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The Khau Pha Paragliding Festival kicked off in Mu Cang Chai district, the northern province of Yen Bai on September 25, attracting 100 local and international pilots.

With no wide roads nor bright streetlights, the paths on Cu Lao Cau Island are interspersed with rocks and wild plants.

Along the stream that stretches more than 10km from the top of Hon Son Mountain in Ninh Hoa Town, in the South Central province of Khanh Hoa, the three natural lakes which were created in different layers are the most memorable destination thanks to the stream of the same name: Ba Ho (Three Lakes). For visitors to Ninh Hoa, taking a day to explore three lakes is also a memorable journey.

The German travel news site reisereporter.de has listed Vietnam among the ten most charming destinations for German holiday-makers to explore and escape the upcoming winter in Europe.

Ma Hao waterfall, in Tri Nang commune of Lang Chanh district, is considered a “pearl” amid the forests and mountains of Thanh Hoa province, thanks to its natural and pristine beauty associated with the history of fighting against foreign invaders.

The Da Nang City Tourism Department held a programme in Kisarazu, Chiba Prefecture, Japan, on September 21, aiming to to promote the city’s tourism potential.

Thanks to the support from digital technology, the tourism development provided the most convenient services to satisfy tourists.

Tourist arrivals in the capital city of Hanoi was estimated at 1.48 million in September, down 15.5% month-on-month, reported the municipal Department of Tourism.

Thanks to the Van Don – Mong Cai Expressway, which was put into operation on September 1, it now takes just over three hours for visitors from Hanoi to reach the Tra Co tourist destination in Mong Cai City, Quang Ninh Province, to enjoy attractive experiences on the weekend, instead of taking six hours as before.

The US Blueberries – Vietnam Association has announced the winners of the cooking contest entitled ‘Create summer flavours with US berries’, with the first prize going to ‘pho’ (Vietnamese rice noodle) served with blueberry sauce, a dish that combines Vietnamese and US culinary culture.

The Lam Kinh Festival kicked off at the Lam Kinh special national relic site in Xuan Lam commune, Tho Xuan district in the central province of Thanh Hoa on the morning of September 17.

Autumn is considered to be the most beautiful time of the year in the northern region of Vietnam when the sweltering heat of summer is replaced by a gentle autumnal breeze, and the leaves begin changing their colours. Here are recommendations of places to enjoy autumn vibes in Vietnam.

Pickled ‘bon bon’ is one of the most mesmerising specialities in the southernmost province of Ca Mau.

On September 16, the annual programme entitled ‘Travelling across the heritage land of the Hoang Su Phi terraced fields’ opened in Ha Giang province.

The management board of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Vietnam’s Quang Binh province, in coordination with Laos’ Khammouane province, has co-hosted a consultation workshop discussing ways to promote cooperation in developing cave tourism within the two localities.

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has called on departments of tourism across the country to nominate candidates for the 2023 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Tourism Awards.

The Da Nang Tourism Promotion Centre on September 15 hosted an event to introduce the updated version of the application ‘A Virtual Vacation in Da Nang’.

Vietnam was listed among the top 10 destination countries for Australians travelling overseas in July this year, with more than 18,500 arrivals, as reported by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Vietnam has been named in Travel + Leisure magazine’s list of 10 countries just a short flight away for Indians to visit during their traditional Diwali (Festival of Light) holiday.

The northern province of Hung Yen is taking actions to create a breakthrough in its tourism development, as its great potential in spiritual and agricultural tourism has yet to be tapped fully.

Vietnam won multiple prizes at the award ceremony of the World Travel Awards 2022 - Region: Asia & Oceania, which took place in Ho Chi Minh City on the evening of September 7.

A group of about 20 buyers from travel agencies in Australia took a famtrip to the south-central coastal province of Binh Thuan from September 10 – 12.

On September 11, Hai Duong province held a ceremony to commemorate the 722nd death anniversary of national hero Tran Quoc Tuan (1300-2022) and open the Con Son-Kiep Bac Autumn Festival, at Kiep Bac Temple, Hung Dao commune, Chi Linh city.

Vietnam has become the most favourite destination in Southeast Asia among Cambodian travellers since the beginning of 2022, Cambodian-based electronic news outlet Thmeythmey reported on September 10.

The People's Committee of Binh Thuan Province held a ceremony on September 10 to announce the contest "Vietnam aspiration: Making Phan Thiet the world's leading MICE and Wellness tourism destination by 2045".

Located in Vietnam’s northeast region with its wild and magnificent beauty, Ha Giang province has become increasingly attractive to visitors.

These bridges are not only historical witnesses, but also beautiful places to take pictures that are loved by many young people.

Lanterns are an indispensable traditional toy during the Mid-Autumn Festival. Let's review the most popular check-in streets selling lanterns throughout Vietnam.

Fishermen in Ho Chi Minh City’s outlying district of Can Gio held their annual Nghinh Ong (Whale Worshipping) Festival on September 9.

Mango roll-ups are one of dishes that attract visitors to central beach city of Nha Trang in Khanh Hoa Province.