Vietnam Travel information
03/10/2017 20:45
Saigontourist Holding Company, the country’s leading tourism services provider, on September 28 put into operation five new tourist boats and launched seven new river tours at Tan Cang tourist site in Binh Thanh District, HCMC, offering a new option for visitors to discover popular destinations in...
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25/09/2017 11:06
The proposed entrance fees make no distinction between foreign and local visitors
Museums in Ho Chi Minh City may see their ticket prices soar by up to 20 times, starting 2018, as operators find ways to raise more funds for their operations.
A proposal by the municipal Department of Culture,...
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22/09/2017 21:26
The Hanoi Free Walking Tour, which helps tourists to the capital city explore local life free of charge, will be launched in October.
Organised by Vietravel Hanoi, the programme includes five different routes for foreigners and Vietnamese from outside Hanoi to experience local morning routine,...
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21/09/2017 18:08
Although the Mid-Autumn Festival is still half a month from now, thousands of local and foreign tourists are rushing to the lantern quarter on Luong Nhu Hoc and Phu Dinh streets in HCMC’s District 5 during the weekend to admire the beauty of sparkling lanterns in different shapes and vibrant...
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11/09/2017 21:30
Visitors are seen at the 462-square-meter Massimo Dutti store on the opening day - PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE...
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05/09/2017 09:13
Around 80 kilometers from Hanoi, Van Long Lagoon in Gia Van Commune, Gia Vien District, Ninh Binh Province is considered as the biggest wetland nature reserve site in the northern delta with an area of 3,500 hectares and is home to thousands of rare fauna and flora species, with many of them on...
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31/08/2017 18:32
A wide range of entertainment activities will be organised in Ho Chi Minh City during the National Day holidays from September 2-4 (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – A wide range of entertainment activities will be organised in Ho Chi Minh City during the National Day...
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29/08/2017 08:00
Besides Cai Rang floating market in Can Tho city and Cai Be floating market in Tien Giang Province, travellers are also urged to visit a lesser-known floating market for fruits in HCM City’s Kenh Te (Te Canal) where poor migrants from the Mekong Delta live in makeshift houseboats and earn their...
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24/08/2017 11:02
The central city officially put into operation its first open-top double-decker bus tour, connecting the airport and 25 stops in the city, on Saturday.
A fleet of 12 double-decker buses offer tourists and commuters a chance to explore Da Nang. — Photo:...
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23/08/2017 10:10
Thuong Nhat Co. Ltd. on Monday started the first public river bus route in HCM City.
Five public river buses are opened to service in HCM City on Monday. – Photo: VNS
The 10.8-km Bach Dang- Linh Dong route starts at Bach Dang Wharf in...
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Vietnam
05/11/2016 08:58
Tan Son Nhat international airport (TIA) in HCM City has put into use part of the expanded international terminal, including a playground for kids and free sleeping pods for passengers.
Three business class lounges at the international terminal have been upgraded, with a...
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30/10/2016 10:22
1. Chip Chip Shop- Đón chào mùa lễ hội Halloween hằng năm
Vào ngày đón dịp lễ hội Halloween tổ chức ngày vào 31/10 hàng năm, nhiều cửa hàng Halloween trên those tuyến đường Hà Nội, Tp. HCM, Đà Nẵng, Nha Trang, Vũng Tàu… bày bán nhiều đồ hóa trang phục vụ Halloween. Những món đồ độc và ấn...
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27/10/2016 09:51
With romantic and spectacular beauty, natural and artificial lakes throughout the country are seen as ideal destinations for travellers who want to discover natural landscapes.
Ba Be Lake located in the northern province of BacKan is included in the MSN...
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24/10/2016 20:29
Egg coffee - or 'ca phe trung' - is a blend of coffee and egg whites, folded with sugar, drunk hot or cold.
The very first cup of egg coffee was made in early 20th century by Nguyen Van Giang, who used to be a barista at the 5-star Sofitel Legend Metropole hotel.
The great-grandfather Giang had...
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24/10/2016 07:52
A ten-year-old boy born without arms in Vietnam refuses to give in to his physical handicap, conquering everyday activities with his ‘magical feet.’
Ten-year-old Ha Van Tai lives in the small village of Kim Dau in Cam Lo District, Quang Tri Province on the central coast.
Tai was born with neither...
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24/10/2016 07:26
In Ho Chi Minh City, there is a market at which all trading and exchange activities have been done through the bars of a two-meter fence.
The “fenced” market, nicknamed so by local residents, is situated at Pou Yuen Industrial Park in Binh Tan District.
With a length of the fence stretched over...
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19/10/2016 10:39
A pristine area of coconut trees and large fruit gardens has made Ben Tre one of the nation’s precious green ecological complexes.
As one of the major agricultural suppliers in the Mekong Delta, Ben Tre is a province of fertile flatlands, extensive waterways, sand-hillocks, green paddy fields and...
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17/10/2016 07:33
Cambodia Angkor Air has officially announced that it will launch an international flight between Siem Riep and Vietnam’s capital city of Hanoi from October 30.
An airplane of Cambodia Angkor Air
There will be five flights per week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and...
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13/10/2016 09:07
The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho has won the 2016 Asian Townscape Award from the Asia-Pacific regional office of the UN Human Settlements (UN-HABITAT)...
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11/10/2016 09:10
So picturesque it's hard to believe they're real: The four fairy-tale villages of Vietnam that make for a truly magical getaway.
Cu Lan Village in Da Lat
Tiny stilt houses, pure air, and warm-hearted people characterize this quaint village of the K’Ho ethnic minority in Lam Dong...
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Ha Noi
10/10/2016 08:19
VietNamNet Bridge - The Hanoi Department of Tourism and the Vietnam Tourism Hanoi JSC yesterday opened a free information counter for tourists at No. 28 Hang Dau Street.
This is the second free information counter in the...
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HCMC
05/10/2016 10:44
VietNamNet Bridge - Ben Thanh Market is a famous place for long-timeresidents in HCM City as well as visitors to the country’s most bustling hub.
Ben Thanh Market offers visitors all they need such as clothes, footwear, accessories, jewelry, hardware, pet shops, crafts,...
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HCMC
01/10/2016 12:15
Craft beer is in. And it looks like it’s here to stay. But if it’s something that has so far passed you by, don’t worry, there could be a craft beer venue in your neighborhood soon. "I expect the number of micro-breweries in Saigon to have doubled by this time next year," Travis Smith from Bia...
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Welcome to Vietnam
28/09/2016 10:23
Nicole Canning Freelance travel writer and co-founder of the adventure blog TheTwoScoops.com.
NICOLE CANNING
Want to see a whole, beautiful, cultural and...
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10 essential Vietnamese dishes every visitor should try
24/09/2016 00:03
(CNN)Not only did President Barack Obama sample some of Vietnam's finest local eats in Hanoi in May, but his guide was none other than "Parts Unknown" host Anthony Bourdain."There is no better place to entertain the leader of the free world, in my opinion, than one of these classic, funky...
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Ha Noi
18/09/2016 10:36
These are images of the most popular tourist sites in Vietnam’s capital city.
Hanoi Opera House
The theatre is located at No.1 Trang Tien street on the August Revolution Square, the center of Hanoi, near Hoan Kiem Lake and the Vietnam History Museum.
The 2,600m2...
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New water puppetry theater
13/09/2016 07:38
A water puppetry performance by the Rex Sen Vang Theater - PHOTO: HUY NGUYEN
Rex Sen Vang Theater will debut its first water puppetry and cultural performance program at the Vertical Garden of the five-star Rex Hotel Saigon in District 1, HCMC at 8 p.m. on September 17.
The show will start with a...
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Hotel Concierge
04/09/2016 20:58
Five Customer Service Lessons PR Professionals Can Learn From A Hotel Concierge
Being a master communicator or PR pro means being resourceful, tenacious and obsessively good at customer service. Specialized skills like understanding the news cycle and writing great releases are important too,...
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Ha Noi
02/09/2016 19:37
The newly opened pedestrian areas around Hanoi’s iconic Hoan Kiem Lake are set to thrill visitors with an array of activities starting tomorrow, September 1.
The inauguration ceremony for the new walking streets, also intended to celebrate Vietnam’s National Day on September 2, is scheduled for...
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Ha Noi
27/08/2016 10:49
A corner of Hoan Kiem (Sword) Lake in Hanoi. Photo: Ngoc Thang
Hanoi is set to ban all vehicles on streets around Hoan Kiem (Sword) Lake every evening from Friday to Sunday starting September 1 to make it tourist-friendly.
They will be pedestrians-only from 7 p.m. to...
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The best islands in Vietnam
17/08/2016 21:05
Out of the 4,000 or so islands in Vietnam, the Ba Lua Islands received top honours, according to a survey taken by Traveltimes. Here’s a complete rundown of the top 10 choices.
1. Ba Lua Islands, Kien Giang Province
2. Binh Hung...
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5 experiences not to be missed in Vietnam
15/08/2016 10:23
There's no point dipping your foot in the water; you have to dive right in on a trip to Vietnam.
Vietnam boasts an abundance of beautiful sights to behold and delicious food to taste. But if time is not your friend, here are five must-visit destinations that will guarantee you a trip to...
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Twenty top destinations in Vietnam
14/08/2016 15:05
VietNamNet Bridge - Let's travel to the 20 worth-to-visit places in Vietnam through beautiful panoramic images taken by photographer Le The Thang.
Bac Son Valley in Lang Son
Tho Ha Village in Bac...
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20 must-try experiences in Hoi An
10/08/2016 10:15
Cycling around the old town, dropping lanterns on the Hoai River, enjoying local cuisine... are the experiences that tourists should try in the ancient town of Hoi An, a world cultural heritage site in central...
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The night seafood market in Saigon
06/08/2016 09:29
Every great seafood-eating city has a great seafood market - Tokyo has the Tsukiji Market, New York has the Fulton Market, and Ho Chi Minh City has the Binh Dien Market.
Located on the outskirts of the city, Binh Dien is a huge market spanning 20,000 square...
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HCM City among 30 cities with best cuisine in the world
31/07/2016 08:17
Business Insider has selected the best 30 cities worldwide for culinary enthusiasts, including Ho Chi Minh City.
HCM CITY, VIETNAM
The southern Vietnamese city is famous for its delectable varieties of bánh mì — a French-inspired sandwich consisting of a baguette filled with...
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Annam Gourmet Market New Store Opening
30/07/2016 09:03
Annam Gourmet Market New Store Opening
@ Annam Gourmet Market
The fine food market opens its second shop
Since the first store opening in 2001, Annam Gourmet Market has grown and become Vietnam's finest food and beverage lifestyle store, bringing to Vietnam a wide-range of high quality gourmet...
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12 top destinations for foreign visitors in HCM City
23/07/2016 20:12
VietNamNet Bridge - According to travel agencies, the Ho Chi Minh statue on Nguyen Hue Street, the Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Ben Thanh Market ... are among the top attractions for international tourists in HCM...
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Unique Vietnamese island looks and feels like heaven
23/07/2016 10:09
Yen Island, around 25 kilometers from Nha Trang resort town, is considered by many as heaven on earth for its scenery. Photos: Pham Duy Dong/Zing
There are bamboo bridges for tourists to walk around the island. Tourists have to buy tickets from...
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Con Dao among best destinations in Asia
18/07/2016 18:23
Lonely Planet has named Vietnam’s Con Dao Islands as one of the top ten places to visit in 2016.
Their appeal includes coral gardens that offer Vietnam’s best diving, rewarding hikes in wildlife-rich tropical forests, and a coastline studded with gorgeous white-sand coves, describes...
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Hue ancient citadel tops tourist destinations in Vietnam
14/07/2016 21:15
The ancient imperial citadel in Hue City, the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, has been selected the top tourist destinations in Vietnam in 2016 by the National Administration of Tourism and the Vietnam Tourism...
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10 essential Vietnamese dishes every visitor should try
05/07/2016 20:46
(CNN)Not only did President Barack Obama sample some of Vietnam's finest local eats while in Hanoi this week, but his guide was none other than CNN "Parts Unknown" host Anthony Bourdain.
But you don't need a celebrity guide to make the most of this nation's...
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Vietnam renews visa waiver program for Europeans
01/07/2016 17:40
The Government on June 30 issued a resolution on the extension of visa exemption for citizens of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain and Italy.
Accordingly, the visa exemption for citizens from the five Western European countries, who stay in Vietnam for a maximum of 15 days, will be...
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New traditional theatre to be built in HCM City
24/06/2016 16:56
A new theatre offering traditional shows aimed at visitors will be built in downtown HCM City next month.
The 180-seat theatre will be located in the Vertical Garden of Rex Hotel in District 1.
The investor, Rex Hotel, has worked with its partner, Thái Dương Performance Company, to build the...
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Five must-eat dishes in HCM City
21/06/2016 20:10
Goasean, the world's first ASEAN travel channel–tune, has suggested five Vietnamese delicious...
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