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Over 13,500 athletes compete in Halong Bay Heritage Marathon 2024 (Nov 18, 2024)

More than 13,500 runners, including more than 1,300 international athletes from 55 countries took part in the Halong Bay Heritage Marathon 2024. This event marks the 10th season since the Ha Long Heritage Marathon first graced Việt Nam in 2014.

The 5 Amazing facts of the new President cruise that has just been launched in Halong Bay (Nov 23, 2018)

Get to know the newly launched President Cruise – a true masterpiece in Halong Bay – with its 5 unique features

Halong Bay named one of six Asian destinations (Jan 17, 2014)

The well-known tourism website Lonely Planet has just recommended Vietnam’s Halong Bay as one among six most famous destinations in Asia.

Luxury cruise ship brings 3,000 foreigners to Vietnam (Dec 17, 2013)

US flagship Celebrity Millennium docked at Ba Ria-Vung Tau province’s Cai Mep international port on December 13, bringing 3,000 foreign passengers and crew to the southern locality.

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News

Quang Ninh develops local tourism products

Ring in 2026: Da Nang New Year Festival full of interesting activities

Phu Tho: Diverse models for environmental preservation and community tourism development

Buckwheat Flower Festival 2025 opens in Tuyen Quang

Events

Hanoi recognized as UNESCO Global Learning City

Government adds 41 new border gates for e-visa entries and exits

Sydney Morning Herald Explains Sharp Rise in Australian Visitors to Vietnam

Lonely Planet suggests 10 best things to do in HCM City

Gia Lai chosen to host Vietnam National Tourism Year 2026