In just a decade, Ha Giang has transformed from a little-known stop for a few thousand visitors into a dream destination for millions.

Recognising natural and cultural advantages, Tan Son district has focused on developing community tourism and eco-tourism that bring visitors great experiences.

Many units of Vietnam were named in categories of the ASEAN Tourism Awards at a ceremony held as part of the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2023, which wrapped up in Jakarta, Indonesia on February 5.

Van Chan district in the northern province of Yen Bai aims to boost tourism development and expand tourism linkages with other districts in the province. To this end, the district has provided all possible conditions for local enterprises and people to invest and develop tourism projects and attract more visitors.

The number of visitors to the northern mid-land province of Vinh Phuc during the January-September period is estimated to surge 17 percent year-on-year to 4.6 million, including some 39,000 foreign tourists.

Since 2015, the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang has witnessed an annual rise of 10 percent in the number of tourists. This is attributable to the recognition of the Dong Van Karst Plateau

Sa Pa ranks along Ha Long Bay and Hoi An in terms of attracting tourists solely on the merit of its natural beauty and surrounding attractions.

Muong Then Homestay in Lo village in the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien officially opened to tourists.

Located 1,000m above sea level, Ho Thau commune in the northern mountains has cool weather all year round and breathtaking landscapes.

Community-based tourism has brought many changes to the lives of residents in Da Bac district, one of the most disadvantaged localities in the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh.

The path leading to Phia Thap village, home to 50 families from the Nung ethnic minority in Cao Bang province, is surrounded by green rice paddy fields.

The Royal Malaysian Customs Department said the country will begin charging tourism tax from August 1.

When it comes to homestay tourism in Vietnam, one may think of the northwestern region. However, in the central province of Thanh Hoa, more attention has been paid to developing this service.

A group of households providing homestay services in Ta Van commune, Sa Pa district, the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai, have received the “Homestay ASEAN” award.

The Da Nang city friendship organisation has arranged a homestay programme for Lao students to help improve their Vietnamese skills and explore Vietnamese culture.

Engaging farmers in tourism is a new way to boost the sustainable development of the non-smoking industry in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho.

Eight community-based tourism models were honoured at the recent ASEAN tourism forum (ATF) in Singapore.

In recent years, visitors to the central highlands city of Da Lat have been able to choose either homestay or hostels with unique designs, instead of just luxury hotels.

Boasting historic-cultural values as well as gorgeous landscapes, Triem Tay village in Dien Ban town, the central coastal province of Quang Nam has great potential for sustainable eco-tourism.