Vietnam Travel News

Da Nang launches mobile app in support of travellers
Da Nang’s Department of Tourism held a ceremony on December 6 to announce the launching of an IT app called “Danang FantastiCity” on mobile platforms to provide tourists with essential information on the city.

Binh Dinh prioritises coastal tourism projects
Authorities of central Binh Dinh province have directed agencies to seek investment in coastal tourism projects, in an effort to develop tourism into a key economic sector.

Can Tho to host 6th southern cake festival
The annual 6th Southern Traditional Cake Festival will take place in the Cuu Long (Mekong) River Delta province of Can Tho from April 6 to 9 next year, according to the province’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Balloon flights to be introduced in Hoi An
Central Quang Nam Province will introduce balloon flights during Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday in Hoi An City from January, vice director of the provincial department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Ho Tan Cuong told Viet Nam News yesterday.

To effectively issue e-visas to foreign visitors
The 14th National Assembly has adopted a resolution on piloting the issuance of e-visas to foreigners starting on February 1, 2017, which has been considered a breakthrough in improving the competitiveness of the Vietnamese tourism industry in the future.

Bac Kan moves to turn Ba Be into national tourist site
The northern province of Bac Kan aims to develop Ba Be into a national tourist site and make tourism a key sector, thereby boosting the locality’s socio-economic development.

Dak Nong seeks UNESCO’s recognition of volcanic cave system
The Central Highlands province of Dak Nong is surveying the volcanic cave system in Krong No district to compile a dossier seeking UNESCO’s recognition as a global geopark.

Hang Luoc Flower Market
Hang Luoc Flower Market is located in Hang Luoc Street and the nearby streets as Hang Ruoi, Hang Chai, Hang Khoai, etc. Formed in the early 20th century, Hang Luoc Flower Market is considered as the oldest flower market in Ha Noi.

Bai Tu Long National Park – natural treasure
Located within Bai Tu Long Bay and near the UNESCO-recognised Ha Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh, Bai Tu Long National Park is a natural treasure for Viet Nam.

Quan Lan Island offers peaceful stop for visitors
Quan Lan Island in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh promises to give visitors a relaxed and interesting vacation with its beautiful beaches under pine and clean water as well as mountain.

Photo exhibition highlights country’s beauty
An award ceremony and a photo exhibition for the photo contest “Viet Nam - Country - People” were held on November 26 in Ha Noi by the Viet Nam Artistic Photographers’ Association and the Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper.

Ha Noi to promote its image on CNN
Chair of the Ha Noi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung has announced that the Committee has budgeted US$2 million of expenditures to promote the local advantages of the capital city on CNN.

Master plan for Mekong Delta’s tourism development approved
The Prime Minister has approved overall planning a master plan for tourism development in the Mekong Delta region until 2020 with a vision to 2030.

Initiative aims to boost tourism in Mekong area
The Mekong Initiative for Startup Tourism (MIST) has been launched in HCM City to boost investment and innovation in the tourism sector in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Viet Nam.

Xuan Thuy National Park, a bird paradise
Xuan Thuy National Park is the first wetland in Southeast Asia to participate in the 1989 Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, known as RAMSAR.