Vietnam Travel News

Ma Pi Leng Pass in Ha Giang – The most impressive mountain pass in Vietnam

Ma Pi Leng Pass is one of the most impressive mountain passes in Vietnam. It is located in Ha Giang province, in the far north of the country, and is a popular tourist destination for those seeking stunning scenery and an adventurous experience.

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Seaplane service linking Ha Long and Co To Island launched

The Hai Au Aviation JSC announced on Thursday that it has launched a new seaplane service linking Tuan Chau in Ha Long to Co To Island in the northern province of Quang Ninh. The flight takes roughly 35 minutes, reducing travel time compared to a high-speed boat that takes around two hours.

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Golden Bridge in Da Nang among world's most iconic

The Golden Bridge in the central city of Da Nang ranked sixth among 10 most iconic bridges around the world by Indian monthly magazine LuxeBook. The Indian magazine recently unveiled a list of the 10 most iconic bridges worldwide as suggestions for travelers this summer.

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Korea resumes visa-free program for Vietnamese tourists

Talking to VnExpress, a representative of the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) in Vietnam said that Vietnamese tourists are allowed to visit Jeju Island for up to 30 days without a visa. There are two ways to travel: charter flights or connecting flights in a third country. Visitors can go on a tour or on their own, but only on the island, not allowed to enter the mainland or go to other places.

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When to check in to have a good seat on the plane?

Airlines will allow guests to check-in online 24 hours before the flight, so customers register for check-in as quickly as possible, the sooner the better.

 

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Google honors Son Doong cave

Google Doodle reproduces the image of a giant sinkhole located deep in a cave with sunlight illuminating the scene with many green shades of the mountains. This image is displayed on Google homepage of 17 countries and territories including Vietnam, UK, Romania, Sweden, Greece, Singapore, Thailand, Mexico, Argentina...

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Things to know about the COVID-19 Pandemic

Three Important Ways to Slow the Spread

  • Wear a mask to protect yourself and others and stop the spread of COVID-19.
  • Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arm lengths) from others who don’t live with you.
  • Avoid crowds. The more people you are in contact with, the more likely you are to be exposed to COVID-19.

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Get tested and stay home after higher risk travel

Testing before and after travel can reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19. Testing does not eliminate all risk, but when paired with a period of staying at home and precautions like wearing masks and social distancing, it can make travel safer by reducing spread on planes, in airports, and at travelers’ destinations.

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When can infected people transmit the virus?

Based on what we currently know, transmission of COVID-19 is primarily occurring from people when they have symptoms, and can also occur just before they develop symptoms, when they are in close proximity to others for prolonged periods of time. While someone who never develops symptoms can also pass the virus to others, it is still not clear to what extent this occurs and more research is needed in this area.

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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.

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