Vietnam Travel News

The Museum of the Vietnam Revolution opened an exhibition on the country’s defence of its border and territories in Hanoi on October 6.

Vietnamese puppeteer Phan Thanh Liem has recently conducted a month long performance in Poland under the invitation from the Thang Long Cultural House in Poland.

Jetstar Pacific will allow passengers to pay for air tickets through ATM machines starting Thursday.

The first Nha Trang International Marathon, will be held on October 11 along the beautiful beach of the central city of Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa province.

An exhibition displaying old photos of Hanoi’s thirty-six streets and guilds opened at the Gallery House, 93 Dinh Tien Hoang Street on October 8. All the photos were collected by Chaplain Philippe, Chairman of France’s National Heritage League.

Vietnam Airlines said it expects to officially launch a website that meets the global aviation alliance standards at www.vietnamairlines.com on October 10 in a bid to make booking, confirmation, and payment procedures easier for passengers.

Mr. Pham Xuan Hoe, Chairman of the Cat Hai Island District People’s Committee said that the island district is calling upon investment in building high-end hotels and recreation areas.

When thinking about a trip to relax and escape the noise and smoke of city life, people often think of a stunning beach where they can forget their troubles. For those who love tranquility, Om Beach, one of the nicest beaches of Xuan Dai Bay in Phu Yen province, is suggested as an ideal option.

The tourist season has begun but signs of sector recovery are few and far between.

The Tuyen Quang Province People’s Committee has approved restoration of the 16th century Mac Dynasty Citadel in Tuyen Quang town at an estimated cost of more than VND9.8 billion (US$454,000).

A contest organised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism was launched in Ha Noi on Monday to find a relevant logo for the ministry.

In October Vietnam Airlines will open three new routes, including two domestic and one international routes.

The Ministry of Transport of Vietnam in co-ordination with the Ministry of Transport and Public Works of Cambodia opened to traffic a pair of international border gates including the Ha Tien border gate in Kien Giang province of Vietnam and the Prek Chark border gate in Kampot province of Cambodia on October 5.

Foreign visitors will be allowed to use right-hand-drive cars in Vietnam following a Government decree on the issue to come into force on November 15.

Phu Yen is experiencing rapid economic growth, and holds great potential for developing tourism and its economy, said Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Sinh Hung at a conference in Hanoi October 7 on tourism and investment promotion in 2009.