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Bangkok Airways introducing the first ever direct flight from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) to Cam Ranh/Nha Trang, Vietnam

Bangkok Airways introducing the first ever direct flight from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) to Cam Ranh/Nha Trang, Vietnam

Bangkok Airways introducing the first ever direct flight from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi Airport) to Cam Ranh/Nha Trang, Vietnam, starting on 25th January 2019 onwards (four weekly flights). Let's travel and be marveled by South Central Coast of Vietnam - A destination that fulfills all wishes for the ultimate beach vacation.

Mural paintings on lotus at Noi Bai International Airport inaugurated

Mural paintings on lotus at Noi Bai International Airport inaugurated

Hanoi, Vietnam - Two large mural paintings, featuring lotus flower ponds, were inaugurated at Terminal 2 at Noi Bai International Airport in Ha Noi on January 3.

International visitors to Viet Nam in December and 12 months of 2018

International visitors to Viet Nam in December and 12 months of 2018

International visitors to Viet Nam in December estimated 1,374,235 arrivals, increase 5.6% over last month and 7.7% over the same period last year. Total international arrivals in 12 months reached 15,497,791 arrivals, increase 19.9% over the same period last year.

Viet Nam’s tourism promoted in Kuwait

Viet Nam’s tourism promoted in Kuwait

A seminar promoting Viet Nam’s tourism in Kuwait was co-organised by the Embassy of Viet Nam in Kuwait and the Western Asian country’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry on December 12.

International visitors to Viet Nam in November and 11 months of 2018

International visitors to Viet Nam in November and 11 months of 2018

International visitors to Viet Nam in November estimated 1,301,909 arrivals, increase 8.0% over last month and up 11.0% over the same period last year. Total international arrivals in 11 months reached 14,123,556 arrivals, increase 21.3% over the same period last year.

Chi Lang Nam stork island in Hai Duong Province

Chi Lang Nam stork island in Hai Duong Province

Chi Lang Nam island in Hai Duong Province is also called “Stork island” thanks to its second-to-none scenery created by thousands of storks spreading their wings in the sky at dusk and dawn.

International tourist arrivals pass 14 million in 11 months

International tourist arrivals pass 14 million in 11 months

HÀ NỘI — The number of foreign tourists visiting Việt Nam so far this year is estimated at 14.2 million, up 21.3 per cent against the same period last year, the General Statistics Office said on Thursday.

Da Lat and Mai Chau among Asia’s travel hotspots and off-the-beaten path alternatives

Da Lat and Mai Chau among Asia’s travel hotspots and off-the-beaten path alternatives

Da Lat and Mai Chau have been named among the must-see and off-the-beaten-path Asian destinations for those wanting to take the road less traveled, according to a list released by Daily Hive, a leading digital publication with hyper-local focus.

2019 ASEAN Tourism Forum to open in Quang Ninh

2019 ASEAN Tourism Forum to open in Quang Ninh

The 2019 ASEAN Tourism Forum, themed “ASEAN – The Power of One”, will take place in Ha Long city in the northern province of Quang Ninh from January 14-18, 2019, announced the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism on November 1.

Hoi An aims to become bicycle-friendly city

Hoi An aims to become bicycle-friendly city

A seminar discussing a project on the use of bicycles in the ancient city of Hoi An of the central province of Quang Nam was held in the city in October.

Exciting activities at 4th Kon Tum provincial Culture and Tourism Week 2018

Exciting activities at 4th Kon Tum provincial Culture and Tourism Week 2018

The 4th Kon Tum provincial Culture and Tourism Week 2018 will be held from December 14th to 17th, 2018 to introduce the provincial potential in economic development, culture, tourism and investment

Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark to receive UNESCO status

Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark to receive UNESCO status

A photo of Ban Gioc Waterfall  Non Nuoc Cao Bang is about 300km from Ha Noi capital city. It covers more than 3,000 sq.km. in the districts of Ha Quang, Tra Linh, Quang Uyen, Trung Khanh, Ha Lang and Phuc Hoa and part of Hoa An, Nguyen Binh and Thach An districts. The geopark is home to fossils, ocean sediment, volcanic rocks, minerals, and especially karst landscapes, which can give researchers an insight into an over-500-million-year history of the Earth. It is also well known for rich biodiversity and many indigenous fauna and flora species. According to the Cao Bang provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the province will carry out three tourism routes in the geopark area so as to attract more tourists.This is the second UNESCO-recognised Global Geopark in Viet Nam after Dong Van Karst Plateau, which was recognised in 2010.Non Nuoc Cao Bang was established in 2015. In November 2016, Cao Bang submitted a dossier to UNESCO to seek the global geopark recognition. A survey…

International visitors to Viet Nam in October and 10 months of 2018

International visitors to Viet Nam in October and 10 months of 2018

International visitors to Viet Nam in October estimated 1,205,157 arrivals, decrease 0.6% over last month and up 17.6% over the same period last year. Total international arrivals in 10 months reached 12,821,647 arrivals, increase 22.4% over the same period last year.

Travel + leisure gives tips on exploring Vietnam by train

Travel + leisure gives tips on exploring Vietnam by train

In recent years, not many people take the train through Vietnam and see the sights these days, because it’s very slow and the delays can be frustrating.

Vietnam welcomes 12.8 million foreign tourists in 10 months

Vietnam welcomes 12.8 million foreign tourists in 10 months

More than 12.8 million foreign tourists have chosen Vietnam as their destination over the last 10 months, up 22.4 percent year on year, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).