At the royal palace in the Hue Citadel, Ngo Mon is a splendid structure that also served as one of the gates.

Lack of international flights into the central region is bogging up tourism development, incurring heavy financial losses.

The trees are glittering with fairy lights and lanterns, the perfume river is strewn with floating flowers and cellophane horses are “galloping” above the heads of excited locals and visitors.

Truc Lam Meditation Monastery, about five kilometers from downtown Da Lat in Lam Dong Province, is one of the town’s most well-known tourist spots.

The biennial Festival Hue to be held next month will focus on reviving royal and folk festivals that evoke the glorious past of the former imperial capital.

Jetstar Pacific Airlines, formerly known as Pacific Airlines, will today sell 10,000 promotional air tickets priced at VND15,000 (US$0.9) each for its domestic flights.

The historic town of Hoi An in the central province of Quang Nam will hold its fourth annual kite competition this Saturday.

The Mekong Delta’s Bac Lieu is a place to discover nature and study history.

The Vietnamese government has approved a plan to expand its second-largest airport near the capital Hanoi by 2020 with an estimated investment of VND13.74 trillion (US$857 million).

The coastal province Ba Ria – Vung Tau neighboring Ho Chi Minh City has a number of lighthouses including Vung Tau, Ba Kiem, Cao Trang, Ganh Rai, Can Gio, and Con Son 1 and 2.

The Saigon Passenger Transport Company (Sapaco Tourist) will open a bus route between Ho Chi Minh City and Siem Reap Province in neighboring Cambodia next Monday, according to a company source.

Recognized as one of the Vietnam’s most beautiful beaches by the World Tourism Organization, Cua Lo is a tourist hot spot.

Nam Thien Nhat Tru Pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City is a place that can alleviate the homesickness of migrants from the North.

The Hoang De (Emperor) Citadel in Binh Dinh Province is a must-see for Vietnamese history lovers.

To cap off a delightful evening in Hanoi with delicious food amidst an elegant atmosphere, visitors should not miss the chance to visit two of the city’s most distinguished restaurants.