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.
Australian travel site Traveller has included Vietnam's Mekong Delta, home to unique floating markets, among the 25 best places to go in 2023.
"Regardless of your choice, this is one of the world's great regions for exploration, brimming with culture that's unique even from the rest of Vietnam," the magazine said. "The Mekong Delta – around riverside towns such as Can Tho, Vinh Long, Cai Be and Ben Tre – has amazing cuisine, bountiful markets, plus a rustic, raw feel that's perfect for the adventurous.
Hoi An Ancient town is located in Viet Nam’s central Quang Nam Province, on the north bank near the mouth of the Thu Bon River. The inscribed property comprises 30 ha and it has a buffer zone of 280 ha. It is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a small-scale trading port active the 15th to 19th centuries which traded widely, both with the countries of Southeast and East Asia and with the rest of the world. Its decline in the later 19th century ensured that it has retained its traditional urban tissue to a remarkable degree.
Vietnam has become famous for its beaufiful, peaceful countrysides and beach destinations with brilliant sunshine, fine sand beaches, and long coastlines. For family holidays, both parents and kids find a fun-filled vacation if they choose to come to Vietnam. Let’s find out the top kid-friendly destinations in Vietnam.
British newspaper The Times introduced the best hotels and resorts in Vietnam for a wellness retreat.
Nowadays, receiving e-visa to Cambodia has become an effortless process as the application form can be submitted within a few minutes. In comparison to the previous system of obtaining visas, we can offer a brand new system of applying online that allows travelers to plan their journey as quickly as it is possible.
How to apply?
Applicant can apply in 3 simple steps.
Step 1: Provide the application details and upload the necessary documents.
Step 2: Review your application and pay the fee online.
Step 3: Download the eVisa Approval Letter.
E-visa procedures are the fastest, most convenient, and most comfortable way for foreigners to apply for a visa to enter Vietnam.
Phu Quoc is unrecognizable today as the poor fishing village it once was. It’s a premier tourist destination - Vietnam’s only locality offering a 30-day visa-free entry. The ideal time to visit Phu Quoc is November to April when one is reasonably assured of calm waters and warm sunshine, ideal for a range of outdoor activities including the most relaxing of them all - sunbathing.
With Vietnam reopening its borders after more than two years and lifting most Covid restrictions, here are some tips for foreigners on getting electronic visas for smooth entry.
Right now, Vietnam is only offering 30-day single-entry e-visa service for citizens from 80 countries and territories.
Vietjet's first direct flights from Indian cities New Delhi and Mumbai arrived in Da Nang Tuesday, marking the launch of the services.
There are four weekly flights to Delhi and three to Mumbai.
Cambodia withdraws requirement to display health declaration or vaccination certificate for foreigners entering Cambodia.