Holiday cheer in Vietnam: Can Tho gears up with river cruises, countryside experiences and fireworks
TravelTravelers heading to Vietnam’s Mekong Delta for the upcoming National Day (September 2) holiday will find a range of festive experiences in Can Tho, from riverside fireworks cruises to traditional food festivals and farm visits.
Mass fish deaths, coral damage reported in Vietnam’s Khanh Hoa
TravelForeign tourists diving near Hon Bac in Nha Phu Bay, Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam have reported scenes of mass fish deaths and broken coral reefs, prompting authorities to urgently investigate the cause.
Eased visa policies drive tourism growth between Vietnam and S.Korea, Taiwan
TravelRelaxed visa policies and streamlined application procedures are fueling a surge in tourism between Vietnam and South Korea and Taiwan, with officials and travel industry leaders highlighting significant growth in two-way visitor numbers.
Company offers tour to explore Hanoi on classic red cub motorbikes
TravelA travel company has launched a new tour experience called the ‘Independence Ride – Honda Motorbike Road Club,’ offering visitors the chance to explore Hanoi's historic sites while riding classic red Honda Cub motorbikes.
Traffic jams persist on Vietnam's Bao Loc Pass amid ongoing bridge construction
TravelTraffic congestion on the Bao Loc Pass along National Highway 20, a key route connecting Lam Dong Province in Vietnam's Central Highlands with Ho Chi Minh City, has persisted for months due to the construction of the Bao Loc 2 Bridge.
Northern Vietnam village welcomes tourists with patriotic terraced views
TravelIn the heart of Son La Province, northern Vietnam, amid the lush green rice terraces of Suoi Lin Village, a striking red pathway has become a magnet for travelers seeking both beauty and meaning.
Sa Pa homestay offers free stays on National Day for veterans, tourists from Laos, Cuba, Russia
TravelA homestay in Sa Pa, a tourist hub in northern Vietnam, will offer free rooms on the occasion of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2) for war veterans, families of those who served the nation in the revolution, Heroic Vietnamese Mothers, as well as visitors from Laos, Cuba, and Russia.
Young student from Vietnam’s Hoi An wins major international design awards
Vietnam NewsNguyen Ngoc Minh Trang, a recent graduate of Duy Tan University in central Vietnam, has achieved remarkable success: six designs inspired by the cultural identity of Hoi An Ancient Town earned seven international awards in the UK and the U.S..
Vietnam aims for $1bn in golf tourism revenue
In-DepthVietnam’s revenue from golf tourism reached US$600 million in 2022 and is expected to hit $1 billion by 2025, accounting for 8–10 percent of the country’s total tourism revenue, according to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism.
30 years of Vietnam’s Suoi Tien Theme Park: Steadfast in a dream with a national shape
TravelIn my search for cultural stories to share with readers, I've always been interested in places that have been linked to many generations' memories. In mid-August, while examining incomplete manuscripts to keep up with a new piece, Suoi Tien Theme Park suddenly sprang to mind – a familiar cultural tourism destination that has kept the Vietnamese ‘soul’ over decades.
