THE SIGN TO BRAND IDENTITY OF VIETNAM TOURISM

A new symbol of Vietnam Tourism is the lotus with the message “Vietnam – Timeless Charm”.

Thursday morning (4/12/2014) in Hanoi, General Department of Tourism introduced the instruction for using of the brand identity “Vietnam – Timeless Charm” to enhance the brand development of Vietnam Tourism, building the strategic brand development of Vietnam Tourism by 2020 with a vision to 2030.

THE ROMANTIC BEAUTY OF FLOWER PETALS IN BA VI IN EARLY WINTER

With mountainous terrain, cool climate and rich vegetation. Coming Ba Vi in early winter, visitors will be admired a lot of beautiful flowers which make a blaze of colors.

Located around 60 km from Hanoi, Ba Vi has fresh air and ecosystem diversity. This place is consistent with weekend trips or short holidays for groups of friends or family.

SIX-CLAUSE WHICH TOURISTS OFTEN DO WHEN COMING HANOI

Mostly Hanoi’s residents only realize a few clauses as below at least once or never come places which tourists often travel

FLOWERS TRIANGULAR CIRCUIT IN HA GIANG

The pink flowery fields created a large attraction to the young for the last few years. The flowery fields spread continually in Lung Cu. Flowers triangular circuit often open in the end of the autumn from the middle of October to November and December. When just opening flower will have while, after changing to pink and when faded flower is ruby red.

THREE INTERESTING DESTINATIONS AT NIGHT IN SAPA

Watching Sapa on 2^nd floor of Bebop Bar or joining in boisterous space in The Hmong Sisters, you will have more other interesting experiences when staying in this beautiful town.

SUGGESTING THE PLACES OF ENTERTAINMENT IN OCTOBER 20th IN HANOI AND SAIGON

This year, Vietnam Women’s Day is Monday, but before that, families and couples can have the picnic around the two largest cities in Vietnam.

THE TOURIST DESTINATIONS FOR PEOPLE WHO LOVE KAYAK

Ha Long bay, Lan Ha bay, Nuoc Mooc spring or Cai river is the places around Vietnam where suitable for kayak rowing to discover nature for you.

THE MOST ATTRACTIVE BARS IN HANOI

Recently, the young of Hanoi has many choices with the different bars like Barbetta, Yolo or Hero. Most of the bars decorate uniquely and serve many different customers.

NINE PLACES MEET HALLOWEEN IN SAIGON & HANOI

You can go to Le Thi Rieng Park, Dam Sen Cultural Park or West Lake (Hanoi) to meet Halloween and disguise yourself as characters just existing in the fairy tales.

THE PLACES ENJOY “DELICIOUS, NUTRITIOUS, CHEAP” SUSHI IN SAIGON

Most of these sushi restaurants have reasonable price, only from a few tens of thousands to 150,000 VND/item but quality has still appreciated by customers.

THREE RESTAURANTS HAVE ANCIENT FAMILY STYLE IN SAIGON

“Com Nha”, “Cuc Gach” and “Com Nieu Sai Gon” are the restaurants which bring for you feeling lived in a ancient family.

Nowadays, Modern life makes finding a traditional meal become more difficult. Someday, if you would like to enjoy the simple dishes like: omelet, boiled water morning glory, gourd soup,… together with melodious music to enjoy a family meal

VIETNAM UNIQUE GIFTS FOR FOREIGN VISITORS

To give the gifts for foreign visitors is not difficult. However, choosing the gifts which are fine, specific and the reasonable price is an anxiety of a lot of people.

THE SECRET OF SAIGON STREET FOOD

Nosh on Saigon streets is considered as a special attraction for tourists because it is tasty, plentiful and cheap. However, everyone also knows that those items have potential mishaps: unhygienic and noxious and it is sold every day.

FOUR CAFES WATCH DA NANG FROM A HIGH POSITION

To contemplate Da Nang in Nui Da café or Green Plaza café is the suggestions when you would like to watch this beautiful city from a high position.

THE MOST INTERESTING CAFES IN HUE

If loving a ancient space, you can go to Paris café, Greatio Corner or loving the modern space is Coffee Cookie. Hue attracts visitors not only by the delicious dishes, the beautiful scenery but also by the interesting cafes

THE BEAUTY OF MOC CHAU IN PRISTINE WHITE FLOWERS SEASON

Pristine white flowers season creates the large impress for tourists, attraction people come to visit Moc Chau Plateau.

THE MAGNIFICENT BEAUTY OF BAN GIOC WATERFALL

Ban Gioc Waterfall is known as the most beautiful waterfall in Vietnam, the largest waterfall in Southeast Asia, the fourth largest natural waterfall in the world located on a national frontier

RELIEVE STRESS IN THE HANOI'S BARS AT THE WEEKEND

Indulge in vibrant space and music at the bar will help you relax after working hours, and quickly regained the spirit at the weekend.

BEER MARKET – NEW WAY TO DRINK BEER IN HO CHI MINH CITY

Beer Market Underground (BMU), the basement pub has the style as Beer Market opened at the center of District 1, HCMC.

FIVE SAIGON MARKETS MAKE THE GOOD IMPRESSION FOR TRAVELERS

Skills to bargain price and a little patience can help you buy the good nice items in the famous market of Saigon. The reputation of these markets is not only in domestic, but also in abroad. Visitors visiting Vietnam also find their way to come these places to buy a few interesting items.

HANOI AND DANANG ARE IN THE TOP 10 MOST ATTRACTIVE DESTINATIONS IN ASIA

This is the second consecutive year these famous landmarks have ranked in the list of the attractive destinations in Asia.

TOURISM FESTIVAL DONG THAP IN XEO QUYT

Coming Xeo Quyt in November, visitors will be experienced the heroic atmosphere of this place on the 20^th year anniversary recognized the historical monument and culture on the national level.

THE CHARACTERISTIC OF HIGHLAND MARKET IN DONG VAN

Dong Van market still retains the wild and the highland culture. On Sunday of each week, people from everywhere come here and carry commodities to exchange.

VIETNAM IS IN TOP 3 DESTINATIONS "DEFINITELY HAVE TO VISIT" IN 2015

The Forbes has just published top 10 best destinations in 2015, Vietnam is ranked the third, behind Iceland and Morocco.

Owen Gaddis – Travel management of Absolute Travel – has just been Forbes Life who consults the comments to publish the destinations which visitors should visit in 2015.

A SERIES OF FESTIVALS IN SAIGON IN THE END OF YEAR 2014

Ho Chi Minh city Tourism Department had announced a series of entertainment programs to serve people in the end of year.

DA NANG RANKS THE HIGHEST IN TOP NEW ATTRACTIVE DESTINATIONS IN 2015

In addition to Da Nang, the other destinations which are in top 10 are Naha of Japan, Hurghada of Egypt or Kazan of Russia.

The TripAdvisor had published the voting results for the most new attractive destinations on the world, including the places will have a lot of tourists visiting in next year.

THE DOMESTIC FESTIVALS CELEBRATED AT THE END OF YEAR 2014

Shopping Thailand products in Hanoi or take part in “Taste of the world” in Ho Chi Minh city are attractive tourism activities for visitors and residents throughout the country during the last month of this year.

VIETNAM’S INDEPENDENCE DAY 2/9 BUSTLE IN MOC CHAU

Before the main festival day, people in all villages have worn the most beautiful clothes going downtown in order to participate the second-biggest festival of the year which is Independence Day.

SEVEN BEAUTIFUL PLACES IN VIETNAM IN THE EYES OF FOREIGNERS

Beside of Hue, Hoi An, Hanoi, an arriving places which international tourists can't miss when arriving Vietnam is Ben Tre.

THE PEACE AND QUIETNESS OF HANOI AT NIGHT

Not noisily and animatedly, Hanoi at night is the picture painted by the roads which the lamp's light still flicker after rain, the house overslept in darkness and people struggle for subsistence.

THE VERDANT GREEN TEA HILLS IN MOC CHAU

Talking about Moc Chau plateau, people often think about the verdant green tea hills, it become the endless inspiration for photographer and people travel.

LIGHTBOAT FESTIVAL ON THE SAIGON RIVER

The unique structures of  Saigon such as: Ben Thanh Market, City Theater, Reunification Palace, City Post Office…have been reproduced vibrant and more colors on the Saigon River

HANOI – THE EARLY AUTUMN

Hanoi is the most beautiful in the autumn, the earth and the sky seem more gently then when the sun shines brightly through each street.

TOURISTS HAVE A PASSION FOR VIETNAM BECAUSE SAFETY INDEX AND HAPPY PLANET INDEX ARE HIGH

Thanks to 2 advantages as above, Vietnam was voted in the top 10 the most perfect nations for single travelers.

TRANG AN - THE WONDERFUL PLACE IN NORLAND

Trang An has a beautiful nature with mountains, mysterious caves, peaceful river, sacred relics and rich flora and fauna.

FIVE MARKETS ARE THE MOST ANCIENT AND FAMOUS IN SAIGON

Beside of the unique constructions as Notre Dame Cathedral or Reunification Palace, Saigon also has ancient markets and also is considered symbols of this city.

THE FAMOUS VIETNAMESE ATTRACTIONS DESCRIBED ON VIETNAM CURRENCY

There are many Vietnam attractions such as: Ha Long Bay, Temple of Literature in Hanoi, Bridge Pagoda in Hoi An,… are the famous historical monuments, tourist attractions  in Vietnam which attract a lot of tourists.

MOST INTERESTING DESTINATIONS IN THREE REGIONS OF VIETNAM IN OCTOBER

October, the weather is cool, it is time for the travels with friends or family because there are many interesting destinations in this time in three regions of Vietnam.

COMING SAPA TO FIND THE LOVE WATERFALL

Beside of Bac waterfall , Cat Cat village, tourists can visit the love waterfall on legendary O Quy Ho mountain pass.

HANOI HAS RANKED THE 2nd IN THE MOST FAVORITE CITIES

Foreign praised Hanoi is the charming capital of Vietnam with thickness thousand-year history.

FIREWORKS LIGHT UP THE NIGHT SKY IN HANOI

Fireworks were let off at the same time in 2 places: Dinh Tien Hoang street and Le Thai To street lighting up the night sky in Guom Lake in shouts of hundreds of thousands of people in celebration of Hanoi’s Liberation Day.

THE PEACEFUL CORNERS OF HANOI

Between the modern life, you still can find out an ancient beauty on wooden door frames or street hawkers on the streets on a rainy day.

HANOI PEOPLE’S LIFE IN THE 1990S

Through the lens of German photographer – Hans Peter Grumpe, Hanoi streets in 1991-1993 only had cyclo, bicycle. Enjoying a bowl of Pho was only 3,000 VND. Drinking a cup of draught beer was only 1,600 VND.

THE HUMOROUS HOTEL CARDS

The cards are printed messages for chambermaids to describe feeling and mood of visitors. It is prepared readily and you only need to hang at the door.

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ROADS IN THE WORLD

The roads which have the beautiful scenery, romantic entered into poetry, art, music, photography…Those roads also enter memory of each person.

HOI AN TOGETHER WITH VENICE HAS THE MOST FAMOUS CANAL IN THE WORLD

According to the choice of The Touropia, Hoi An has ranked the 4^th in the rankings, after Venice, Amsterdam and Bruges about cities which have the most famous canals in the world.

FLOWERS TRIANGULAR CIRCUIT ON THE STONE HIGHLANDS

Ha Giang is the destination for those who love flowers because seasonal flowers triangular circuit start to open in this time.

THE ROMANTIC ROAD IN HANOI

Phan Dinh Phung street is famous with Sau trees on the same sidewalk, it is always covered by the shadow of trees in summer .

THE ROMANTIC BEAUTY OF LY SON ISLAND

It seems like “Fairy Island” between sea, Ly Son island not only make tourists feel spellbound but also is suitable those who love sinking to seawater.

THE COLORFUL FLOWERS IN HANOI

Each season has a different color, the flowers are put on the old bicycles which run around the streets making Hanoi have the sweet beauty.

THE TEARFUL LOVE STORY ABOUT PERENNIAL SUNFLOWER

When autumn comes, Central Highlands seems like sinking in yellowness. It makes people living here remember about the tearful love story of couple K’lang and H’limh in the past.

PERFUMED ALSTONIA SCHOLARIS IN HANOI

When the autumn comes, that is also the time when Hanoi floods perfume of Alstonia  Scholaris. White flowers is full the streets making Hanoi people feel vibration.

THE PEACEFUL AUTUMN ON NGO DONG RIVER

Unlike the beauty of the golden season in May and June, Trang An and Ngo Dong River in autumn are far more peaceful, quiet.

HALLOWEEN ON THE STREETS IN HANOI

The young in Vietnam and Foreign take part in Halloween on the street in Hanoi.

Halloween is often organized in the end of October, it has origin from the Western countries. There is the conception told that this day is the day to remember about people died. So people will disguise oneself as the spooky, fantastic characters to show the humor and ridicule to confront the power of death. Both Tuan and Trang joined the face painting team in Ho Tay Water Park.

DALAT – THE DREAMY CITY

Dalat city is attractive the visitors not only by the natural landscape but also by the comfortable climate. Dalat is the city tourism of Lam Dong province. This is the place having a long history.

THE RENDEZVOUS IN THE AUTUMN AT YEN SO PARK

Not far from the center of Hanoi, Yen So park with many green and open spaces where is a favorite destination of many people every time you want to stay away from daily and worries.

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ANCIENT HOUSE IN THE WEST

To come Tay Do, everybody often visit Cai Rang floating market, Ninh Kieu wharf,…In addition, you can’t miss to visit Binh Thuy  ancient house had over 100 years old, it’s used to make the scene of a lot of famous films.

PRISTINE YELLOW FLOWERS IN THE RIVERBANK

No topping as many other flowers but pristine yellow flowers bring new colors, it's simple and pure.

On first days of winter, travelers who are everywhere often tell each other about pristine yellow flower gardens. People who like to go away, love pristine white flower gardens come Moc Chau plateau, those who prefer pristine yellow flowers and like to go near visit pristine yellow gardens in the suburbs of Hanoi.

THE SIMPLE BEAUTY OF PHU YEN

Visiting Phu Yen with the interesting destinations, visitors will surprise before the wild, pure, peaceful beauty of the beach here.

The dreamy beauty of Hue in early autumn

Tourists will be attracted by the early autumn weather of Hue when catching the unpredictable light rains pass by, reveal the clear blue sky or the beauty of dawn, over the Nhu Y river.

The tourist attractions near Hanoi on the September 2nd

Climbing at Ba Vi mountain, picnicking in Ham Lon peak, fishing in Dong Mo, riding a cow wagon in Bang Ta, cycling in a antique town or boating on Dai Lai lake is what you can think about for the Vietnam Independent Holiday outside Hanoi.

THE GENTLENESS OF HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN

Located on the side of Thu Bon banks, Hoi An ancient town brings peaceful feeling for tourists. Those who have come Hoi An, they often wish to come back here again.

BA BE LAKE, THE GREEN GEM BETWEEN MOUNTAINS AND FORESTS

With the poetic lyrical scene, Ba Be Lake shows up in tourists’ eyes as if the green gem was enigmatic between Northeast mountains and forests.

Ha Long Bay was honored by Mexico journal

The El Financiero journal of Mexico was honored Ha Long bay last week about its beauty and majestic nature. It’s said that there is no destination can be more interesting than Ha Long bay when cruising to sightsee landscape and enjoy Vietnamese’s foods.

Firework display at 7 spots of Ho Chi Minh City to welcome 2014

To welcome 2014, Ho Chi Minh City will organize firework display at 7 locations at New Year’s Eve night last 15 minutes. Especially, there is only 1 spot on Saigon’s underground tunnel will have firework at the height-level. The other spots will organize firework at low-level. 

Quang Binh province is the most attractive destination in Asian 2014

Quang Binh province is voted as the most attractive destination in Asian and the 8^th among 52 attractive destinations in the world in 2014 by New York Time.

61 hotels in Sa Pa have been honored

On international network of tourism section of Tuaropia, 61 hotels have been honored. According to many tourists’ opinion, Sa Pa is considered one of 10 most interesting destination.

Famous pagodas in Saigon

To bless for wealth, safe and sound, pilgrims can visit famous pagoda in Saigon. Most of them are famous for its supernatural power and foundation many years ago.

Nine ancient architecture of Saigon

Reunification, Notre Dame Cathedral, Opear house, Vietnam Quoc Tu pagoda, Saigon Post office, Ben Thanh market and Nha Rong harbor attract tourist by its history and ancient architecture. 

Nine ancient architecture of Saigon (part 2)

Reunification, Notre Dame Cathedral, Opear house, Vietnam Quoc Tu pagoda, Saigon Post office attract tourist by its history and ancient architecture (part 2)

Rockefeller billionaire invests 2.5 billion dollars in Vietnam

Rose Rock Group co-operation of Rockefeller family invest 2.5 billion dollars to build resorts in central Vietnam and coastal central provinces. 

What not to do on Vietnamese Lunar New Year

If you are a foreign guest, you should avoid emptying out the rubbish, breaking a glass or eating dog or duck, etc. on Lunar New Year. Vietnamese people do not like those and they do not want their guest make those mistakes. 

Vietnam tourism ambassador is beautiful in traditional dress

Miss Ngoc Han has recently visited to Korea. She is proud of in traditional dress to introduce Vietnam’s image to Korea. She is in role as cultural tourism ambassador of Vietnam

Spring flower festival in Ho Chi Minh City

With over 6000 artifacts made from flower of many places in over the country will be collected at Tao Dan Park (district 1) on January 1, 2014.

Hotline to avoid robber in Ho Chi Minh city

Recently, Department of Culture, Sport and Tourism of Ho Chi Minh city publicized hotline number to protect tourists from robber.

Famous spiritual tourism in Quang Ninh province

Yen Tu, Cua Ong temple, Cai Bau pagoda, Long Tien pagoda and Loi Ampagoda are the famous spiritual tourism of Quang Ninh province. The first day of New Year, Vietnamese people are familiar to coming pagoda to wish for good health, good job or wealth.

Where to go in Saigon on Valentine’s Day 2014

The beautiful garden café, luxurious restaurants and walking down the street to enjoy Ho Chi Minh City’s night are the best choice for couples who are in love, especially for Valentine’s Day 2014.

Top 10 Valentine’s Day enjoying in 2014

National Geography magazine of American has ranked Ha Long Bay of Vietnam as top 10 romantic destinations to retreat for Valentine’s Day 2014.

4 statues of 4 Vietnam heroes

Ly Thuong Kiet commander , Tran Hung Dao commander, Quang Trung Emperor and Vo Nguyen Giap commander are 4 famous heroes in Vietnam that were chosen to cast a statue.

5 wonderful lands for Valentine’s Day 2014

Let’s blend into nature to prepare for romantic Valentine’s Day 2014. The best suggestion for Valentine’s Day to come is Sapa, Moc Chau, Da Lat and Hoi An and Nha Trang beach

The last prince of Nguyen dynasty has passed away in America

According to Nguyen Phuoc Toc, the son of King Thanh Thai-the final prince of Nguyen dynasty has passed away in America. Nguyen Phuoc Vinh Gieu prince has passed away at 12:00 pm on Feb/02/2014.

Special flamboyant flower in Da Lat City

There is a special flamboyant flower in Da Lat with violet color always welcomes tourists every year after Vietnamese Lunar New Year. Flamboyant flower accompany with other flowers contribute to variety of colorful flower in Da Lat city with brand name Da Lat city-the flower city of Vietnam.

Special offer for women when coming to Ba Na Hills

On occasion of international women’s day, Ba Na Hills will discount 40 % for cable car service and buffet lunch ticket for 2 days including Saturday( March/1/2014) and Sunday( March/2/2014) for all women when they come to Ba Na hills.

Phu Quoc island is the interesting destination for winter 2014

According to National Geographic magazine, Phu Quoc Island is the third of 15 interesting destinations for winter 2014. Phu Quoc Island is ranked behind Paris of France and Whitefish of Motana in America.

Ha Long bay on the top photogenic destination in the world

Ha Long Bay accompany with Bali, Everest, Santorini, etc. are on list of top photogenic destination in the world. On contrary, Detroit, London is two destinations voted as being not photogenic location.

The first ao dai dress festival in Ho Chi Minh city

The first ao dai festival 2014 will take place in 2 days March/08/2014 and March/09/2014 at Dam Sen cultural Park in Ho Chi Minh city with them ao dai and flower. 

Ha Long Bay is on 100 top destinations should come in lifetime

Ha Long Bay is ranked as the 26th in the top 100 destinations that should come by Business Insider. In addition, there are many places are ranked in this list.

The amount of tourists increase in the first month of New Year

Hue relics welcomed over 307297 arrivals come to visit, study. The amount of tourists increase increases compared to the same time of last year.

Famous places in Tay Ninh province

Visitors can visit Tay Ninh Holy See, Dau Tieng lake or Moc Bai border to explore Tay Ninh province. The first interesting stop is the town of Trang Bang to taste the famous bread soup here. 

The images of the last dynasty in Vietnam

Nguyen dynasty is the last one in Vietnam. It began since Gia Long Emperor crowned king in 1802 and end since Bao Dai King abdicated in 1945. Nguyen dynasty lasts toatl 143 years.

Vietnamese culture night in United Kingdom

Vietnamese students association in United Kingdom held the Vietnamese culture night at University of Bath on March/9/2014.

Ban flower festival in 2014

Ban flower and street parade are two remarkable opening activities for culture week in Dien Bien tourism spot. It is held to memorize 60 years victory of Dien Bien Phu battle (May/7/1954- May/7/2014) from Mar/13 to Mar/15/2015.

Biggest worldwide arms museum in Vietnam

With over 500 models wearing military uniform from around the world, the worldwide arms museum is considered as the most impressive museum in Vietnam.

The most beautiful waterfalls in Vietnam

Vietnam has always been known for its beautiful natural scenery, majestic waterfalls on across the country can demonstrate this very clearly.

Launched cultural trade and cuisine week in Ha Long Bay 2014

On January 10th 2014, Quang Ninh ministry of culture, sport and tourism co-operated with gen protection organization lauched cultural trade and cuisine week in Ha Long bay, Quang Ninh province.

Noi Bai airport announced to change flight procedure counter

All domestic airlines announced that they changed all of flight procedure counters of Noi Bay airport to E building, T1 station on December 29th 2013. 

Hue former capital welcome 2 million tourists in 2013

In the morning of December 24th 2013, Hue former capital’s monument conservation center held officially ceremony to welcome the visitor who is 2 millionth passenger coming into Vietnam in 2013.

Ho Chi Minh held ceremony welcome 4 millionth passenger

At 14:20 on December 24th 2013, Ho Chi Minh Department of Culture, Sport and Tourism combination with Tourism organization and Vietnam airline co-operation held ceremony to welcome 4 millionth passenger in Tan Son Nhat airport.

3500 foreign New Year callers arrive in Hue

Up to 3500 foreign tourists to Hue former capital were welcome as New Year callers on January 1st 2014. According to Mr. Phan Thanh Hai- director of Relic conservation center of Hue former capital..

Let’s come Can Tho City to enjoy specialty in Lunar New Year

Folk cake festival of Vietnam Southwest will be held from January 23rd 2014 to 25th January in Can Tho City with over 200 cake specialties and 50 typical dishes of Mekong delta.

Can Tho City launched many entertainment spots

Can Tho sugar-cane company established many entertainment spots to welcome Lunar New Year on January 1st 2014. They are opposite Cai Rang floating market (An Binh ward, Ninh Kieu district). This is the largest entertainment in Can Tho City.

Historical remains of Emperor Ham Nghi

Nguyen Dac Xuan scholar has introduced to audiences materials of Emperor HamNghi. These materials were exhibited in Hue Relics museum, located at 3 Le Truc, Hue city.

Saigon-one of top 50 beautiful tourism photo

Ho Chi Minh City is voted as one of top 50 beautiful tourism photo in 2013 of the world by Travel 365 journal of famous channel National Geographic.

Turnover increases 14.7% from Hue Golden week

According to Hue Reservation center, the turnover increases 14.7% comparing to last year throught Hue Golden week from December 24th to December 25th, 2013.

Materials prove Paracel and Spratly islands belong to Vietnam

Ministry of culture and information collaboration with Dak Lak people’s committee held an exhibition about trustworthy maps and historical materials to prove Paracel and Spratly islands belong to Vietnam. The exhibition is named historical evidences held on January 6th to January 12th, 2014 in Dak Lak museum.

Nguyen Hue flower street welcomes Vietnamese Lunar New Year 2014

According to Saigon Tourist announced Year on December 25th 2014, Ho Chi Minh City people’s committee officially accept to decorate Nguyen Hue flower Street to welcome Vietnamese Lunar New Year.

To sum up 10 outstanding events of Vietnam tourism in 2013

On January 7th 2014, Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism announced 10 outstanding events of Vietnam tourism in 2013. This is the list of 10 events

International Culinary festival 2014 in Hue

International culinary festival 2014 will be held in Hue from April 15th 2014 to April 19th 2014 at Phu Xuan Park of Hue city. According to Mr. Phan Tien Dung-director of Culture, Sport and Tourism Department of Thua Thien Hue province, there are over 100 counters of Vietnam, Lao, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, etc.

Son Doong cave one of 12 most world wonderful caves

Son Doong cave have recognized as one 12 most world wonderful caves by Business Insider magazine in America on January 9th 2014.

Cool Japan Fukuoka Fair 2014 in Vietnam

Many typical activities of Japan will be introduced to Vietnamese audiences in national history museum with name-Cool Japan Fukuoka Fair 2014.

Vietnam strengthen co-operation with United Kingdom

Mr. Ho Anh Tuan- Deputy of Culture, Sport and Tourism signed with United Kingdom a memorandum on developing heritage for economy from world Olympic and Asian game 2019.

Ca Na beach - the best beautiful beach in the South of Vietnam

This beautiful beach road located Thuan Nam county, Ninh Thuan province. Its beauty made by a great combination of beach, mountain and sky.

Opening Japanese travel agents Outbound in Vietnam

Vietnam society of travel agents organized launch ceremony of Japanese travel agents Outbound on December 15th 2013 in Ha Noi City Vietnam. There are 24 international travel enterprises allow to carry Vietnamese tourists to Japan.

Vietnam heritage and photo exhibition

Photo exhibition about Vietnam heritage was introduce 120 excellent photos from photo competition about Vietnam heritage to advertise Vietnam culture and heritage to world.

Many activities in Ha Noi to welcome the New Year 2014

Ha Noi people’s committee has announced plan No.182/KH-UBND about organization culture, sport to welcome the New Year 2014 and 84th foundation’s Vietnamese communist party with theme welcome Communist party, welcome spring and renewal capital

Greater Mekong Sub-region tourism forum in Ha Noi

In the morning December 19th 2013, Economic and development’s Vietnam-Lao-Cambodia’s economy combination with Planning and Investment’s Ministry co-hosted annual conference in Ha Noi.

Some interesting things when discovering Hue citadel

Hue attracts visitors by quietly beauty, sweet-dreamy songs on Perfume River. Moreover travelers also are attracted by ancient architecture of royal life. When discovering Hue citadel, visitors will be surprised by some following interesting things.

Heineken countdown party to welcome 2014

Heineken countdown party is able to hold in 5 big cities of Vietnam: Da Nang, Nha Trang, Can Tho, Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City at the end of 2013.

The amount of foreign tourist come to Vietnam jumping to 10.6 %

On December 23rd, the Vietnam General Department of Statistics announced foreign tourists jump to 10.6% compare with 2012, approximately 7 572 million arrivals.

4 most attractive tourist destinations in Vietnam

Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An ancient town and Ha Long bay are 4 most interesting destinations in Vietnam 2013 according to the vote of website Trip Advisor. 

Khanh Hoa province welcome over 3 million arrivals in 2013

According to Department of Culture, Sport and Tourism, over 3 million arrivals come to Nha Trang city and stay in other places in this province, jumping to 29% compare to 2012.

Phu Quoc island – a beautiful pearl of Vietnam (Part 1)

Phu Quoc island – a paradise can’t be missed when foreign visitors come to Vietnam. With the original beauty and the fresh atmosphere, it is the best place for those who want to relax or who want to love adventure and explore new lands.

Fall in love with the autumn in Hanoi

Autumn is the most wonderful time of the year and Hanoi is the most romantic place of Vietnam. That’s a great combination which is not only for lovers but also for those who want to find inner peace. 

Don ca tai tu music recognized as the world’s intangible cultural heritage

Don ca tai tu music of Vietnam recognized officially as the world’s intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO on 5th December 2013 at the seminar of the intergovernmental convention 2003 on protection intangible cultural heritage celebrated in Baku. 

8 million of arrivals will come to Quang Ninh in 2015

The provincial chairman of Quang Ninh province set their goals to develop their tourism in the next 2 year. The number of all visitors coming to Quang Ninh will reach 8 million of arrivals; the number of foreign visitors coming to Quang Ninh will reach 3 million of arrivals; total revenues from tourism will reach 8,000 billion VND.

Interesting cultural events at the end of 2013 in Vietnam.

The end of 2013 is really interesting moment for cultural events which are celebrated to welcome the New Year in Vietnam. Christmas ceremony, flower festival in Da Lat City, event with theme-countdown to welcome 2014, food festival Vietnam- France, etc. are eager activities in this December.

Royal tomb of Le Thai To Emperor – an important monument of Thanh Hoa province

Royal tomb of Le Thai To king is an main monument that keeps key marks about the legendary emperor – the leader of Lam Son revolt. With right tactics, he and his army defeated Chinese aggressors and established the most glorious reign in Vietnam feudal history.

8 reasons to visit to Vietnam in November

November is suitable time for who want to visit to Vietnam. There are many festivals will be held on this November throughout Vietnam. To know more Vietnam culture and life style don’t hesitate to come Vietnam in this November. 8 festivals are going to be organized will be showed in below:

Opening the museum of the southeast Asia in Vietnam

The museum of the southeastern Asian will be opened at the Vietnam ethnology museum on 1st, December 2013 to exhibit the southeastern Asian culture.

Hoi An town-one of the most popular tourist city in the Asia

According to the Conde Nast Traveler of US-the most honor investigation of tourism industry in the world, Hoi An ancient town is considered as one of the most popular tourist city in the Asia, only behind Tokyo-Japan.

Two places in Lao Cai province were awarded Vietnam Record

There are two places in Lao Cai province were awarded Vietnam Record. O Quy Ho is the longest mountain pass in Vietnam and terrace in Sa pa district has the most step in Vietnam-121 steps. It will be awarded record certificate on Sa pa Street Festival in November 2013...

Hue festival opens from 12th April to 20th April 2014

Thua Thien Hue people community has decided to plan for the 8th Hue festival with the theme world cultural heritage combination with integration and development that will be operated from 12th April to 20th April 2014.

Vinh Long - a red kingdom in southern Vietnam

Chien river to Vinh Long province-a place in Southwestern Vietnam is that some pottery kilns. They look like red castles under bright sunshine. Coming there, visitors can watch in person pottery process or create new pottery themselve. Don't miss an interesting experience to watch beautiful scenery of Southwestern Vietnam that is famous for majectic river view ...

Top must-see underground heaven in Vietnam

There are famous caves look like paradises in Vietnam attract many domestic and foreign travelers every year. With many colorful stalactites and mysterious atmosphere, they are really the best place for those who like to adventure new lands.

The amount of the international visitors coming to Vietnam increases significantly

According to General Department of Statistics, the amount of international visitors coming to Vietnam estimated 6,119 thousands of arrivals in the first three quarters this year. It is more likely that the amount of international visitors will keep increasing rapidly in the last quarter.

Balloon show at 5 North provinces

From Nov/10/2013 to Nov/30/2013, there will have balloon show at 5 provinces in the North of Vietnam (Ha Noi capital, Ha Nam province, Nam Dinh province, Hai Duong province and Quang Ninh province) with the topic “Asian wings”. This show is specially sponsored by Chien thang Ltd. Company.

Some beautiful wonders below Vietnam ground

Son Doong cave, Cu Chi tunnel and Metrople shelter-pit are beautiful artificial and natural wonders in Vietnam. It’s worthy to visit more than one time

Son Doong is located in Phong Nha- Ke Bang National Park. It was set 2-5 million years ago...

New experience with Japanese cultural festival in Ha Noi

Japanese cultural festival will be held on 29th December 2013 in Ha Noi to welcome New Year’s Eve 2014 and promote the friendship and solidarity between Vietnam and Japan.

The interesting trip to Ha Long Bay on land – Thung Nai

With perfect combination of mountain, island, pure lake, Thung Nai is famous for dreamy and peaceful beauty. Thung Nai has recently been popular destination on holiday for who loves peace, avoids noise and dust. It’s located in Cao Phong commune, Hoa Binh province...

Da Lat city opens France culture week event with many cultural activities

On the occasion of 40 years established diplomatic relationship between Vietnam-France anniversary, France’ Embassy in Vietnam co-operated with Da Lat people’s committee to hold culture week event from 9th-15th December 2013. 

Da Lat resident in a hurry for Flower Festival 2013

Da Lat in a hurry prepare for flower festival 2013. There are many interesting activities and products from flower will be showed to welcome visitor.The Da Lat Flower Festival will take place from 27^th to 31st of December 2013. This festival has 4 major events including: the first UNESCO heritage Vietnam - ASEAN festival, publishing the tourism between highland and Da Lat in 2014...

Hoi An Old Town – an ancient beauty still exists in modern life (part 1)

There are precious few places where can keep ancient architectures as much as Hoi An Old Town. Visiting to Hoi An Old Town, visitors can enjoy not only classical architectures but also interesting festival held by the local people. There are 8 places in Hoi An tourists should visit when coming to Hoi An Old Town.

7 cities should not be missed when coming Vietnam

Huffington Post news of American has always updated interesting travel news to reader. Recently, this newspaper has posted constantly many writings to introduce Vietnam travel. Vietnam is one of the fastest developing in Southeast Asia...

Special festival at Tra Vinh certified as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage

This is the traditional festival of local people to worship the god of the My Long sea. Ministry of Culture, Sport and Tourism have just announced the list of National Intangible Cultural Heritages in 2013

A special flower in the north highland Vietnam

If September is famous for yellow color of terraced fields, then October will be famous for pink color of triangle oats flower field in the north highland

Hoi An Old Town – an ancient beauty still exists in modern life (part 2)

Visiting to Hoi An Old Town, visitors can enjoy not only classical architectures but also interesting festival held by the local people. There are 8 places in Hoi An tourists should visit when coming to Hoi An Old Town. This is part 2 to show cotinuous 4 places of Hoi An. 

Discovering more the Tran dynasty king 's life from Yen Tu

Coming to Yen Tu mountain visitor will have a chance to breath the fresh air, enjoy the green forest and wonderful view with mixture of gurgling streams, rocks and chirping wild birds. In addition they can learn more about the mystical life of King Tran who led Vietnam army to win Mongolia warrior.

The hidden charm of Nam Cuong sandy hill.

Smooth sand dune, wandering a flock of sheep near the stream, blooming cactus and beautiful Cham girls that makes the hidden and romantic charm of Nam Cuong sandy hill.

Don't miss some Vietnamese interesting festival in October!

There are many exciting festivals organized throughout Viet Nam in this October. Vistors can have a chance to participate in these interesting outdoors activities. Here is suggestions for traveller’s choices to join in exciting atmostphere festival...

The unique architecture of Vietnam pagoda from shellfish and coral

Coming to Cam Ranh City of Khanh Hoa province, visitors can enjoy in person the unique architecture pagoda made from shellfish and coral. It’s an interesting trip for who loves enjoying scenery and learning Buddha philosophy...

Some commutable distance ecotourism near Saigon -Vietnam

Discovering food in the mountain, paddling in the river or going sightseeing is the interesting activities that you can have excited experience in the ecological tourist areas near Sai Gon...

Phu Quoc island – a beautiful pearl of Vietnam (Part 2)

In the previous part, we have a chance to visit some special capes of Phu Quoc. In this part we are pleased to introduce to you beautiful beaches and streams which are very famous to domestic and international travelers at Phu Quoc Island.

Some famous places related to dragon in Vietnam

Ha Long Bay, Long Bien bridge, Nha Rong habor, Long Hai beach .etc are famous places that links to dragon image in Vietnam. Dragon is good mascot which bring happiness and wealth to Vietnamese. Therefore the Vietnamese thinks that if they come to there they could get good things from dragon mascot...

8 Vietnamese special foods are recorded as nice gifts

Asian records organization has considered 8 Vietnamese special foods being as nice gifts for tourist in New Delhi of India. Let’s taste a piece to know more Vietnam food stylish and give those to family or friends as lovely gifts about specialty of tropical country.

Intercontinental Da Nang sun peninsula resort- Asia’s leading new resort

Intercontinental Da Nang Sun Peninsula Resort was honor received two big awards by World Travel Awards( WTA) on 1st October 2013 in Dubai. Those honor awards are...

Phu Quoc island – a beautiful pearl of Vietnam (Part 3)

In the previous parts, we have introduced the north and the west sides of Phu Quoc island, now we are happy to introduce the nice view of the south and the east sides of Phu Quoc. The south and the east of Phu Quoc featured traditional villages and an old prison. They can help travelers know clearly about Phu Quoc’s history and the life of local people.

An internal peaceful moment in Truc Lam monastery

Located near Tuyen Lam Lake, Truc Lam monastery is a popular place that visitors could come when they visit Da Lat city which is famous for dreamy beauty. Traveler can find themselves through inner peace ...

Enjoy the holiday with Moc Chau’s beauty

Nowadays, ecotourism is a new trend. And Moc Chau is the first choice for those who intend to take an eco-tour. It must be a great gift that Mother Nature brings to the world.

Some old attractive prisons for visiting in Vietnam

Thua Phu in Hue is famous for place that related to importan mark in Vo Nguyen Giap General life. There are many prisons in Vietnam that are available for visiting

Vietnam cooperates with European Union of substantial tourism

Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam have signed letter of intent with European Union about develop and cooperate substantial tourism. This is an opportunity to enlarge knowledge about tourism between Vietnam and countries in EU group.

Japanese tourists are exciting at a boat racing competition in Hoi An, Da Nang

In the 11^th twinned program between Hoi An and Japan starts on August 23^rd 2013, the Japanese visitors join a team with the local oarsmen at Hoi An, an ancient town. The Japanese tourist have exciting experiences in a boat racing competition at Hoai river in many whoops, cheers of the local residents and visitors.

Enter and out of Vietnam by flights

There're 5 main airline in Vietnam at present: Vietnam Airline, Jetstar Pacific Airline, Air Mekong, VietJet Air and Vasco with 3 international airports in Vietnam. One is in Hanoi (Noi Bai intl airport), another’s in Da Nang( Da Nang intl airport) and the last one in Ho Chi Minh city (Tan Son Nhat intl airport). Airport tax US$14 has been included in your ticket according to the regulation. It's should confirmed before booking.

Top 5 beautiful beaches attract tourist in Vietnam National Day 2013

The emerald island Phu Quoc, or the wild beaches of Con Dao or the white sandy beach in Nha Trang .etc are interesting destination for travelers in National Day 2013 holiday.

Taxi and bus fee from Vietnamese airports to cities/ towns 2013

 After completing many complicated and lengthy procedures to enter Vietnam, visitors may be got confusion with many taxi brands have different prices at Vietnam International Airport. So, Vietnam-evisa.org list some of taxi and bus prices and other transportation for visitors. We hope this information is useful to help saving money.

How to visit throughout Vietnam within 2 weeks?

This is common questions of most of travelers about how they can visit through out Vietnam on their 10 days or 2 weeks trip.  So, we list some interesting locations for visitors to visit through out Vietnam and how long to do this. It's depending on your time and favorite...

Saigon by night

When visitors visit a new city, they usually have three questions:

Where's interesting to go? What's delicious to eat?  What's funny to do?

Explore Cat Tien -the national park of Vietnam

Cat Tien  National Park is not only an important tropical rainforest of the Southeast Vietnam but also an interesting ecological place for exploring. It is listed as one of six biosphere reserves by UNESCO in Vietnam. The travelers can visit Cat Tien by motorbike or coach.

The tourism potentialities of Vietnam

Vietnam is ranked at 27th among 156 countries which have the coastline in the world with many beautiful beaches. Besides, Vietnam is also one of twelve countries having the world's most beautiful bays. They are Ha Long and Nha Trang bay

Backpacking tour- an interesting form of tour in Vietnam

With the motorbike which is the best transport to help the tourist fully enjoy what the mountainous locations' beauty is. You never have this wonderful feeling by using another way

Floating market - a typical culture of the south western Vietnam

Floating market at Cai Rang is the old traditional market of the South Western Vietnam. It’s 5 km from Can Tho, which regards as “Southwestern Capital”. The visitors can move to Cai Rang by land or waterway. By starting early morning, visitors come to Ninh Kieu Wharf, located along the Bassac River,...

Hoi an - travelling handbook for tourist

 In century 16^th and 17^th Hoi An Port was a famous trading center of Dai Viet Dynasty. It was a one of the largest port of Southeast Asia and crowed with many trading ships from China, Japan, Netherland, India .etc It’s located at Quang Nam province of Vietnam and is home of approximately 120,000 inhabitants...

Some preparations for bad weather while taking a backpacking tour

Backpacking tour is a fairly new and unique traveling style for the foreign tourists when visiting Vietnam. Nothing is more interesting than exploring the culture and human life of Vietnamese by yourself with a motorbike. However, a difficult problem which the travelers probably face to is bad weather like a heavy rain. Some useful experiences for you to get a successful trip will be listed in this article. 

International firework Festival 2012 in Da Nang

International Firework Festival 2012 in Da Nang

Coffee tour – A unique tour in Buon Me Thuot City

Well known as a coffee metropolis in Vietnam, Buon Me Thuot is charming city with beautiful scenery, cool atmosphere, impressive culture. It is more special, interesting with “coffee tour”.
So what is the " Coffee Tour" ? and How does it work? 

The charming beauty of Lang Co

Lang Co is the third bay of Vietnam which is listed in 30 most beautiful bays in the world. Viewing the smooth curve of Lang Co bay from Hai Van mountain pass, going fishing or swimming in the cool water are wonderful pleasures of travelers.

The real world of Dang Thuy Tram's diary

The publishing of the diary of Dang Thuy Tram, a woman doctor who died during the war, has turned out to be one of the most remarkable social and political events of 2005. The lively words of the doctor, who grew up in Hanoi but served on the battlefields of Quang Ngai, has attracted the attention of many readers in and out of Vietnam. 

Dalat - a dreamy highland of Vietnam

Dalat is a small city in the Lam Vien highland of Lam Dong province. Da Lat is surrounded with continuous mountain ranges. Affected by the height and the pine forest, Dalat has characters of temperate zone therefore the temperature is so cool and fresh, always is from 18 to 21 degree Celsius. 

9 things you have to do when arriving Vietnam - Marilyn downing

In the magazine Huffington Post of America, the journalist - Marilyn Downing shared her experience on the best things which we should make when entering Vietnam. Vietnam is one of my favorite destinations in Asia because there are many landscapes, friendly residents and a magnanimous history. 

How to make your luggage ready conveniently in a long vacation?

A long journey takes you a lot time to prepare many things such as identity documents, clothes, hygiene objects…. But your luggage weight is limited from 20 kg to 60kg. For convenience you have to arrange necessary things neatly that is suitable for standard weight.

Delicious fresh rolling dishes with a Vietnamese white translucent rice paper

Vietnam is a country which expands agriculture with main product is rice. Vietnamese white rice is exported over the world.

Milky white rice is soft, glutinous and has a special “rice” smell when boiling with a little water. It easily makes us a warm feeling.

Except for hot white glutinous rice, Vietnamese skillfully create delicious dishes from rice such as fried pan cake, banh it, banh tam, glutinous cake…. But a kind of cake which will make strong impression to foreigners is banh trang (a rice paper).

Vietnamese mid-autumn festival

The Mid- Autumn Festival comes from rice water civilization in Red River Delta. At this period the atmosphere is cool and fresh and the fields are growing. The farmers are relaxing and waiting for the successful harvest. According to archaeologists the Mid-Autumn Festival was celebrated firstly in Vietnam because this event was carved in Ngoc Lu Copper Drum. Then the Chinese received Vietnamese Culture and expanded it to Korea, Japan.

Top 15 luxurious bars in Vietnam

Nowadays bars in Vietnam have a new look in the foreigners. They are invested in the interior designs, music and the drinks. If you have an opportunity to stepping in the bellowed bars, you will have the most interesting experience in the colorful entertainment worlds at nights.

We are pleased to introduce top 15 luxurious bars in Vietnam from the North, the Middle to the South of Vietnam.

Traffic jam in Ho Chi Minh City

“Traffic jam” is always one of the hottest topic to discuss. Especially with the developing country like as Vietnam whichhas attracted lots of foreign investors in recent times. It is also one of disadvantage factors to promote the development of our country.