President Ho Chi Minh Memorial graded special national historic site
The President Ho Chi Minh Memorial in the Kim Lien historic site in Nam Dan district, the central province of Nghe An, was formally certified as a special national historic site at a ceremony in the province on December 7.
Hanoi transforms craft villages into tourist sites
Hanoi plans to develop six traditional craft villages into tourist destinations to attract domestic and international tourists from now until 2015.
Trade and tourism in Cuu Long River Delta promoted
Cuu Long (Mekong) River Delta Investment-Trade-Tourism Promotion Conference took place in My Tho City, Tien Giang Province on December 6th.
Exploring Indochina's heritage in Hanoi
An exhibition of Vietnamese, Laos and Cambodian heritages opened on December 7 at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi.
Tourist accommodations receive Green Lotus Label 2012
(TITC) _On December 8, Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) organized ceremony to present certificates of the sustainable tourism Green Lotus Label 2012 to 21 accommodations in Viet Nam.
Viet Nam tourism to set new record
(TITC) - According to General Statistics Office (GSO), the number of international arrivals to Viet Nam in November 2012 was estimated 655,701, increasing by 24.4% in comparison with October 2012 and 7.2% over the same period of 2011.
Hung Kings' worship ritual recognised as cultural heritage
The unique practice of worshipping Hung Kings in Phu Tho province, Vietnam has been recognised by UNESCO as part of the world's intangible cultural heritage.
HCM City gearing up to welcome New Year
The Ho Chi Minh City municipal People's Committee has planned a host of activities for citizens and visitors to ring in the new year of 2013.
HCM City to host international food fest
A food festival showcasing dishes from countries across the world will open at 23-9 Park in Ho Chi Minh City on December 12.
Diverse cultural activities to celebrate Spring 2013
Hanoi City People's Committee has approved a plan to organize cultural and sports activities to mark Spring 2013 and the 83rd founding anniversary of the Communist Party of Vietnam.
Hand-made crafts made by artisans from Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia are the primary exhibit at a trade fair in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum.
Free entry for tourists to Hoi An ancient town on December 4
Quang Nam Province in the central Vietnam has just announced that on December 4 this year tourists will not have to pay a fee to enter the ancient town of Hoi An on occasion of the town being recognized as a World Heritage Site in 1999 on this day.
Ly Dynasty dragons carry thousand-year message
On Dec 2, five sculptures featuring dragons from the Ly Dynasty were put on display by the Circle Group at the Kinh Thien Palace - Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, Hanoi, in a program named "Thousand-year message".
Seminar talks ways to realise Ha Long's tourism potential
A seminar aimed at seeking ways to realise the tourism potential of Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO-recognised World Heritage, was held in northeastern Quang Ninh province as part of the Ha Long Tourism Week 2012 for European visitors.
Worship of Hung Kings 'unique'
The unique practice of worshipping Hung kings in Vietnam will be one of 35 pieces of intangible heritage submitted for recognition at the seventh session of the UNESCO Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage, which will be held in Paris on December 3-7.
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