Hoang Sa,Truong Sa exhibition comes to Bac Ninh
The northern province of Bac Ninh has become the ninth province in the country hosting an exhibition of maps and documents affirming Viet Nam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos.
Int’l Grapes and Wine Festival 2014 wraps up
The International Grapes and Wine Festival 2014 wrapped up successfully in Phan Rang-Thap Cham city, the central province of Ninh Thuan, on July 19.
Nearly VND60 billion to preserve Dong Ho folk painting
The People’s Committee of Bac Ninh province has approved a project on preserving and promoting cultural heritage values of Dong Ho folk painting in the 2014-2020 period and orientations towards…
International visitors to Viet Nam in April estimated 745,980 arrivals, increase 5.11% over last month and 21.51% over the same period last year. Total international arrivals in 4 months reached 3,073,905 arrivals, increase 27.32% over the same period of 2013.
Tourists to Danang increase sharply
Danang city has recorded a sharp increase in the number of international arrivals in the first quarter of 2014, up as much as 10-20%, according to travel agents Vitours, Vietravel and Saigontourist.
Caving tourism turns Quang Binh into hotspot for visitors
The less developed Central region of Viet Nam harvests distinct cultural values and natural masterpieces largely unknown to outsiders.
Developing craft village tourism in Viet Nam
How to develop tourism closely linked to traditional craft villages was examined at a March 20 seminar in HCM City.
Nearly 4,500 tourists visit Dong Van karst plateau
Dong Van karst plateau in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang welcomed nearly 4,500 tourist arrivals during the first three days of the traditional Lunar New Year, raking in over 4 billion VND (190,000 USD).
Vietnam’s folk paintings on show
A Vietnamese folk painting seminar was held in Hanoi on January 13 in an effort to preserve this special genre of art.
2014 National Tourism Year to feature Central Highland culture
Festivals, exhibitions, art performances and film screenings on the Central Highland culture are among events to be held during the 2014 Central Highlands-Da Lat National Tourism Year.
Japanese Food Festival to take place in Hanoi
A Japanese Food Festival hosted by Chef Yasuhiro Ohara from ANA Crowne Plaza Fukuoka Japan will take place at the Crowne Plaza West Hanoi Hotel (No 36 Le Duc Tho street, Tu Liem district) from October 18 - 27.
Colorful beauty of Nha Xa silk village
Tourists who have a chance to visit the northern province of Ha Nam should discover the ancient Nha Xa silk village in Moc Nam Commune of Duy Tien District. This and Ha Dong in Hanoi are the most well-known silk villages in the nation. Nha Xa's silks are known for quality, color and beauty.
Bac Ninh craft: A national heritage
A ceremony to welcome Dong Ho folk woodcut paintings' new national intangible cultural heritage status was held in the northern province of Bac Ninh on March 15.