Vietnam tourism in the eyes of international press

Vietjet Air is going to open three new routes from Vietnam to India. By opening the long-haul direct flights from Vietnam to India, travellers will have more chances to explore the rest of the world and easier for business trips.

Dong Xuan Market, an ancient market, has been existing for hundreds of years since Vietnamese feudalism. Nowadays, Dong Xuan night market becomes an interesting attraction in Hanoi appealing both local and international tourists.

Having the picturesque sand dunes, Mui Ne is considered as Sahara of Asia by international travel guides. According to a French magazine, recently, Mui Ne has attracted a great number of Russian tourists travelling and doing business in this land.

From 5th May to 30th September, 2014 Mango Bay Resort offers promotion of “Stay 3 pay 2”. Tourists will have time relaxing, swimming in turquoise waters, contemplating sunset, and enjoying delicious meals in a luxury hotel at a low cost.

According to the information of General Department of Geology and Minerals of Vietnam, after 5 years of research, scientists of Japan Caving Association (JCA) explored a magnificent lava cave system in Vietnam.

BBC has already released the list of Top 15 Most Amazing Landscape and Rock Formations in the world. Halong Bay in Vietnam is also named in the list. The Natural World Heritage is also voted as one of the best destinations in the world 2015.

On April 26, Ba Na Hills will officially welcome a new funicular railway called “climbing-mountain train” to serve tourists. Being firstly constructed in Vietnam, this system will be a promising way of developing tourism in this area.

Recently, Tourism Center of Quang Binh Province has launched zip-line, tourism type that tourists will swing in the air, in Chay River and Dark Cave in world natural heritage Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park.

Green Tourism Week in Mekong River Delta 2015 is scheduled to take place in Can Tho City from June 26 to July 2. This is a great event organized by Southwest Steering Committee in collaboration with Can Tho Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City 2014 (ITE HCMC 2014) themed “five countries – one destination” by the General Department of Tourism was officially opened in the night of September 10th.

Au Lac Company has recently provided modern Tuan Chau ferry to the tourist waterway from Tuan Chau Island (Halong Bay) to Cat Ba Island. Thanks to this waterway, tourists can transport easily between two famous tourist destinations.

Vietnamese street food has become so well known that CNNgo praises Vietnam as the heaven of food and Travel Jounal Lovelyplanet lists Vietnam as one of 10 culinary tours most worth-trying in the world.

Recently, Nguyen Hue Walking Street was officially opened to serve locals and tourists in Ho Chi Minh City. The new walking zone is the most beautiful and largest street in Ho Chi Minh City with colorful decoration and modern water foutain system.

Because of the tropical monsoon climate, the summer in Vietnam is rather hot. With cool climate and moderate temperature, following are 10 perfect summer destinations in Vietnam to enjoy fresh air and beautiful landscapes.

In the evening July 18, 2014, Sun Wheel in Da Nang was officially launched at Asia Park Da Nang. Sun Wheel in Da Nang is one of the top highest wheels in the world.

Famtrip, a German delegation consisting of 12 representatives of leading tourism companies in Germany with Mr. Peter Melchior as the delegation leader has visited Vietnam to research for tourism from May 13th to 18th 2014.

Recently, there is a decision on upgrading Nguyen Hue Flower Street to become a walking square in Ho Chi Minh City. The project costs about 428 billion dong. Also, there is an underground station built here.

Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village located at the foot of Marble Mountains as recently been recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage. It is one of the most well-known attractions in Da Nang.

Trang An, honored as “Dry Halong Bay”, is becoming a favorite attraction appealing tourists from all over the world. Recently, Vietnam proposed UNESCO for recognizing Trang An ecological complex in Ninh Binh Province as a world heritage site.

The first official website of Lao Cai tourism has come into operation since March 27th. The website enables tourists and companies to upgrade tourism information in 3 languages: Vietnamese, English and Chinese.