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International awards boost Vietnam’s tourism brand

Vietnam’s tourism sector has made strides in more than the last 10 years to turn the country into one of the world’s famous destinations for resort tourism, with various prestigious international awards.

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Vietnam’s top tourist destinations reopen following social distancing ease

After halting operation due to the coronavirus pandemic, certain tourist hotspots in Vietnam have received the green light to again welcome visitors.

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The warrior woman, General Le Chan

Le Chan was A Woman General who supported to Hai Ba Trung to fight against Invader China Troops during 40-42 AD. Haiphong People consider Her as the Tutelary Spirit who Founded An Bien Village (Haiphong City Now). Le Chan Statue is made by Haiphong Factory of Bronze Casting.

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Upcycle your homestay while traversing central Vietnam

A 'go green' homestay in ancient town Hue offers nature enthusiast a unique space decked out with recycled materials at a reasonable price.

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Thay Pagoda - an interesting attraction in Hanoi

Thay Pagoda (Chua Thay means the Pagoda of Master Tu Dao Hanh) has another old name: Huong Hai (Sea of Perfume), So De. Based on the historical document, its official name is Thien Phuc Tu (Pagoda of Celestial Bliss).

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Visiting Yen Tu – A sacred land of Buddhist pilgrims

NDO – Located about 45 kilometres from Ha Long City, Yen Tu Mountain welcomes a large number of Buddhist pilgrims across the country during Tet (the Lunar New Year Festival), who come there to worship Buddha while looking back over the past year and praying for a New Year full of peace and happiness.

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Where to travel this January

VnExpress -- With the year drawing to a close, it’s time to chill in Vietnam's northern mountains or escape to central beaches.

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Tran Quoc Pagoda, biggest and oldest temple in Vietnam

According to legend, the pagoda was built under Ly Nam De’s reign (544-548) associated with Van Xuan State. The name Khai Quoc (Found the Nation) of the pagoda originated from this period of time. Later, King Le Thai Tong (1434 – 1442) changed the name to An Quoc (Secure the Nation).

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Admire the beautiful temple like in the movie, which is the hottest in the North of Vietnam

Located in Ninh Trung hamlet, Liem Son commune, Thanh Liem district, Ha Nam province, Dia Tang Phi Lai Pagoda is becoming a hotspot for spiritual tourism in Ha Nam.

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Vietnam Airlines aims to become five-star airline in 2020

Vietnam Airlines has reached five-star standards for 30 percent of the 700 criteria from the international air transport rating organisation Skytrax, a step forward in its quest to become a five-star airline in 2020.

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