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.

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News

"Super-huge" stage at DIFF 2025

Da Nang beaches ready to serve tourists

Unique New Year ritual ceremony of Cham people

Developing tourism associated with new-style rural construction

Events

British magazine lists Vietnam’s Top 6 must-see destinations

Time Out: Ha Giang, Hoi An among world’s 44 most beautiful places

PM urges Ba Ria - Vung Tau to make Con Dao world-class destination

Ho Chi Minh City organises a series of activities to celebrate 50 Years of National Reunification

Vietnam among top scuba diving destinations favored by Asian travelers