Fire engulfs UNESCO-recognized Hue imperial academy
A fire erupted at an ancient building inside Hue Imperial Academy, burning down many wartime artifacts inside.
A fire erupted at an ancient building inside Hue Imperial Academy, burning down many wartime artifacts inside.
Tourism industry insiders called on the government to expand the list of countries qualified for visa waivers and prolong visa-free stays to 30 days to lure more visitors to Vietnam.
Scotland-based travel agency Skyscanner has named Vietnam among six best foodie destinations “without worrying about blowing your budget” alongside Mexico, India, Thailand, Nepal and Singapore.
Hue will launch open-top buses running through famous tourist attractions in the former imperial capital from Sept. 1 to improve travel experiences.
Foreigners see Vietnam as an ideal place for retirement with friendly people, natural landscapes and diverse tourism activities, but strict visa policies are keeping them away.
Vietnam Airlines has announced plans to resume regular flights from Da Nang to Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur next month as international tourism gradually recovers.
Vietnam and Qatar on Monday agreed to work toward exempting visas for ordinary passport holders to boost tourism between the countries.
U.K. Home Office Permanent Under-Secretary Matthew Rycroft on Monday visited Hanoi’s Old Quarter and Thang Long Imperial Citadel during his two-day visit to Vietnam.
U.S. Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper enjoyed com tam (broken rice), a popular Saigonese dish, during a working trip to Ho Chi Minh City.
Canadian travel publication The Travel has listed UNESCO heritage site Ha Long Bay in northern Vietnam as one of the “world’s 10 most beautiful places to visit in 2022.”