In Vietnam, do not miss Hue’s spectacular lotus season in full bloom

In Vietnam, do not miss Hue’s spectacular lotus season in full bloom

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The lotus season is at its peak in Hue City, central Vietnam with thousands of white lotus flowers in full bloom at Tinh Tam Lake, transforming the historic site inside the Imperial Citadel into one of the city’s most captivating seasonal attractions.

Vietnam’s Da Lat launches paragliding tours from Lang Biang peak

Vietnam’s Da Lat launches paragliding tours from Lang Biang peak

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Visitors to Da Lat, a popular tourist destination in Lam Dong Province of Vietnam’s Central Highlands, can now experience paragliding from the summit of Lang Biang Mountain.

Vietnam authorities vow action after parasailing accident injures tourist on Nam Du Island

Vietnam authorities vow action after parasailing accident injures tourist on Nam Du Island

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Authorities in An Giang Province, southern Vietnam will take strict action following a parasailing accident that injured a tourist at a resort on Nam Du Island, a local official said on Saturday.

Asia's top architecture, hospitality awards ceremony held in Vietnam's 150-million-year-old cave for first time

Asia's top architecture, hospitality awards ceremony held in Vietnam's 150-million-year-old cave for first time

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Asia's leading architecture and hospitality awards were presented in a 150-million-year-old cave in Quang Ninh Province, northern Vietnam for the first time on Friday night.

Hundreds join mass yoga performance along Han River in Da Nang

Hundreds join mass yoga performance along Han River in Da Nang

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More than 250 people gathered at APEC Sculpture Park along the Han River in Da Nang City, central Vietnam on Friday evening to participate in a mass yoga performance, promoting healthy living and strengthening community connections.

Vietnam ranks among world's fastest-growing tourism destinations: Agoda

Vietnam ranks among world's fastest-growing tourism destinations: Agoda

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Vietnam has emerged as one of the world's fastest-growing tourism destinations, with international accommodation searches on Agoda in the first half of 2025 rising nearly 50 percent year on year, reflecting the country's growing global appeal, according to the online travel platform's Travel Outlook 2026 report.

Japan to raise visa fees fivefold from July 1, sending costs for Vietnamese above $190

Japan to raise visa fees fivefold from July 1, sending costs for Vietnamese above $190

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Japan will increase visa fees for foreign travelers by fivefold from July 1, which is the country's first revision to visa charges since 1978, pushing visa costs for Vietnamese visitors to over VND5 million (US$190).

Over-1,000-year-old village in Hanoi captivates foreign visitors

Over-1,000-year-old village in Hanoi captivates foreign visitors

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Located just three kilometers from Hanoi’s Old Quarter, Bac Bien Village has become a favorite destination for foreign visitors seeking an authentic glimpse of traditional Vietnamese life despite having little formal tourism promotion.

Newly found cave reveals unprecedented 'stalactite palace' in Vietnam's Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park

Newly found cave reveals unprecedented 'stalactite palace' in Vietnam's Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park

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A newly discovered cave in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site and Biosphere Reserve in Quang Tri Province, north-central Vietnam, has amazed cave explorers with an extensive stalactite system described as an unprecedented 'stalactite palace.'

Vietnamese airlines expand fleets amid summer travel surge

Vietnamese airlines expand fleets amid summer travel surge

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Vietnamese carriers are rapidly adding aircraft, expanding seat capacity, and launching new domestic and international routes to meet strong travel demand during the summer peak season.