Tourist arrivals to Lao Cai up 25 percent in seven months
Over the January-July period, the number of tourists to the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai topped 800,000, up a whopping 25 percent thanks to the locality’s tourism stimulus drive for 2014, reported the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
PVN opens four-star hotel in Sa Pa
The Viet Nam National Oil and Gas Group (PVN) inaugurated the new four-star U Sa Pa hotel in Sa Pa district, Lao Cai province.
Cable system to Fansipan Peak operational ahead schedule
The cable car system to Fansipan Peak, dubbed the Roof of Indochina, will be put into operation on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the country’s re-unification (April 30)…
Viet Nam cited a top 20 world’s most beautiful country
Rough Guides, a global leading publisher of travel guides, has chosen Viet Nam one of the top 20 world’s most beautiful countries.
VNAT’s General Director works with Russian Embassy in Viet Nam
(TITC) - On 20th May 2014, VNAT’s General Director Nguyen Van Tuan has a meeting with the Minister Counselor of the Russian Embassy in Viet Nam Mr. Gennedy S.Bezdetko and the Third Secretary of the Russian Embassy Ms. Anna Yu. Vetoshkina.
Holidaymakers throng to Sa Pa for vacation
More than 30,000 visitors from home and abroad vacationed at the popular mountainous resort town of Sa Pa in the northern province of Lao Cai during the five-day holiday.
Indonesia interested in tourism potential in Yen Bai
The Indonesian Ambassador to Viet Nam visited the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai on April 22 with the aim of studying investment potential in the province’s tourism sector.
Festival dedicated to Bodhisattva opens in Bac Lieu
A festival dedicated to Quan Am (Bodhisattva) Nam Hai opened at the Statue of Bodhisattva area in the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu on April 21.
Tourists flock to Lao Cai    (Apr 21, 2014)
Tourists flock to Lao Cai
The northern mountainous province of Lao Cai received 397,410 visitors, including 191,602 foreign tourists, in the first quarter, a 25 per cent jump year-on-year, according to the local Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Italian paper hails northern Viet Nam’s beauty
The weekly feature Viaggli of Italian daily Le Repubblica recently introduced foreign visitors to major tourist attractions in Viet Nam, including capital Hanoi, Ha Long Bay and some others in the northern mountainous region.
Booking online through Halong Cruise & Deals
After a long time of construction and operation, Holidays Viet Nam proudly announces its latest service system of Halong Cruise & Deals. As its name, Halong Cruise & Deals is an online channel to book the cruises in Halong Bay. Besides providing cruise service, Halong Cruise & Deals is also in charge of transportation and hotels service.
Festival highlights traditional love market in Ha Giang
A cultural event highlighting the Khau Vai Love Market will take place on April 24 to 26 in the northern Ha Giang province's Meo Vac district, according to a local official.
Bun ken Phu Quoc’s special flavor
Phu Quoc Island off Kien Giang Province is known for its fresh seafood, sim fruit wine and pepper. However, tourists in the area should check out bun ken a delicous noodle soup.
Sa Pa to open walking street on weekend
(TITC) - The Sa Pa District’s People’s Committee of Lao Cai Province has decided to develop Cau May Street into a walking street for visitors.
Terraced fields in Sa Pa recognized as National Relic Sites
(TITC) - The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recognized the tourist attraction of terraced fields in Lao Chai, Ta Van and Hau Thao Communes, Sa Pa District, Lao Cai Province as National Relic Sites on 18th October 2013.