• Prayers at Tay Phuong Pagoda

    04/02/2011 05:00

    In the chill of winter’s rain and drizzle, we were determined to pray for good luck and happiness for the New Year. About 40 kilometers from downtown Hanoi, we took a motorbike on Thang Long Boulevard, then made a turn to Thach That in Ha Tay District, and arrived...

  • Vietnam has 470,000 foreign arrivals in January

    04/02/2011 05:00

    According to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism, the number of international arrivals in Vietnam in January 2011 is 470,000, up 8.9% year on year. Accordingly, 270,000 arrived for tourism and relaxation purposes, a 4.3 percent increase compared to the...

  • Central province seeks investment in tourism

    04/02/2011 05:00

    The central province of Thua Thien- Hue city is calling for investment in the tourism sector with the aim to become one of largest centres in the country, says the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism said. Top priority would be given to hotels...

  • Hanging lake on Chua Mountain

    03/02/2011 05:00

    VietNamNet Bridge - Local forest keepers in Ninh Thuan Province call it Hanging Lake. A five or six kilometers walk up steep paths through the dense forest of Nui Chua National Park, Hanging Lake is an unexpected sight on the mountain. Tourists can catch the last...

  • Tourism firms focus on local segment as niche market

    03/02/2011 05:00

    VietNamNet Bridge - The domestic market segment rather than inbound activities has been proven a highly-potential niche market for tourism companies, with most reporting double-digit growth in 2010. The inbound tourism segment was hit hard in 2008 when the global...

  • Unspoiled beaches

    02/02/2011 05:00

    With its white sands, crystal blue waters, and lush vegetation, Doc Let Beach attracts both local and international tourists. Gone are the days when Nha Trang was a sleepy little beach town. In the last decade, this central coastal town has developed into an...

  • HCM City to open tourism park

    01/02/2011 05:00

    A tourism park with a strong cultural theme is being built in time for Tet (lunar New Year) in HCM City’s suburban Cu Chi District. Bamboo park : Viet Nam At A Glance...

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