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I was told I’d float to temples. Now, my Southeast Asia tour has me on the road all day.
And what was that? Day 11 says, “Begin the day with a morning cruise by sampan through the stunning landscapes of Tam Coc. Then explore the cave temples of Bich Dong pagoda and the serene 13th-century … Full story: https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/traveling-all-day-after-national-geographic-changes-flights/article_d950c01d-142b-47be-851b-2f9e24551622.html
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‘Rich, flavorful, unforgettable’: Hanoi pho captivates Western visitor
Pho in Hanoi is often served humbly on sidewalks, where diners perch on small plastic stools instead of chairs. Despite the unconventional setup, one Western tourist was left delighted – calling the … Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/rich-flavorful-unforgettable-hanoi-pho-captivates-western-visitor-2431992.html
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Hà Nội boosts rail tourism with seasonal, event-based tours
Railways are not only a safe, economical, and environmentally friendly means of transportation but also form part of tourism. Full story: https://vietbao.vn/ha-noi-boosts-rail-tourism-with-seasonal-event-based-tours-555938.html
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Hanoi boosts rail tourism with seasonal, event-based tours
Hanoi’s Department of Tourism (DoT) has called on travel firms to take the initiative in developing tour packages that incorporate rail travel, particularly seasonal and event-based experiences, for … Full story: https://en.qdnd.vn/travel/news/hanoi-boosts-rail-tourism-with-seasonal-event-based-tours-581521
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Hanoi welcomes growing number of tourists ahead of National Day holiday
Hanoi is entering its busiest tourist season of the year as the capital city is preparing for celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2). Full story: https://en.qdnd.vn/travel/news/hanoi-welcomes-growing-number-of-tourists-ahead-of-national-day-holiday-581516
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‘VITA Green’ label set to boost Vietnam’s global sustainable tourism
Green Tourism Criteria (VITA Green) is expected to become an internationally recognised sustainable tourism certification, bolstering Vietnam’s image as a green destination. Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/vita-green-label-set-to-boost-vietnams-global-sustainable-tourism-post324612.vnp
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Double-decker train tour to give visitors another angle of Hanoi’s beauty
HANOI: Tourists will have a special way to discover the capital city and neighbouring province of Bac Ninh during the holidays onboard the country’s first ever double-decker train. Full story: https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/08/14/double-decker-train-tour-to-give-visitors-another-angle-of-hanoi039s-beauty
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Hanoi welcomes growing number of tourists ahead of National Day holiday
Hotel bookings have risen 40-50% compared with the same time last year. Small and mid-sized hotels, as well as homestays in downtown areas such as Ba Dinh, Hoan Kiem, and Hai Ba Trung, have been fully … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/hanoi-welcomes-growing-number-of-tourists-ahead-of-national-day-holiday-post324575.vnp
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Creative video contest launched to showcase tourism appeal
The competition serves not only as an outlet for travel enthusiasts to express their creativity but also as a means to expand the nation’s visual database for tourism promotion campaigns in the … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/creative-video-contest-launched-to-showcase-tourism-appeal-post324567.vnp
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Can Vietnam tourism catch up with Thailand’s after sweeping visa reforms?
Vietnam could attract 25–30 million foreign visitors by 2026, narrowing the gap with Thailand’s 35–36 million arrivals a year, thanks to its visa relaxations, industry insiders say. Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Domestic tourism sees strong demand during National Day holiday
Statistics from the online travel platform Booking.com show that the capital city now tops the list of most searched destinations by Vietnamese travellers for this year’s National Day, climbing from … Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/domestic-tourism-sees-strong-demand-during-national-day-holiday-post324515.vnp
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Hanoi’s luxury hotels sell out for 80th National Day celebrations
Pullman Hanoi, with 237 rooms, sold out entirely for August 30–September 2 nearly a month in advance. Located on Cat Linh Street, just 10 minutes from the Old Quarter and in a prime parade-viewing … Full story: https://vietnamnet.vn/en/hanoi-s-luxury-hotels-sell-out-for-80th-national-day-celebrations-2431515.html
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Hanoi’s double-decker train to debut on Aug 19
Vietnam Railways Corporation (VRC) will launch The Hanoi Train, also known as the Hanoi – Five City Gates Train, on Aug. 19, coinciding with a series of national celebrations. Full story: https://www.msn.com/
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Hanoi to promote tourism at World EXPO 2025
Vietnamese tourism firms will promote inbound tours, MICE travel, golf tourism, cultural tourism, wellness tourism, and available flight routes targeting Japanese visitors. Full story: https://en.vietnamplus.vn/hanoi-to-promote-tourism-at-world-expo-2025-post324819.vnp
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Hanoi to launch 80 signature tourism products on National Day celebration
VOV.VN – Hanoi’s Department of Tourism will launch 80 distinctive and attractive tourism products to serve both domestic and foreign tourists to the capital on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=689b69b2b1a9418294d096e3cc5090be&url=https%3a%2f%2fenglish.vov.vn%2fen%2ftravel%2fhanoi-to-launch-80-signature-tourism-products-on-national-day-celebration-post1222083.vov&c=18086703488241036987&mkt=en-us
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Hanoi tops domestic travel searches during National Day holiday
VOV.VN – From August 29 to September 3, 2025, Hanoi led the list of most searched and booked domestic destinations, surpassing popular coastal hotspots such as Da Nang, Nha Trang, and Phu Quoc. Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=689b69b2b1a9418294d096e3cc5090be&url=https%3a%2f%2fenglish.vov.vn%2fen%2ftravel%2fhanoi-tops-domestic-travel-searches-during-national-day-holiday-post1221980.vov&c=5390898585067981463&mkt=en-us
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Ethnic designer showcases heritage at Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival
VOV.VN – As part of the 2025 Hanoi Tourism Ao Dai Festival, designer Vu Thao Giang presented her latest collection “Fragrance of Vietnam,” a heartfelt tribute to national heritage and cultural … Full story: http://www.bing.com/news/apiclick.aspx?ref=FexRss&aid=&tid=69121ec39c4a4c63bfdc28ae22659b41&url=https%3a%2f%2fenglish.vov.vn%2fen%2fculture%2fethnic-designer-showcases-heritage-at-hanoi-tourism-ao-dai-festival-post1244408.vov&c=17066775405099703427&mkt=en-us
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Travel Troubleshooter: Can you fix this inconvenient routing on my National Geographic tour?
Q: I booked a 17-day National Geographic Expedition to Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. I’m traveling with four other people. We recently discovered that on day 11, our itinerary had been changed. Full story: https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2025/08/11/can-you-fix-this-inconvenient-routing-on-my-national-geographic-tour/