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Vietnam’s three sites ranked in the top 10 summer getaways in Asia  Ba Na Hills from above. Photo: Sun World According to Channel News Asia, Asia’s top 10 Summer getaways include Sa Pa, Ba Na Hills, and Dalat. These destinations are highlighted for their temperatures below 30 degrees Celsius, even during the hottest months, which makes them ideal havens for Summer tourists. Sa Pa offers a rich local cultural experience, while Dalat boasts stunning French architecture and urban design. Ba Na Hills stands out with its extensive array of entertainment services. According to recent data, young Vietnamese travelers typically spend an average of U$1,261 per trip. According to a study conducted by Klook, an e-commerce platform for travel and experiences, the average Vietnamese tourist aged 20 to 40 spends VND30 million ($1,261) on a trip, which is double their monthly salary. The study surveyed nearly 4,000 individuals in 12 countries over the past six months, with a spec...

Booking.com’s Asia-Pacific Travel Confidence Index (APAC) 2023 study focuses on the travel behavior of Asia-Pacific travelers and the factors influencing their travel decisions. The study provides a comprehensive analysis of tourism confidence and sustainable tourism across the region. Photo: Chi Le More than 8,000 tourists from 11 countries and territories, including Vietnam, participated in the survey. The majority of travelers agree that the pandemic has changed the way they travel. Vietnamese tourists prefer sightseeing tours or prioritize family vacations after the impact of the pandemic (Photo: Dep To Ong) According to the report, there are four types of tourist groups, each with specific characteristics in their motivations, priorities, and behaviors towards tourism. Vietnamese tourists show a preference for sightseeing and family vacations. 53% of Vietnamese tourists prefer natural scenery, 52% want to have more trips to spend quality time with family,...

Huong, representing the Vietnamese delegation, achieved a personal best of 13.68 meters, securing the first medal for Vietnam at the tournament. Mariko Morimoto from Japan won the gold medal in the event with an impressive leap of 14.06 meters, while Zeng Rui from China claimed the silver medal with a jump of 14.01 meters. At the age of 21, Huong previously won a bronze medal at the 31st Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia in May, achieving a triple jump of 13.46 meters. In December 2022, Huong also earned a silver medal with a jump of 12.94 meters at the ninth National Sports Festival. The 2023 Asian Athletics Championships is currently taking place in Bangkok, Thailand from July 12 to 16, marking the 25th edition of this prestigious event. Additionally, this competition serves as a qualifying stage for athletes aiming to participate in the 2023 World Athletics Championships, which will be held in Budapest, Hungary from August 19 to 27. To stay updated with the latest news about V...

The Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi is currently hosting the fourth solo exhibition of esteemed Vietnamese artist Nguyen Ngoc Phuong. Entitled “Heafod”, this captivating exhibition will be open to the public until July 31. The exhibition, titled “Heafod,” is on display at the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum until July 31. Photo courtesy of the museum The exhibition showcases a collection of 19 of Nguyen Ngoc Phuong’s latest works, providing a thought-provoking exploration into the complexity of the human soul, disinterest and/or ontological uncertainty, and existential anguish. According to esteemed art critics, “The Heafod” is a pivotal work in Phuong’s innovative approach to visual art. Her paintings intricately combine spontaneous and deliberate elements, resulting in a captivating interplay of accidental and purposeful marks. These marks evolve over time, gaining intensity and intention akin to scratches and cuts on the skin. The Heafod Exhibition Ex...

According to the Hanoi People’s Committee, Blackpink’s “Born Pink World Tour” concert will be held at My Dinh Stadium on July 29 and July 30 with an audience capacity of approximately 36,000 and 31,000, respectively. The K’Pop girl group Blackpink has officially confirmed on their fan page that Hanoi will be the next stop on their ongoing “Born Pink World Tour”. Efforts will be made by Hanoi to ensure the success of the concert, with various measures implemented by relevant units to guarantee the safety of both performers and audience members, as well as to prioritize health and disease prevention and control. Additionally, the Hanoi People’s Committee is emphasizing the need for effective communication about international cultural events in order to promote Vietnam as a welcoming and hospitable destination suitable for hosting political, cultural, sports, and international gatherings. Earlier, there were speculations that Blackpink’s Vietnam tour would be canceled. However, on Ju...

Australian media outlet, The Sydney Morning Herald, highlights several picturesque towns along the Mekong river in Vietnam and Cambodia. In Tien Giang province, Cai Be district stands out with its French colonial church seemingly floating on the water, and a mobile market where locals sell their products from rowboats. Sa Dec city in Dong Thap province is a must-visit for fans of renowned writer Marguerite Duras, who lived and wrote her famous novel “The Lover” here. The city offers crumbling mansions and temples, as well as beautiful flower farms. Tan Chau town in An Giang, near the Cambodian border, is known for its silk manufacturing and traditional crafts like mat weaving and slipper making. The town is surrounded by beautiful rice fields and villages where monks rest and kids leap into the Mekong from nearby bridges. The list also includes Phnom Penh, Koh Onha Tei, and Angkor Ban in Cambodia. The post Mekong River’s Six Coolest Towns: Three are Right Here at Home! appear...

The Da Lat Railway Station was constructed in 1932, featuring a cog railway and cog engine which were renowned for being one-of-a-kind globally. Today, the station serves as a popular tourist attraction, providing a distinctive experience for visitors eager to discover the mountainous city while traveling from Da Lat Station to Trai Mat. With a leisurely 7km journey, this ride is ideal for sightseeing, making it the perfect afternoon activity for those visiting Da Lat. To learn more about Da Lat Station, please click here . Da Lat Station (Ward 10, Da Lat City, Lam Dong Province) is the main station of the unique cog railway Phan Rang – Da Lat, 84 km long connecting Lam Dong province with Ninh Thuan province. The Da Lat railway project was meticulously crafted by esteemed French architects, Moncet and Reveron. Constructed in 1938, this remarkable railway spans an impressive 84 km, including a cog railway section that stretches an additional 16 km to facilitate smooth oper...