Travel deals: Save 30% on railway tickets to Nha Trang
Viet Nam Railway Corporation is offering 30% end of summer discounts for tickets on the Ho Chi Minh City-Nha Trang route, reports the Vnexpress online newspaper.
A bustling sight at backpacker’s pedestrian street on weekend
Although Bui Vien pedestrian-only street in the backpacker’s area in District 1, HCMC has yet to be officially opened, thousands of local youths and foreign tourists still rushed to the…
New treats at Sheraton Saigon in August
Saigon Café on level 1 of the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers will host a Swiss-themed buffet night on August 4-5 on the occasion of Swiss National Day (August 2).
Quan ho singing on boat in Bac Ninh province every Saturday’s evening
Quan ho singing on boat will take place at the two lakes before the Headquarters of the Provincial Party Committee and Provincial People’s Council and People’s Committee every Saturday’s evening, starting from this August.
Air route linking Da Nang and China’s Zunyi to be launched
Chinese tourist arrivals in Viet Nam reached 2.2 million during January-July, up 51 percent year-on-year, with the figure expected to rise thanks to the launch of a direct air route between Viet Nam’s Da Nang city and China’s Zunyi city.
First safari opens in Ha Noi   (Jul 31, 2017)
First safari opens in Ha Noi
The first safari - Jungle Splash, opened at Bao Son Paradise Theme Park, Ha Noi, on July 29.
Vietravel launches Thanh Hoa-Bangkok air route
The Vietravel travel company on July 28 launched direct charter flights connecting the central province of Thanh Hoa and Bangkok city, raising the total number of direct routes the firm operates from Viet Nam to Thailand’s capital to six.
Lam Dong licenses 10 adventure tour operators
The tourism authority of Lam Dong has licensed 10 travel firms to organize adventure tours in the Central Highlands province.
Japan Airlines, Vietjet sign deal to promote flights to Japan
Vietjet Air on July 25th signed a partnership agreement with Japan Airlines to share code on routes between the two countries.
Throne of Nguyen Kings moved to make room for restoration
The throne of Kings under the Nguyen Dynasty in Thai Hoa Palace will be moved to a safe place to make room for the restoration of the palace from now to August 10, according to a source from the Hue Monuments Conservation Center.
Railway discounts tickets on Thong Nhat trains
Viet Nam Railway will discount seats in air conditioned cars on Thong Nhat trains from August 14-December 31. Accordingly, passengers who buy tickets of trains No. SE1, SE2, SE4 over 20 days in advance will get 20%-50% discount.  
Vietnam Airlines offers 20% discount on domestic flights
National carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced a 20% discount on domestic fares for the first 7,000 online customers, as part of its tribute to all the brave soldiers who have fought for the country’s independence.
Jetstar begins selling tickets on Quang Binh-Chiang Mai route
Low-cost carrier Jetstar Pacific said on July 20 that it officially sold air tickets for the new international air route between central Quang Binh province and Chiang Mai of Thailand.
Thanh Hoa residents welcome non-stop flights to Bangkok
Many residents of the northern province of Thanh Hoa have embraced the welcome news that Vietravel will provide non-stop flights between the Tho Xuan Airport and Bangkok.
Mövenpick unveils opening of 6th hotel in Viet Nam
Upscale Swiss brand Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has announced the signing of a contract to construct a riverside property in the coastal Vietnamese city of Da Nang.
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