Wildlife thrives on Monkey Island

Situated 2.4km off the coast of Nha Trang, Hon Lao Island, known as Monkey Island, offers extraordinary sea and island experiences.

Myanmar visa requirement waived for Vietnamese travellers

Vietnam and Myanmar passport holders were exempted from the visa requirement for trips of less than 14 days, according to an agreement signed between the Vietnamese and Myanmar governments.

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to open from November 6

According to the Management Board of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the tribute ceremony to President Ho Chi Minh and the commemoration rituals to the martyrs will be held again from November 6.

Conde Nast readers love Hoi An

One of the world’s leading travel magazines, Condé Nast Traveler, has ranked Hoi An as the second most popular city in Asia after Japan’s Kyoto, based on a readers’ poll.

HCM City hotels hit by rising competition

Both occupancy rate and revenue per available room (RevPAR) of hotels in HCM City fell slightly in the third quarter due to increase in room numbers and lower demand.

Wonder of nature in Phu Yen

Ghenh Da Dia in Tuy An District, Phu Yen Province is categorized as one of the natural wonders of Central Vietnam, as the rocky plate reef 50 meters wide and over 200 meters long is constituted by thousands of basalt columns. The reef was recognized as a national heritage site in 1998.

Mountain of four-season flowers in Sapa

Not only being the best place to see Sa Pa, Ham Rong Mountain is also known as a royal garden with blooming flowers all year round.

RoK cuts visa fees for Vietnamese tourists

The Korean Tourism Organisation (KTO) in Vietnam announced a policy loosening visa requirements for Vietnamese tourists at a seminar on visa policies and travel in the Republic of Korea on October 29, in Hanoi.

Da Nang invited to participate in Southeast Asia's eco-cities network

According to the Department of Foreign Affairs, Da Nang is the only city in Viet Nam to be invited to take part in the “Promoting the Establishment of an Eco-Cities Network in Southeast Asia” project.

Cuc Phuong offers change of pace

Cuc Phuong National Park is one of my favourite weekend destinations. The first national park in the country, it's a relaxing place to enjoy a few days exploring tropical rainforest.