World yacht race to arrive in Quảng Ninh

The Clipper Round the World Yacht Race will make a stop in Vietnam when the eleven strong fleet sails to Hạ Long city, the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh, home to UNESCO heritage site Hạ Long Bay from Australia’s Queensland from February 21-26.

Cherry blossom island

Cherry blossoms are a symbol of Japan, but now they are blooming brightly on the flower island in the middle of Pá Khoang lake in Điện Biên Province. Cherry Blossom Island has become an attractive destination for tourists in the first days of the new year.

Treasures of the church

Mằng Lăng Church in the central province of Phú Yên has been a must-see visitor destination in the beautiful central coastal province. With Gothic architecture, the church has attracted local Catholics and visitors from home and abroad. The church is also keeping a treasure - the most ancient books in Latin Vietnamese compiled by foreign missionaries.

Village of ethnic minorities

If you want to discover five typical ethnic groups of Sapa in just one destination, then you should visit Mây village located within the Sun World Fansipan Legend tourist area where many cultural heritages of all these groups are preserved.

Road to recovery

With 12 million international visitors and ten times that number of domestic tourists, Việt Nam's tourism industry in 2023 has shown very positive signs of recovery. With many changes and new policies, the tourism industry's goal in 2024 will be to fully recover.

Pink tớ dầy flower brings sign of spring to Mù Cang Chải

From mid-December to the end of January, the pink of the tớ dày flower (also known as the forest peach blossom) adorns the landscape of the mountainous Mù Cang Chải district, from the majestic forests to every small village. With the tớ dày flowers in bloom, dotting the mountain peaks with pink, it’s the best time to visit Mù Cang Chải.

Tourism diversification

Since Việt Nam fully reopened its doors to tourists, many challenges have arisen to fully tap into this sector. But hotels, resorts, and those who work in the industry, are doing all they can to make the country a top spot for international holidaymakers.

Off the beaten track

Hidden deep behind the mountains, there is a village almost completely cut-off from the outside world. Hang Táu has no electricity, no interne and no modern supplies. People here really do live ‘off-grid’. Tourists can experience primitive nature and have unforgettable memories.

2024 New year tourism season begins early

Travel agencies are selling Tết tours in preparation for the upcoming holiday. This year's Tết tourism season is starting earlier than usual, to help tourism recover to the levels of 2019.

Trendy flowers

Plum flowers are a charm of Sơn La Province’s Mộc Châu Plateau. Tourists have been flocking here to see the early-blooming blossoms and have fun taking photographs.

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