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Vietnam Welcomes Record Number of Foreign Tourists in 2017: GSO
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- Published on Tuesday, 09 January 2018 11:42
- Written by Saigoneer.
Last year was a good year for Vietnam's tourism industry.
[Video] Fly Across the Length of Vietnam in Filmmaker Thang Soi's Latest Short Film
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- Published on Thursday, 04 January 2018 16:29
- Written by Saigoneer.
Thang Soi’s short film Vietnam - Dream of Unity (Non Song Mot Dai) opens with a panoramic view of nacreous clouds reflected atop an idyllic expanse of flooded rice fields.
Vietnam Approves Master Plan to Turn Dong Van Plateau Into National Tourism Site
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- Published on Wednesday, 27 December 2017 16:21
- Written by Saigoneer. Top photo by Michael Tatarski.
A new tourism development master plan has been approved for an area of Vietnam's northernmost province known for its stunning natural beauty.
VietJet Holds In-Flight Bikini Show to Celebrate Launch of Bangkok-Da Lat Route
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- Published on Friday, 22 December 2017 12:00
- Written by Saigoneer.
VietJet has one again lived up to its reputation worldwide as “that bikini airline in Vietnam” after passengers on one of its new Thailand-Vietnam routes posted a surprise swimwear show.
With New Organization, Tour Operators Hope to Boost Environmental Sustainability in Vietnam
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- Published on Thursday, 21 December 2017 15:59
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Top photo by Dana Filek-Gobson.
With international tourist arrivals to Vietnam set to reach a record-breaking 13 million people this year and a booming domestic tourism market, it is more important than ever for companies in this sector to be mindful of their impact on the environment.
[Photos] Snow Blankets Mount Fansipan During Winter Freeze
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- Published on Wednesday, 20 December 2017 11:59
- Written by Saigoneer.
Many Saigoneers have bundled up for their morning commute this week, but the cool temperatures here are nothing compared to the weather up north.
[Photos] Saigoneer Getaways: The Serenity of Japan's Countryside
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- Published on Tuesday, 12 December 2017 12:00
- Written by Michael Tatarski. Photos by Michael Tatarski.
Japan is rightfully famous for its exciting, neon-bathed major cities. Every year, Tokyo and Osaka draw millions of visitors with their incredible food and bars, as well as their mix of traditional and uber-modern. The countryside, however, is where one really gets a sense of Japan's orderly beauty.
The Guardian Names Quy Nhon Among 10 Best Winter Sun Escapes for 2018
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- Published on Thursday, 07 December 2017 15:19
- Written by Saigoneer.
The coastal city of Quy Nhon in central Vietnam has been named among the world’s top 10 winter sun destinations for 2018.
[Photos] The Hair-Raising Experience of Exploring South Korea's Creepiest Psychiatric Hospital
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- Published on Tuesday, 05 December 2017 11:33
- Written by Lee Starnes. Photos by Lee Starnes.
While accounts on the history of Gonjiam Psychiatric Hospital are hazy, the facility was allegedly abandoned in 1996 and left to decay on a hillside outside the town of Gyeonggi-do, about an hour and a half east of Seoul.
[Video] Experience the Majesty of Son Doong in This Epic Travelogue
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- Published on Monday, 04 December 2017 11:39
- Written by Saigoneer.
Some intrepid spelunkers recently released a video chronicling their trek through the awe-inspiring Son Doong Cave, the largest cave in the world, located in Quang Binh Province, Vietnam.
Mai Chau: A Delicate Balance of Mass Tourism and Independent Travel
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- Published on Wednesday, 29 November 2017 19:00
- Written by Dana Filek-Gibson. Photos by Dana Filek-Gibson.
With an expected 13 million international visitors this year, not to mention an ever-increasing number of domestic tourists, Vietnam’s tourism industry is growing at a rapid pace. Across the country, local officials have sought to develop their province’s destinations, while tourism providers seek to invest in scores of new man-made attractions.
