Travel

Three destinations help Việt Nam surpass Singapore to become Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing tourism star

Tuesday, Apr 15, 2025

In 2024, Việt Nam surpassed Singapore to become the third most-visited country in the region, welcoming 17.5 million international arrivals - just behind Malaysia with 25 million and Thailand with 35 million.

News

BOND Quartet’s music video highlights Hạ Long Bay’s hidden beauty

Thursday, Apr 10, 2025

The video was filmed shortly after BOND’s live concert in Hà Nội in October, with the all-female group dressed in traditional Vietnamese áo dài while performing Victory, one of their most iconic compositions.

Travel

About 1,700 tourists from Japan to visit Hạ Long by cruise ship

Thursday, Mar 13, 2025

During their one-day stay, 1,700 tourists from Japan will be divided into groups for excursions to Hạ Long Bay, the city itself, and possibly nearby Hải Phòng or rural villages.

Life & Style

Hạ Long Carnaval to take place on May 1

Thursday, Mar 13, 2025

Themed "Connecting heritage, leading the way to shine", the festival will feature a grand opening ceremony, DJ performances, and a high-altitude fireworks display.

Travel

Quảng Ninh emerges as premier cruise tourism destination

Wednesday, Mar 12, 2025

In 2025, Quảng Ninh expects around 70 cruise ship arrivals with nearly 90,000 passengers, a 30 per cent increase from 2024.

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'Art for Climate' Festival Change in Hạ Long Bay calls for environmental protections

Monday, Feb 24, 2025

A series of over 20 art and environmental protection activities will be held from now until June, primarily in Hạ Long City

Travel

Quảng Ninh expects surge in cruise tourists in early 2025

Tuesday, Jan 21, 2025

The northern province of Quảng Ninh, home to UNESCO-recognised Hạ Long Bay, is expected to welcome 11 luxury cruise ships with nearly 16,000 international visitors in the first month of 2025.

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Quảng Ninh makes use of heritage to develop sustainable tourism

Tuesday, Jan 14, 2025

The northeastern province of Quảng Ninh is planning to further make use of heritage to develop sustainable tourism, step by step becoming a regional and international linkage hub, and an attractive destination for tourists in the global tourism map.

Quảng Ninh boosts cruise tourism to lure international visitors

Tuesday, Jan 07, 2025

Despite challenges from Typhoon Yagi, the northern province of Quảng Ninh, home to UNESCO-recognised natural heritage Hạ Long Bay, welcomed 19 million tourists, including 3.8 million foreigners, in 2024, with cruise travellers making a significant contribution.

Food

Quảng Ninh Cuisine Festival 2024: a symphony of Vietnamese flavours

Friday, Dec 27, 2024

The Quảng Ninh Cuisine Festival 2024 is underway in Hạ Long city, the northern province of Quảng Ninh, from December 26-29, boasting a lineup of nearly 130 booths – the largest number of registrations so far.

Heritage

Hạ Long Bay not named in UNESCO’s list of World Heritages in Danger

Tuesday, Dec 24, 2024

To date, Việt Nam’s heritage sites have not been named in the List of World Heritages in Danger.

Life & Style

Hạ Long Bay celebrates 30 years as a world heritage site

Friday, Dec 13, 2024

This 30-year milestone not only marks a moment of pride for Việt Nam but also underscores the immense responsibility that comes with safeguarding such a natural treasure.

Travel

Environmental protection key to preserving Hạ Long Bay

Thursday, Dec 12, 2024

Hạ Long Bay in the northern coastal province of Quảng Ninh will  this month celebrate 30th anniversary of UNESCO World Heritage Site recognition.

Travel

Hạ Long Bay tackles challenges to overcome multi-dimensional pressures

Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024

The bay contains nearly 2,000 rocky islands and spans an area of ​​1,553 square kilometres. It is a unique marine natural wonder recognised three times by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

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VietKings nominates four top spots in VN

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

The Việt Nam Record Organization (VietKings) has nominated four special destinations for a list of the 100 most attractive destinations in the world.