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 […]
Vietnam’s capital Hanoi ranked fourth on a list of 10 cheapest destinations for backpackers thanks to low prices for hostels and public transportation, according to U.K. retail company Cotswold Outdoor. The company selected the most desirable destinations for backpackers around the world based on average costs, crime rates, mobile Internet speeds, and the availability of […]
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 […]
Online travel booking site Agoda has listed Ninh Binh, where the Hollywood movie “Kong: Skull Island” was filmed in 2016, one of 10 cheapest destinations for this year’s Easter holiday. “Located just an hour from Hanoi, its towering peaks, tranquil waterways, giant temples, and storied pagodas have captivated all who venture there,” Agoda says. Rising […]
Vietnam is one of the five most popular tourist destinations for American tourists this summer along with Japan, New Zealand, France, and Italy, U.S. travel booking site Expedia said. “Cities like Hanoi have seen a search and booking rate increase of up to 298%, Da Nang 439%, and Ho Chi Minh City 219%,” Expedia says. […]
From rich rainforests to rocky peaks, pastoral scenes to surreal landscapes Ha Giang will treat you to jaw-dropping sights at every turn. The ‘Ha Giang Loop’ links the visual highlights of the region, but away from the road, there are many rewarding experiences to be had. Make a note of these top adventures for your Ha Giang trip. Humble homestays […]
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 […]
Canadian travel publication The Travel has listed UNESCO heritage site Ha Long Bay in northern Vietnam as one of the “world’s 10 most beautiful places to visit in 2022.” The bay in Quang Ninh Province, two hours from Hanoi, is one of the only two Southeast Asian representatives to break into the list along with […]
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 […]
National Assembly (NA) delegates urged the government to consider expanding visa exemption to more countries and allowing a stay of up to 30 days to increase foreign tourist numbers. Vietnam is less open than regional countries in terms of visa policy as it currently exempts visas for travelers from only 24 countries compared to Thailand’s 65 and […]
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