Foreign visitors to Ho Chi Minh City up 13 percent
International arrivals to Ho Chi Minh City numbered over 3.61 million in the first nine months of this year, a year-on-year increase of 13 percent.
France helps Viet Nam preserve heritage
French and Vietnamese experts met recently in Can Tho to discuss how to better preserve the cultural heritage of Viet Nam, particularly in the central province of Thua Thien– Hue.
Hue pavilion gets facelift
Hue pavilion gets facelift   (Sep 06, 2016)
The Hue Monuments Conservation Centre has finished the restoration of Phu Van Lau, or Pavilion of Edicts, located within the Hue Imperial Citadel, which has been a UNESCO Word Cultural…
Ca tru introduced to tourists to Quang Binh
Tourists can now enjoy ca tru (ceremonial singing) as part of the Chay River - Dark Cave tour in the central province of Quang Binh.
Painting workshop for kids coming to Hoi An
A painting workshop for children, ‘Childhood Colour’, will be held at Hoi An’s Terracotta Park in Thanh Ha Viet Village on September 2.
Ha Noi has over 1,700 intangible cultural heritage forms
The Ha Noi Department of Culture and Sports has launched an Atlas featuring the city’s 1,793 intangible cultural heritage forms following an intangible heritage inventory and preservation master plan carried out since 2013.
A forgotten island in Phu Yen   (Aug 23, 2016)
A forgotten island in Phu Yen
The central coast province of Phu Yen is home to multiple scenic venues and Mai Nha Island is one of them. Called a forgotten or deserted island by local people, the island is a choice for tourists who are finding a place to enjoy serenity.
Con Co Island - A place to dive and admire coral reefs
Near shore coral reefs are one of the three tourism “specialties” of Con Co Island District in Quang Tri Province, attracting a large number of travelers. This interesting feature of this beautiful and pristine island makes it advisable for a visitor to the island to enjoy diving with a local guide in the early morning.
Vegetarian food at Metropole Wedding and Convention Center
In the first and seventh lunar months (usually in February and August) every year, one of the popular vegetarian buffet programs in HCMC is “Sai Gon Vegetarian Dishes” at Metropole Wedding and Convention Center.
Workshop seeks ways to restore Japanese Bridge in Hoi An
More than 100 Vietnamese and Japanese scientists, experts and managers gathered in Hoi An city of central Quang Nam province on August 16 to discuss the restoration of Chua Cau (Pagoda Bridge) – a tourist attraction in the locality.
Ho Chi Minh City: Cultural events to celebrate Viet Nam - Thailand ties
A series of cultural exchange events took place at Ho Chi Minh City Youth Culture House on August 14 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Viet Nam - Thailand diplomatic relations (August 6, 1976).
Hue struggles to protect garden houses
Up to 40 garden houses in the imperial capital city of Hue will be restored under a Thua Thien-Hue provincial People’s Committee project.
Da Nang hosts kite contest on beach
Nearly 100 competitors will take part in the kite festival Da Nang Colours on My Khe Beach in Son Tra District on August 27-28.
Vietnamese dishes listed in top 100 famous food and beverages
The World Records Union (Worldkings) has announced the list of top 100 famous food and beverages from countries all over the world, including ‘pho’ (noodles served with beef or chicken), ‘bun cha’ (rice noodles served with grilled pork) and ‘banh mi’ (Vietnamese sandwich).
Ha Noi to provide free Wi-Fi services
Within this year, the Ha Noi administration will provide free Wi-Fi services in many locations for tourism and intelligent transportation.