‘Giant Hands Of Gods’ Hold Up Vietnamese Bridge
Cau Vang or the “Golden Bridge” in Vietnam’s Ba Na Hills has attracted scores of tourists since it opened in June, drawing those eager to see a novel piece of unusual architecture and design. The bridge was designed to evoke the image of the “giant hands of gods, pulling a strip of gold out of […]
Phu Quoc Among CNN’s Top 5 Fall Destinations
Phu Quoc Island off the coast of the Mekong Delta’s Kien Giang province has been listed by CNN among the top five destinations to visit this fall for those planning their first trip to the Asia-Pacific region. “If you’re dreaming of a beach getaway in Asia this fall, Phu Quoc in Vietnam should be a […]
Ho Chi Minh City War Museum Named Among Top 10 in the World
The War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City has been named one of the top 10 museums in the world by travel website TripAdvisor. The museum is the only one in Asia to make the list. The winners of TripAdvisor’s 2018 Travelers Choice Awards for Museums is determined by algorithmic ranking, based on the […]
Cu Chi Tunnels Named Among Top Seven Underground Destinations
Hong Kong newspaper South China Morning Post has listed the Vietnam War-era underground guerrilla tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City’s suburban district of Cu Chi among the top seven tunnel tours in the world. Located some 70 kilometres northwest of Ho Chi Minh City, the Cu Chi Tunnels are an enduring symbol of the Vietnam War. The […]
Tho Xuan Airport to be Upgraded to International Status
The Ministry of Transport has agreed on upgrading Tho Xuan Airport in the central province of Thanh Hoa to international airport status. New infrastructure and services will be required to raise Tho Xuan airport’s capacity from 2.5 million passengers per year to 5 million by 2030. The Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) was tasked with outlining […]
Bamboo Airways to Launch First Flight in October
Bamboo Airways – of the Viet Bamboo Airlines Co., owned by property developer FLC Group – planned its first official take off for 10 October. Tickets are now on sale along with various promotional programmes, some of which offer attractive packages for flight tickets in conjunction with FLC golfing and accommodation services. FLC Group has […]
Qatar Airways to Fly to Danang, Vietnam
Qatar Airways will launch flights to Danang, Vietnam starting 19 December 2018. The route will be served four times a week by a two-class B787 Dreamliner aircraft featuring 232 economy class seats and an additional 22 seats in business class. The coastal city of Danang will be the airline’s third Vietnamese destination. Currently, the airline […]
AirAsia Introduces Chiang Mai-Hanoi Flights
AirAsia is launching four weekly direct flights between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Hanoi, Vietnam. From 28 October onwards, bi-directional flights will be available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. This new route brings the total count of AirAsia routes to and from Chiang Mai up to eight, positioning this popular Southeast Asia destination as a […]
abolishment of arrival and departure cards at Myanmar international airports
As of 12 September 2018, foreign visitors will no longer have to fill out arrival or departure cards at Myanmar’s three international airports. Immigration officials are easing the requirements following the trend of other countries abolishing such cards to streamline processes and encourage more foreign tourists to visit Myanmar.
Mogok re-opens to tourists with permits and licensed guides
A quiet and beautiful town of Mogok is situated in a valley surrounded by a large number of mountains. This area has a great reputation for providing quality gemstones including rubies and sapphires. Though Mogok is a town filled with charms, due to safety concerns, it had been listed as a restricted area from time […]