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Da Nang is loved for its pristine beaches. Photo: Vietnamnet The Travel Trends report for 2024 combines search and booking data with an annual consumer behavior survey to reveal how and where people will travel next year. Searches for Da Nang by Indian tourists increased by 1141% – the highest over the past years, the report said. The report revealed that Indian travelers have an appetite for short-haul travel, with six out of the top 10 trending destinations being nearby cities. Searches for Krabi and Mahe Island also reveal a strong desire for relaxation and sunshine. Sun World Ba Na Hills above the clouds. Photo: Nguyen Van Minh Far-flung destinations remain popular for Indian travelers too, with Osaka and Auckland trending. As a top foodie destination, Japan continues to make a comeback after re-opening last year. Food (71%), culture (65%), and weather (65%) are the three biggest factors for Indian travelers when deciding where to go on holiday, with sho...

Lak Lake is an incredibly beautiful lake in Vietnam, situated in Dak Lak , a province in the central highlands of Vietnam. Covering an area of about 500 hectares, it is one of the largest freshwater lakes in the country. The lake offers a mesmerizing view of the surrounding mountains, and despite its beauty, it has remained relatively undeveloped, giving travelers a sense of wilderness and tranquility. Lak Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in Vietnam, located in Dak Lak, a province in the central highlands of Vietnam. Photo: Vinpearl Originating from the Chu Chang Sin mountain range and connected to the Krong Ana River, Lak Lake is situated in Lien Son town and is the second largest natural freshwater lake in Vietnam, after Ba Be Lake (Bac Can). It is surrounded by lush green forests and towering mountains, which provide a habitat for diverse flora, fauna, and aquatic resources. The best time to visit Lak Lake is from September to December. The weather during this...

Paolo De Grandis, president of PDG Arte Communications, a representative of the 60th Biennale Venice organisation, sent a letter to Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung to invite Hieu to take part in the event. “We have jointly organised 127 exhibitions at the Venice Biennal with the presence of numerous countries for the first time, including Andorra, Azerbaijan, Ivory Coast, Gabon, Jamaica, Morocco, Monaco, Estonia, Latvia, Ukraine, Singapore and Ecuador,” Grandis wrote in the invitation letter. “With more than 30 years of experience collaborating with the Venice Biennale, we believe it will be an important milestone to have Vietnam’s first presence after the event’s 129 years of history, represented by talented artist Henry Le.” The letter also confirms that Hieu was the first Vietnamese artist and the first Asian artist to organise a solo exhibition in Arsenale Nord, Venice in 2021. Entitled Soul Energy, it was curated by Chiara Canali and promoted by Mo...

Tribal treks around Bac Ha are the best treks for tribal encounters. According to Lonely Planet, the village remains an unspoiled hub for hikes to the villages of 11 tribal groups and is charming in its natural beauty. To really get a feel for local life, trekkers should consider going with a local guide and stay overnight in villages hidden away in the emerald hills. It is advised that visitors do not miss the Sunday market in Bac Ha and the Saturday market in nearby Can Cau. (Photo: itinari) The best mountain trek is Fansipan, the country’s highest mountain. “As you climb the slopes of Fansipan, expect adrenaline-inducing scrambles up steep slopes and gasp-producing views across the Tonkinese Alps when the clouds clear,” says the website. (Photo: Lonely Planet) Ba Be National Park is widely considered to offer the best treks for escaping crowds. According to the travel guide, the trek offers a deep dive into mountain culture and an insight into the way of l...

More than 30,000 international and domestic guests took part in the Hanoi Tourism  Ao Dai  Festival 2022, which helps to promote tourism, preserve, honor, and exploit the potential values of  Ao Dai  (traditional long dress).  A show of Ao dai around Hoan Kiem Lake pedestrian street. Photos: Hoai Nam/The Hanoi Times Director of the Hanoi Department of Tourism Dang Huong Giang gave her announcement at the closing ceremony of the Hanoi  Ao Dai  Tourism Festival on December 4 in Hanoi.  She added that the festival achieved great success by organizing eight vibrant and exciting activities, including the  Ao Dai  Tourism Music Festival, a Creative  Ao Dai  design contest for students, five exhibition spaces, miniatures, and 50 booths introducing products of  Ao dai  artisan and designers, travel businesses, hotels, and aviation firms. Nearly 1,000 people got involved in the vibrant co-show ...

A month-long exhibition telling the story of Vietnamese resilience, creativity, and bravery in a 12-day air defense against the US troops was launched on December 5. The exhibition on the victory of “Dien Bien Phu in the air” opens to the public. Photo: Lai Tan/The Hanoi Times The exhibition, entitled “Hanoi, the memory of 12 days and 12 nights – The victory of Dien Bien Phu in the air”, is part of a series of activities organized to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the victory against the US airforce in December 1972. The campaign, widely known as “Dien Bien Phu in the Air,” was a defense operation launched by the Vietnam Air Force and ground-based air defense against US air raids by B52 bomber – the most modern aircraft of the time – on Hanoi and neighboring cities and provinces. The operation lasted 12 days and nights, from December 18 to 30, 1972, and resulted in the victory of the Vietnamese, which was attributed to the leadership of the Party and the Government...

The 21-year-old Khmer girl hailing from Tra Vinh province stands at 1.78 metres tall, weighs 50kg, and has body measurement of 74-61-88. She first rose to prominence during the grand finale of Miss Ethnic Vietnam 2022 when she won the second runner-up title.  Mina Sue Choi, 23, of the Republic of Korea was ultimately the grand winner of the 22nd global pageant. Other awards, including Miss Earth Fire, Miss Earth Water, and Miss Earth Air, went to the beauties from Colombia, Palestine, and Australia, respectively. Miss Earth was originally launched by the Philippines Carousel Production Company in 2001 to promote environmentally-friendly activities. In 2018 Nguyen Phuong Khanh was crowned Miss Earth, the highest prize won by a Vietnamese representative in the pageant’s history. Vietnam will officially host Miss Earth 2023. The world’s fourth largest beauty contest is scheduled to get underway in the central coastal city of Nha Trang with the participation of nearly 100 con...

At the ceremony held on November 30 in Ho Chi Minh City, the Vietnamese designer introduces her latest collection “Heritage” to the public. Lalela Mswane, the winner of the Miss Supranational 2022 pageant, (R) performs at the fashion show. The 25-year-old model was crowned Miss South Africa 2021 before finishing as second runner-up at Miss Universe 2021 and being named the ultimate winner of Miss Supranational 2022. Kim Duyen, a Top 16 finisher at Miss Universe 2021, participates in the fashion show. The key material used in the collection is silk from famous craft villages such as Van Phuc and Bao Loc. The outfits appear more colourful and stylish as the Hanoi native designer makes use of brocade from the Central Highlands region as one of the materials. The award ceremony also draws the participation of plenty of celebrities, including Gerhard Parzutka von Lipinski, president of the Miss and Mister Supranational ...