Vietnam – one of the most beautiful countries in Asia: German newspaper
Germany’s Stuttgarter Nachrichten newspaper has recently posted an article saying that Vietnam is one of the most beautiful countries in Asia, and highlighting five reasons for Germans to travel to the Southeast Asian nation.
Berlin (VNA) - Germany’s Stuttgarter Nachrichten newspaper hasrecently posted an article saying that Vietnam is one of the most beautifulcountries in Asia, and highlighting five reasons for Germans to travel to theSoutheast Asian nation.
According to the article, travelling to distant countries hasnot been easy for globetrotters in the past two years. However, from mid-March,vaccinated and recovered people will be allowed to enter the popular SoutheastAsian holiday destination without quarantine.
Vietnamese bread (Source: VNA)
It wrote that one of the five reasons why Vietnam is worthvisiting is incredibly delicious food. Vietnamese cuisine is one of thetastiest in the world, it wrote, adding that fish and meat are among the mainingredients. But vegetarians need not fear as many restaurants offer meat-freeoptions.
The second is that Vietnam is a country with plenty of sun andbeautiful beaches thanks to the long coastline. The author chose Ha Long Bay, aUNESCO-recognised World Heritage Site, and Phu Quoc island as attractivedestinations that are worth visiting.
Cai Rang floating market (Photo: VNA)
The Mekong Delta is also a reason for Germans to visitVietnam. According to the article, in order to really experience thetranquility of life in the Mekong Delta, holiday-makers should plan at leastthree days. The fertile soil allows farmers here to harvest rice three times ayear. That's why there are an incredible number of rice fields to admire. A specialhighlight is Cai Rang floating market where hundreds of wooden boats filledwith mangoes, sugar cane and other foods float on the water and people tradetheir goods.
Hoi An city (Photo: VNA)
Other interesting things in Vietnam are narrow streets, oldtemples and magnificent buildings. A pearl in the heart of Vietnam is the cityof Hoi An, as the historic old town is the only one that was not completelydestroyed during the war and that is why it was also named a UNESCO WorldHeritage Site. The capital city of Hanoi is also worth a detour, the articlewrote, adding that here travellers can see the typical life of the Vietnamese.
Terraced rice fields (Photo: VNA)
The fifth reason, according to the German newspaper, is Vietnam’s beautifullandscape with green rice terraces and sand dunes. They are advised to visitPhong Nha-Ke Bang National Park and Nui Chua National Park if they really wantto immerse themselves in nature./.
The northern mountainous province of Lao Cai is working to host some 4 million visitors and get more than 15 trillion VND (657.6 million USD) from tourism in 2022, according to its freshly issued culture-tourism development plan for 2020 – 2025.
The northern province of Quang Ninh, home to UNESCO-recognised Ha Long Bay, will launch a campaign on safe tourism in mid-March when Vietnam fully reopens its borders to foreign tourists.
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has suggested that the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism adjust and supplement the contents of its draft plan to reopen tourism sector regarding COVID-19 prevention and control measures.
The first and only direct service connecting the two countries at the moment is set to operate three times per week using the modern wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Mu Cang Chai is home to nearly 83,000 hectares of forest, including almost 60,000 hectares of unspoiled natural woodland. Recognising this potential, local authorities have embraced a holistic strategy that protects biodiversity while promoting tourism.
Phu Quoc ranks among the top 10 leading tourist islands in Asia. As the largest island in Vietnam, it boasts stunning natural beauty, with expansive coral reefs resting beneath the sea and a number of beautiful, poetic beaches such as Sao, Truong, and Khem, known for their fine white sand and crystal-clear waters.
Vietnam's national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines and Vietjet are among the exhibitors, promoting key destinations such as Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc, as well as distinctive tourism products.
Alexander Musikhin, Vice President of ATOR and CEO of the Intourist travel agency, highlighted Vietnam as a top destination offering a unique blend of beach holidays and cultural excursions.
According to Seoul’s Tourism Industry Department, approximately 20,000 Vietnamese visitors travel to the city each year for medical treatment. Vietnam consistently ranks among the top 10 countries with the highest number of medical tourists to Seoul.
An analysis of accommodation search data based on check-in dates for June and July revealed that Nha Trang surpassed all other destinations in popularity among Korean users.
The programme is organised by the Khanh Hoa provincial Youth Union and the “Khanh Hoa people speak English” Project, and aims to promote the culture, history, cuisine and other tourism products of Nha Trang – Khanh Hoa to international visitors.
VNAT Director General Nguyen Trung Khanh called visa a golden ticket to pulling in crowds, but he is clear that it needs coordinated efforts across multiple sectors to keep the momentum going in this fast-moving global travel scene.
As a tourism hub, Hanoi is now actively developing strategies to attract Muslim travellers. In recent years, the city has seen a notable uptick in visitors from countries with large Muslim populations.
When tourists witness firsthand the passion and care of farmers, they’re willing to pay higher prices because they see the genuine worth behind every product.
During the first five months, China continued to be Vietnam's largest source market of tourists, followed by the RoK, China’s Taiwan, the US, and Japan.
After more than three months of operation, the popularity of the free tours in Bac Ninh province shows no signs of cooling down. Many tourists return every week in hopes of experiencing all the tours and visiting every destination.
Typical products of Phu Tho are being showcased at the Lao Cai International Travel Mart 2025, held in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai from June 5-8.
Featuring 130 stalls and delegations from 120 travel agencies representing more than ten countries and territories, the event is expected to provide a platform for establishing partnerships and attracting more visitors to Lao Cai in the future.
Kicking off the festival on the evening of June 7 will be the grand music concert titled “Nha Trang Say Hi”, featuring popular artists from the trending show “Anh Trai Say Hi”. The event will be broadcast live nationwide and conclude with a fireworks display over Nha Trang Bay.
Data from Booking.com reveals that during the peak summer vacation in June and July, beach trips continue to be a top priority for Vietnamese travellers.
The northern midland province of Phu Tho has carried out all-round measures to improve tourism infrastructure, services, and offerings, elevating visitor experience and reinforcing the province’s unique cultural identity.
Hanoi has directed lodging providers and tourist destinations to bolster preparations in staffing, service quality, security, and sanitation. Community-based lodging platforms such as Airbnb are also being promoted strongly to expand housing supply during the holiday period.
Phu Quoc island (Photo: VNA) 
Vietnamese bread (Source: VNA) 
Cai Rang floating market (Photo: VNA) 
Hoi An city (Photo: VNA) 
Terraced rice fields (Photo: VNA) 
