Cua Van among world's most beautiful villages
Cua Van village in Ha Long Bay has been recognized as one of the most beautiful villages around the world by Journeyetc.com, a travel blog that provide useful guidance on and latest information about the travel market.
Exhibition spotlights Singaporean culture
An exhibition with the theme "Explore Singapore! Colours of Heritage" opened in Hanoi on October 18.
Hanoi Gift Show 2012 to open soon
Around 489 importers from 41 nations have registered for Hanoi Gift Show 2012 scheduled for October 26-30.
As many as 70 painters and sculptors from Vietnam and 15 countries and territories worldwide will gather to showcase their art at a creative camp set to kick off on October 18 in Hoa Binh, about 70km south-west of Hanoi.
One pillar pagoda wins Asian recognition
The One Pillar Pagoda, a historic Buddhist temple in Hanoi, has been recognised by the Asian Records Organisation as having the most unique architecture on the continent, the Vietnam Records Organisation said on October 17.
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology ranked Excellent by Tripadvisor
The world's largest tourism website, TripAdvisor, has ranked as "Excellent" the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. The museum was voted among the most attractive tourist destinations in 2012 in Hanoi.
Artistic photo festival of Red River Delta
1,263 works by 219 photographers from nine provinces and cities in the Red River Delta participated in the 15th artistic photo festival of the Red River Delta.
Coastal Khanh Hoa popular with Russian tourists
So far this year, the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa has welcomed 383,000 tourists from overseas, a year on year increase of 27 percent, with the 50,000 Russian tourists making up the largest group from any one country.
Opening ceremony of the 11st CPTA annual meeting 2012 in Hanoi
(TITC) - On October 10, 2012, People's Committee of Hanoi City in coordination with Hanoi Culture, Sports and Tourism Department hold opening ceremony of the 11st annual meeting of the Council for Promotion of Tourism in Asia (CPTA) 2012 under the theme "Tourism - Powering sustainable development".
Hue royal music featured at Korean cultural festival
The Nha nhac Hue (Hue royal music) troupe from the Theatre of Hue Traditional and Royal Arts is attending the annual Silla Cultural Festival held in Gyeongju city, South Korea from October 10 to 16.
Seminar discusses community tourism services
A seminar on developing community-based tourism industry took place in Hue city on October 11.
HCM City opens new shows for tourists
Tourists to HCMC now have more choices of entertainment thanks to a new art program named Ngoc Viet or Vietnam's pearl jointly held by HCMC Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Youth Theater One Member Company.
Boat races, music shows to be held on revived canals
Late this year, citizens can enjoy music performances and sporting events such as boat races on Nhieu Loc Canal and Tau Hu Canal, which used to be seriously polluted but have been cleaned up.
Binh Thuan will soon become a fascinating destination
The goal of "the overall planning for developing Binh Thuan tourism up to 2020 with a vision toward 2030" approved by Binh Thuan provincial People's Committee is to construct Binh Thuan to become a fascinating destination.
Hai Duong exploits advantages of spiritual and cultural tourism
Hai Duong Province Culture, Sports and Tourism Department has just coordinated with the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism to organize a seminar with the theme "Hai Duong Tourist Destination".
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