The Fish Tết of Tày people in Hà Giang

This year Yên Minh District has expanded the Fish Festival to a large scale, with a series of activities including a fish race, a competition catching fish by hand on the rice paddy fields, a fish roasting competition, and making sticky rice buns with fish dumplings.

Lào Cai  serves more than 6 million visitors in 9 months

The number of visitors to the northern province of Lao Cai in the first nine months of this year reached a record of more than six million, up 71 per cent over the same period last year, thanks to measures to stimulate tourism demand, together with improved service quality.

Nature's getaway: popular and picturesque camping sites in Hà Nội

Instead of opting for long-distance travel, many families and young individuals, due to their busy lives, have chosen to camp near Hà Nội for short trips to unwind, relax, and enjoy themselves. Here are some recommendations for popular and picturesque camping sites in Hà Nội.

Safe homestay for relaxing holidays

In recent years, homestay services have flourished in many localities, offering tourists new experiences and also bringing more income to locals. Yet the rapid development of the service has also challenged authorities, especially since many buildings have been built in protected forest zones.

Drawing tourists with songs from stone instruments

The melodious rhythms of stone lithophone at popular destinations in the central province of Phú Yên - such as Gành Đá Dĩa (seashore area of uniformly interlocking basalt rock columns located along the coast in An Ninh Đông Commune), Tuy An District and Tháp Nhạn (Nhạn Tower, a Chăm structure in Tuy Hoà City) - have lured many visitors.

Three localities link up to promote ‘green’ tourism

The three tourism hubs in central Việt Nam will be expanding the cross exchanges and introduction of ‘green’ tourism services among travel agencies as well as launch promotions on environmental protection and conservation.

Grape-picking model in Hà Nội

Just a short drive away from Hà Nội you’ll a beautiful grape farm that has become a popular destination for tourists. The enthusiastic owner is delighted to serve visitors, allowing them to experience picking grapes and enjoy the fresh air. This is totally a perfect place to unwind and get away from the hustle and bustle of the capital city.

Midnight camping sites and white beaches in Quảng Bình

The national park is located right next to the Hin Namno nature reserve in Khammouan province, Laos. Besides camping and exploring the primaeval ecosystem, many tourists also choose Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng as a trekking route.

New changes to new e-visas

The 3-month E-VISA to Việt Nam has been officially approved. Here’s what you need to know about the decision, which will take effect starting August 15 this year.

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