Firebreak on Vung Tau's Big Mountain becomes popular trekking trail
TravelA more than 10-kilometer firebreak on Lon (Big) Mountain in Vung Tau Ward, Ho Chi Minh City has unexpectedly become a popular trekking route for locals and tourists after being built as part of a wildfire prevention project.
Hanoi’s trackside coffee street remains bustling after foreign tourist’s phone knocked away by train
TravelCafés along Hanoi’s famous ‘Train Street’ were still opening their doors to customers early on Tuesday, just days after a foreign tourist’s phone was knocked from her hand by a passing train.
Viral video shows train knocking phone out of woman’s hand along Hanoi’s ‘train street’
TravelA nearly-one-minute video clip circulating on social media on Monday shows a woman having her phone knocked away by a passing train along Hanoi’s ‘train street.’
Beware: Three dangerous trekking routes to stay away on Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang
TravelSon Tra Peninsula in Da Nang City, central Vietnam is home to many appealing trekking routes, but some areas are rugged, lie close to the sea, and are frequently exposed to strong waves, posing risks even to strong swimmers.
Ho Chi Minh City targets Australian tourists with new travel experiences
TravelAustralia ranked fifth among Ho Chi Minh City’s 20 largest tourism markets, with more than 253,000 Australian visitors recorded in the first seven months of this year, as the city looks to refresh its tourism offerings and attract more travelers from the market.
Travel firms in Nha Trang fear return of ‘zero-dollar tours’ for Russian visitors
TravelTravel companies specializing in serving Russian tourists in Nha Trang, a popular tourist destination of the south-central province of Khanh Hoa, are raising concerns over what they describe as unhealthy price competition, warning that ‘zero-dollar tours’ could make a comeback for Russian tourists.
Vietnam’s ACV urged to build new terminals at Da Lat airport amid rising travel demand
TravelLam Dong Province in Vietnam’s Central Highlands has asked the Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) to allocate funding to build new passenger and cargo terminals at Lien Khuong International Airport next year to meet rising demand, authorities said on Monday.
39m-high pagoda tower adorned with millions of shells, coral in Vietnam
TravelA pagoda in Vietnam stands out for its distinctive sea-inspired architecture, with a tower built mainly from coral and cement and decorated with seashells.
Vietnam takes smart tourism to new heights
TravelAt the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum on Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Hanoi, a robot receptionist has been greeting visitors on the ground floor since mid-June.
Central Vietnam's Bui Hui Plateau Festival lures thousands with vast grasslands, distinctive H’re culture
TravelThousands of visitors gravitated to a commune in central Vietnam this weekend to take in its sweeping grasslands and experience the distinctive culture of the H’re ethnic community.
