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The renowned luxury and lifestyle travel magazine, Condé Nast Traveler, has recently recognized Vietnam as one of the 40 most beautiful countries on the planet. A glimpse of Khem Beach in Phu Quoc Island, nestled in the southern province of Kien Giang. This image captures the serene beauty of the beach, with its pristine waters and untouched natural surroundings. Caitlin Morton and Kat Chen, talented staff writers from cntraveler.com , curated a list of the most breathtaking countries, showcasing the ultimate visual feast of the best sights across every continent. For travelers seeking diverse experiences, Vietnam offers a unique blend of cultural and natural wonders. From paying homage to ancient engineering marvels at UNESCO World Heritage Sites to immersing themselves in the crystal-clear waters of its beaches and bays, Vietnam leaves an indelible mark on all who visit. The writers from Condé Nast Traveler were captivated by the wild beauty of Ha Giang, nestled in ...

A senior official from Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has refuted claims suggesting that Ha Long Bay could be removed from the UNESCO World Heritage List. In a recent interview with VTC News , the official dismissed the rumors, providing clarity on the actual purpose of UNESCO’s upcoming visit. Additionally, a representative from the expert group representing Vietnam at the World Heritage Committee also refuted the misinformation in an interview with Tuoi Tre newspaper on Monday. The representative clarified that Vietnam has invited a team of UNESCO experts to assess the implementation of eight new recommendations provided by UNESCO and to discuss conservation risks to Ha Long Bay. According to the Department of Cultural Heritage, the expert team is expected to arrive in Vietnam in January. Reuters recently reported on UNESCO’s plans to send a team of experts to evaluate potential risks to the conservation of Ha Long Bay due to concerns over development proje...

Renowned musicians, including Tung Duong and the boy band OPlus, have released a music video, Vietnam in All Its Colors , an ode to their nation ahead of National Day on September 2. The video opens with a solemn scene of the artists partaking in a flag-raising ceremony at Ba Dinh Square, accompanied by the national anthem and the iconic image of the red flag with a golden star, billowing in the wind. Singers entertain on Hanoi’s double-decker sightseeing bus. Photo courtesy of the artists. Tung Duong and OPlus then embark on a journey through Hanoi, showcasing iconic landmarks such as Hoan Kiem Lake, the Hanoi Flag Tower, Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Ba Dinh Square, and Long Bien Bridge, all from the unique perspective of a double-decker bus. The music video is a love letter to Hanoi, featuring its most famous sites. It also ventures beyond the city, capturing the breathtaking Trang An Complex, the Independence Palace in Ho Chi Minh City, the majestic Ha Long Bay, an...

Hanoi witnessed a surge of excitement as nearly 500 tourists, the vanguard of a massive 5,500-strong contingent from India, touched down in Vietnam, marking the largest MICE group ever from the country to visit the S-shaped nation. Rolling Out the Red Carpet for the Massive MICE Group Indian tourists embarked on their journey in Hanoi by visiting the Temple of Literature. Photo: Hoai Nam/ The Hanoi Times As per a VietTravel report to the Hanoi Tourism Department, the 5,500-strong Indian delegation will arrive in smaller batches from August 27 to September 7. These visitors are employees of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., hailing from diverse countries, predominantly India. They are classified as high-spending tourists, and their services were booked two to three months in advance. The company is owned by one of India’s top five billionaires, who is also part of this traveling group. The Indian tourist group is exploring Vietnam as per a carefully crafted itinerar...