Japan Outbound Travel Club founded in Southern Region

On March 26, Royal Library in Hue Citadel was reopened to serve tourists coming to Hue. There is a photo exhibition themed Revival of Hue heritages held to introduce domestic and international tourists about Hue Citadel recognized as a World Heritage.

In a series of activities to make Da Nang become the world's outstanding destination in 2015 and on occasion of upcoming Lunar New Year 2015, Da Nang Culture, Sports, and Tourism has prepared a plan to organize meaningful cultural programs and activities.

Recently, two species of precious plants in Hoang Lien National Park were recognized as Vietnam Heritage Trees, Hoang Lien spruces and rhododendrons. And, the precious floral species which need reserving and propagating are listed in Vietnam Red Book.

According to estimated statistics of General Statistics Office, January 2015 witnesses 700 692 foreign tourists to Vietnam, rising 6.6% in compared to December 2014, decreasing 9.7% year on year. It is expected to be a good signal of Vietnam tourism 2015.

Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Day 2015 will take place with the theme of Impressive world Heritages in Vietnam from March 26 to 29, on the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the Liberation of Southern Vietnam, and Vietnam Reunification.

A major campaign named “Exciting Vietnam” will be launched by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam to promote image of Vietnam tourism as a destination safe, friendly and attractive.

According to the information of General Department of Geology and Minerals of Vietnam, after 5 years of research, scientists of Japan Caving Association (JCA) explored a magnificent lava cave system in Vietnam.

To welcome New Year 2015 and to bring attractive incentives to customers as travelers from all over the world to Vietnam and Nha Trang, Vinpearl Resort Nha Trang promotions have been kicked off and taken place until November 2015.

Flower and Book streets are a special event, which is annually organized on each Lunar New Year in Ho Chi Minh City. This event belongs to a series of cultural activities to enhance spiritual life of Saigon citizens to welcome upcoming New Year.

Honeymoon and Wedding Perfect Exhibition 2014 (HWP) will take place from August15th to 17th 2014 at Hanoi Daewoo Hotel at 360 Kim Ma Street, Ba Dinh District. It is the sixth time this exhibition to be held.

Au Lac Company has recently provided modern Tuan Chau ferry to the tourist waterway from Tuan Chau Island (Halong Bay) to Cat Ba Island. Thanks to this waterway, tourists can transport easily between two famous tourist destinations.

Recently, Nguyen Hue Walking Street was officially opened to serve locals and tourists in Ho Chi Minh City. The new walking zone is the most beautiful and largest street in Ho Chi Minh City with colorful decoration and modern water foutain system.

Vietnamese street food has become so well known that CNNgo praises Vietnam as the heaven of food and Travel Jounal Lovelyplanet lists Vietnam as one of 10 culinary tours most worth-trying in the world.

Because of the tropical monsoon climate, the summer in Vietnam is rather hot. With cool climate and moderate temperature, following are 10 perfect summer destinations in Vietnam to enjoy fresh air and beautiful landscapes.

In the evening July 18, 2014, Sun Wheel in Da Nang was officially launched at Asia Park Da Nang. Sun Wheel in Da Nang is one of the top highest wheels in the world.

Famtrip, a German delegation consisting of 12 representatives of leading tourism companies in Germany with Mr. Peter Melchior as the delegation leader has visited Vietnam to research for tourism from May 13th to 18th 2014.

Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village located at the foot of Marble Mountains as recently been recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage. It is one of the most well-known attractions in Da Nang.

Recently, there is a decision on upgrading Nguyen Hue Flower Street to become a walking square in Ho Chi Minh City. The project costs about 428 billion dong. Also, there is an underground station built here.

Trang An, honored as “Dry Halong Bay”, is becoming a favorite attraction appealing tourists from all over the world. Recently, Vietnam proposed UNESCO for recognizing Trang An ecological complex in Ninh Binh Province as a world heritage site.

The first official website of Lao Cai tourism has come into operation since March 27th. The website enables tourists and companies to upgrade tourism information in 3 languages: Vietnamese, English and Chinese.