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Travel news include important updates which may affect travel and touring in Vietnam, Laos and CambodiaExperience the luxury train Hanoi - Hai Phong
The floors of the carriages are covered with anti-slip plastic carpets, the ceilings are equipped with modern LED lighting systems, creating a warm and sophisticated space. In particular, passengers can enjoy coffee on the spot, listen to melodious tunes from musicians performing right on the train.Vietnam Railways to launch VIP train
Train SE61 departs every Wednesday evening from Hanoi, stops at famous destinations such as Ninh Binh, Quang Binh, Hue, Hoi An, Nha Trang, Phan Thiet and ends at Saigon station on the following Wednesday morning. Train SE62 departs from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi on the same evening.Vietnam is the most affordable country in the world for foreigners
Among the group of foreigners living in Vietnam, 86% rated the cost of living here as good, higher than the average of 40% of the countries surveyed in the world. Meanwhile, 65% said they were satisfied with the current financial situation in Vietnam, also higher than the average...Walking street opened in Tien Yen district
During the days of the Culture and Sports week of ethnic groups in the Northeast, in the walking street of Tien Yen there are cultural activities, performances, sports such as Stick Push, walking on stilts, jumping rope, various types of weaving, knitting, painting, drinking tea, watching flowers.Tourists soar during National holiday
In Hanoi, besides the choice of traditional destinations such as Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam, Thu Le Park, Thong Nhat Park, Bat Trang Pottery Village ..., many families come to tourist spots in the suburbs such as Bao Son Paradise Park.Hanoi to close walking area in Tet
According to the Steering board, after 4 months of experiment, the walking area has attracted domestic and foreign tourists, gradually restricted motorized vehicles, contributing to promote the image of Hanoi - City for Peace.Cyclo drivers in Hue trained for tourism
A popular mode of transport to visit the city and is widely used by tourists to Hue is cyclo (ricksaw). With this three wheel bicycle travelers can stroll through the small streets or beholding the heritage of an ancient and romantic Hue.Vung Tau organizes tourism survey
Vung Tau is also famous with beautiful sites such as Bao Dai white palace, Long Phuoc tunnels, Nghinh Phong cape, Dinh Co temple, Chon Nguyen zen monastery (Monkey pagoda). Vung Tau was also a military base in the American war, many war veterans from US, Australia visit the former base every year.Cultural colours of Lac Son district
There are nearly 140.000 people living in the region, of which 90 percent belongs to Muong ethnic minority group. Living standard of local people has improved a lot, many big houses are built in the township, modern transports such as motorbikes, cars and internet access are available in all villages.Phu Quoc implements tourism promotion
In addition, the Phu Quoc tourism promotion program has also focused on ensuring the safety of visitors by having the local businesses and enterprises, hotels, beach motels have teamed up to establish the rescue force on the beach in the form of socialization.Ninh Binh opens festival in Hoa Lu
The festival is also an opportunity pay respects, deeply grateful for the tremendous work of father's generations, encourage the current the generation to continue to preserve and promote the long tradition of thousands of years of civilization and everlastingness of the capital of Hoa Lu.Thai people hold New Rice Festival
Highlights at the festival include cutting young paddy to make green rice flakes as an offering to the gods of water, land and sky.The festival has folk games like nem con (a con, a colourful fabric ball, is thrown through a ring hung on a 15-20 m high bamboo pole) and tug of war.
Holland showcases culture
The event introduces the culture and customs of the Netherlands to Vietnamese and foreign visitors in HCM City, including typical houses, windmills, flowers, handicrafts and fine-art products. Visitors can enjoy other activities, including music, traditional cuisine and games.Oktoberfest debuts in Da Nang
The Pier restaurant in the Novotel Da Nang Premier Han River Hotel will host Oktoberfest, a traditional Bavarian beer festival, for the first time in Da Nang on Friday and Saturday.
Tra Su cajeput forest in full bloom
Now is an ideal time to visit the Tra Su cajeput forest in An Giang Province as the 850ha submerged forest is more beautiful during the annual flood season in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta, which normally occurs between July and November.
