Celebrating Tet holiday on Phu Quoc
Phu Quoc Island, the peaceful tropical paradise in the warm turquoise waters of the Gulf of Thailand, is well known for its stunning beaches, untouched natural environment, splendid surroundings and fantastic scuba diving, snorkeling and beach massage services. This island district of Kien Giang Province is a favorite tourist destination for the Tet holidays. To meet the demand, Vietnam Airlines has increased its flight frequency and tour operators are offering many attractive programs promising a wonderful vacation.
Tourist balloon tries out in Nha Trang
A balloon was put on a trial run in Nha Trang by the Hon Tam Nha Trang Sea Joint Stock Company on January 23.
Exploring Vinh Long on a restaurant boat
Travelers on Song Tien Restaurant Boat will have a chance to discover the unique beauty of Vinh Long and enjoy diverse foods
Back to good old days of banh chung, banh tet
The apricot and peach trees in early bloom signal the advent of Vietnam’s biggest holiday of the year, or Tet. Around the country, families are preparing glutinous rice and other ingredients to make banh chung and banh tet for this Lunar New Year.
Viva Macau to open direct flights to Hanoi
A direct service between China’s Macau and Hanoi will start operating on February 13 to celebrate the start of the Lunar New Year, announced Viva Macau Airlines on January 19.
Vietnam Airlines flies new route
The national flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines launched its new direct flight route from Hanoi to Kansai in Japan on January 13.
Vietnam’s first Buddhist pilgrimage tour on horizon
Vietnam’s first ever Buddhist pilgrimage tour will be launched on January 15 with stops planned for 10 pagodas located in the southwestern region, according to the tour organiser.
Revealing Sa Dec by tour   (Jan 12, 2010)
Revealing Sa Dec by tour
Ben Thanh Tourist introduces a tour to the Mekong Delta’s Sa Dec Town, which is famous for its colorful flower villages and old houses and pagodas.
Plans for tours of Hanoi by electric car
The district of Hoan Kiem in central Hanoi and the Dong Xuan Joint Stock Company will introduce two inner city tours using battery-charged electric cars.
Connecting the Central’s heritage sites
Central Vietnam is endowed with many stunning attractions, especially the area from Quang Binh Province to Quang Nam Province where UNESCO has recognized Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Hue ancient city, Vietnam royal music, My Son Sanctuary and Hoi An ancient city as world heritage sites. The region’s beaches, especially in Danang and Quang Nam and on Cham Island, are splendid. Ba Na Mountain and…
Café for art lovers   (Jan 07, 2010)
Café for art lovers
Hollywoodome Café is offering a new way for coffee drinkers and art lovers to relax because here you can order a drink and go around the café to contemplate the antiques, watch a movie or swing to the music.
New Thang Long-Hanoi tour opens
Hanoitourist Travel Co has launched the "Thang Long-Hanoi City Tour" which aims to offer visitors a chance to learn more about Hanoi and its history.
Traveling by sleeping bus   (Dec 30, 2009)
Traveling by sleeping bus
Sitting on the bus for dozens of hours to cross thousands of kilometers to go from the South to the North is exhausting. Therefore, travel agents are offering sleeping bus programs for a more economical and relaxing journey.
Tour to explore history and nature
Nature challenges people to explore and history provokes people to look back. Ben Thanh Tourist is offering tourists a seven-day-and-six-night tour to Pac Po Cave and Ban Gioc Waterfall, giving travelers a chance to make a comeback to memories and artifact associated with the late Vietnamese President Ho Chi Minh.
New Year tours abound   (Dec 28, 2009)
New Year tours abound
To celebrate the New Year, Saigontourist Travel Service Company and Fiditour are putting on a variety of tours for local and foreign tourists. These tours will surely give travelers the opportunity to indulge themselves into splendid landscapes from the waterfalls and mountains in the Central Highlands or stunning beaches and islands in coastal areas, and gain an insight into Vietnamese culture and history through ancient…
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