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LED light tunnel in the heart of Saigon charms visitors

Half a million colorful LED lights, with a 50-meter light tunnel as the centerpiece, have been installed in HCMC’s Bach Dang wharf park.
LED light tunnel in the heart of Saigon charms visitors

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Conquering Khang Su Văn Peak, the highest border landmark in Việt Nam

Khang Su Văn has a total length of about 20km and is located in Dào San Commune, Phong Thổ District.

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HCMC plans to open night street in Chinatown

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) are considering a plan to open a night street in Cho Lon, also known as the Chinatown area, to boost its night-time economy.
HCMC plans to open night street in Chinatown

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5 coffee shops to view Saigon from apartment blocks

Shops in apartment buildings have become a unique characteristic of coffee culture in Saigon. If you do not know where to find them yet, here is a list of places to try out.
A matcha drink at Shibui Concept. Photo courtesy of Shibui Concept

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Vietnamese carriers race to resume direct routes to China

Domestic carriers plan to resume a series of direct air routes to Chinese cities from late this month, following China's decision to allow its citizens to travel to Vietnam again.
Vietnamese carriers race to resume direct routes to China

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Number of Chinese tourists to remain modest: travel firms

Though China has started allowing its citizens to travel again to Vietnam, tour companies expect the number of Chinese tourists to remain "modest" amid the global economic slowdown.
Number of Chinese tourists to remain modest: travel firms

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Vietnam welcomes first Chinese tourist groups after outbound tour resumption

Several Chinese tourist groups came to Vietnam on the first day that China resumed outbound tours here on Wednesday.
Liu Hiu visits Vietnam after three years of Covid-19. Photo by VnExpress/Anh Tu

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Chinese tourists return to Vietnam

Several Chinese tour groups arrived in Vietnam Wednesday, the day China resumed outbound tours to the country, including a large one of 124 people.
A group of Chinese tourists arrive at the Huu Nghi border gate in Lang Son Province in northern Vietnam on March 15, 2023. Photo by VnExpress/Thuy Ha

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Russian tourist drowns off famous Thai island

Thai police are investigating the death of a 55-year-old Russian tourist who drowned off Phi Phi Islands in Krabi Province, around 800 kilometers from Bangkok.
Russian tourist drowns off famous Thai island

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Vietnam considering expanding list of eligible countries for visa exemption

Vietnam is considering waiving visas for more countries and extending the length of stay for foreign tourists to speed up the recovery of tourism, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said Wednesday.
Vietnam considering expanding list of eligible countries for visa exemption

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Vietnam to expand list of eligible countries for visa exemption

Vietnam will waive visas for more countries and extend the length of stay for foreign tourists to speed up the recovery of tourism, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh said Wednesday.
Vietnam to expand list of eligible countries for visa exemption

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HCMC police recover Japanese tourist's money from crooked taxi driver

A HCMC taxi driver who gouged a Japanese tourist by charging him 10 times the actual fare has been forced to return the excess amount after police stepped in.
HCMC police recover Japanese tourist's money from crooked taxi driver

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Bali's badly behaving foreigners banned from renting motorbikes

Authorities on the Indonesian resort island of Bali are considering prohibiting foreign tourists from renting motorbikes after a string of reckless and deadly accidents across the island.
Bali's badly behaving foreigners banned from renting motorbikes

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