"Bun rieu" - Illustrative image (Source:Internet) Hanoi (VNA) - Three Vietnamese treats including "bun rieu" (noodle soup with freshwater crab), snails and "banh mi" in Hoi An have been listed among the top 21 dishes of the year by the Australian travel website Traveller. The list also includes aragostine from Italy, organic roast lamb from Iceland and the 600 AUS (430 USD) steak in Australia. "Bun rieu cua" is described as "highly flavoursome" and “almost unfairly inexpensive” at 1.5 USD a bowl. This noodle dish is eaten widely across the country with a fragrant soup based on crushed freshwater crabs along with noodles, crab meat, fried tofu, pork and fresh herbs. "Banh mi Phuong" in Hoi An, which was hailed as "a symphony within a sandwich" by the late world famous chef Anthony Bourdain, is also on the list. “Arrive hungry and order one with everything. You will be handed a fresh, crunchy baguette filled with salad, pork, pate, fish sauce, mayonnaise … [Read more...] about “Traveller” names three Vietnamese treats among top dishes
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The inaugural Vietnam Travel and Tourism Summit 2018 kicks off in Hanoi
More than 1,500 delegates, including leading local and international speakers, tourism managers, operators and experts joined the Vietnam Travel and Tourism Summit 2018 under the framework of the Vietnam Economy Forum (ViEF) 2018 for a two-day meeting held on December 5 and 6. The event is expected to provide a platform to help boost the transformation of Vietnam’s tourism industry as well as to promote the image of Vietnam on the world travel map. The inaugural Vietnam Travel and Tourism Summit 2018 kicks off in Hanoi The Vietnam Travel and Tourism Summit 2018 is co-organised by the Private Sector Development Board (Board IV under the Prime Minister’s Advisory Council for Administrative Procedure Reform), in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) and Vietnam Tourism Advisory Board (TAB). Moderated by Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam, Minister cum president of the Advisory Council for Administrative Procedure Innovation Mai Tien Dung … [Read more...] about The inaugural Vietnam Travel and Tourism Summit 2018 kicks off in Hanoi
Da Nang among world’s best travel destinations for 2019
The Hanoitimes - 2018 saw the world flock to Russia for the World Cup and to the Gold Coast for the Invictus Games, but what will 2019 hold? Da Nang city has been ranked 6th among the best travel destinations and trends in the world for 2019, according to a list released by Finder, an Australian travel website. Da Nang city, Vietnam. You can say “goodbye” to Ho Chi Minh City and hello to Da Nang, wrote Finder. Located in Vietnam’s north, low-cost carriers like AirAsia and Jetstar can get you there on the cheap, and from this city, it’s an hour’s drive to Hoi An, a beautiful town well-worth your time, according to the website. “It might be the call of an alternate city or it might be the cheap flights – either way, Skyscanner has seen a 23% increase in searches for trips from Australia to Da Nang between 2017 and 2018. That’s saying something,” Finder wrote. Da Nang has beautiful beaches. Split your time between both … [Read more...] about Da Nang among world’s best travel destinations for 2019
Vietnam’s mountain range named in NatGeo’s list top places to travel in 2019
To enjoy the original beauty of the world’s most attractive destination 2019 Hoang Lien Son, Fansipan cable car is an interesting means of transportation. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam's Hoang Lien Son mountain range has been named among the best places to travel according to the US-based National Geographic Magazine. The mountain range in northern Vietnam ranked 7th in this list, and was voted as the most exciting destination in Southeast Asia. National Geographic is a prestigious American magazine with worldwide coverage of publications in 40 languages. Voted by travel editors and explorers of National Geographic, this well-known magazine has "revealed" the best 28 places across the world. In particular, the image of Hoang Lien Son in Sapa, Vietnam, appeared impressive and attractive at the position of 7th out of 28. According to the magazine, thanks to the new cable car, more and more visitors have the opportunity to reach Fansipan summit with 3,143m height. But this … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s mountain range named in NatGeo’s list top places to travel in 2019
Deals worth US$2 billion to be signed at Việt Nam Travel Tourism Summit
The Việt Nam Travel & Tourism Summit will be held on December 5-6 to promote national tourism and seek opportunities to co-operate with foreign partners. — Photo toquoc.vnViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Contracts worth US$2 billion will be signed between Vietnamese and international partners during the first Việt Nam Travel & Tourism Summit. The event will take place at the Intercontinental Landmark72 Hotel in Hà Nội from December 5-6 in the framework of the Việt Nam Economic Forum (ViEF) 2018. It is expected to attracts 1,500 guests including managers, business operators, billionaires and experts. The summit is being hosted by the Private Sector Development Committee (PSD), the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST), the Việt Nam Tourism Advisory Board (TAB), and VnExpress newspaper. Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc will moderate the sessions and witness the signing ceremonies between … [Read more...] about Deals worth US$2 billion to be signed at Việt Nam Travel Tourism Summit