Awakening tourism in heritage village and traditional crafts

Traditional villages possess many cultural values and great potential for tourism development; however, their ways of thinking and creative methods need to be innovated to awaken this potential.

Ha Noi: History comes to life on heritage tours

Heritage education has been effectively used to boost tourism development in Ha Noi, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic caused vast damage to the local and national tourism sector.

Young H’mong man opens homestay in Lao Cai

Located on the foot of a slope, Vang Cheo Cho’s cozy homestay facility lies next to a small spring surrounded by a plum garden. He was glad to welcome his first visitors to the homestay after it was temporarily closed due to fear of COVID-19.

Saluting the sun at Doi Cape in Khanh Hoa

Mui Doi (Doi Cape) is located on Hon Gom Peninsula in Van Thanh Commune, Van Ninh District, Khanh Hoa Province. Viet Nguyen, a reporter of the Thoi Nay (Today) publication of Nhan Dan (The People) Newspaper, recapped his journey to the cape.

Five Vietnamese places among world’s 20 best backpacking destinations

Ha Giang, Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, Ninh Binh, Ha Long, and Quy Nhon of Vietnam have been listed among the 20 best global destinations for backpackers to visit in 2020, according to recent rankings published by Hostelworld.

Da Nang tourism promoted on BBC

BBC World News will broadcast a video on tourism in the central city of Da Nang on its Asia-Pacific channel this month.

Northwest provinces jointly launch tourism stimulus programme

The Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA) in association with eight Northwest provinces launched a tourism stimulus programme in Hanoi on June 12 in a bid to promote tourism in the Northwest region.

Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City among most popular travel destinations in Asia: US magazine

The US-based magazine Reader’s Digest recently named Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, the two largest cities in Vietnam, among the most popular travel destinations in Asia.

Hang Hu in Lang Son, an attraction of northeastern Vietnam

The northeastern mountain district of Bac Son in Lang Son province is home to many historical sites and charming landscapes. Local people are still practicing their age-old traditions that vividly reflect Vietnamese identities.

Summer time in Ta Van - Lao Chai valley wows travellers

Distinct from the hustle and bustle town of Sapa, the Ta Van - Lao Chai valley is a peaceful and gentle place for travellers who love to explore nature as well as the life of the highland people.