Vietnam among must-visit destinations in 2015

Vietnam ranked fourth on the list of five must-visit destinations in the world next year, according to the travel online agency Destinia.com.
Vietnam ranked fourth on the list of five must-visit destinations in theworld next year, according to the travel online agency Destinia.com.

Dubai,the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates, is at the top ofthe list, followed by Namibia and Burma. Papua New Guinea is rankedfifth.

The travel site said that Vietnam will celebrateNational Tourism Year 2015 under the theme "Connecting world heritage"in the central province of Thanh Hoa, to celebrate the cultural legacyof the country.

All the provinces and cities with UNESCOrecognized world heritage sites and practices will host various artisticand cultural performances and events during the year.

Atpresent, Vietnam is home to 22 world heritages recognised by the UNESCO,including two natural heritages, five cultural heritages, nineintangible cultural heritages, four documentary heritages, onegeological heritage, and one mixed heritage.-VNA

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Ships on Ha Long Bay, a world natural heritage site (Photo: VNA)

Quang Ninh boosts tourism with numerous events

The province will organise 170 cultural, sporting, and tourism events between April and September, with 24 at international, national, and provincial levels and 146 local activities, Vu Dai Thang, Secretary of the provincial Party Committee, told a meeting on April 1.

The Global Trade and Technology Council of India (GTTCI) holds a working session with Kien Giang province to explore investment cooperation opportunities in the province. (Photo: VNA)

India explores trade, tourism cooperation opportunities in Kien Giang

Director of the Kien Giang Investment, Trade, and Tourism Promotion Centre Quang Xuan Lua spotlighted the province’s strengths in tourism, trade, and export-driven industries. She urged the Global Trade and Technology Council of India to faciliate the imports of Kien Giang products, particularly those of its strengths.

"Do quyen” flowers now in full bloom on Fansipan mountain. (Photo: Sun Group)

"Do quyen” flowers paint Indochina’s roof in spectacular hues

At the misty heights of Fansipan, a spectacular natural landscape unfolds each April, transforming the area into a colourful canvas of “do quyen” blossoms. Situated above 2,000 metres above the sea level, the destination offers travellers an unparalleled experience of one of nature's most breathtaking displays.

A performance at the opening ceremony of Visit Vietnam Year 2025 in Hue on March 25 evening (Photo: VNA)

Hue kicks off Visit Vietnam Year 2025

With the theme “Hue - Ancient Capital, New Opportunity,” Visit Vietnam Year 2025 aims to strengthen tourism linkages between Hue and other cities and provinces nationwide, while enhancing the image, position, and brand of Vietnamese tourism in general and that of the central city in particular. The programme will feature four main seasonal activity groups representing spring, summer, autumn, and winter, encompassing over 170 national and provincial-level events.

At the signing ceremony of a cooperation agreements between tourism agencies of Binh Thuan and the Republic of Korea. (Photo: VNA)

Binh Thuan eyes more Korean tourists

According to statistics, in the first two months of 2025, Binh Thuan welcomed over 116,000 international visitors, up 32% year-on-year, with the RoK ranking third in terms of arrivals.