A tour to explore fishing village

Foreign tourists join an eco-tour in Hoi An and collect garbage along the beach.Khoa, who has a great passion for his fishing village, was an enthusiastic tour guide as a teenager. After graduating from the tourism faculty of Danang University, Khoa came back to the city to establish a travel agency near Ganh wharf. “Hoi An has more...

HCM City: Fewer travellers, quieter shops

Petty merchants in Ben Thanh Market were seen chatting in groups on March 19 in the morning. “Sales have been very slow, therefore, we have no other choice than chatting, though we still have to pay tax, electricity and water bills,” said Loan, the owner of kiosk No 918. Sales down by 40-50% Loan said that the demand in the first three...

Hotels spoil plan on low-cost tourism

The VNAT announced the strategy after foreign tourist numbers plunged 12 per cent in January to 370,000 and analysts predicted things to get worse. It announced a national campaign to last until the end of September under which tour package prices are to be cut by 30 to 50 per cent to attract foreign tourists to the country. It sought a commitment from travel agencies and hotels to cut room charges...

Ba Na telpher named in Guinness World Records

According to Ba Na Hills Company, the operator of the telpher system, the Guinness World Records organization has recognized two world records related to the Ba Na – Suoi Mo telpher system: The world’s longest one-wire telpher network in the world (5,042.62m) and the telpher with the highest gap between the lowest and the highest stations...

Hoi An launches Light Off Hour – periodic tourist product

VietNamNet Bridge – Authorities in the central city of Hoi An have decided to hold a monthly “Light Off Hour” on the lunar 14th night, to join the Earth Hour Campaign 2009 organized by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) as well as to launch a new tourist product for the ancient town. Tourists look at colored lanterns in Hoi An.Light...

Loc vung flowers make Hoan Kiem Lake blush

VietNamNet Bridge – After one month in yellow, loc vung trees on the banks of Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi, blossomed last night, turning the area around the lake into a sea of red. VietNamNet/...

Hoi An Riverside Resort

The resort is an ideal base for travelers to Hoian ancient town, offering guests a taste of traditional Vietnamese culture while providing the very best in accommodation, facilities and service.DirectionLocated on the bank of the Do River, surrounded by green fields, 1 km away from Cua Dai Beach, the Hoi An Riverside Resort is a bit of paradise...

Vietnam travel news

MICE travel registers a festival increase The early days of the Lunar New Year Festival are witnessing the local MICE (Meeting, Incentive, Convention and Exhibition) travel segment growing strongly as companies have chosen the new year season to organise trips for their staff to several destinations around the country. HCM City-based...

Dam Sen Cultural Park

After hard work and study in schools, Dam Sen Park wants to contribute to help pupils?to relax. Dam Sen wants to create a playground for pupils and merrily welcomes teachers to take sightseeings in the park and implement extra-curricula activities here. Dam Sen's Tourist Operating Department has orgainzed some tours for this demand.... PROMOTION...

Hanoi - Sapa - North west - Halong kayaking

Rates: $890 - $1250Departure: Ha NoiReturn To: Ha LongDuration: 16 Days / 15 NightsDestination To Visit: Ha Noi --> Lao Cai --> Bac Ha --> Can Cau --> Sapa --> Tam Duong --> Lai Chau --> Son La --> Mai Chau --> Kim Boi --> Bai Chao --> Ha Noi --> Hai Phong --> Ha Long --> Ha Noi.The highlight of this...

Saigon Phu Quoc Resort

- Saigon Phu Quoc Resort commands a prime beachfront location on lagoon facing the open sea.- Saigon Phu Quoc Resort commands a prime beachfront location on lagoon facing the open sea. The area's white sands and crystal clear waters provide an excellent sanctuary for the abundant marine wildlife and wide-range of recreational activitives....