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Hanoi, Hoi An among Eid Al Fitr holiday ideas to get you packing

It’s that time of the year again when UAE residents make those last-minute travel plans to jet off for the Eid Al Fitr holidays.

 

Kayaking in UNESCO-recognised Ha Long bay

After spending time admiring the bay on the sun deck, visitors can row themselves to explore majestic cave systems, swim in the cool sea, and enjoy the natural scene to the fullest.

 

Vietnam's Pho named among favourite bowl foods

Some of the crew at Lonely Planet ladle out their best bowl food experiences from across the globe. And a bowl of pho in Vietnam is among their favourite bowl foods from around the world.

 

Top destinations in Gia Lai

With its wild and gorgeous landscapes and untapped beauty, Gia Lai province is an ideal destination for those who want to discover the heritage of the Central Highlands.

 

A look at the unique pagodas found nationwide

With many spectacular and significant pagodas being dotted throughout the country, here are some good suggestions for worshippers to visit to mark the 2563rd anniversary of Lord Buddha’s birth.

Cai Rang Floating Market

Cai Rang Floating Market is a top tourism destination in Can Tho city, where local and foreign tourists go to learn about the colourful life on the river.

 

Alluring Tam Coc in ripe rice season

A tourism week is taking place in Tam Coc, Ninh Binh province, aiming to promote tourism in the locality during the summer when rice fields turn bright yellow and look majestic, romantic and poetic.

 

Phong Nha-Ke Bang among Southeast Asia’s most diverse national parks

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Vietnam's central province of Quang Binh has been named among the 10 most diverse national parks in Southeast Asia, according to South China Morning Post.

 

Discovering the nation’s latest Ramsar site Van Long Lagoon

Van Long Lagoon in the northern province of Ninh Binh has been officially recognised as the world’s latest Ramsar site and becomes Vietnam’s ninth in total.

Magnificent beauty of Tien cave in Quang Binh

Located Cao Quang commune, Tuyen Hoa district, Quang Binh province, Tien (Fairy) cave possesses wild and majestic beauty with countless stalactite columns inside.

 

CNN continues promoting Hanoi’s images in next five years

US Cable News Network (CNN) will continue to introduce Hanoi’s beauty to international audiences as part of a MoU on media partnership between the two sides during the 2019-2024 period.

 

Ba Ria-Vung Tau: New destination for visitors

Doi Con Heo (Piggie Hill) in Vung Tau city in Ba Ria-Vung Tau province is a new destination for people who love to explore.

 

War remnants evoke love for peace

Despite the over four decades since the American resistance war in Vietnam ended, its consequences linger in ways words can hardly describe.

Vesak 2019: opportunity to promote spiritual tourism

After three days filled with activities, the UN Vesak 2019 wrapped up on May 14 in Ha Nam.

Cultural festival to connect people on Vietnam-Laos border

An upcoming festival is aiming to bring together people living along the border of Laos and Vietnam.

 

A bird's-eye view of Hoi An gives romantic outlook

The historic town of Hoi An regularly impresses local and foreign visitors with its unique culture, tradition, and beauty, as well as the peaceful life that local people lead. 

Ninh Binh Museum ideal destination for history lovers

Ninh Binh Museum in the northern province of the same name is an ideal destination for tourists who are fond of historic relics and stories.

 

Exploring unique one-pillar pagoda in HCM City

The one-pillar pagoda in HCM City features unique Buddhist architecture that is reminiscent of the famous pagoda located in Hanoi.

Vietnam’s northwest region enters pouring-water season

Terraced fields in Vietnam’s northwest region are entering pouring-water season this May, when farmers make the water run into their fields to start a new rice crop, bringing an awe-inspiring vista to the fields.

 

Hoi An to limit tourist access to 400-year-old Cau Bridge

 Facing the possible collapse of the 400-year-old Cau Bridge, Quang Nam  authorities have announced they will soon put a limit on the number of visitors touring the site.