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.

A journey through history and culture in Cự Đà Village

Situated on the serene banks of the Nhuệ River, just 20km from the centre of Hà Nội, the village is part of Cự Khê Commune in Thanh Oai District. It proudly preserves the authentic characteristics of a Vietnamese village, with its communal roofs, banyan trees and water wharves.

Huế-Đà Nẵng tourism train to open

Tourists can take the train and stop at rural and lagoon destinations such as Hương Thủy, Cầu Hai, Truồi, Thừa Lưu and Lăng Cô in Huế during the railway adventure.

Mù Cang Chải Ripening Rice Season

Is there anywhere better to take that perfect picture? Mù Cang Chải in northern Việt Nam has some of the most spectacular scenery in the world. Just check out those amazing golden rice terraces, you won’t be disappointed.

Young ambassadors for Hà Nội

When it comes to seeing a city, a little bit of local knowledge goes a long way. And in Hà Nội, many students are taking visitors around the sights free of charge. They are part of the Hanoi Free Tour Guides initiative and are not just showing people around, but also making friends along the way.

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.

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