Tourists visiting Vietnam have been increasing, but their spending behavior has remained low especially among foreign visitors. This information is based on the data gathered by the Vietnam National Tourism Administrative which reported that from January to November of 2017, the country welcomed 11.6 million international visitors. This is equivalent to a 27.8% increase compared […]
58 new caves have been found at the Phong Nha – Ke Bang cave system in Quang Binh Province as confirmed by the Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park Management Board. Phong Nha – Ke Bang is known for its massive cave system. Situated in the Central Province of Quang Binh, it is so […]
In order to boost its tourism industry, Vietnam is taking specific steps to implement the ASEAN single tourist visa policy. The common visa system was created in 2013 during the first Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy (ACMECS) tourism ministerial meeting in Ho Chi Minh City participated in by officials from Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand and […]
If you’re visiting Hanoi to discover its interesting history, one, if not the best, way to do so is by riding a cyclo, itself an integral part of the town’s culture for thousands of years. How the cyclo came about is quite a mystery to this day. Both the Americans and Japanese claim that they […]
Under the theme “Northwest Colours,” the National Tourism Year 2017 in Lao Cai – Tay Bac officially closed with a ceremony on December 16, 2017 at the Northern Province of Lao Cai. Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Dang Xuan Phong was the key speaker of the event who emphasized the development of tourism in […]
2017 was a very good year for Vietnam in terms of its tourism industry, based on the latest records by the General Statistics office which showed about 12.9 million international visitors who entered Vietnam in that particular year. This is equivalent to a 29.1% increase in tourist arrivals than in 2016. December was the strongest […]
In its conscious effort to attract investment, both domestic and foreign, into its tourism sector, the capital city has received 20 such projects in the period from 2016 – 2017. Among these projects are: a hotel (costing VND4.91 trillion or US$216.2 million); a trade centre and apartment complex developed by Tay Ho View Co.; a […]
During the recent Christmas holidays, four international cruise ships arrived at the Tien Sa Port in Danang City. The ship Volendem docked on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2017 and carried 1,000 passengers. Azamara Journey arrived on December 27, 2017 bringing 400 tourists. Costa Fortuna anchored the day after, December 28, with 3,000 travellers on board, […]
If there’s one thing Chau Doc is known for, it’s the “Big House” of the Le Long clan located at Le Loi Street which is full of interesting history and culture all by itself. The house was constructed from 1909 to 1912 and was called as such because it was the biggest house in town […]
Hanoi is a favourite tourist destination and one reason for this is the Co Loa Citadel. It is regarded as one of the most ancient and significant architectural structures in Vietnam, and definitely one of the most beautiful in the world. Co Loa Citadel was built by Thuc Phan An Duong Vuong who ruled Au […]