Yangon-Hanoi flights to boost tourism sector
A recently launched direct flight service between Yangon and Hanoi is opening up tourism opportunities for both Myanmar and Vietnamese businesses, tourism experts said last month.
Ceremonial singing at Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Hanoians will have a chance to enjoy a ca tru (traditional ceremonial singing) show by UNESCO’s ca tru club at the outdoor stage of the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology on…
Safari park to add wild touch to city’s anniversary
Hanoi’s first safari park will be opened at the Bao Son Paradise Park in Hoai Duc District on March 27 together with five other entertainment facilities to celebrate the 1,000th…
SPSC Tour offers discounts and cash
Saigon Tourism Petroleum Services One Member Co. Ltd. (SPSC Tour) has launched promotion tours with 30%-35% discounts and is offering VND1 million to each tourist who books a tour on March 22 or 29.
Back to the ancestral land   (Mar 22, 2010)
Back to the ancestral land
Hanoi is the land long-standing of history, from the mysterious Hoan Kiem Lake to magnificent Tan Mountain, everywhere engraved with vestiges of the history. Visiting the ancestral land on the occasion of its 1,000th anniversary is a chance to review its landscapes and cultural and historical relics.
Jetstar Pacific offers discounted fares
Low-cost carrier Jetstar Pacific has said all its branches are applying the same promotion programme on its 129 domestic and international routes beginning last week.
Half price for rooms to watch fireworks competition
To answer the demand of travelers coming to watch the fireworks competition in Danang City, the Golden Sand Resort & Spa has put on a program called Danang Fireworks Festival from March 26 to 31 with all room types discounted up to 50%.
Vietnam Airlines to open routes to Shanghai
The national flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines (VNA), has announced its plans to open two routes from Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi to Shanghai, China on March 28 and 29, respectively.
Attractive tours to join fireworks display in Danang
Many Vietnamese and foreign tourists are eager to see the 2010 Danang International Fireworks Competition which will take place on March 27 and 28. The event this year under the theme Legend of the Han River will welcome five teams from the U.S., Japan, France, Portugal and Danang.
More choices for women on special day
On the occasion of Women’s Day, Ben Thanh Tourist in HCMC has launched tours for all women to celebrate the special holiday. Because International Women’s Day is next Monday, a working day, the tour operator is arranging one and two-day tours suitable during this weekend or on Monday.
Luxury tours to mystical Myanmar
Vietnam Airlines recently announced it would open a direct route between Hanoi and Myanmar’s Yangon on March 2, operating four flights a week with Fokker 70 aircraft. It is a great bridge to link Hanoi and Yangon.
Mercure Hue Gerbera opens its doors
Accor, the largest international hotel operator in Vietnam, has inaugurated the hotel Mercure Hue Gerbera in the central city of Hue.
Tours offered for Danang International Firework Festival
On March 27-28, 2010 four firework groups from the USA, Japan, France and Portugal will perform firework shows in the central city of Danang. The organizers hope to welcome 100,000 visitors with ocal travel firms having designed tours to the city.
Cyclists enjoy tranquil rides   (Feb 26, 2010)
Cyclists enjoy tranquil rides
A cycling tour in the northern province of Ninh Binh was one of Rett Townsley's favourite activities while travelling around Viet Nam.
Taking pilgrimage tours in spring
In the first month of the lunar calendar, Vietnamese people traditionally go to sanctuaries to pray for good health and prosperity. Pilgrimage tourism is becoming a nice traditional feature and this is also an attractive tourist product to international tourists.
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