Spiritual life: A foreign tourist burns incense at Thiên Hậu Pagoda in Chợ Lớn (Chinatown) in HCM City’s District 5. Photo San Hà Viet Nam News The country’s largest city brims with things to do and explore, from motorbike tours of former Chinatown to incense-filled pagodas, underground war tunnels and a UNESCO-listed biosphere. San Hà HCM CITY — HCM City, formerly known as Sài Gòn, has emerged from its darkest days to become one of Asia’s most exciting cities. The international travel guide publisher Lonely Planet named Việt Nam’s southern metropolis one of the top 10 places to visit in Asia in 2018. If you’re a first-time visitor and don’t have a week-long holiday in HCM City, it’s crucial to experience some of the city’s intriguing historic landmarks, vibrant markets, local food and diverse nightlife offerings and activities to make the most of two or three days in the … [Read more...] about Bustling HCM City a top spot for tourists
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Many foreigners to join 6th Ho Chi Minh City Marathon next year
The Hanoitimes - Marathon has become the spiritual food for people in Ho Chi Minh City in recent years as the marathon helps to make your heart and body stronger. The sixth Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon is expected to attract not only Vietnamese athletes, but also to welcome runners from 49 countries and territories such as Japan, China, South Korea, Singapore, and Malaysia, helping to promote the attractive destination of Ho Chi Minh City and Vietnam to international friends. The race themed “Big Dream” will not only will be held on January 13, 2019 in district 7 with competition distances of marathon (42km), half marathon (21km), (10km) and Kids Dash (1km), the Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper reported. 6th Ho Chi Minh City Marathon grand opening celebration set for next year. In which, Kids Dash, the fun run is designed especially for children to encourage them to be active and healthy through participating in the 1km (Kids Dash) and 2km (Kids … [Read more...] about Many foreigners to join 6th Ho Chi Minh City Marathon next year
Foreigners join Vietnamese to celebrate President Ho’s birthday
Foreign tourists in the line to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) - Thousands of foreign tourists visited the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum on May 19-20 on the 128th birthday anniversary of late President Ho Chi Minh (May 19). Many came to pay their tribute to the late President while others visited the landscape because they wanted to see how locals admire the late leader. Mancelline Serce, a French tourist, has been travelling in Vietnam for two months. He wanted to visit the mausoleum on the special day. “I know the story of Ho Chi Minh and I like this man,” Mancelline said. “It’s like a dream for me to see Ho Chi Minh in the building.” Mancelline Serce, a French tourist (Source: VNA) Tom, from the Netherlands, wanted to spend the first day in Hanoi to see the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and enjoy the respectful atmosphere in the landscape. “We are glad to be here on his birthday,” he said. “It’s beautiful to … [Read more...] about Foreigners join Vietnamese to celebrate President Ho’s birthday
Visa exemption extended for 3 years
Foreign tourists visit a village of the ethnic Dao minority in Ta Phin Commune, Sa Pa Town in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved visa exemptions to be extended for 3 years until 2021 for tourists from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain and Italy. — VNA/VNS Photo Thanh Ha Tourists from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain and Italy will continue to be exempted from visa until June 2021, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said at a Government meeting on Thursday. Visa will be waived for tourists coming to Viet Nam from these five countries for another three years (until June 30, 2021) after the visa waiver programme expires at the end of June this year. When the extension expires, Viet Nam will review its unilateral visa exemption policy and re-evaluate its electronic visa pilot, the PM said. He was addressing a proposal from the HCM City Tourism Association to expand the visa exemption policy to more countries and … [Read more...] about Visa exemption extended for 3 years
Visa exemption extends to 5 European countries
Foreign tourists visit Huế Imperial City. — VNA/VNS Photo Thanh HàViet Nam News HÀ NỘI — Tourists from the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain and Italy will continue to be exempted from visa until June 2021, Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc said at a Government meeting on Thursday. Visa will be waived for tourists coming to Việt Nam from these five countries for another three years (until June 30, 2021) after the visa waiver programme expires at the end of June this year. When the extension expires, Việt Nam would review its unilateral visa exemption policy and re-evaluate its electronic visa pilot, the PM said during a monthly Government meeting in Hà Nội on Thursday. “Extending the visa exemption is definitely something we should opt for, since at the moment, Việt Nam waives visa one-sidedly for only 24 countries – including nine ASEAN countries – while our neighbours are … [Read more...] about Visa exemption extends to 5 European countries