News and Events - Viet nam National Authority of Tourism

A tour of Cat Ba island (Jun 06, 2023)

Cat Ba island, in Lan Ha bay adjacent to world heritage site of Ha Long bay, is a popular tourist destination near Hai Phong city. Cat Ba, which has been called the “Pearl of Tonkin”, offers a wonderful blend of sea, islands, and mountains.

Experience of going up to the forest and down to the sea on Cat Ba Island (May 23, 2022)

From Ha Long Bay to Lan Ha Bay in Quang Ninh Province, Cat Ba Island marks the end point of a voyage through rocky islands amidst unique natural heritages. Nature…

US travel site urges tourists to explore Viet Nam's two most beautiful beaches (May 07, 2018)

The New York-based travel site Thrillist has included Cat Co 2 on the northern Cat Ba Island and Thom Beach on the southern island of Phu Quoc on its list of the…

Cat Ba to be eco-smart island (Jul 27, 2017)

Cat Ba island, off the northern port city of Hai Phong, is set to become an eco-smart island and a national tourism site, according to the city’s tourism development plan period 2017-2020.

Tourist attractions crowded on reunification holiday (May 04, 2015)

Vacationers, at home and abroad, swarmed tourist attractions across Viet Nam during the six-day long holiday, which started on April 28 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of southern liberation and national reunification on April 30.

Highlights

News

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Da Nang - A vibrant city of festivals and events

New potential for wellness tourism development in Da Nang

Ly Son developing into national sea, island tourism center

Events

World’s top travel magazine features Son Doong Cave’s extraordinary natural wonder

Hoi An named among Asia’s top 8 family-friendly holiday destinations

Reunification Express tops world’s most stunning train journeys in 2025

UNESCO Director-General appreciates Viet Nam's role and voice

Lang Son Geopark becomes UNESCO Global Geopark