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Vietnamese fried spring rolls make world’s top 10 shrimp and rice dishes

By Phuc Trinh   October 26, 2023 | 09:49 am GMT+7 According to the readers of the international food magazine TasteAtlas, fried spring rolls are the eighth best dish in the world that features shrimp and rice. About 340,000 foodies contributed to this list, which prioritizes distinct tastes and widespread popularity. Cha gio is the southern Vietnamese […]

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Hanoi pilots night tour to Temple of Literature

By VNA   October 23, 2023 | 10:20 am GMT+7 Khue Van Cac, the pavilion inside the Temple of Literature, is lit up at night. Photo by Le Viet Khanh On Sunday, many tour operators got together to try out taking visitors to Hanoi’s Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) at night.The project’s goal […]

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Phu Quoc’s crossroads: better services or tourism collapse

By Tu Nguyen, Xanh Le   October 19, 2023 | 07:00 am GMT+7 A beach resort on Phu Quoc Island, Kien Giang Province. Photo by VnExpress/Huu Khoa Phu Quoc, historically the most well-liked paradise island in Vietnam, is seeing a decline in tourism as high air ticket costs and a lack of interest in international travel take […]

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Tropical vibes by the Red River: Hanoi’s Hawaiian café

By Tung Dinh   October 13, 2023 | 07:36 am GMT+7 A Hawaiian-inspired café on the Red River in Hanoi enchants visitors with its island ambiance and a taste of tropical paradise. Cocoru Coffee & Restaurant, at 1033 Bach Dang Street, Hai Ba Trung District, offers a combination of coffee and dining experiences that are drawing in […]

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Vietnam’s largest tourism markets yet to recover fully after Covid

By Hoang Phong   October 12, 2023 | 07:20 am GMT+7 Foreign tourists pose for the photographer as they watch a street art performance in Hue, April 29, 2023. Photo by VnExpress/Vo Thanh Southeast Asia has become a bright area for inbound tourism to Vietnam while its primary tourism markets, including China, South Korea, and the U.S., […]

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Phu Quoc most searched for on Google by Vietnamese travelers

By Hoang Phong   October 11, 2023 | 07:56 am GMT+7 The southern tip of Phu Quoc Island in Kien Giang Province. Photo by Minh Tu According to Google, Phu Quoc Island in the province of Kien Giang in the country’s south was the most sought-after holiday destination by Vietnamese users. Using data from its online travel […]

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Vietnam, China resume self-driving tours along frontier

By Le Tan   October 10, 2023 | 07:16 am GMT+7 People walk at Mong Cai border gate in Quang Ninh Province. Photo by VnExpress/Le Tan After more than three years of suspension due to Covid, self-driving tours at border areas between Vietnam and China are slated to resume at the end of this month. The Mong […]

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Phu Quoc ranks 3rd among world’s most affordable tourist islands

By Ha Nguyen, Phuc Trinh   October 6, 2023 | 08:16 am GMT+7 Phu Quoc Island is third in The Travel magazine’s list of 17 most budget-friendly tourist islands worldwide. The Canadian publication highlights Phu Quoc’s accessibility and its wide range of activities. Phu Quoc’s long white sandy beaches and crystal-clear blue waters are a draw for […]

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Inside $12 pho bowl served at Vietnamese singer’s Shanghai restaurant

By Chi Nguyen   October 5, 2023 | 08:13 am GMT+7 A newly opened restaurant in Shanghai owned by Vietnamese singer Chi Pu serves diners with northern Vietnam-style pho noodle soup with prices at 90 yuan (US$12.50). Last month, Chi Pu (C) soft-launched her pho eatery called La Ganh on Yanping Road in Shanghai and the grand […]

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Ha Long Bay among top 24 travel destinations for 2024

By Phuc Trinh   October 4, 2023 | 07:55 am GMT+7 Kayakers sail past a cruise ship in Ha Long Bay, northern Vietnam. Photo courtesy of Indochina Junk OvationNetwork, a network of luxury travel professionals, has named Ha Long Bay as one of 24 sites across the world to visit in 2024. New York-based travel network OvationNetwork […]