Vietnam proposes China put it on inclusion list for group tours
HCMC – Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has written to the Chinese Culture and Tourism Ministry proposing China allow the resumption of group tours to Vietnam. Tourism cooperation between the two countries has been a bright spot in bilateral cooperation, the ministry said in its
Tourist trains to resume operations on Hanoi-Danang route
HCMC – Tourist trains on the Hanoi-Danang route will return to normal operation after a year of suspension due to low travel demand, according to the Hanoi Railway Transport JSC. The SE19 tourist train will restart running from March 2, departing from Hanoi Railway Station at 7:50 p.m. and
Tay Ninh to hold first vegetarian food festival
HCMC – The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Tay Ninh Province held a press conference on February 13 to announce its first vegetarian food festival set for February 17 to 19. According to the department, the festival will feature 80 stalls with 188 vegetarian dishes and an art show of
Vietnam Airlines resumes regular Hanoi-Kuala Lumpur flights
HCMC – Vietnam Airlines resumed regular flights between Hanoi and the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur on February 13. The national flag airline’s Hanoi-Kuala Lumpur route has a frequency of four weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. Vietnam Airlines will offer promotional
Macau to resume air services to Danang next month
HCMC – The Civil Aviation Authority of Macau, China, will resume many flights to Southeast Asian destinations, including Vietnam’s Danang City, in March to meet the rising travel demand. In addition to Danang, China’s special administrative region will restart air services to Manila in the
A green pearl in Quang Nam
Known as “the green pearl” of Quang Nam Province, Phu Ninh Lake lures tourists with its unspoiled landscape, fresh air and mineral water. Located in Trung Dan Village, Tam Dai Commune, Phu Ninh District, Quang Nam Province, Phu Ninh Lake is seven kilometers from Tam Ky Station and 70 kilometers
A day on karst plateau
Dong Van Karst Plateau, in the northernmost mountainous region of Vietnam, is inhabited by many ethnic communities such as H’Mong, Lo Lo, Dao, Ha Nhi, San Chi, and La Chi. To earn a living in the land, they have to work hard on the rugged mountain ranges. Their children either go to school or help
VNA to resume more air services to China
HCMC – Vietnam Airlines (VNA) will reopen international services on five more routes linking Vietnam and neighboring China in the next two months, raising the total number of Vietnam-China routes operated by the airline to nine, just one less than the pre-pandemic level. The national flag carrier
Bringing Vietnam-Japan ties to a higher level
When it comes to Japan, many people might think of a world-leading creator of advanced high-tech equipment. However, the country of the rising sun is famous for agricultural, fishery, and food products which are being promoted to export to many countries, including Vietnam. In an interview with
A majestic heart-shaped lake
In Yen Thinh Commune, Huu Lung District, Lang Son Province, tourists can immerse themselves in the majestic natural scenery of limestone mountains, endless steppes and peaceful villages, particularly when they visit the Lan Cut heart-shaped lake. Yen Thinh Commune is no more than 100 kilometers
Tourism revenue reaches VND46 trillion in January
HCMC – Vietnam’s tourism industry generated around VND46 trillion in revenue this January, with a surge in domestic and international tourist numbers, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism. Vietnam attracted around 13 million domestic tourists in January, nearly 1.6 times
Two carriers conduct nearly 400 ferry flights from Tan Son Nhat airport
HCMC – Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet Air operated a total of 399 ferry flights from the Tan Son Nhat airport to take passengers from northern and central provinces to HCMC from January 26 to 30 as the Lunar New Year holiday (Tet) ended. Migrant workers in HCMC and some neighboring provinces