(VOVworld) – Hanoi is one of Vietnam’s most popular destinations with overseas tourists. For them, hotels are not just a place to stay, but also a place to find out about the local culture. Many hotel operators are trying their best to improve the quality of services and satisfy travelers’ demands. In this week’s Discovery Vietnam, we explore international standard hotels in Hanoi, with a report by Lan Anh.

(VOVworld) - Hanoi’s West Lake with its 30 relic sites and famed handicraft villages has become a not-to-be missed attraction for domestic and foreign visitors. The West Lake TLC Travel Agency recently introduced a tour by electric car around the lake. On today’s edition of Discovery Vietnam, VOV reporter Phong Lan has details of this tour.

(VOVworld) - Da Nang city’s tourism sector has been promoting its brand name by upgrading infrastructure and services. On today’s edition of Discovery Vietnam, we will look at the city’s efforts to become a more popular tourist destination.

(VOVworld) - The former imperial city of Hue is not only famous for its royal tombs and citadel but also the traditional Hue songs. Together with the development of tourism, Hue songs have been performed on boat tours along the Huong or Perfume River, which has become a not to be missed experience.

(VOVworld) - An official ceremony to receive UNESCO certificate, declaring the Ho Dynasty Citadel as a World Cultural Heritage site will take place in the central province of Thanh Hoa this Saturday. After Hue Imperial city, and Thang Long royal citadel, the Ho Dynasty Citadel is the third tangible heritage of Vietnam to be recognized worldwide. In today’s edition of Discovery Vietnam, let’s join our reporter Vinh Phong on a tour of the site.

(VOVworld) - The 2012 National Tourism Year of the North Central region focuses on Heritage Tourism. The region is endowed with many world and national heritage sites and has abundant festivities taking place all year round. Spring festival is at its peak January, February and April while in June and July, the region with beautiful beaches receives numerous visitors who come for summer vacations. VOV reporter Lan Anh today introduces to you typical characteristics of this year National Tourism Year.

(VOVworld) - Tourists are flocking to the mangrove forests on the outskirts of Nha Trang City in Khanh Hoa Province. Mangrove forest tourism puts visitors in close contact with nature and encourages the locals to restore and protect their environment.

(VOVworld) - Tourists are flocking to the mangrove forests on the outskirts of Nha Trang City in Khanh Hoa Province. Mangrove forest tourism puts visitors in close contact with nature and encourages the locals to restore and protect their environment.

(VOVworld) – At the Thanh Tan mineral water Resort, fatigue caused by the summer heat is disappeared by green plants, a quiet, romantic atmosphere, and hot mineral water nature’s gift. Let’s join VOV reporter Lan Anh on a tour of Thanh Tan Mineral Water Resort in the central city of Hue.

(VOV) – Located 50 km from Ha Long City in Quang Ninh province, Van Don Island District is a favorite destination for those who love adventure, and ecological and cultural tourism. Quang Ninh authorities have been outlining many policies to attract investment to fully tap the district’s tourism potential.