Vietnam-Japan tourism recovers after COVID-19

The resumption of international flights to Da Nang has contributed to the recovery of the local tourism sector post COVID-19. The central coastal city is also stepping up promotions in markets that are likely to recover soon, such as those in Southeast Asia and India.

To meet the adventure tourism needs of visitors to mountainous Mu Cang Chai district in Yen Bai province, driving off-road ATVs, or all-terrain vehicles, is being trialled as a tourism offering.

Located in the central province of Ninh Thuan, Mui Dinh (Cape Dinh) is a land of idyllic and unspoiled beauty with blue seas, white sands, and golden sunshine. Son Hai fishing village, Son Hai sandy desert, Mui Dinh Lighthouse, Bai Trang Beach, and Mui Dinh Mountain, with undulating rocky reefs and sunny and windy golden sand dunes, give Mui Dinh a rare beauty.

“Landscape photography is not only about taking photos of the dawn and sunsets. It is capturing every moment of the day and all the happenings around you at the right time”. The mindset of capturing images at the right moment has made young photographer Nguyen Hoang Linh capable of taking impressive pictures.

Possessing a unique Asian-European architectural style, Dong Khanh Tomb was recognised by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage. Dong Khanh Tomb is a unique architectural work in the system of Nguyen Dynasty mausoleums in the ancient capital of Hue.

Experiencing the romance of Ho Chi Minh City - formerly Saigon and once known as “Pearl of the Far East” - by speedboat has become an alternative getaway from the hustle and bustle of the metropolis.

Cao Bang province holds major tourism potential, with many famous sites, scenic spots, and landscapes attracting domestic and foreign tourists, such as the Pac Bo historical relic site, Ban Gioc Waterfall, Nguom Ngao Cave, Thang Hen Lake, Mat Than Mountain, Nam Tra Waterfall, and Truc Lam Pagoda.

The night tour of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi will return during the coming National Reunification Day and May Day holidays after a year-long hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic’s impacts.

Within nearly 400 years (1558-1945), Hue was successively the Capital city under 9 reigns of Nguyen Lords in Dang Trong, the Capital city of Tay Son Dynasty and then the Capital of the united country under the reign of 13 Emperors of Nguyen Dynasty.

The city of Phu Quoc is doing everything possible to unleash its potential and boost socio-economic recovery this year despite lingering COVID-19 impacts.

Known for its beautiful scenery and beaches, the south-central coastal province of Binh Thuan is a popular destination for water sport lovers and also paragliding.

Hanoi targets to welcome 10-12 million visitors in 2022, including 1.2-2 million international tourists, with tourism safety given the top priority. The city is now strengthening linkages, promoting cooperation, sharing information, and supporting localities together to gear up tourism recovery.

– With the country officially re-opening tourism both domestic and international on March 15, green tourism has been made the theme of the Visit Vietnam Year 2022, to be hosted by the central coastal province of Quang Nam.

The Vietage, a high-end tourist railway carriage, will be reopened to travellers on the route between Da Nang city and Quy Nhon city of Binh Dinh province from April 1, according to the Vietnam Railways Corporation (VNR).