Hoi An sampan riders: the hardships and the smiles
Entering a new normal phase after more than two years of being hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, sampan riders in Hoi An City are eager to get back to work, expecting prosperous, stable tourism development for the town.
Photo exhibition to be held on rice field in Hoi An
Tourists to Quang Nam Province’s Hoi An City in April can leisurely enjoy Vietnam’s landscapes through an exhibition of photos in the framework of the “Vietnam’s impressions through heritage areas”…
Top five historic destinations in Vietnam
Traveling to experience other cultures or visiting sites of historical and religious significance has always been a compelling motivation to hit the road.
Hoi An welcomes back American tourists
A group of 126 visitors from the US paid a three-day tour to visit destinations of the ancient town of Hoi An after Vietnam officially opened the door for international tourists and flights on March 15.
Hoi An listed among 11 dream vacations around the world
Renowned US magazine Travel + Leisure has recently named Vietnam’s Hoi An ancient city among the top 11 dream international vacations, that are surprisingly affordable, based on analysts from Kayak.
Grape fruit flower tea – a specialty of Hanoi
Vietnam’s traditional tea art is neither sophisticated like the Japanese tea art nor complicated like the Chinese one. There are many types of tea in Vietnam, grape fruit flower tea is no doubt one of the most renowned, and a truly specialty of Hanoi.
Yen Tu application for UNESCO recognition to be completed this year
The three northern provinces of Quang Ninh, Hai Duong, and Bac Giang will complete a scientific dossier seeking UNESCO world heritage recognition for Yen Tu Monuments and Landscapes Complex by July of this year.
Potentials for developing “creative cities”
With potential for development in the fields of music, literature, and folk art, many Vietnamese cities have been meeting all conditions to join UNESCO's Creative Cities Network. However, this requires the initiative and determination of the authorities at all levels and appropriate policies based on the actual situation and potential of each city.
New tourism address launched in Hoi An
The Hoi An Centre for Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation in Quang Nam Province launched the “Hoi An Prison” gallery on December 21 to introduce visitors to the prison relic in combination with educating younger generations on the nation’s traditions.
Golden Bridge wins World Travel Awards
The Golden Bridge in the central city of Da Nang has outclassed 11 other foreign nominations, winning the world's leading iconic tourist bridge category at the 2021 World Travel Awards.
MOU inked on development of elephant-friendly tourism model in Dak Lak
A Memorandum of Understanding was inked on December 15 between the Dak Lak Provincial People’s Committee and the Animals Asia Foundation (AAF) on the development of an elephant-friendly tourism model in Dak Lak Province
A challenging cycling route in Lam Dong
One day in late March, we traveled to Kala Lake in Di Linh District, Lam Dong Province, where we took a cycling route over a terrain of red basaltic soil and mountains, and enjoyed standup paddle boarding and many more
Traditional arts in the hearts of young people
Like an “underground spring” flowing silently in the hustle of modern life, the traditional arts have been being preserved and passed down from generation to generation by young people who love the cultural values of their forefathers.
Heritage promotion   (Oct 06, 2021)
Heritage promotion
In the complicated context of the Covid -19 epidemic, more and more online events have been held to introduce heritages to the public.
Travel+Leisure names Hoi An in Top 15 best cities in Asia
Hoi An city ranked 13th out of Top 15 best cities in Asia in the World's Best Awards survey of Travel+Leisure.