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.
Cambodia on 16 October opened a US$1.1 billion new airport in Siem Reap, the main city close to the Angkor Wat temples, which are the main tourist draw for the country. The first commercial flight into the new Siem Reap Angkor International Airport landed from Thailand. The airport is designed to be a cargo hub and transportation hub, with direct international flights, and a potential capacity of 7 million passengers a year, the Khmer Times reported. It’s located 55 km (34 miles) southeast of Siem Reap town and the nearby Angkor temple complex, whereas the previous, much smaller airport was only about 8 km (5 miles) outside Siem Reap’s centre.
Khuoi Ky stone village is located near the provincial road No. 206, about 2km from Ban Gioc waterfall. From afar, visitors can see stilt houses which are made entirely of stone. Lying nestled up the mountains, 14 stone houses stand out among the vast and green mountain space. In front of the village is Khuoi Ky stream with clear blue water that adds more romance to the beauty of the village, where 100% of residents are Tay people.
The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) added Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago to the World Heritage List on Saturday night. Cat Ba Archipelago in Hai Phong, a major port city in northern Vietnam, is the largest limestone archipelago of the country. It includes over 360 islands, including Cat Ba Island to the south of Ha Long Bay.
Vietjet on August 5 launched the direct route connecting Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam to Jakarta, Indonesia, making it the third direct service in Vietjet's flight network between the two countries.
Upon being granted an e-visa, a foreigner can enter and exit an unlimited number of times within 90 days, without having to go through procedures for obtaining a new visa. Citizens of countries that are unilaterally exempted from visas by Việt Nam will be granted temporary residence for 45 days (up from 15 days) and can be considered for visa issuance and temporary residence extension according to regulations.
The convenience of travel in Vietnam. There are countless factors that make travel in Vietnam more convenient than many of its ASEAN neighbors and beyond. Inarguably, Vietnam has it complications at times. The traffic can instigate road rage in the calmest of individuals, and compromises to one's safety are not limited to when you're sitting on a motorbike.
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines recently launched a direct air route connecting Hanoi with India’s Mumbai so as to strengthen trade, and socio-cultural connectivity between the two nations.
Australian newspaper The Sydney Morning Herald has named Vietnam among the eight cheapest destinations for family holidays.
Khmer new year or in Khmer 'Chol Chnam Thmey' means 'entering new year'. And 'Suo Sdey Chnam Thmey' for 'Happy New Year'. During Angkor era, Khmer celebrated. The Cambodian New Year, or the ‘Khmer’ New Year, is an occasion that has its roots in the history and culture of Cambodia. The locales believe that on this auspicious day, a new angel descends to take care of the world.