Vietnam Travel News

Visiting Khmer pagodas in Soc Trang province
Khmer pagodas host both religious ceremonies and non-religious cultural activities. Today we’ll visit some pagodas in Soc Trang province, which is home to a large population of Khmer people.

Vietnam Airlines announces “Golden Autumn 2017” program
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines on August 8th announced its annual “Golden Autumn 2017” program for both domestic and international routes.

Single tourism visa expected to benefit ASEAN members
The ASEAN single visa is a scheme that would allow its holders to travel between member states, saving time and resources. 

"Escape the hustle and bustle" at VN’s only integrated resort
Cool blue seas in which to immerse yourself, just two hours from bustling Saigon? Five star luxury virtually on your doorstep? Stunning views from every window? Amenities that pamper to every sense? Excitement and relaxation all just an elevator ride away?

Visa-free travel between Viet Nam and Chile
Starting from August 11, Vietnamese and Chilean holders of ordinary passports will not need to apply for visa when traveling between the two countries following an agreement signed between the two countries on October 17, 2016.

Thung Nham-a green oasis
Ninh Binh Province is famous as the home of top tourist destinations Trang An and Bai Dinh pagoda. However, in recent years, the province has also become known for another attraction-Thung Nham-an area abundant in natural beauty.

Viet Nam Festival in Kanagawa 2017 to lure 400,000 vistors
The Viet Nam Festival in Japan’s Kanagawa Prefecture (Viet Nam Festa) is scheduled to take place in Yokohama City from September 15 to 17, as heard at a local press conference on July 19.

Lang Co Beach, a must see central VN destination
Travellers touring central cities such as Hue and Da Nang should drop by Lang Co Beach, a destination renowned for its wonderful landscapes, long, white sand dunes and blue waters.

Jetstar begins selling tickets on Quang Binh-Chiang Mai route
Low-cost carrier Jetstar Pacific said on July 20 that it officially sold air tickets for the new international air route between central Quang Binh province and Chiang Mai of Thailand.

Viet Nam tourism culture days in Laos
The Viet Nam tourism culture days began in Vientiane on July 17 as part of activities to celebrate the 55th founding anniversary of diplomatic ties between Viet Nam and Laos (September 5, 2020) and 40 years of the Viet Nam-Laos Treaty on Amity and Cooperation (July 18, 2021).

Vietnam – China border tourism booms
Tourism in Vietnam – China border areas has been thriving in recent months thanks to favourable visa policy and prices, said authorities in the Chinese region of Guangxi’s Dongxing city.

Embassy hosts Vietnamese Culture Day in Austria
The Viet Nam Embassy was happy to host a Culture Day on July 3, 2017, for Overseas Vietnamese residing and studying in Austria, according to a report by the Vietnam News Agency.

Vietnam tourism awards to be presented in July
A ceremony will be organised on July 8 in Hanoi to present the “Vietnam Tourism Award 2017” to businesses with the best performances in 2016.

Tam Hai Island to introduce mural project
A group of 25 volunteers from Da Nang Technology College and other colleges have begun their efforts to transform a fishing village of Tam Hai Island into an art space for tourism development.

Visa exemption extended for five European countries
The Government has agreed to extend a visa exemption policy for citizens from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain and Italy, from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2018.