Vietnam witnessed an significant increase in the number of international tourist arrivals by sea in the first quarter of 2023, showing that cruise tourism has great potential for further development in the Southeast Asian nation. Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam witnessed an significant increase in the number of international tourist arrivals by sea in the first quarter […]
The tourism industry has called on the government to run promotional campaigns and streamline Vietnam e-visa issuance to attract foreign tourists while waiting for key amendments to visa policies. The government has submitted proposals to the National Assembly to increase the visa period from the current 30 days to three months and triple the duration of visa-free […]
Once you’ve stepped ashore on any of the Con Dao Islands you’d be hard pushed to imagine that this stunning, secluded island paradise could have once been hell on earth. Con Dao Islands are one of the star attractions in Vietnam. Long the Devil’s Island of Indochina, the preserve of political prisoners and undesirables, this […]
Visiting Ho Dynasty Citadel under the construction of Vietnamese people, tourists in Vietnam will have chance to admire its unique stone architecture. Recognized as the World Cultural Heritage Site at the 35th meeting in Bahrain in June, 2011, the Citadel is not only the pride of Thanh Hoa people, but also the pride of Vietnamese […]
Ly Thy Ker knew Sapa town back when it was a mountain enclave, and has watched it grow into the bustling tourism destination it is today. Ker is a young Black H’Mong mother of two, and works part-time as a tour guide, taking travellers on treks for a glimpse inside her world. Here she talks about her life […]
Clinging to the peaks of the Hoàng Liên Sơn Mountain Range, Sapa is known for rewarding trekking, stunning views and rolling rice terraces. The area is home to eight ethnic minorities who together weave one of the richest webs of culture in Vietnam. Like many beautiful places, Sapa needs tourism that helps it preserve its nature and […]
There’s always something to see in Chợ Lớn. Ho Chi Minh City’s iconic District 5 is full of colour and character, its buzz constant and infectious. Weave through traffic to reach century-old pagodas, or get in on the action at some of the city’s most hectic markets — this is Vietnam unfiltered. Find out how to […]
There’s plenty to do in this gorgeous coastal city. Here are some of its top attractions… Thanks to its central location, vast stretches of beach, and variety of things to do, the coastal city of Da Nang has become something of a tourism hotspot. The city, which lies halfway between Hanoi in the North and […]
Vietnam will resume issuing e-visas for citizens from 80 countries under the amended Law on Immigration that takes effect July 1, according to a government resolution. Eligible countries include Belgium, Germany, India and South Korea. A full list is available here. Eight international airports which allow foreigners to enter/exit Vietnam using e-visa are: Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport, Hai Phong’s […]
UK media outlet The Times has hailed a visit to Vietnam as the most extraordinary trip to book this year, adding that the rising star of Southeast Asia deserves to top the bucket list for travelers. Vietnam reopened its borders to international tourism on March 15, with arrivals needing to present a negative COVID-19 […]
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