The Year of the Horse Gallops into The Grand Ho Tram
Inspired by the spirit of the horse, The Grand Ho Tram encourages you to have a year of success, confidence, and new horizons. Traditional Tết performances and activities alongside special feasts and opportunities for revelry will usher in a year of remarkable achievements and memorable moments.
Vietnam Welcomes 21m Tourists in 2025, Highest-Ever Figure in History
Last year marked an impressive year for tourism in Vietnam. A record number of 21.17 million international tourists visite...
Hanoi's Proposal to Stop Train Service Might Spell the End of 'Train Street'
Hanoi’s infamous train street might be going away if a new municipal plan becomes a reality.
Pete Walls in Travel
At Kon Tum's Đăk Đrinh Lake, Life Slows to a Therapeutic Pace
Đăk Đrinh Lake lies in the northern reaches of Kon Tum, where the hills rise in slow, deliberate waves and the pace of life is set by the land. The Ca Dong ethnic communities remain here, maintaining their language, stilt houses, and routines that have shaped this corner of the highlands for generations.
Paul Christiansen in Saigoneer Getaways
Waterfalls, Langur, Oysters and Abandoned Colonial Villas: A Lăng Cô Getaway
What lies between Đà Nẵng and Huế?
Just 50km From Hanoi, Đường Lâm Village Is a Charming Historical Relic
If one were to strike out west from Hanoi and follow the Red River for some 50 kilometers, there they will find Đường Lâm Village — a quintessence of rural Vietnam.
Paul Christiansen in Saigoneer Getaways
Cát Tiên National Park Is the Perfect Cure for the Festering Wounds of Chronic Urban Life
What’s new? What’s trendy? What haven’t I explored? Such questions often dictate our travel plans, but sometimes, we’d be better off asking the opposite: What’s old? What’s impervious to being in style? Where have I been before and loved?
Mũi Né Among Top 10 Trending Travel Destinations Globally in 2026, Booking Says
Travel site Booking.com dubbed Mũi Né “one of 2026’s trending travel spots,” reflective of the international attention and domestic emphasis the beach city is currently receiving.
[Photos] Under the Great Northern Sky: Life in Vietnam's Pastoral Provinces
In my travels, I don't think I've ever found a nation like Vietnam, whose landscapes differ so vastly from north to south. I imagine the great hills and sharp peaks of the north as the scaly, rugged h...
Guess Which Airline Is the Most Delayed in Vietnam This Year
Jetstar Pacific has once again claimed the top spot in Vietnam’s list of most-delayed airlines.
VietJet Aims to Launch Direct Flights to California in 2019
VietJet is rapidly expanding its fleet and preparing for direct flights to California by 2019.
Hanoi Sets Goal of Luring 23.85m Domestic, International Tourists This Year
Hanoi is aiming to become a bigger hotspot for tourism, as officials are expecting the city to host 23.83 total million visitors within 2017.
[Photos] Saigoneer Getaways: The Winding Roads of Ha Giang
There are places in the world that humble us with the scale of their beauty, making us feel small and insignificant in the best possible way. Ha Giang is one of those places.
Vietnamese Motorcyclist Drives From Saigon to Paris in 150 Days
A Vietnamese motorcyclist has finished the first leg of his trip around world on a motorbike.
VietJet to Fly From Saigon to Chiang Mai, Phuket in December
VietJet Air is ready to expand its network yet again, with new flights from Saigon to Phuket and Chiang Mai in Thailand starting in December.
[Photos] Saigoneer Getaways: Laos' 50 Shades of Green
The first thing you notice when you arrive in Laos is the green: it’s everywhere. It’s not the buildings that catch your eye but the landscapes: untouched wilderness, valleys, trees, fields, all of it...
Michael Tatarski in Travel
[Photos] Saigoneer Getaways: Tokyo's Historic Tsukiji Fish Market After the Morning Rush
Tsukiji Market is one of Tokyo's most well-known destinations, famous for its early-morning tuna auctions and frenetic wholesale seafood stalls. However, visiting the market once the action has died d...
New Law Requires Airlines to Provide Free Food, Drink, Rest Space in Case of Long Delays
As of November 1, passengers in Vietnam whose flights are delayed by more than three hours will be entitled to a free meal, according to Circular 27 issued by the Ministry of Transport.
Da Nang Leaders Seek Investment in Railway Linking City Center With Hoi An
Traveling from Da Nang to Hoi An will be a breeze in the future if a proposed railway connecting the two coastal towns comes to fruition.
[Video] Saigon, the City That's Always on the Move
Saigon is a city of constant movement, as demonstrated by the sleek video below.
Quang Binh Resumes Son Doong Ladder Project, Launches New Tour in 2018
Tour company Oxalis has finally received the nod from the local government to resume the installation of a ladder that would allow tourists to traverse Vietnam’s world-famous Son Doong cave from the b...
You Can Fly Directly From Phu Quoc to Bangkok Starting This October
Visitors to Vietnam’s southern tourism island can start adding Bangkok to their itinerary soon.
Vietnam Aims to Attract 1m Visitors From Japan by 2018: Official
Vietnam’s tourism administration is turning to Japan as the next important partner in the industry.
[Video] Sleek Travelogue Highlights Thrilling Side of Ha Long Bay and Hanoi
This sleek, well-edited travelogue by filmmaker Alex Schiller will take you on a thrilling ride around Ha Long Bay and Hanoi.
VietJet Will Fly to Phnom Penh From Saigon Starting This November
It seems that VietJet is ramping up its regional services as the company has been announcing new flight routes every month.
Vietnam Is Asia's Fastest-Growing Travel Destination in 2017 So Far: UN Report
A recent study by the United Nations shows that during the first four months of 2017, Vietnam was the fast growing travel destination in Asia.
The Gradual Decline of Mekong Delta's Floating Markets
The traditional floating markets of the Mekong Delta are being threatened by the rapid rise of the region’s economy and infrastructure.
Saigon Needs Proper Ports to Attract More Cruise Ships: Tour Agencies
Tour agencies in Saigon are calling for the municipal administration to construct more ports in the city to accommodate large cruise ships.
