When it comes to floating markets, people will immediately think of the peaceful Mekong Delta where southerners attach their rustic lives to boats and waterways. But in a noisy and dynamic Saigon, there are still some floating markets existing along Binh Dong Wharf and…
CNN International’s monthly travel show CNNGo will explore local life and hot spots in Ho Chi Minh City this month. The city, formerly known as Saigon, is in the middle of balancing a growing economy with an intense desire to hold onto its history….
British popular travel site Rough Guides has named Vietnam’s biggest island Phu Quoc among the world’s best honeymoon destinations. The top-20 list describes the country’s southern island as one of the most appealing honeymoon islands among abundant candidates in Asia. Tourism development has not…
For those desperate to escape Britain’s miserable weather – growing numbers of those over 50 are seeking brighter shores in farflung destinations across the globe such as Vietnam. A new study by Staysure has found Vietnam is one of the top travel destinations and…
If you are still chewing over what to do during the week-long Tet holiday, how about hopping on a trip to one of these destinations that have become popular among many Vietnamese people choosing to break away from endless gatherings and parties. Make sure…
It is unclear when and how lanterns became a must-have decoration for Vietnamese families during important holidays, especially the mid-autumn festival and Tet, the Vietnamese Lunar New Year Festival. Some scholars criticized the practice, saying it was not a Vietnamese tradition to hang lanterns…
Visitors to Ho Chi Minh City can now search for where to go and what to do at a brand new tourist assistance station downtown. The station, in front of the Opera House, has a touch screen of 47 inches that can connect to…
An ecological tour in Hoi An lets tourists cast fishing nets and row coracles like a real local. Video credit: Nguyen Dong/VnExpress English subtitle: Thanh Nien News
Vietnam’s tourism authority has asked the central province of Quang Binh to bring entrance fees at its world famous caves back to the original level, following a steep increase heavily protested by travel agencies. The move came with bad timing, as Vietnam was in…
From Hanoi airport (Noi Bai) to Sapa (Lao Cai) of Hanoi 320 km, and takes by car about 3.5 – 4 house. Shuttle Bus: It costs $15/pax for one way. Depart from Hanoi 6-6.30 AM and arrival to Sapa 11.30-12.00 AM. Private Car: Using…
