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Public Shared Bicycles Available for Travellers in Hue
Hue authority recently launched a project that allows the general public to make use of shared bicycles across the city. The initiative was born with the criteria of being environmentally friendly and convenient for tourists to pick up and return bikes at various points in the city. The system is suitable for short travel distances, […] -
Top Chef Shares Yin-Yang Equilibrium Secrets
We can make it happen for travellers to meet up with a legendary chef from the Vietnamese MasterChef TV show, who now follows the healthy culinary concept of Yin-Yang equilibrium in the makeup of dishes. Together, you set off to a local market to enjoy the sights, sounds, and aromas, learning not just about the […] -
Sunset Cruise Along the Historic Hanoi Red River
As part of efforts to diversify the Vietnam traveller experience post-pandemic, a new cruise tour on the Red River of Hanoi has just been launched. The “Jade of River” cruise with its two-level vessel can accommodate up to 80 passengers, taking them on a three-hour journey through historic bridges such as Long Bien and Chuong […] -
Roman-Style Gladiator Arena Under Restoration in Hue
A Roman-style arena where elephants and tigers were likely once pitted against each other is being restored in the former imperial city of Hue. Under the Nguyen Dynasty, this Ho Quyen arena served as a place to train and entertain kings and mandarins. Authorities are hoping that restoring this relic cluster will preserve historic vestiges […] -
Embark on an Evening Kayaking Journey to a New Cave in Phong Nha
Unlike existing Phong Nha Cave discovery tours, this new adventure with Destination Asia Vietnam starts in the evening, with visitors taking kayaks to discover stalactites and ancient Champa characters carved into cliffs. -
Explore Phu Quoc Island by Catamaran Speedboat
Proud to be the pioneer and leading company in providing luxury Saigon River tours in Ho Chi Minh city for over 10 years, Les Rives now bring its premium catamaran speedboats to the beautiful island of Phu Quoc. -
Vietnam’s First Metro Opens in Hanoi
The recent opening of the city's first metro route has stirred hopes that the country will soon catch up with its regional peers, popularize public transportation and reduce traffic congestion. -
Luxury Landscapes Meet Tribal Heritages at Avana Retreat
Nestled deep in the lush forests of Mai Chau and set amidst three ethnic groups, Avana Retreat taps into the inseparable connection between nature and people. -
Uncovering Nam Dinh’s Churches & Traditional Craft Villages
Still relatively unknown and less frequented by foreign travellers, Nam Dinh is an ideal destination for families wishing to venture off the beaten track. -
Eight New Sites in Asia and the Pacific Join UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves
Penang Hill Biosphere in Malaysia, Doi Chiang Dao in Thailand, and Kon ha Nung in Vietnam are among eight new Biosphere Reserves in Asia and the Pacific welcomed to UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves. -
Vast Cave System Found in Vietnam’s Ha Giang Province
Offering magnificent scenes and various shapes of stalactites and stalagmites, San To Cave can be combined with the visit to the Dong Van Stone Plateau – recognized as World Geological Park by UNESCO. -
Discover Hanoi’s Ever Evolving Arts & Culture Scene
In an exclusive experience with Destination Asia Vietnam, discover Hanoi's contemporary art scene and meet with the art directors and curators that help put it on the map.