(HBO) - "The romantic landscapes of clouds and water is so poetic, charming, unique cultural identity, true emotion of the people living in the area of Hoa Binh Lake is a good choice for tourists in the country and abroad. The number of visitors from European countries coming to learn, experience the culture and nature of community tourism destinations, such as Sung village, Cao Son commune; Ke village, Hien Luong commune; Da Bia village, Tien Phong commune; Da Bac district has increased significantly"- the Director of Da Bac Tourism joint Stock Company Dinh Thi Thao announced.

First intangible cultural heritage festival to be held in Tuyen Quang

The first festival on the world’s intangible cultural heritages and the Tuyen Quang City Festival will take place in the northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang in September, promising to feature many cultural and artistic activities.

Quang Ninh to host ASEAN Tourism Forum 2019

The ASEAN Tourism Forum 2019 (ATF 2019) will take place in Ha Long City, the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh, from January 14-18 next year, themed "ASEAN - the Power of One”.

Ha Long Bay among 100 most beautiful UNESCO World Heritages

The US newspaper Newsweek has listed Ha Long Bay of Vietnam among the Top 100 most beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which include both natural and man-made wonders.

Transerco launches cheaper fares on double-decker city tour service

Starting from July 20, the Hanoi Transport and Services Corporation (Transerco) will offer a cheaper fare of VND 196,000 for a ticket valid for two hours for visitors taking the double-decker city Hop on - Hop off tour.

Ha Long Bay among 100 most beautiful UNESCO World Heritages

The US newspaper Newsweek has listed Ha Long Bay of Vietnam among the Top 100 most beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which include both natural and man-made wonders.

Mountainous district becomes emerging travel destination

Though a poor village 10 years ago, Ban Don or Don village in the mountainous district of Ba Thuoc, Thanh Hoa province has now become one of the emerging travel destinations with its homestay service for visitors who wish to explore the local life.

Vietnam has most affordable beaches: TravelBird

Vietnam has most affordable beaches in the world, according to TravelBird, a Netherland-based travel company. 

Tourist arrivals to Hanoi up 10 pct in first half

Tourist arrivals to the capital city of Hanoi topped 13.19 million in the first half of this year, up 10 percent year-on-year, pushing up revenue by 9.3 percent annually to over 39.2 trillion VND (1.74 billion USD).

Tam Dao: Heavenly weekend retreat near Hanoi

Tam Dao, a small mountainous town in the northern province of Vinh Phuc, just 70km from Hanoi, has made it an attractive destination for visitors on weekends and holidays thanks to its cool weather throughout the year like Da Lat and Sa Pa.

Phu Yen Tourism Day opens

The Phu Yen tourism day kicked off on July 5 with a series of programmes promoting local tourism potential.

Relaxing on Lac Son Highland

(HBO) – Perhaps, it is not easy to find the ideal stop in order to "live slowly” in the natural fresh environment, and be comfortable to breathe cool air like in the highland of Lac Son district.

Dua Island – a beautiful and attractive tourist site of Hoa Binh Lake

(HBO) – Dua Island (Dua means coconut in Vietnamese) is a stop that makes visitor hard to leave and is attracting a large number of travelers to visit Hoa Binh Lake. From Thung Nai harbor (in Cao Phong district), it only takes over 30 minutes by boat to reach Dua Island. It is one of the most beautiful islands in Hoa Binh Lake, located in Vay Nua commune, Da Bac district, and next to the spiritual tourist site of Thac Bo Temple. Dua Island is recognized by Provincial People’s Committee as a local tourist site. This island is about 10 hectares wide, and in harmony between the clouds and the water of hydroelectric reservoir. Looking at it from far distance, Dua Island is hidden in the green of trees and the vast water, which makes those who have not been here before think that it is a natural island like the other small ones floating on the lake when embanking dam to build Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant.

Over 93 percent of foreigners satisfied when touring Vietnam

Over 93 percent of interviewed foreign tourists said they are satisfied with their trips to Vietnam, according to the Vietnam Annual Tourism Report 2017 by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).

Developing community tourism in association with new rural construction in Mai Chau

(HBO) – Possessing potentials, advantages for tourism development and the foundation for new rural construction, Mai Chau District 25th Party Congress, the 2015-2020 tenure, identified: "Mobilizing all resources to develop economy and society as well as strive by 2020, Mai Chau district becomes a community tourist site in association with new rural construction”. In order for Resolution to pass into the life and people’s thought, Mai Chau district has attempted to turn the policy into action.

Mai Chau applies measures to promote tourism development

(HBO) – As a bright spot of Hoa Binh tourism, over the past years, Mai Chau has rolled out many solutions to develop tourism, aiming to effectively tap potential and advantages on local tourism, contributing to giving a facelift to rural areas and improving and raising the quality of locals’ life.

The interesting tourism destinations on Hoa Binh Lake

(HBO) - Hoa Binh Lake – an impossible-to-miss place, which is converging with natural beauty of water and clouds, charming scenery with many villages of bold cultural identity, friendly people, easy to close with many other tourist attractions. This place is hard to be ignored by visitors who want to enjoy, experience, especially in these summer days.

Impressive Trang Waterfall

(HBO) – Located about 300 meters from provincial road No. 436, Trang Waterfall (Trang means the moon in Vietnamese) in Trang hamlet, Do Nhan commune (Tan Lac district) has become the ideal destination for visitors on hot summer days.

Vietnam welcomes nearly 8 million foreign tourists in first half

The number of foreign tourists to Vietnam in the first six months of 2018 surged 27.2% year-on-year to 7.89 million, the General Statistics Office announced on June 29.

Ca Mau cape set to become major eco-tourism centre by 2025

Ca Mau cape in the southernmost province of Ca Mau is set to become a major eco-tourism centre for visitors to the Mekong River Delta by 2025, according to a Prime Minister-approved master plan for the development of Ca Mau Cape National Tourism Site towards 2030.

Awakening the tourism potential of Muong village – Bich Tru

(HBO) – Bich Tru village in Thai Thinh commune (Hoa Binh city) converges many favorable conditions of geographical location and charming natural scenery. This place still preserves the ethnic identity as origin. This is very favorable conditions to develop tourism when it is considered in the planning area development of Hoa Binh Lake National.

Vietnam tourism aims to lure North American tourists

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) is inviting hospitality enterprises involved in travel, hotel, transportation, catering and entertainment to join a programme to promote Vietnamese tourism in North America starting this September.

Lang Co town – A quiet retreat for summer escapes

The small Lang Co town in Phu Loc district, Thua Thien – Hue province is located on the root of the imposing Hai Van mountain range. Endowed with over 10km long beach sloping gently to the pure water sea to shape an arc with the long and beautiful sand, Lang Co is a quiet note for summer escape.

Romantic Ba Khan

(HBO) – As the name, Ba Khan Commune (in Mai Chau district) has a modest area with only three hamlets: Khan Thuong, Khan Ha and Khan Ho. Since the provincial road No.450 was constructed, the land which was hidden among numerous mountains and facing to the vast reservoir area has been explored by many tourists. The pristine and majestic beauty of Ba Khan is fascinating many people.

Ca Mau Cape tourism site to become key local economic area in 2025

The southernmost province of Ca Mau is working to turn its famous Ca Mau Cape tourism area into the largest key economic area in the province by 2025. The area is expected to be one of the largest eco-tourism centres in the country, allowing visitors to experiencing lush mangrove forests. Local officials hope it can become a popular destination on Mekong Delta tours.