The Thai Hai reserve area in the northern province of Thai Nguyen, home to an ecological stilt-house village, was named as one of the 32 Best Tourism Villages in 2022 by the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) during a ceremony on March 12 in Saudi Arabia.
A workshop on Vietnamese tourism and carriers, co-hosted by Vietnam Airlines and travel operator Thien Minh Group (TMG), took place in Tokyo on March 24, gathering 80 travel companies and airlines from both nations.
A series of eventful activities are set to thrill visitors to Ha Long, home to the world heritage site Ha Long Bay in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh, during the forthcoming National Reunification Day and May Day holidays, which last from April 29 to May 3.
Located about 15 km from Cam Ranh Bay and 60 km from Nha Trang city, Binh Ba Island is also known as “Lobster Island” and is not to be missed on any visit to Nha Trang in Khanh Hoa province, as it boasts wild scenery, sunshine, and smooth white-sand beaches.
The travel magazine The Travel has listed Ha Long Bay in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh and Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City among the ten must-visit epic and adventurous places in Southeast Asia.
Phu Quoc Island is an ideal choice for travel and long-term relaxation, with a complete visa exemption policy for international visitors, a temporary stay of up to 30 days, rich nature, and impressive architecture.
In recent years, many provinces and cities throughout the country have bolstered the development of rural tourism in a bid to promote their natural landscapes, people, traditional crafts and products to visitors. Rural tourism is considered as the key to facilitating economic development and fostering the building of new-style rural areas.
Vietnamese dishes including bo kho (stewed beef), bo nhung dam (beef in vinegar hot pot) and bun cha (grilled pork meatballs with vermicelli noodles) have been named among the world’s 100 best meat dishes, according to readers’ votes of the TasteAtlas, the world’s most famous encyclopedia of flavors, traditional dishes, and authentic restaurants.
Famous for its spectacular and pristine landscapes, the coastal road in the southern reaches of Con Son Island in the Con Dao archipelago has become a popular “check-in” spot for tourists.
More than 20 Indian travel agencies together with media representatives recently conducted a field trip to the central Vietnamese cities of Da Nang, Hoi An, and Hue. The trip was part of the Indian tourism sector’s Famtrip programme, aimed at introducing Vietnam to Indian travellers.
Vietnam needs to have support policies for developing new tourism products and services capable of attracting high-spending international visitors, said insiders.
As the historical-cultural cradle of Vietnam, the Red River Delta boasts a range of important scenic spots and growing potential, requiring greater inter-regional cooperation to reach sustainable development goals.
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