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The British travel guide Lonely Planet has named The Reunification Express, or Vietnam’s north-south railway, one of the most incredible rail trips in the world. The railway stretches for more than 1,726 kilometers between the country’s two biggest cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City over the course of …

Vietnam is among the three most favorite destinations for South Korean tourists in Asia along with Taiwan and Japan, a report showed. Data from to South Korea-based KB Kookmin Card between January 1 – May 15 showed Taiwan, Vietnam, Japan and Thailand are particularly popular destinations for Korean tourists with …

There are countless factors that make travel in Vietnam more convenient than many of its ASEAN neighbors and beyond. I’ve tried to condense these down to a list of 10. Since travel restrictions were lifted post-pandemic, I’ve visited places such as Borneo, western Malaysia, Laos and India. One thought keeps …

Authorities in Bali, Indonesia will crack down on foreign tourists using crypto to pay for services in hotels, restaurants, tourism destinations, shopping centers, and other places. “Foreign tourists who behave inappropriately, carry out activities that are not allowed in their visa permit, use crypto as a means of payment, and …

A family in Vinh Long Province in the Mekong Delta makes handmade noodles cut into different shapes, fresh every day.     Family makes handmade noodles cut into different shapes Family makes handmade noodles cut into different shapes in Vietnam Footage shows a large mixer machine combining the dry ingredients. …

The Microsoft Travel news website has listed Hanoi as one of the 10 “most charming destinations” for a romantic getaway in Asia. It called Vietnam’s capital “a fast-expanding metropolis in Southeast Asia.” “Hanoi is known for the various rivers, lakes, and mountains that run beside and around it. Scattered around …

Chinese tourists have surpassed Americans to become the second biggest market for Vietnam’s tourism during January-May, after South Korea. Over 146,000 Chinese tourists arrived in Vietnam this month, up 23% from the previous month, according to a report by the General Statistics Office. Since China began reopening its border in …

Hotel and flight searches by Indian travelers to Vietnam surged nearly four-fold against pre-pandemic levels, with Vietnamese carriers racing to launch more direct flights to tap into the world’s most populous country. Data from online booking travel site Agoda showed searches for Vietnam by Indian tourists between January 2019 to …

Thailand received one million Chinese tourists between January and May 18, a government official said on Sunday, after China’s border reopening. The government expects the number of Chinese visitors to meet its target of 5 million this year, with spending of 446 billion baht (US$13.18 billion), government spokesperson Anucha Burapachaisri …

Vietnamese hotpots are more than just food. They are a way of sharing, bonding and celebrating among loved ones: be it friends, family, neighbors, or even coworkers. So let’s explore the variety and richness of these dishes. Lau ga la e – Chicken hotpot with e leaves Lau ga la …