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More 30 trains to be added on National Day

The Saigon Railway Joint Stock Company said on the national day (September 2), the company plans to add more 30 trains on some key routes from HCMC to Phan Thiet, Nha Trang, Quy Nhon and Quang Ngai provinces and vice versa.

AirAsia to launch Kuala Lumpur-Phu Quoc direct air route

The low-cost carrier AirAsia will operate four flights a week from Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) to Phu Quoc island in the southern province of Kien Giang from November 2nd.

Exploring Muong Hoa valley by mountain train

From now to December 31, Sun World Fansipan Legend arerunning a discount program for visitors to discover Muong Hoa Valley by mountain train and enjoy Muong Hoa cuisine.

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Experience unique nature in Van Ho

Moc Chau Plateau with endless evergreen tea hills and peach and plum blossoms whenever spring arrives is very popular with backpackers. However, there is another address for adventurers to discover if they want to explore more of the northern mountainous province of Son La. It is Van Ho District, with amazing, majestic, and typical features of Viet Nam’s northwestern region.

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Ba Hon Dam islands: A pristine experience

Located off Kien Luong District in the southern province of Kien Giang, Ba Lua Archipelago is a pristine landscape, which has been called the ‘Ha Long Bay of the South’.

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Tien Cave – an amazing place to discover in Quang...

(TITC) - The limestone cave of Tien is situated in Cao Quang Commune, Tuyen Hoa District, Quang Binh Province, fascinating those who love natural wonders and exciting experiences.

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Sai Gon’s waterways

Ho Chi Minh City is regarded as a city of rivers. It is surrounded by Dong Nai and Sai Gon rivers and has a lot of canals running through the city.

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Beautiful firmiana simplex flowers in Cham Island

Cham Island in Hoi An city, Quang Nam province, is an ideal check-in point for travelers looking for a scenic view, with the stunning beauty of firmiana simplex in bloom and the vast expanse of crystal blue sea stretching to the horizon.

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Huế ambitious to be Việt Nam’s gastronomy capital

Cake time: Bánh bèo, bánh nậm and bánh lọc. These three treats are most popular for late afternoon meals in Huế. VNS Photo Phước Bửu

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Embassies & Consulates

Vietnam ranks 84th among world’s most powerful passports

According to latest statistics of Henley Passport Index 2018 released on May 23, Vietnam ranks 84th among the most powerful passports in the world with 51 visa-free destinations.

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Food and Drink

Browned green sticky rice - A fantastic idea for dessert made from ‘Com’

While ‘cha com’ is a popular choice for the main course made from ‘com’ (young sticky rice flakes), ‘com xao’ is a fantastic idea for dessert or for tea break.

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Culture

Dykes Keep Vietnam abreast of History's Tide

Control of the rivers has been crucial to the Vietnamese people’s hard-won ability to survive and thrive in a sometimes unforgiving land. The construction of dykes along rivers is without a doubt one of the most important steps in the emergence of the Vietnamese people.

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Vietnam Customs and Habits

A very popular belief among Vietnamese is the custom of the ancestor cult. In every household, an ancestor altar is installed in the most solemn location.

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