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The central province of Thua Thien-Hue is working on a plan to tap tourism potential of its 88 craft villages, including 69 traditional ones. The pottery village of Phuoc Tich - illustration photo Accordingly, local agencies have teamed up travel companies to design tours to such traditional craft villages as the pottery village of Phuoc Tich, [...]
An 11 member Famtrip delegation from Swiss travel agencies has been on a fact-finding trip in Vietnam to explore Vietnam’s tourism potential. During their stay in Vietnam, which ends on June 22nd, they have toured Hanoi old quarter, Halong Bay, Hue-Hoi An-Danang-Ho Chi Minh City. Their fact-finding trip aims to provide general view on Vietnam’s [...]
The 2011 ASEAN traditional music festival will be held in Tuy Hoa city in the south central coastal province of Phu Yen from June 23-26. Permission to organize the event has been granted by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The event is expected to attract the participation of a variety of art troupes [...]
The annual event, held by the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development aims to introduce domestic and foreign visitors wide range of fruit from the South of the country. The festival includes a wide range of activities, starting with a floating fruit market, selling more than [...]
Instructions for visa application to Vietnam: 1. General information: – Vietnamese entry visa (a business visa and a tourist visa) is required for all foreigners wishing to visit Vietnam except for citizens of countries having bilateral agreements on visa exemption with Vietnam. – Visa can be applied in person at the Consulate General of Vietnam [...]
A Vietnam visa in a valid passport are required documents for entering Socialist Republic of Vietnam a valid passport; a recent passport photo (taken within one year of application); completed Vietnam visa application form; visa fee (money order or cashier´s check); a self-addressed prepaid return envelope with postage (FedEx, US Express Mail All items on [...]
There are many islands at Nha Trang Bay – Khanh Hoa, Vietnam. However, the most well-known ones are Mieu island, Mun island, Tam island, Tre island and Yen island. Mieu island: It takes you only about 20 minutes to get to Mieu island (or B?ng Nguyên Island) by motor-boat. You can visit the Th?y Cung [...]
I. Shopping in VN in brief Shopping in Vietnam is a fun and interesting experience, and guarantees good bargains to those who know what to look for. It is true to say that you can find nearly anything in Vietnam. Markets vary from high class shopping malls, supermarkets to bustling open market, galleries, boutiques and [...]
Most people still think of Vietnam as a battle field, in fact, HOWEVER, that old history has all gone for long, giving place to a brand new era when peace and safety reside! These days, instead, you may often hear CNN, BBC, or many other prestigious channels talking about something like “Vietnam – a safe [...]
Traveling by train is a commonly affordable way in Vietnam. It generally costs you less than flying or renting car and that too, it is safe and comfortable. What’s more, impressive sightseeing from train will make your trips the most fascinating. Vietnam railway system Vietnam Railways Corporation (VRC)-Duong Sat Vietnam is the national railroad carrier [...]