Vlogger Dang Van Hai, a native of Quy Nhon in the south central coast, showed off the beauty of his hometown through a video that captures emerald beaches and ancient Cham relics. Bird’s-eye view of Quy Nhon Aerial beauty of Quy Nhon under vlogger
Read More »Japan waives quarantine for triple-vaccinated visitors from Vietnam
People arriving in Japan from Vietnam who have received three Covid-19 vaccine shots are now exempted from the three-day quarantine requirement. They only need to furnish a negative PCR test result and monitor their health for 10 days, according to new regulations effective from April 29, the Japanese Ministry of …
Read More »HCMC to launch $430 cruise tour along Saigon River
Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City plan to launch a cruise tour along the Saigon River that would target the middle and high-end tourist segment. Passengers will depart from the marina at Lan Anh villa area in Thu Duc City. The cruise will go down the Saigon River, taking tourists …
Read More »International visitor number quadruples in April
The number of foreign visitors increased by 4.6 times to nearly 70,000 in April from the previous month when Vietnam opened its borders. There were arrivals from traditional markets such as Europe, America and South Korea and also new markets such as Mongolia, Kazakhstan and India. On April 29, Da …
Read More »Japanese city puts Vietnam beef noodle soup on school menu
The Japanese city of Saijo served school students Hue-style beef noodle soup for lunch this week as part of efforts to deepen their understanding of Vietnam. Bun bo Hue appeared on the menu at 35 elementary and junior high schools in the city in Ehime prefecture on April 26, Japanese …
Read More »Vietnam, Oman mutually waive visas for diplomatic passport holders
Vietnam and Oman on Thursday sealed a mutual agreement to exempt visas for people holding diplomatic and official passports. Under the agreement, Vietnamese and Omani citizens holding diplomatic, special and official passports valid for at least six months will be granted visa-free entry, stay, transit and exit within 90 days …
Read More »6 last-minute options for Reunification Day holiday
Here are six last-minute travel ideals for the Reunification Day and Labor Day holiday this weekend if you have failed to book a ticket to popular tourist hotspots. World’s longest glass bridge A 632-meter-long glass bridge in northern highlands town Moc Chau, 200 km from Hanoi, is scheduled to open …
Read More »IndiGo to restart direct flights to Hanoi, HCMC next month
Indian low-cost airline IndiGo will resume its direct flight service from Kolkata to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City from May 23 after over two years of suspension. According to IndiGo’s official website, non-stop flights between the eastern Indian city of Kolkata and Hanoi will be operated twice a week …
Read More »4 options near Saigon to avoid holiday crowds
If you live in HCMC and want an outing to enjoy the Reunification Day and Labor Day holidays without jostling crowds, there are some options within easy reach. Bu Gia Map National Park Around 200 kilometers from HCMC, Bu Gia Map National Park in the southern province of Binh Phuoc …
Read More »Da Lat, Vung Tau warn of tourist overload during Reunification Day holiday
Hundreds of thousands of tourists are expected to flock to Da Lat and Vung Tau during the Reunification Day and Labor Day holiday next weekend, with most accommodation facilities already booked up. Da Lat, a popular town characterized by its year-round cool climate in the Central Highlands province of Lam …
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