Vietnam Government plans to simplify the entry procedures for Russian passport holders. It is likely that Russian tourists will be exempted about 30 days at maximum, more than 15 days in comparison with current visa exemption for Russians. From January to March in 2013 the number of Russians entering Vietnam reaches 84,7000 tourists, 50 % increase over the last year …
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Hoi An – the most favourite destination in the world for tourists
Hoi An City in the central province of Quang Nam, home to a UNESCO world heritage ancient town, has been voted the world’s best tourism city by UK tourism magazine Wanderlust. The Wanderlust Travel Awards 2013 went to the Vietnamese city with a whopping 98.18 percent satisfaction rating from the magazine’s 3,000 surveyed readers who are described as UK’s most dynamic tourists. …
Read More »Vietnam Public Holidays Calendar for 2013
Vietnam is a country that is popular for its tourism and its commerce as well. If you plan to travel to Vietnam, you should be aware of its public holidays as public institutions are closed on these days. Vietnam celebrates about 8 or 9 public holidays. Most of these holidays are to observe important historic events or celebrate cultural values …
Read More »Vietnam visa fee hike dramatically since 1 January in 2013
The new circular No 190/2012/TT-BCT has just been launched in modification and amendment to the circular 66/2009/TT-BTC to adjust fees on passport, papers on entry, exit, transit, residence and visa granting. According to the new circular by Ministry of Finance, the stamping fee on Vietnam visa single entry for foreigners will increase 80% compared to the current, from $25 to …
Read More »Travellers to be banned from carrying gold bars
Individuals may be banned from taking gold bullion with them when they leave the country, the State Bank of Vietnam said Wednesday in a draft circular on which it is collecting feedback from relevant agencies. The regulation also targets raw gold materials and includes an exception for those who wish to settle down in other countries, the central bank said. …
Read More »Vietnam one of attractive destinations for tourists in 2013
Vietnam ranked second in the list of attractive destinations for foreign tourists in 2013, according to a recent survey conducted by the United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA). The results were announced at the USTOA’s annual conference in Hawaii on December 25. Myanmar, Vietnam, and India are three most-favoured destinations, followed byPeru, Cambodia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, and Ecuador. In the USTOA’s 2012 survey, Vietnam tops India, Ecuador, and China in the list of emerging tourist attractions. …
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Read More »Vietnam Airlines offers up to 45% discount on international routes
The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines launched a series of promotional programmes for the end of 2012, offering special discounts of up to 45% off normal prices on its international flights. Passengers traveling from now to December 31, 2012 will be offered discounts of up to 42% on fares for return tickets for flights between Ho Chi Minh Cityand some …
Read More »One Pillar Pagoda receives Asian recognition
The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha hosted a ceremony on November 12 in Hanoi to receive a certificate of “the most unique architecture in Asia” awarded to the One Pillar Pagoda, a historic Buddhist temple in Hanoi. The Asian Records Organisation made the recognition in Faridabad of India on October 10.Originally dubbed Dien Huu, which means long-lasting happiness and good luck, the …
Read More »Cua Van fishing village in Ha Long Bay is listed among the most charming villages in the world
The fishing village of Cua Van in Ha Long Bay (Quang Ninh province) has been chosen as one of the 16th most scenic fishing villages in the world, by the globally popular tourism-information website, journeyetc.com The ranking is based on the village’s historical values and its natural beauty as it is surrounded by majestic lime stone hills of Ha Long …
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