Why do only one-third of Hoi An Ancient Town visitors buy admission tickets?
TravelHoi An Ancient Town in Da Nang City, central Vietnam, welcomed nearly five million visitors in 2025, but only about 35 percent bought admission tickets, raising concerns about heritage conservation and the quality of tourism experiences, experts said at a conference in the city on Saturday.
Turkish tourist mistakes family meal for eatery, highlighting Vietnamese hospitality
TravelA Turkish tourist’s account of mistakenly joining a Vietnamese family for a meal has gone viral on social media, drawing praise for the country’s hospitality.
Da Nang eyes crypto-asset sandbox to ease payments for international tourists
TravelDa Nang is testing crypto-asset solutions under a supervised sandbox program to make transactions more convenient for international tourists, encourage innovation and support the city’s digital economy.
Philippine man crafts marriage proposal with 1,500kg of incense sticks at Hanoi’s famous incense village
TravelA Philippine man spent a month preparing a unique marriage proposal, winning his girlfriend’s 'yes' against a striking backdrop made of 1,500 kilograms of incense sticks at Quang Phu Cau incense-making village in Hanoi.
Hanoi Autumn Festival 2026 postponed for second time, new schedule pending
TravelHanoi Autumn Festival 2026 has been postponed for a second time, with organizers saying it will be held at a more suitable time.
Lost in the wilderness, foreign tourists discover Vietnam’s sense of safety
TravelVietnam’s reputation as a safe travel destination has been reinforced by a series of incidents in which foreign tourists lost their way in remote areas but were rescued by local police.
Vietnam's Thanh Hoa to offer free entry to iconic UNESCO citadel next month
TravelDomestic and international visitors will enjoy free admission to the Ho Dynasty Citadel World Heritage Site and the Lam Kinh Special National Relic on the occasion of Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23) and Vietnam Culture Day (November 24), according to the Management Board of the Ho Dynasty Citadel Heritage Site and key historic relics in the north-central province of Thanh Hoa.
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.
