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Phu Quy's underwater wonders: A tourist's captivating experience

Learn about the unique challenges and rewards of underwater photography in Phu Quy, a premier diving destination in Vietnam.

Foreign travelers have unexpected reactions to strong smell of shrimp paste

Bun dau mam tom (vermicelli with fried tofu and shrimp paste), which has been voted one of the worst dishes in Vietnam by a foreign magazine, turns out to be a favorite of many foreign travelers.

Int'l kite festival to take place in Quang Nam

An International Kite Festival, featuring 100 kite varieties from 10 countries worldwide, will be held by the central coastal province of Quang Nam from July 25 to 28.

Da Nang needs new products for tourists to stay longer: Official

The central city of Da Nang needs to mobilise resources to offer new products to attract more visitors and keep them there longer, Director of the municipal Department of Statistics Tran Van Vu has said.

Tourism week promotes Quang Binh as unique destination

The week starts with a conference on developing rural and community-based tourism of Quảng Bình on July 6 in Le Thuy district.

Vietnam ready for smart tourism era

Vietnam is ranked as the second most prepared nation in Southeast Asia for smart tourism.

Programme introduces reasons for Russian tourists to travel to Vietnam

Ten reasons why Russian tourists should visit Vietnam at least once in their lifetime were presented by representatives of the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) at a tourism promotion programme on July 3 in Russia.

New scenic bridge in China draws comparisons to Da Nang’s Golden Bridge

A bridge in the Malingtian Scenic Area, located in Zizhou Village, Qiantan Town, Jiande City, Zhejiang Province, has been noted for its striking resemblance to the Golden Bridge in Da Nang, Vietnam.

Ho Chi Minh City's beef stew eatery earns Michelin Guide recognition

In HCM City's District 10, a beloved beef stew eatery has recently earned a spot in the prestigious Michelin Guide. Patrons rave about the rich, flavorful stew, praised for its tender beef, slight crunch from the tendons, and aromatic, glossy sauce.

TasteAtlas picks out two local dishes among world’s 100 best rated snacks

Two Vietnamese dishes, including chả giò (fried spring rolls) and chạo tôm (sugar cane shrimp), have been listed among the 100 best rated snacks in the world, according to international food website TasteAtlas.

HCM City works to foster linkage with foreign tourism markets

Ho Chi Minh City plans to further strengthen connections with foreign tourism markets through Vietnam’s diplomatic network.

Vietnam’s Dau Pagoda: Home to unique 17th-century monastic relics

In 1983, a team of skeptical scientists transported two statues from Dau Pagoda to Bach Mai Hospital for X-ray analysis. Their goal was to verify whether these statues were indeed the relics of two monks from the early 17th century.

Quang Binh Tourism Week to fascinate visitors with numerous activities

The week starts with a conference on developing rural and community-based tourism of Quang Binh on July 6 in Le Thuy district.

Ninh Binh tour among world’s best experiences: TripAdvisor

A full-day tour to Ninh Binh from Hanoi has been named among Top 10 Experiences in the world for 2024 by TripAvisor readers, according to the Tourism Department of the northern province of Ninh Binh.

Summer fun for families at Hoiana Resort & Golf during EURO 2024

Families & friends invited to enjoy EURO 2024 with a series of activities and an immersive sporting package!

American expat surprised about supersized Vietnamese sandwich

The American man was attracted by the giant sandwich, smelling delicious at a bread shop in Tan Binh district in HCM City. The sandwich was filled with 3 kilograms of roasted pork, roasted duck, and char siu.

Street vendor penalized amid social media controversy over rose apple pricing

On July 1, the Hang Bac Ward Police (Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi) issued a fine to Ms. T., a street vendor, for selling goods on the street in an urban area.

Agritourism a new model for Mekong Delta

Farmers are encouraged to participate in tourism, contributing to the economic restructuring of agricultural life to service-oriented tourism, thereby developing the rural economy through tourism activities, and increasing the value of farm produce.

Traveling in style: 5-star train journey in Vietnam impresses tourists

Seeking a unique travel experience, Canadian tourists Eric and Sarah opted for a 5-star train journey from Da Nang to Hanoi, booking a VIP sleeper cabin for VND6.6 million ($260) per night.

Cham Islands build unique brand from coral restoration

More than 40 coral nurseries and two restoration areas of a total 8,000sq.m have been planted to fill in the damaged coral reefs off Cham Islands, achieving a survival ratio of 80 per cent.