Ngoc Hoi-Dong Da victory celebrated
An art programme entitled “Forever Echoing the Spirit of Tay Son” was held in Ho Chi Minh City on February 5 (the fifth day of the Lunar New Year), to mark the 233 rd anniversary of the Ngoc Hoi-Dong Da victory, over the Chinese Qing invaders.
HCM City: Hot air balloons festival celebrates 1st founding anniversary of Thu Duc City
A festival of hot air balloons, yachts and water sports activities celebrating the first anniversary of the founding of Thu Duc City opened at the Saigon River Tunnel in Thu…
Thousands of tourists in HCM City book tours for Tet
Thousands of tourists in Ho Chi Minh City have booked tours during the Lunar New Year festival, known locally as Tet, with travel businesses launching diverse tours especially for the…
Lunar New Year Festival kicks off in HCM City
A festival that promotes Vietnamese people’s lunar New Year – known as Tet - was launched on January 16 evening in Ho Chi Minh City to welcome the coming 2022 Tet that falls on February 1.
HCM City tourist attractions offer discounts during tourism week
A number of tourist attractions and hotels throughout Ho Chi Minh City are offering discounts of up to 60% of services during Tourism Week 2021 which is underway from December 24 to December 31.
HCM City pilots reopening of tourism with historical tours
HCM City has piloted re-opening tourism by organising tours to local historical sites with participants being people working on the frontline of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic in the city.
Hundreds of hotels in HCM City join hands in COVID-19 fight
Over 20 hotels in Ho Chi Minh City have offered free accommodation and meals to medical workers involving in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic, with about 50,000 room nights, reported the Tourism Department on July 19.
Tourism agency warns against ‘vaccine tours’ due to hidden costs and return-flight risks
The HCM City Tourism Department has ordered travel firms to suspend “vaccine tours” to the US due to possible hidden costs and the risk of no return flights.
Uncle Hồ’s memorial space opens at Children Cultural House
 A memorial space themed "Uncle Hồ with Children" has opened at the HCM City Children Cultural House.
HCM City rural districts expand agrotourism activities
The HCM City People's Committee is offering support to develop agrotourism and ecotourism activities in five of the city's outlying districts.
Four luxury hotels in downtown HCM City put on new preservation list
The HCM City People’s Committee has submitted to the Prime Minister two preservation plans for the Rex, Kim Đô, Continental and Majestic hotels.
HCM City to launch public bike service in August
The Ho Chi Minh City authorities have approved a proposal on piloting a bicycle-sharing system in District 1 for one year starting August 1 in a bid to promote public transport, reduce pollution, and create a new tourism product.
Historic Củ Chi Tunnels site seeks UNESCO World Heritage Site recognition
When people think of the most modern and crowded city in Việt Nam, HCM City first comes to mind.
HCM City to develop public cultural spaces
HCM City needs to assess the features of its cultural and architectural identity so that it can create viable urban public spaces, experts said at a recent seminar.
HCM City to open more pedestrian streets in city centre
HCM City plans to open more pedestrian streets in central District 1 to meet locals and tourists’ entertainment and recreational demands.