Ninh Binh beyond the usual sights: Spot thousands of birds at northern Vietnam’s largest natural bird park
TravelAlthough Ninh Binh Province is widely known for its stunning landscapes and popular tourist attractions, not many people know that it is also home to the largest natural bird park in northern Vietnam, where thousands of birds gather amid lush greenery and tranquil waterways.
140-year-old Czech trail system comes to Vietnam’s Phong Nha-Ke Bang park
TravelPhong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in north-central Vietnam is piloting the Czech That Trail, a hiking trail-marking system developed over nearly 140 years in the Czech Republic.
BigBang concert generates $29mn in tourism revenue, showcases Hanoi’s appeal, safety
TravelBigBang’s two concerts in Hanoi generated an estimated VND750 billion (US$29 million) in tourism revenue and helped promote the Vietnamese capital as an attractive and safe destination for international tourists, according to the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Why Poland’s Prime Minister chose Hoi An as his first stop in Vietnam
TravelPolish Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s official visit to Vietnam (October 24-26) drew widespread international attention when he chose Hoi An Ancient Town, rather than Hanoi, as his first stop.
How can tourists stay safe after recent accidents at Vietnam’s popular destinations?
TravelTwo recent accidents, including a male tourist falling into a 300-meter-deep cliff and a Malaysian woman plunging into a hole while hiking, have turned what should have been relaxing getaways into frightening ordeals, highlighting the importance of travel safety.
Vietnam’s Hoi An sees 20% drop in visitors, bookings surge from November
TravelVisitor numbers at Hoi An Ancient Town in central Vietnam have fallen by around 20 percent year on year, but travel bookings for Hoi An are showing strong growth from November onward, according to tourism data and industry representatives.
Northern Vietnam's rocky highlands turn pink as buckwheat flower season begins
TravelNorthern Vietnam's rugged limestone mountains are beginning to bloom in shades of pink and white as the annual buckwheat flower season gets underway, drawing crowds of tourists to the scenic Dong Van Karst Plateau in Tuyen Quang Province.
Mien Doi terraced field festival attracts visitors to Vietnam's Phu Tho
TravelThe festival helps promote the area’s natural beauty, Muong cultural identity and local agricultural products, while linking heritage preservation with tourism development to improve residents’ livelihoods.
Hoi An's tourist crowds thin out: Is the ancient town losing its appeal?
TravelHoi An Ancient Town in central Vietnam has seen fewer tourists than usual in recent weeks, prompting local tourism businesses and industry experts to call for new attractions and experiences to revive visitor interest during the low season.
Malaysian tourist falls into 10-meter-deep hole while hiking in Da Lat
TravelA 40-year-old Malaysian tourist was rescued after falling into a 10-meter-deep hole while hiking with friends in Vietnam on Sunday morning.
