Hoi An, Phong Nha, and Ninh Binh are the top 3 destinations in terms of guest satisfaction in top 10 Friendliest Destinations in Vietnam, awarded by the Traveller Review Awards announced by Booking.com.
The expansion of the visa exemption policy to cover more countries is good for Vietnam tourism, said Head of the Secretariat of the Tourism Advisory Board (TAB) Hoang Nhan Chinh.
Directive 08/CT-TTg by the Prime Minister of the comprehensive, rapid, and sustainable tourism development issued last week orders the Ministry of Public Security to push up the reform of administrative procedures, apply science and technology, and implement the application of solutions of automation in clearing the procedures for foreigners to enter, stay, and tour in a safe way in Vietnam.
Vietnam has a diverse natural and cultural heritage system, which has both reflected a rich cultural history and served as a motivation for socio-economic development, thus laying a foundation for developing the country's cultural industries.
With over 600 households engaged in cooking and trading sticky rice and three individuals recognized as artisans, Phu Thuong is a rare craft village that supplies the specialty to the capital city daily.
The Herald Sun - one of the oldest and most widely read newspapers in Australia - ran an article in late January, listing the nine best things for tourists to do in Vietnam. The article described Vietnam as being as affordable as it is vibrant and varied, and said it is fast becoming a destination of choice for Aussie holidaymakers.
The Central Highlands boasts a diverse culture which is enriched by ethnic minority groups from many parts of the country, thus the region has huge potential for cultural tourism development.
French luxury cruise ship Le Jacques Cartier, carrying 150 passengers from France, the US, the UK and some European countries, visited Phu Quoc island in Kien Giang province on February 22.
In the 12th edition of the annual Traveller Review Awards, Hoi An, Phong Nha, and Ninh Binh were ranked by online booking platform Booking.com as the top 3 welcoming destinations in Vietnam in 2024.
About 25 km from the centre of My Tho city in Tien Giang province, the Alluvia Chocolatier is an attractive and popular destination, especially for children, and where visitors can not only explore the journey of transforming cocoa beans into pure and fresh Vietnamese chocolate but also enjoy products that are a source of pride for local people.
The headquarters of the People's Council and People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City - a national architectural relic - will open its doors to visitors for tours free of charge this year.
In 2024, the National Tourism Year will unfold under the theme " Glorious Dien Bien- Infinite Experiences" featuring 169 diverse programs and events across multiple provinces and cities throughout Vietnam.
The blooming of cherry blossoms is attracting visitors to Da Lat city in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong even after the Tet (Lunar New Year) holidays have ended.
In association with the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory (May 7, 1954 – 2024), Visit Vietnam Year - Dien Bien 2024 is expected to bring endless experiences to tourists, heard a press conference in Hanoi on February 21.