Vietnam Travel News

 The Central Highland province of Dak Lak will hold a riverside ceremony during the Buon Me Thuot-Dak Lak Tourism and Culture Week from December 16-20.

The Sai Gon Cosmetics Corporation (SCC) has recently signed a cooperation agreement with France’s Beaumont Company to produce perfume for the domestic market, said Nguyen Kim Thoa, SCC’s Chairman.

Mr. Vo Huy Cuong, Head of Air Transport Department under the Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam said Trans Air (Taipei-China) has been licensed to fly to Vietnam’s central coastal city of Danang.

After watching salt production technology, tourists will soak in brine of between 40 degree Celsius and 50 degree Celsius for a rest. Tourists will find pleasure after a long journey.

The central coast city of Nha Trang takes pride in its bay. Actually, the whole country does as this body of water has been recognized as one of the world’s 29 most beautiful bays.

 Ho Chi Minh City’s Notre Dame Cathedral is undoubtedly an architectural masterpiece of immense cultural and historical value.

  Transport fares will rise by 15-20 percent during the Tet (Lunar New Year) to cover the rising cost of fuel, say transport companies.

Some 3,724 passengers and crew members aboard five-star cruiser Diamond Princess berthed in Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province on last Wednesday.

Vietnam Airlines has launched a quiz on the 1,000 year history of Thang Long-Hanoi, in Australia at website: www.hanoi1000years.com.au, Hanoi Moi daily reported on Nov. 19.

Authorities of Hanoi City have allowed Kinh Bac City Development Shareholding Corporation (KBC) to replace a Japanese investor in an upscale hotel project worth some US$500 million in the capital city.

The Department of Travel under Vietnam National Administration of Tourism has been asked to extend the Impressive Vietnam tourism promotion campaign past its December 31 deadline, a tourism official said.

The ancient town of Hoi An has been brought to life in Hanoi – complete with ancient houses, Chua Cau pagoda, lanterns and folk games.

Those visiting Tay Ninh Town for the first time cannot restrict their curiosity and craving for a famous cultural and historical site of the South, Ba Den Mountain, the most striking mountain in Nui Ba.

The Vietnamese aviation market receives both good and bad news this month when Taiwan-based Trans Air will launch flights between Taipei and Vietnam's central coastal city of Danang from next month while Indonesia's Garuda will suspend services to HCMC today, November 25.