The easternmost province is a top choice for adventures and to enjoy the beauty of nature including some out-of-the-world landscapes. Phu Yen, located on the south central coast, is the first point on the Vietnamese mainland to welcome the sun every morning. It has a diverse topography consisting of mountains, rivers, lagoons, bays, and islands...
This funnel-shaped, mountain-fringed bay in the central city of Quy Nhon is a riot of colors. Eo Gio Strait, situated 20 kilometers to the northeast of Quy Nhon City’s center in the central province of Binh Dinh, boasts untouched and majestic landscapes. The funnel-shaped strait is encompassed by steep mountains and rocky beaches covered in...
Yen Tu, Huong and Bai Dinh pagodas and Den Tran Temple are popular destinations for spring pilgrimages. Yen Tu, Quang Ninh Province Pilgrims can take a cable car to the Dong Pagoda at the mountain top. Photo by Chudu24 Yen Tu relic is located atop Yen Tu Mountain in the Dong Trieu range, Quang Ninh Province. With...
Phu Quoc, Vietnam’s largest island, is one of the country’s most well-known destinations Photo by Shutterstock/Pavel Szabo Southeast Asian nations and local resort towns have dominated Tet tour bookings by Vietnamese this year, travel agencies report. The Lunar New Year holiday runs from February 2 to 10, and during the period, based on tour bookings,...
A woman rides a bicycle past a typical yellow house of Hoi An. Photo by Christian Berg Hoi An has been ranked fifth among top 10 family destinations by the international Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Hoi An town in the central province of Quang Nam is acclaimed most for its centuries-old ambience, homes and...
The ancient town Hoi An is seen from above. Photo by Shutterstocks/anhuy British tourists have to pay less for staple items in Hoi An, compared to other Southeast Asian cities. The ancient town Hoi An in central Vietnam is ahead of tourist hotspots like Thailand’s Phuket and Malaysia’s Penang on list of world’s most affordable...
The charming landscape of Ninh Binh in northern Vietnam is captured from above. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Trang Readers of travel guide publisher Rough Guides have chosen Vietnam as one of 20 most beautiful countries to visit. Vietnam, one of three Asian countries in the list, was ranked 20th, while India was placed 13th and Indonesia,...
American tourists on Bui Vien backpacker street in Saigon downtown. Photo by VnExpress/Thanh Nguyen The United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) says Vietnam is one of the hottest destinations for U.S. travelers in 2019. The country ranks fourth in the list of top 10 trending destinations for the American to visit this year, based on...
UK lifestyle magazine Woman and Home has picked Ninh Binh as a superb ‘offroad’ destination to hit this year. Woman and Home, a UK monthly lifestyle magazine for women, says Ninh Binh Province in northern Vietnam is a lesser-known destination that you should touch down this year. It says that global travelers (45 percent) want...
Son Doong Cave in the central province of Quang Binh was opened to tourists in 2013 and has become a top adventure destination in Vietnam. Photo by VnExpress/Jarryd Salem The Lonely Planet says Son Doong Cave in Quang Binh is among the best places to visit in 2019. The renowned U.K.-based travel guide publisher recommends...
