Travel News

Hanoi in top ten Asian cities for hawker food
09:22 | 30/03/2012
VietNamNet Bridge – CNN Go, CNN’s travel website, has selected Hanoi as one of the Asia's 10 greatest street food cities. The list also has Penang of Malaysia, Seoul of South Korea, Bangkok of Thailand, Fukuoka of Japan, Taipei of Taiwan, Singapore, Manila of Philippines, Phnom Penh of Cambodia and Xian of China.

CNN Go describes Hanoi as “the birthplace of many quintessential Vietnamese dishes, such as pho and bun cha, and the city is often cited as one of the world's great food capitals.”

According to CNN Go, Hanoi is also a street-eater's paradise, with a plethora of options for those who want to eat like a local. In fact, many swear that the best food in Hanoi is found on the sidewalk, with dishes that often feature fish sauce, lemongrass, chilies, and cilantro and other fresh herbs.

“The city, which celebrated its 1,000th birthday last year, has put those centuries to good use perfecting its curbside nibbles. Although vendors often cook in small shop fronts, they serve their wares on the sidewalk, on small plastic tables and chairs that can seem woefully inadequate for overgrown foreigners,” CNN Go comments.

Festival Season
10:23 | 23/03/2012
Vietnam is famous for its historic and cultural traditions. There are plenty of occasions to celebrate major events throughout the year. During the first three months of the lunar year, a lot of festivals take place across the country.

Chol Chnam Thmay Festival
06:30 | 17/03/2012
Time: From the 1st to the 3rd day of Chet month (according to Buddhist calendar, equivalent to the 12th to 15th day of April by solar calendar).
Objects of worship: Welcoming the God of the New Year, Buddha and ancestors.
Characteristics: The traditional Tet (New Year) of the Khmer community, seeing the old year off and welcoming the New Year.
Participator: The Khmer people in the southern provinces.

Vietnam attends Canada tourism fair
06:08 | 17/03/2012
Vietnam is joining nearly 60 countries at the 18th annual Travel and Vacation Show which opened in Ottawa city on March 10.

Dao ethnic “courtship duets” festival
09:49 | 12/03/2012
This is the most unique traditional festival of ethnic minorities in Sapa district, Lao Cai province.

Coffee Culture in Hanoi
10:52 | 11/03/2012
My first morning in Vietnam I was extremely jet lagged after a twenty hour journey from Chicago. I stumbled blurry eyed down the streets of the backpacker district and hopped into the first cafe I could find and ordered a coffee.

Enjoying Hanoi’s Pho (Noodle Soup)
10:46 | 11/03/2012
Today, "pho Hanoi" (Hanoi noodle soup) is not only a popular dish but also a national dish of Vietnam. As a culinary ambassador, it promotes the city's culture around the world.

British cruise ship to visit Nha Trang
10:03 | 10/03/2012
British cruise ship to visit Saigontourist Travel Service Co welcomed some 500 passengers and crew members who arrived aboard British cruise ship Spirit of Adventure in HCM City’s Sai Gon Port on March 9 as part of a three-day tour of the city and Nha Trang.

Tourism agency office to be opened in Tokyo
10:02 | 10/03/2012
The Vietnam National Administration for Tourism (VNAT) has unveiled plans to open a representative office in Tokyo later this year as part of efforts to attract more Japanese tourists to Vietnam and promote cooperation between the two countries.

Hue Festival 2012
09:39 | 09/03/2012
In preparation for the 2012 National Tourism Year, the Hue Festival will open on April 7 next year.