Vietnam continues to welcome thousands of cruise tourists in March
 A number of international cruise ships carrying thousands of foreign tourists are due to visit popular sites nationwide in March.
Saigon River planning gives HCMC opportunities
Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Phan Van Mai said that studies to preserve and promote the value of the Saigon River in the general planning of Ho…
Over 3 million international visitor arrivals to Vietnam in 2 months of 2024
(TITC) – General Statistics Office reported 1.53 million visitor arrivals arrived to Vietnam on February 2024. An estimated more than 3 million international visitor arrivals were recorded in the first…
Nam Dinh to host Pho Festival 2024 in mid-March
The Pho (Noodle) Festival 2024 will be held from March 15-17 in the northern province of Nam Dinh - the birthplace of renowned Pho Co.
World-renowned Eastern & Oriental Express train to operate in Vietnam
A number of world-renowned trains, including France's Eastern & Oriental Express (Belmond), would run on the national North-South railroad, according to the Ministry of Transport.
Nha Trang - A vibrant destination for international cruise tourism in 2024
(TITC) – According to information from Khanh Hoa Department of Tourism, in 2024, it is expected that about 43 international cruises will choose Nha Trang Bay as the destination to bring tourists ashore to visit Nha Trang city - a famous destination located on the South Central Coast of Vietnam.
Gov't considers expansion of visa exemption policy
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has tasked the Ministry of Public Security to consider expanding visa exemption for more countries in accordance with bilateral cooperation.
Phu Quoc tourism shows signs of revival
After a period of stagnation, tourism in Phu Quoc (Kien Giang province) is experiencing a resurgence at the end of 2023 and the beginning of 2024.
Hue Festival - mission and vision
Since 2022, the Hue Festival has been developed with a four-season orientation through a series of continuous events and festivals throughout the year, making the most of unique cultural - geographical - historical factors from royal festivals, folk festivals, religious festivals, etc.
Unlocking HCMC’s river tourism potential
HCMC has long seen the potential of river tourism as a key driver for boosting tourism revenue, yet this potential remains largely untapped despite efforts to develop the sector. The Saigon River, the city’s main waterway, offers a unique blend of urban life and tranquility along its banks, presenting a promising canvas for tourism.
Localities welcome first tourists of Lunar New Year 2024
Nui Sam (Sam Mountain) National Tourist Area in Chau Doc City, An Giang Province, welcomed more than 300,000 visitors on February 10 - the first day of the Lunar New Year, as reported by the site’s management board.
UK’s luxury travel lifestyle magazine: Vietnam should be on the travel list to visit this year
(TITC) - One of the UK's leading online London and Brighton Travel, Fashion and Lifestyle magazines - Seen in the City stated, Vietnam has many World Heritage Sites such as Ha Long Bay, Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, Hoi An Ancient Town... The landscape of each destination is strangely beautiful and attractive no matter where you are.
Floating flower festival opens in Ho Chi Minh City
A flower floating fair entitled 'Tren ben duoi thuyen' (On the Wharf – In the Boat) kicked off at Binh Dong Wharf, District 8 on February 4, the 25th day of the 12th lunar month.
Free entry to Complex of Hue monuments during Tet holiday
The Complex of Hue monuments, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, is set to open to the public with free admission from February 10 to 12 or the first, second and third days of the Lunar New Year holiday (Tet), according to the Hue Monuments Conservation Center.
HCMC approves pilot plan using electric vehicles in tourism
Vice Chairman of the HCMC People's Committee Bui Xuan Cuong signed Decision No. 367/QD-UBND on approving a pilot program to use four-wheeled electric vehicles for tourism in the city.
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