DI Travel

With more than 10 years of experiences in Travel Industry and Visa Immigration especially passion for travel. We have established a company of DI Travel with our mission to share experiences of history, people and culture and brings a glimpse of true Vietnam with exploration of cuisine, the most famous world heritage sites, colorful markets, colourful ethnic minority groups, homestay and interacting with local people etc, to make memorable journeys in Vietnam and Indochina Region

Tuesday, August 28, 2018

WHICH COUNTRIES NEED A VISA FOR VIETNAM?

Technically, all foreign visitors need a visa before entering Vietnam. If you wish to be exempted Vietnam visa for your stay, you must be citizen or national of countries having exemption agreement with Vietnam.

1. Citizens of Brunei and Myanmar are granted bilateral visa-free entry no more than 14 days;

2. Citizens of Philippines are granted bilateral visa-free entry no more than 21 days;

3. Citizens of Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Cambodia, Laos, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan are granted bilateral visa-free entry no more than 30 days;

4. Citizens of Japan, South Korea, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Russia, Finland, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and Belarus are granted unilateral visa-free entry no more than 15 days

5. Citizens with APEC business cards from member economies of Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) are granted visa-free entry with no more than 60 days of residence;

6. For tourists to Phu Quoc, Vietnam: Foreigners and abroad residing Vietnam citizens entering Vietnam through an international border and travelling to Phu Quoc island, then residing under 15 days are granted Vietnam visa free entry. Passport are required at least 45 day validity. After entering Phu Quoc, in case travelers want to have a visit to other destinations or reside in the island more than 15 days, they will be offered Vietnam visa by the Immigration department right in the island;

Note: Kindly note that the citizens of Japan, South Korea, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Russia, Finland, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Italy and Belarus are granted unilateral visa-free entry no more than 15 days, after 15 days visa exemption they must leave Vietnam for their home or another country and it takes at least 30 days of waiting since the latest date of Vietnam exit to enter again without Vietnam visa.

For further information, please visit us at: Vietnam Visa Immigration

Friday, January 2, 2015

Vietnam among top 5 countries to visit in 2015

Malaysia’s independent newspaper, Malay Mail Online, has delivered its rankings and suggestions for travellers for the coming year and cites Vietnam as one of the top five destinations that stand out from the crowd.

The newspaper reported that Vietnam has declared 2015 its national year of tourism, meaning that there has never been a better time to visit.

Special events and shows for tourists will be held at the country’s monuments and cultural heritage sites, such as the imperial fortress of Thang Long.

Danang, a city located between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, topped Tripadvisor’s list of the best destinations of 2015. With its Buddhist sanctuaries and beautiful beaches, the destination is winning over more and more members of the website’s travel community.

Rounding out the top five are Namibia, Panama and Nicaragua, Lithuania, and Mons, Belgium.

Vietnam has set the target of welcoming 8.5 million foreigners and 41 million domestic visitors this year, grossing more than US$12 billion from the tourism sector.

http://www.indochinadiscoverytravel.com/travel-news/97/vietnam-among-top-5-countries-to-visit-in-2015

Thursday, January 1, 2015

UK Telegraph names Vietnam a world’s best country

Vietnam was announced as one of the top 20 Telegraph readers’ most favorite countries, with votes cast by almost 90,000 people in the widest-ranging travel survey of its kind.

The winning of a prestigious award like this, voted by the public, is a great accolade for the country and bodes well for our tourism industry, a government tourism representative said.

Vietnam was praised for its peaceful and beautiful pristine beaches, vast rice fields, vivid cities, and an impressive culinary background.
The Telegraph’s Asia commissioning editor wrote” It will be forty years after the fall of Saigon, and Vietnam has come a long way since then.

Its cities are absurdly in-your-face, driven by the buzz of a million motorbikes and the palpable thrust of energy and commerce.”
Rounding out the top 20 list were Barbados, India, Cuba, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Namibia, Mauritius, Italy, Canada, the US, Peru, Tanzania, Botswana, Japan, Australia, Myanmar, South Africa, Maldives, and New Zealand.

http://www.indochinadiscoverytravel.com/travel-news/96/uk-telegraph-names-vietnam-a-worlds-best-country

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Vietnam among must-visit destinations in 2015

Vietnam ranked fourth on the list of five must-visit destinations in the world next year, according to the travel online agency Destinia.com.

Dubai, the most populous city　in the United Arab Emirates, is at the top of the list, followed by Namibia and Burma. Papua New Guinea is ranked fifth.
The travel site said that Vietnam will celebrate National Tourism Year 2015 under the theme "Connecting world heritage" in the central province of Thanh Hoa, to celebrate the cultural legacy of the country.

All the provinces and cities with UNESCO recognized world heritage sites and practices will host various artistic and cultural performances and events during the year.

At present, Vietnam is home to 22 world heritages recognized by the UNESCO, including two natural heritages, five cultural heritages, nine intangible cultural heritages, four documentary heritages, one geological heritage, and one mixed heritage

http://www.indochinadiscoverytravel.com/travel-news/90/vietnam-among-must-visit-destinations-in-2015

Vietnam home to Southeast Asia’s five longest lava caves

Vietnamese and Japanese scientists last week announced the discovery of a lava cave system, believed to be the longest in Southeast Asia, in the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong.

Among a dozen of caves discovered, three caves have been surveyed in detailed.

The three caves named C7, C3 and A1 measure one kilometer, 594 meters and 456 meters in length, respectively, ranking the longest, the second longest and the 5th longest in Southeast Asia.

The third longest and fourth longest lava caves in Southeast Asia are also located in Vietnam: the Doi (Bat) Cave No. 1 and 2 in the southern province of Dong Nai (discovered in 2013).

So, Vietnam is now home to the top 5 longest lava caves in Southeast Asia.

Gua Lawah or Bat Cave in Indonesia ranks the sixth longest, at 400 meters.

http://www.indochinadiscoverytravel.com/travel-news/95/vietnam-home-to-southeast-asias-five-longest-lava-caves

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Famous centennial construction works in Vietnam

Vietnam Record Association has announced Top 100 famous centennial construction works in the country, with the aim of promoting preservation and upholding cultural and historical values.
Typical centennial works in Vietnam include One Pillar Pagoda in Hanoi, Thien Mu Pagoda in Hue, Giac Lam Pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City, HCM City Opera House, and Ngo Mon (Noon Gate) in Hue.

The One Pillar Pagoda is a historic Buddhist temple in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. It is regarded alongside the Perfume Temple, as one of Vietnam's two most iconic temples. The temple is built of wood on a single stone pillar 1.25 m in diameter, and it is designed to resemble a lotus blossom, which is a Buddhist symbol of purity, since a lotus blossoms in a muddy pond. In 1954, the French Union forces destroyed the pagoda before withdrawing from Vietnam after the First Indochina War, It was rebuilt afterwards.

Thiên Mụ Pagoda is a historic temple in the city of Huế in Vietnam. Its pagoda has seven stories and is the tallest religious building in Vietnam. The temple is often the subject of folk rhymes and ca dao about Huế, such is its iconic status and association with the city. It is regarded as the unofficial symbol of the former imperial capital.

Giác Lâm Pagoda is a historic Buddhist pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in Vietnam. Built in 1744, it is one of the oldest temples in the city. It was officially listed as a historical site by the Vietnamese Department of Culture on November 16, 1988 under Decision 1288 VH/QD. The pagoda is located at 118 Lạc Long Quân, in the 23rd ward of Tân Bình district, in the Phú Thọ Hòa region of the city. It stands on Cẩm Sơn, and is also known as Cẩm Đệm and Sơn Can.

The Municipal Theatre of Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon Opera House, is an opera house in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. It is an example of French Colonial architecture in Vietnam. Built in 1897 by French architect Eugène Ferret as the Opėra de Saigon, the 800 seat building was used as the home of the Lower House assembly of South Vietnam after 1956. It was not until 1975 that it was again used as a theatre, and restored in 1995.

The Ngọ Môn, also known as the Gate of Noon, is the main gate to the Imperial City, Huế, located within the citadel of Huế. Constructed in 1833 in the traditional Vietnamese Nguyen style under the rule of Emperor Minh Mạng, it was used by the sovereign as an observation point for troop movements and ceremonies. The gate is divided into two levels: the stone and brick fortress-like base structure, and the more elaborate, palace-like upper level. The ground level has five entrances, of which the centre one was always reserved for the monarch's use only. The two, slightly smaller, side entrances were reserved for mandarins, soldiers and horses. The two small arched entrances on the side were for the rest and commoners.

The ever-lasting works, which mostly keep its original architecture despite tropical weather condition and devastating wars, require thorough preservation by the community.
http://www.indochinadiscoverytravel.com/travel-news/94/famous-centennial-construction-works-in-vietnam