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The U.S. magazine Travel+Leisure has named Thua Thien Hue in central Vietnam one of the unforgettable destinations to visit in Asia in 2024. “Hue is the perfect place to relax while touring Vietnam,” the magazine said. The Meridian Gate is the main entrance to the Hue Ancient Citadel. Photo by …

Nigerian authorities have launched a probe after a United Nigeria Airline flight destined for Abuja was accused of making a wrong landing in Asaba, around 300 kilometers from the intended destination. Late last week, the flight carrying over 230 passengers was supposed to fly from Lagos to Abuja, the capital …

Nghinh Phong Tower Square in the central province of Phu Yen has been voted among the world’s leading city monuments for the first time at the 2023 World Travel Awards. Its design was inspired by the province’s Ghenh Da Dia (The Cliff of Stone Plates), considered a symbol of the …

Vietnam recorded about VND628.3 trillion (over US$25.8 billion) in total earnings from tourists during January – November, exceeding the whole last year’s figure, said the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT). Last year, Vietnam’s tourism industry earned VND495 trillion, equivalent to 66% of revenues in 2019, the year before Covid …

A forum in Mong Cai town, Quang Ninh province, has discussed enhancing cross-border tourism between Vietnam’s Mong Cai and China’s Dongxing. Ho Quang Huy, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Mong Cai town, said the event on Friday emphasized the importance of tourism for socio-economic development and cultural exchange. Huy …

A photo of South Korean girl group Blackpink’s Jennie standing in front of a restaurant selling Vietnamese street food in London has gone viral on social media with 3.8 million likes. On Thursday, Jennie posted the photo on her Instagram with 82 million followers, showing her standing outside the restaurant …

Foreign tourists are disappointed after visiting UNESCO heritage site Ha Long Bay, saying it is now overcrowded and full of plastic waste. Ana Mich, a Lithuanian visiting Ha Long Bay on a five-star cruise ship on Nov. 2, said the landscape was “impressive” but the countless plastic bags and bottles …

The Philippines’ Department of Foreign Affairs has announced the temporary suspension of e-visa applications in China until further notice after three months of trialing. It did not mention the reason for the suspension of e-visa operations in China, the Philippines News Agency reported. Visa applicants in China are advised to …

This weekend, Hanoi invites visitors to embrace its cultural symphony as jazz, art, and festive markets beckon, creating a harmonious journey through the heart of the city. Vietnam Youth Orchestra (VYO) Grand Concert 2023 On Sunday, the Hanoi Opera House will play host to an event titled “the Vietnam Youth …

The Thai police on Wednesday arrested 26 Chinese tourists for illegally gambling at a hotel in Nonthaburi Province, 30 minutes away from Bangkok. Acting on a tip-off, the immigration police raided the eighth and ninth floors of IWish hotel and found them gambling at an illegal casino there, the Nation …