With the newly-adopted decisions at the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee, Vietnam now has a total of nine World Heritage sites. Among them are two inter-provincial World Heritage sites: Ha Long Bay – Cat Ba Archipelago (Quang Ninh province and Hai Phong city) and the Complex of Monuments and Landscapes of Yen Tu – Vinh Nghiem – Con Son, Kiep Bac (Quang Ninh, Bac Ninh provinces and Hai Phong city). Additionally, Vietnam now has its first transboundary World Heritage site: Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park (Quang Tri province) – Hin Nam No National Park (Khammouane province, Laos).
Final, full-dress rehearsal of grand parade for 50th anniversary of National Reunification held in HCM City. The parade and procession began with a flyover by a helicopter squadron carrying the Party flag and the national flag, accompanied by fighter jets of the Việt Nam People's Army flying over central HCM City.
Vietnam's largest domestic terminal, T3 at Ho Chi Minh City's Tan Son Nhat Airport, opened on Thursday and is set for full operation by April 30. Here are some tips for passengers to avoid confusion at the new terminal.
Starting 1 May 2025, all non-Thai nationals entering Thailand by air, land, or sea must complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before arrival.
The department also requires travel agencies to raise awareness among their staff about the risks of traffic accidents in areas where train street cafes operate.
Additionally, relevant authorities need to proactively coordinate to detect, prevent and promptly address violations in accordance with regulations.
The Government has issued Resolution No. 11/NQ-CP dated January 15, 2025, on visa exemptions under the Tourism Stimulus Programme for 2025 for citizens of Poland, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland.
Da Nang International Airport announced on Saturday that starting January 1, 2025, it will begin charging a service fee for access to the priority lane at the security screening point in Terminal T1
Effective July 1st, 2024, the paper arrival/departure card, health document, and customs form will be replaced by the electronic E-arrival card. This means that all tourists visiting Cambodia are required to submit a digital application through a dedicated app within 7 days prior to arrival.
Tra Que vegetable village in the central province of Quang Nam has become Vietnam's sole representative to earn a spot on the United Nations World Tourism Organisation's (UNWTO) 2024 list of the world’s 55 best tourism villages.
To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital (October 10, 1954 - October 10, 2024), numerous activities and programs such as exhibitions, art performances, and experiential tourism will be organized at historical sites in the Old Quarter of Hanoi in the coming days.
The annual Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival 2024 is taking place from October 4 to 6 at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi. The cultural event aims to honor Vietnamese Ao Dai and boost tourism in Hanoi in the last months of the year.
Marking the end of Buddhist Lent, this festival falls on the last full moon of the rainy season (the 15th day of the 11th month of the lunar calendar). All monks end their 3-month fast and those who were ordained for the phansa period leave the wat to rejoin their families.
Full-day Ninh Binh highlights tour from Ha Noi has been named among best travel experiences in the world for 2024 by the world's largest travel guidance platform TripAvisor. Visitors will visit Hoa Lu, once capital of Viet Nam, explore Mua Cave and take in views from the mountain above, ride a boat through the Tam Coc caves, and cycle through the fields to Bich Dong Pagoda cave temples.
The editorial team of the New York-based international organization was particularly impressed by Vietnam’s diverse landscapes, rich culture, and attractive cuisine. The 10 countries honored by Best Diplomats for their low crime rates, political stability, and secure environment. Vietnam ranked eighth among the top 10 safest countries in Asia in 2024,
The venue for DIFF 2024 will be similar to that of 2023, covering both the Han River Port area for the fireworks display and the Tran Hung Dao Street sidewalk area designated for artistic performances.
A grand military parade rehearsal in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 - 2024) was held at the stadium of the northwestern province of Dien Bien on May 3.
The Vietnam Airlines just announced to launch its direct air services connecting the country’s two biggest cities, Hanoi and HCMC, and the Philippine capital of Manila, beginning June 17, 2024.
An Bang Beach in Hoi An ancient town and My Khe Beach in the central city of Da Nang ranked 5th and 6th, respectively, on a list in the Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Beaches in Asia, as voted on by readers of TripAdvisor, one of the world largest travel guide platforms.
Leading world digital travel brand, Booking.com, has recently named the top 10 friendliest destinations in Vietnam, within its Traveller Review Awards 2024. Hoi An ancient town in Quang Nam province tops the list, followed by Phong Nha in Quang Binh province.
Da Nang International Airport welcomed its first direct flight from Manila, the Philippines, on December 7, marking the commencement of a new route that is expected to drive substantial growth in tourist arrivals from other Southeast Asian countries to Vietnam's central region.