Vietventures Travel Vietnam

Established since 1999, as a professional of cultural tours, Vietventures has chosen the best that Vietnam can offer. The traveler, looking for authenticity will be fully satisfied.Besides, we offer a wide range of services, including discovery tours, trekking tours in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar.Our dynamic team has a long experience in organizing events, conference, and incentives. It is well prepared to personalize, create and surprise...

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Ho Tram Beach, Ba Ria - Vung Tau

Ho Tram Beach, Ba Ria - Vung Tau - Photo by An BuiHo Tram Beach, Ba Ria - Vung Tau - Photo by An Bui Ho Tram Beach, Ba Ria - Vung Tau - Photo by An Bui Ho Tram Beach, Ba Ria - Vung Tau - Photo by An Bui Ho Tram Beach, Ba Ria - Vung Tau - Photo by An Bui Ho Tram Beach, Ba Ria - Vung Tau - Photo by An Bui Ho Tram Beach, Ba Ria - Vung Tau - Photo by An Bui Ho Tram Beach, Ba Ria - Vung Tau - Photo by An Bui...

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Vietventures fam trip in Ho Tram - Jun 2012

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Land of the rising sun

Dai Lanh is one of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam and its easternmost point Although it is not known as well known as Nha Trang, Mui Ne, or Phan Thiet among foreign tourists, Dai Lanh Beach, some 80 kilometers to the north of Nha Trang, offers unique views and experiences that make it a fine destination for a day trip.The gently curving beach, which is mostly surrounded by mountains, is four meters long and slopes gradually, allowing people to swim far out into the water. The water is calm and very clear, and the sand is white. A stream...

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Annual fruit fest opens at Suoi Tien Theme Park in HCMC

The 16th Southern Fruit Festival opened June 1 at the Suoi Tien Theme Park in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 9.The festival, which will remain open throughout the three months of summer, is held by the city’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the HCMC Tourism Association.Over 1000 tons of fruit of all kinds are expected to be consumed by millions of tourists during the annual festival.As in previous years, this year’s festival includes a...

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A garden in the city

I came across Kaffee Stude by chance when I was a bit early for another interview nearby.It’s a lovely garden café and restaurant with comfortable outdoor and indoor areas amid the old villas of Tu Xuong Street, District 3.At first impression, the place reminds me of a holiday spent watching the time roll away in a forgotten orchard surrounded by ivy-covered walls.Serenity is the word that comes to mind as the big white umbrellas, long white French chairs and wooden tables with grey silk cushions rest above tiny yellow leaves lying lazily on the...

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Where houses have no doors

Hoa Binh ProvinceA northern village offers home stays and a simple but beguiling way of life.Foreign visitors to Lac Village in Hoa Binh Province often linger for days once they realize how good their homestay is in the picturesque destination.The remote village in Chieng Chau Commune, Mai Chau District, is around 135 kilometers west of Hanoi. Most of its residents belong to the Thai ethnic group, with Vietnam’s major ethnic group, the Kinh, making...

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Hanoi Daewoo offers buffet discount with swimming

The Hanoi Daewoo hotel is offering a promotion combining a buffet meal with the use of the Vietnamese capital's longest swimming pool.Customers can get a 10 percent discount and the use of the pool by booking for three to 30 guests at the Café Promenade of the hotel at 360 Kim Ma, Ba Dinh District.The Swim & Dine lunch buffet costs VND465,000 (US$22) a person, and dinner VND591,000.A swimming ticket at the hotel costs VND275,000.SourceThanh Nien News...

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Vietnam recognizes nine sea and island records

Halong BayThe Vietnam Book of Records Saturday announced nine records involving the country’s sea and islands on the occasion of the Vietnam Sea and Island Week (June 1-8).The recognition was an effort to promote the natural features and products of the nation's seas and islands to local and international visitors, the organization said in a statement.Tra Co Beach in Quang Ninh Province is recognized as the longest beach, stretching 17 kilometers.Ha...

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Afternoon tea buffet at Sheraton Saigon

An afternoon tea selection, available from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday, is awaiting guests at the Lobby Lounge of the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers. For a limited period, guests can enjoy Vietnamese afternoon tea with free flowing Dilmah teas for VND360,000++ per person.Source S...

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Hong Kong chef brings beef specials to New World Saigon

Chinese restaurant Dynasty at the New World Hotel Saigon will present a selection of beef dishes prepared by Hong Kong chef Ho Wing Sang, including Braised US Beef Short Ribs with Lemongrass and Ginger, Wok-fried Beef Tenderloin with Bamboo Shoots or Marinated Beef Tongue with Chinese Herbs.Apart from a selected a-la-carte menu, guests can enjoy chef Ho’s signature beef dishes, all combined in one elegant seven course set menu priced at VND735,000 per person including a free flow of Chinese tea. The special menu may also be combined with matching...

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Italian flavor at Top of the Town restaurant

The Top of the Town Bar and Restaurant on level 25 of the Windsor Plaza Hotel offers gourmets an elegant selection of authentic Italian dishes and international wines with beautiful views of Saigon’s skyline.Start with your favorite salads and soups made with fresh ingredients and following traditional recipes. For your main course, taste the authentic flavors of Italian herbs and spices with your favorite pasta varieties and choice meats. The restaurant features a variety of international white and red wines to create the perfect dinner combination.From...

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Lion runs promotion for 10th anniversary

The Lion Restaurant in District 1 is running a promotion offering 30% discount on German draft beer for diners to mark its 10th birthday until Sunday. The restaurant offers a dinner buffet on Friday featuring over 40 Western and Asian cuisines and numerous grilled treats for guests to choose from at the barbecue station with a free flow of soft drinks, draft beers and mineral water. The buffet which is priced at VND250,000++ per adult and VND150,000++ per child is available from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Those who buy ten tickets will get one free. For...

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Hotel Equatorial offers cozy Champagne Brunch

The five star Hotel Equatorial has launched a Champagne Brunch (Sunday lunch buffet) promotion from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. every Sunday at Chit Chat Restaurant at 242 Tran Binh Trong Street, District 5.Diners can enjoy 200 tasty dishes, champagne and many other drinks with a live performance by Jazz band Superbowl Quartet.In addition to a strong focus of European dishes, the buffet will serve over 20 types of chilled seafood on ice and assorted home-made terrine, and more than 15 types of world-renowned cheese and crudities, traditional European...

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Hotels prepare programs for Friday’s International Children’s Day

Hotel Equatorial HCMCThe five-star hotel is launching Kiddie’s Month Promotion in June at Chit Chat @ the Cafe at 242 Tran Binh Trong Street in District 5.Children under 12 years old will eat for free when accompanied by their parents at the buffet dinner at Chit Chat. Available at VND690,000++/ adult, the buffet dinner features an array of 90 mouthwatering dishes, additional free flow of wine, beer, soft drinks and many dishes prepared for children like soup, French fries, chocolate, chicken wings and ice cream. The promotion is valid from 6:30...

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Live seafood at Duxton Hotel Saigon

From June 1 to 10, the Duxton Hotel Saigon will add captivating new dimensions to diners’ options in the city. With fresh and live ingredients including garoupa fish, pen shell, lobster, tiger prawn, baby octopus, oysters and a selection of shellfish in fish tanks, there is no better way to enjoy unlimited live seafood for a fixed price. Have them all prepared ‘a la minute’ to your preferred taste. The hotel’s Japanese, Asian and international corners are still available with a choice of Sashimi, Sushi, Maki, Tamaki, cold cuts, salads, stir...

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Seafood, tofu treasure trove at Windsor Plaza

Sushi and Sapporo buffet at Mojo Cafe From Monday to Friday, if you purchase four adult lunch buffet meals you receive one free at Cafe Central An Dong on level 4 of the Windsor Plaza Hotel. Or for an evening escape, receive a VND500,000 instant discount with an order of eight or more adult buffet dinners. The whole family is sure to enjoy a collection of riches from the sea combined with savory flavors of healthy tofu. This marvelous display of delicious seafood features fresh salmon, prawn cocktails, chilled mussels and much more.Cafe Central...

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New World Saigon relaunches BBB package

The New World Saigon Hotel has just re-launched its popular BBB package, which combines a convenient room-booking service with breakfast and wireless Internet access for business travelers to town. The hotel has installed wifi hot spots throughout the premises and is now introducing its attractive bed, breakfast and broadband offer, combining accommodation and breakfast with free wireless Internet access in one package and removing the hassle that guests encounter in making separate arrangements for these essential amenities.The package rate starts...

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Weekend getaway package at Legend Saigon

Due to a fantastic response to the Legend Hotel Saigon’s Weekend Getaway Package, the hotel will extend the validity of the package until August 26 with the same rates and conditions.Applicable to Vietnamese and expatriates for a stay on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night, the package is priced at around VND2 million ++ per night for single or double occupancy in a Deluxe Room. The package includes complimentary buffet breakfast (up to 2 people) at the renowned Atrium Cafe, 10% discount on food and beverages, 20% discount voucher for massage services,...

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Choir festival returns to Hoi An next year

Thomas Schule, managing director of Germany’s Interkultur Association, has reached an agreement with the government of Quang Nam Province to organize the third International Choir Festival from June 19-22 in Hoi An, Tuoi Tre reports.The event will be jointly hosted by Interkultur, Performing Arts Department, Vietnam National Opera Ballet (VNOB), Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Thua Thien-Hue and Quang Nam provinces and Hoi An City authorities.Schule said the first International Choir Festival in Hoi An last year was a huge success,...

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380 artists grace Hue music fest

The first traditional musical instrument festival in Hue City, which finishes up on Sunday, has attracted the participation of 19 art troupes nationwide.The festival is jointly hosted by the Arts Performing Department under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Culture Department of the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.With over 100 repertoires by 380 artists and students, the festival aims to promote traditional beauties of the country and preserving artistic values.It features orchestras from the three regions and a vast array...

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Hanoi to host European food fest

This year’s European food festival will take place at 6 p.m. on May 26 at the National Library of Vietnam, 31 Trang Thi Street in Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.With the participation of Metropole Hanoi, Hilton Hanoi Opera and Melia and other hotels and restaurants, the festival gives local diners a chance to experience diverse dining styles along with entertainment activities for both adults and children.According to organizers, the special event is one of the most anticipated events for foreign and local communities. This has also become a traditional...

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Hanoi hosts Vietnamese ethnic group cultural festival

The national ethnic group cultural festival on Wednesday kicked off in Dong Mo, Son Tay, Hanoi under the theme of ‘Chances in the Year of Dragon’, reports VietnamPlus.The Management Board of the Viet Nam National Village for Ethnic, Culture and Tourism in cooperation with relevant authorities have hosted the festival. Its purpose is to strengthen cultural exchanges between ethnic groups nationwide besides promoting the image of the tourism village among local and foreign visitors.Wrapping up on Thursday in Hanoi, the festival consists of eight...

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Don’t miss Mun Island off Nha Trang

Floating bar near Hon Mun, Nha TrangThough it is 10km offshore the central resort town of Nha Trang, Mun Island is one of the must-see destinations for local and international tourists. There are a couple of things which visitors are advised to do when they arrive there but most popular are seeing corals on board a glass-bottom boat, scuba diving and snorkeling.Tourists can hire a speedboat to get to the island, south of the picturesque Nha Trang...

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Central coastal provinces attract Russian tourists

Central coastal provinces attract Russian touristsPhan Thiet City in the central coastal province of Binh Thuan has become a popular destination for Russian tourists, with Russia ranking 10th on Vietnam's list of top tourism markets.  Previously, most Russian visitors travelled to Vietnam to avoid the winter in their homeland, but now many Russians visit the coastal tourist sites of Phan Thiet, Nha Trang and Da Nang even during the summer months.According...

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Phu Yen Province to tap tourism potential

Bai Tram Beach, Phu Yen - Photo by Logan BuiA conference to promote and highlight the tourism potential of the central coastal province of Phu Yen was held in Pleiku City in Gia Lai Province on June 3. Phu Yen Province has a deep historical past, and combined with its Viet and Cham cultures it could be promoted to attract a wide range of tourists, said Pham Van Bay, deputy director of the provincial department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.The conference...

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Vietnam has hidden potential for cruise ship tourism

With a long coastline of over 3,200km, Vietnam has a huge advantage for developing cruise tourism and becoming one of the main destinations for such tourism in the South East Asian Region.However, the country has so far not been able to develop the coastline for international tourisms due to poor investments and undeveloped infrastructure services.According to Saigon Tourist Company, the country's leading travel agency, conferences and exhibition on cruise ship tourism have drawn enthusiasm from many cruise ship companies who have highly appreciated...

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VietJetAir launches auto check-in systems

VietJet Aviation Joint Stock Company (VietJetAir) is the first airline in Vietnam to offer auto check-in services to its passengers.This updated system enables passengers to go through the necessary check-in procedures in just one minute.The airline will use the advanced technology at Tan Son Nhat, Noi Bai, and Da Nang international airports, as well as its ticket offices in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. VietJetAir staff will be available to instruct passengers how to use the system.Source Vietjet...

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SilkAir opens Hanoi-Singapore direct flight route

The Singaporean airline SilkAir launched its new direct flight route Hanoi-Singapore at Noi Bai International Airport on June 5.The company will operate three flights to Hanoi a week, on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday.The flights will depart from Singapore’s Changi Airport at 3.15pm and land at Noi Bai Airport at 5.35pm. The flight from Hanoi will take off at 6.30pm and arrive in Singapore at 10.50pm (local time).This is the airline’s second direct flight to Vietnam after its Singapore-Danang flight.Marvin Tan, Chief Executive of Silk Air, said the...

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HCM City-Dubai direct air route opened

Emirates Airlines has announced the launch of daily direct flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Dubai as from June 4.By carrying around 240 tonnes of cargo per week, it will help to boost trade cooperation between the two cities with more than 120 destinations in the world.HCM City is the 14th link of Emirates SkyCargo in the Far East to major exporters, including China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, and other countries in Europe, Middle East, Africa and Northern America. Source ...

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Germany helps Hue City preserve ancient relics

(VOV) - Germany has provided more than 139,600 euro for a project to preserve Hue royal palace, said Phan Thanh Hai, director of the Center for Reservation of Hue Relics. This is the fourth project under the German international support programme for preserving Hue relics. The three previous projects were focused on preserving the Khai Tuong Lau – An Dinh Palace, King Tu Duc’s tomb and Toi Linh Tu in the Hue royal place.Ta Vu, built in the early...

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Hue relic conservation work reviewed

Hue relic conservation work reviewed - Photo by An BuiA ceremony marking 30 years in operation of the Hue Relic Conservation Centre (1982-2012) was held on June 9 in the central Thua Thien-Hue province. Speaking at the ceremony, UNESCO’s representative in Vietnam Katherine Muller-Marin applauded the achievements that the centre has gained in preserving the relic system of the ancient capital of Hue which was once seriously damaged by wars and...

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HOCHIMINH CITY – DA LAT – NHA TRANG 8 days 7 nights

Golden Valley, Dalat, Photo by An BuiLet join with us to discover two interesting destinations: Located on Langbiang plateau, part of the greater Central high lands of Vietnam, the city is 1500 m above sea level and is 305 km from Saigon is called Da Lat. Da Lat city is probably one of Vietnam's most well known vacation destination. Since 19th century, it is also called the unofficial honeymoon Mecca of Vietnam. Nha Trang is Vietnam’s one of the...

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