Da Nang urged to limit tourist numbers at eco-sensitive, heritage sites to protect environment
TravelDa Nang City, central Vietnam should control visitor numbers at ecologically sensitive and heritage sites, including Son Tra Peninsula, Cham Island, Hoi An, and My Son, rather than prioritize tourist arrivals at the expense of the environment, a tourism official said.
Upgraded trains launched on Ho Chi Minh City–Nha Trang route
TravelVietnam Railways has introduced upgraded SNT1/SNT2 trains with improved interiors, amenities and passenger services, aiming to meet growing travel demand and make rail journeys between Ho Chi Minh City and the popular coastal destination of Nha Trang more appealing.
Vietnam Airlines to launch 7th route to India next month
TravelVietnam Airlines will launch direct flights between Hanoi and Ahmedabad on November 3, marking its seventh route to India and expanding its network in the South Asian country to 25 round-trip flights per week.
Russia offers 30-day visa waiver for Vietnamese citizens from October 15
TravelVietnamese citizens can now enter Russia visa-free and stay for up to 30 days for family visits, business trips, tourism, participation in scientific, cultural, political, social, economic or sporting events, or transit through Russian territory.
Ho Chi Minh City’s primeval forest offers a trek among bizarre vines
TravelTowering forest trees, tangled vines with bizarre shapes and winding trails beneath a green canopy at Con Dao National Park in Con Dao Special Zone, Ho Chi Minh City, create a surprising landscape.
80% of visitors to 2 famous Da Nang craft villages from abroad
TravelThanh Ha pottery village and Tra Que vegetable village in Da Nang City have welcomed more than 220,000 visitors since the beginning of this year, with international tourists accounting for nearly 80 percent of the total.
Tourists can explore northern Vietnam heritage by train for just $7.7
TravelLocal and international visitors can enjoy traditional Then singing, the sounds of the handmade gourd lute, called Dan Tinh, tea tasting, and local delicacies on a heritage train journey from Hanoi to Thai Nguyen Province, located in northern Vietnam, for an expected return fare of just VND 200,000 (US$7.7).
Foreign tourists rave about Vietnam’s scenic train rides, call them worth every minute
TravelFrom breathtaking coastal views to luxurious cross-country adventures, Vietnam’s train journeys are charming foreign tourists who find that slowing down makes the travel experience all the more rewarding.
Thousands gather at Cham tower for Kate Festival in Vietnam's Khanh Hoa
TravelThousands of Cham people and visitors gathered at Po Klong Garai Tower in Khanh Hoa Province, home to the famed beach destination of Nha Trang in south-central Vietnam, on Saturday morning to attend the 2026 Kate Festival, the biggest annual celebration of the Cham Balamon community.
Vietnam ranks among world’s 10 favorite countries in 2026
TravelVietnam ranked 10th among the world’s 20 favorite countries as voted by readers of U.S. travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler.
