, with international arrivals accounting for over 4.18 million, city authorities said during a socio-economic review meeting on Monday.
