Long cable car system set to run next month
Ba Na Hills Resort in the central city of Danang says it will bring into service a cable car system that links the base with the top of Ba Na Mountain in the region from March 25, after 14 months of construction and test running.
Shanghai Airlines opens air route to Hanoi
Shanghai Airlines announced on February 23 that it will open a direct service from Shanghai to Hanoi as of next month.
Jetstar Pacific offers huge discounts on domestic fares
Jetstar Pacific, Vietnam’s budget airline, has announced that it is to offer 50,000 low-price tickets on its domestic routes to travelers flying between March 3 and May 21.
Packages for golfers   (Feb 16, 2009)
Packages for golfers
The two golf clubs Dalat Palace and Ocean Dunes are offering “hole-in-one” packages combining golf tours and accommodation in the Central Highlands resort city and the coastal central city of Phan Thiet in Binh Thuan Province.
Enjoy “Come back to Thang Long” tours
Pilgrim tours remain an attractive choice for tourists in the first lunar month after Tet to pray for good luck and happiness for the New Year. Ben Thanh Tourist is offering two “Come back to Thang Long” tours to give tourists a chance to indulge in nature and sanctuaries.
AirAsia gives 500,000 free seats to stimulate air travel
AirAsia started to offer 500,000 zero-fare tickets for customers to book for its flights to and from Vietnam and other regional destinations as the latest move of the largest low-cost airline in Asia to stimulate air travel and tourism in the region on February 10.
Vietnam Airlines tempts French tourists with discounts
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines’ French branch, along with a number of travel agencies in both countries are offering 20-25% discounts on selected tours to Vietnam.
Green resort opens on Hon Tam Island
A new resort relying on solar and wind power, natural gas and collected rainwater, will open during the Tet (Lunar New Year) holidays on Hon Tam Island in Nha Trang City.
Up to the mountain, down to the valley
Ben Thanh Tourist Travel Service Co. introduces a four-day and three-night tour which will take tourists to the most beautiful beaches in Mui Ne, Binh Thuan Province, and great mountains in Dalat City, Lam Dong Province
Vietnam Airlines to launch Hanoi-Quy Nhon service
Vietnam Airlines is preparing to commence weekly flights between Hanoi and Binh Dinh to help bring more travelers to Quy Nhon City and other parts of the central coastal province, according to the airline's chief executive officer, Mr. Pham Ngoc Minh.
Traditional culture-devoted park opens doors to visitors
The Bao Son Group officially inaugurated a park in Hoai Duc District of Hanoi on January 10, marking it first in the country offering a wide range of attractions that promote Vietnamese traditional culture.
Welcoming Tet in ancient cities
Ben Thanh Tourist introduces a special tour to enjoy the Lunar New Year in ancient cities. A package tour of five days and four nights takes tourists to en­joy the spring in Hoi An, Da­nang and Hue.
Vietnam Airlines sells tickets online
From December 15, 2008 passengers can book tickets for flights of Vietnam Airlines on its website and pay airfare at the firm’s booking offices.
A passenger train on the international route Hanoi-Nanning (China) will officially be put into operation on January 1, 2009, said Nguyen Huu Tuyen, head of the Transport Business Department under the Vietnam Railway Corporation.
Cycling over the Hai Van mountain pass
Khai Don saddles a two-wheeled horse and braves the steep winding roads of a paved mountain pass, discovering peace, quiet and history along the way.
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