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2014 is probably a successful year of Vietnam tourism. There is no less than 10 times Vietnam was appreciated by international press and entered into the world’s prestigious rankings. Let's review remarkable achievements of Vietnam tourism in this year.

From the beginning of November 2014, Quang Ninh Province kicked off a campaign named Smiles of Halong. Through the campaign, Quang Ninh citizens desire to convey a message that Quang Ninh is a land of welcoming smiles and hospitable and courteous people.

Phu Quoc Island is one of well-known tourist’s destinations in Vietnam attracting many international travelers. In 2014, Phu Quoc Island was honored by the world's famous travel magazines because of its attractive beauty and affordable tourism services.

Not being restrictive in Vietnam tours itineraries, preferential prices, accommodating at luxury hotel system of 4-5 star standard, and freedom on choosing tour packages among tourism products in Vietam increasingly tends to thrive.

After Hoi An Ancient Town, another world cultural heritage in Quang Nam province, My Son Sanctuary is covered by Wi-Fi Internet. By dint of the improvement in My Son, visitors coming here have chances to access the internet at any places in the relics.

Compared to that of large tourist cities such as Vung Tau, Nha Trang, Da Nang, Hanoi and even Ho Chi Minh City, hotels in Phu Quoc Island have best business result and highest revenue throughout Vietnam.

Hanoi has for a long time been one of the most ideal destinations for tourists. Coming Hanoi and enjoying Hanoi cuisine is the best way to explore the beautiful city.

In a list of “17 ways to drink café around the world” suggested by BuzzFeed, Vietnam Egg Coffee holds the first position. In recent years, Vietnam Egg Coffee has become a favorite and must-to-try drink of many foreign travelers when visiting the country.

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.

Exploited since 2008, MICE tourism in Vietnam has attracted a large number of tourists annually. Vietnam is assessed to possess many potentialities to develop MICE strongly in the future.

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.