More pedestrian streets open in Ha Noi Old Quarter
The Hoan Kiem District’s People Committee on October 3 launched six more walking streets to serve tourists’ exploration of Ha Noi Old Quarter on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
Three scenic sites in Ha Giang recognized as national relics
(TITC) – On September 23, 2014, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism released a Decision recognizing three scenic sites in Ha Giang Karst Plateau (Ha Giang Province) as national…
Viet Nam’s tourism in 2013 draft report introduced
A workshop was held in Ha Noi on October 2 to introduce a draft report on Viet Nam’s tourism in 2013, the first of its kind built following international practice.
Exhibition on Thang Long Imperial Citadel launched
An array of archaeological objects found in Thang Long Imperial Citadel since 2010 are being displayed in an exhibition that opened in Ha Noi on October 1.
RoK promotes MICE tourism in Ha Noi
The Republic of Korea (RoK) held a seminar on MICE (Meeting, Incentive, Convention and Exhibition) tourism at the Lotte Hotel in Ha Noi on September 30 with the participation of around 180 Vietnamese and Korean delegates.
Exhibition on former Hoa Lo prisoners
A series of photos and documents, featuring former Hoa Lo prisoners, is being showcased at an exhibition at Hoa Lo prison historical site in Ha Noi.
Art performances salute capital’s Liberation Day
Some 60 art performances will be held across Ha Noi between October 9 and 11 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the capital’s Liberation Day (October 10), according to the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Con Co Island looks to reap tourism gains
At night, it looks like a floating city on a sea filled with light. This is how Le Duc, a tourist, describes Con Co Island off the central province of Quang Tri which he recently visited.
Belgian beer festival to be held in Viet Nam
A Belgian Beer Festival is expected to be held in Viet Nam, for the first time, at 6pm on October 3 at the American Club, 21 Hai Ba Trung Street, Ha Noi.
Ha Noi sees 17.1% rise in foreign tourists arrivals in nine months
Foreign tourist arrivals to Ha Noi reached nearly 1.5 million in the first nine months of this year, a year-on-year rise of 17.1%, according to the city Statistics Office.
Exhibition highlights Ha Noi’s national relics
Nearly 100 photos and maps depicting nine special national relics in Ha Noi are being displayed at an exhibition at the Temple of Literature from September 24 to October 24 to mark the 60th anniversary of the capital’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954 – 2014).
Ha Noi invests US$1 million to restore Ba Kieu Temple
Ba Kieu Temple in Ha Noi will undergo restoration under a project worth VND 23.2 billion (roughly US$1.1 million) sourced from the city’s budget.
Rock masterpiece at Ghenh Da Dia in Phu Yen province
Stretching along the central coast of Viet Nam, the province of Phu Yen is blessed with the Ghenh Da Dia (The Cliff of Stone Plates), a masterpiece of stone gifted by nature, recognised as a national heritage.
Hang Buom Cuisine Street inaugurated
The 300m long Hang Buom Street in Ha Noi’s Old Quarter has been made a cuisine street, serving Ha Noi traditional confectionery and beverage and some European and Asian dishes to visitors to the night market along the Hang Dao- Dong Xuan route.
Ha Noi Old Quarter Tourist Map – the 2nd edition, 2014
(TITC) - To support and meet demand of tourists for finding out information and also visiting, exploring the beauty of Ha Noi Old Quarter, Tourism Information Technology Centre (Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism) has completed the 2nd edition of Ha Noi Old Quarter Tourist Map (English version).