The following articles of Decree 82/2015/ND-CP provide instructions for applying visa exemption certificates by Vietnamese people residing overseas and foreigners who are spouses, children of Vietnamese people residing overseas or Vietnamese citizens. Article 4. Duration, validity and forms of visa exemption certificates 1. Visa…
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) says it is proposing visa waivers for more countries and that foreign arrivals in the last three months of the year are expected to surge. Nguyen Van Tuan, director of the agency, said in a recent report…
Hanoi has recently been named in the “30 places to see before you turn 30” by the Business Insider UK. According to the site, “with its intense weather, food, and impressively preserved city and countryside sites, Vietnam is an up-and-coming destination rivaling many other…
As one of the 16 most beautiful lakes voted by MSN, Ba Be (Ba Be district, Bac Kan province) is the largest freshwater lake in Viet Nam, serving as an important source of water for people in the area. Located 145m above sea level,…
Following National Highway 70 which lies by imposingly high mountains of the northern province of Lao Cai, we arrived in Bac Ha District, which is known by the name “white plateau.” Coming to Bac Ha, most tourists visit the market session of Mong ethnic…
The New York-based news website Business Insider has singled out the most iconic food to eat in 50 countries worldwide in an article, in which “pho”, a traditional meal in Viet Nam, was declared a must-try. “Pho” can come in a variety of different…
The Telegraph (U.K) has just voted Viet Nam’s terraced rice fields in 8th position of the top 14 most surreal landscapes in the world. Due to mountainous and hilly terrain, the areas of Sa Pa (Lao Cai Province), Mu Cang Chai (Yen Bai Province),…
Thousands of people walked through pouring rain to a stadium in the northern beach town of Do Son to attend the annual buffalo-fighting festival that dates back to the 18th century. Thirty two trained buffalo battled in the festival that is said to have…
The 8-minute film features flycam-shot scenes of famous destinations across Viet Nam such as Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Quang Ninh, Ninh Binh, Ha Giang, Thua Thien-Hue and Quang Nam. It is presented in nine languages: Vietnamese, English, French, Chinese, Russian,…
Get lost in the Old Quarter, mingle among the many street food stands, and other ideas for how travellers can make the most out of a first visit to the crazy but cozy capital, Nguyen Van reports. Ever been a first-time visitor intimidated by…
