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The H1 figure stood at 49% of the full-year target of 22-23 million tourists, but it should be noted that the peak international tourism season in Vietnam lasts from October to March.

In the first half of this year, group tourist arrivals from Vietnam to China's Yunnan via Hekou had reached a record 27,200, up 74.68% year-on-year.

The system of Ba mountain pagodas in Tay Ninh rang the bell 3 times to pray for national peace and prosperity at 6:00 a.m. on July 1, 2025.

Ho Chi Minh City ranked seventh among the best cities in Asia Pacific while Phu Quoc earned the third place in the top 10 islands in the region.

Bac Giang welcomes not just the fruit harvest, but also a wave of visitors eager to explore its landscape and culture.

Localities like Ha Nam, Nam Dinh, and Ninh Binh, when reorganised, could form a new growth pole, leveraging their combined potential in ecological, historical, and spiritual tourism.

Gulf News, one of two English-language daily publications in the Persian Gulf region, listed the main reasons for its destination picks as being a mix of iconic cities, cultural treasures, tropical escapes, and foodie havens.

Located at an altitude of over 1,500 metres above sea level, Sapa is dubbed the “Switzerland of Vietnam” for its temperate climate, breathtaking scenery, and European-inspired architecture.

The first and only direct service connecting the two countries at the moment is set to operate three times per week using the modern wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.

Mu Cang Chai is home to nearly 83,000 hectares of forest. Recognising this potential, local authorities have embraced a holistic strategy that protects biodiversity while promoting tourism.

Phu Quoc ranks among the top 10 leading tourist islands in Asia. As the largest island in Vietnam, it boasts stunning natural beauty, with expansive coral reefs resting beneath the sea.

The programme is organised by the Khanh Hoa provincial Youth Union and the “Khanh Hoa people speak English” Project, and aims to promote the culture, history, cuisine and other tourism products.