Hoi An, Vietnam, has been recognized as the fourth best honeymoon destination in the world according to the readers of TripAdvisor, a leading travel platform in the U.S.The 2025 Travelers' Choice Awards celebrate the world's best travel destinations based on millions of reviews and opinions shared by TripAdvisor users over the past year. These awards highlight destinations that have consistently impressed travelers worldwide.Hoi An joins an elite list of honeymoon hotspots, following Mauritiu...

Phu Quoc Island, recently named the world’s second-most beautiful island by Travel + Leisure readers, has become the top destination for international travelers visiting Vietnam during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday.According to Agoda's data, collected between November 27 and December 21, 2024, there is a significant surge in searches for accommodations on Phu Quoc, increasing by 266% compared to Da Nang (119%) and Nha Trang (104%). The holiday, marking the start of the Year of the Snake...

As the year 2025 begins, Vietnam has rolled out celebratory activities across various localities to warmly welcome first tourists, setting a positive tone for the new year.In Da Nang, nearly 3,000 visitors arrived at the start of the year, including almost 2,000 European and American tourists who disembarked from the Noordam cruise ship. City officials greeted them with flowers, gifts, and vouchers, along with a lively traditional lion dance and plenty of photo opportunities.Hue also welcomed...

Ho Chi Minh City’s long-awaited Metro Line No. 1 officially began operations on the morning of December 22, connecting Ben Thanh Market in District 1 to Suoi Tien Theme Park in Thu Duc City. This marks a significant turning point, 12 years after construction first commenced.By 10 a.m., all 14 stations along the metro line were open to the public. However, excitement filled the air hours earlier as crowds gathered at Ben Thanh Station—the largest on the line—starting at 7:00 AM.Speaking at the...

On December 4, 2024, Vietnam's Ba Chua Xu Temple Festival at Sam Mountain was officially inscribed on the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity at the 19th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, in Asunción, Paraguay.This is the 16th intangible cultural heritage of Vietnam recognized by UNESCO and the second intangible cultural heritage of the Southern region (after the Don Ca Tai Tu art) and is the...

On the evening of December 4, 2024, despite a heavy rainstorm, hundreds of spectators flocked to Nguyen Hue Walking Street in District 1 to witness the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee Building illuminated in a dazzling 3D mapping projection show.The program, titled “Hello Vietnam”, showcased advanced 3D mapping technology that seamlessly integrated Vietnam's cultural heritage into the building’s architecture. This cutting-edge technology projected cultural symbols such as the Dong Son bro...

On the morning of December 5th, 2024, Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism officially opened the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Week 2024 with the theme "Vibrant Festive Season”. The event aimed to connect tourism, culture, and sports, reinforcing the city's image as an attractive, modern, and culturally rich destination.The 4th Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Week will feature a diverse array of cultural, artistic, sporting, culinary events, and new tour introductions across the city. Information ...

At the heritage recognition ceremony held on November 22nd in Ho Chi Minh City, Ben Thanh Market was proudly awarded the certificate and decision for its classification as a city-level heritage site in 2024.This is the first time in over 110 years that Ben Thanh Market has been recognized as a city-level historical and cultural heritage site. This event is both a pride and a testament to the rich history, culture, and art that the structure has preserved over the years.With this achievement, ...

Tra Que Vegetable Village, located just 3 kilometers from the UNESCO-recognized Hoi An Ancient Town, has been honored as one of 55 “Best Tourism Villages 2024” by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). The UNWTO’s Best Tourism Village award celebrates destinations that preserve rural traditions, landscapes, and biodiversity while promoting sustainable tourism practices. This year, the organization reviewed over 260 applications from 60 countries and selected Tra Que for its ex...

Vietnam has welcomed over 14.1 million international tourists in the first ten months of 2024, marking a significant 41.3% increase compared to the previous year, according to a recent report from the General Statistics Office (GSO).This surge in visitors can be attributed to favorable visa policies, enhanced tourism promotion efforts, and Vietnam's success in receiving several prestigious international tourism awards. In October 2024 alone, international arrivals reached 1.42 million, a slig...