Homestay service offers sustainable tourism
Eleven ethnic-minority households in the Hoang Su Phi District of Ha Giang Province are operating an experimental home-stay service as part of a project to improve the livelihoods of ethnic minorities.
India supports My Son heritage site restoration
Indian and Vietnamese experts have started the excavation and restoration of two tower clusters of My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the central province of Quang Nam.…
“Hat boi” performance, unique tourism product of Vinh Long
Hat boi (classical drama), a genre of traditional theatre in central and south regions, in the Mekong Delta Vinh Long province, has been preserved as a product to attract tourists…
Con Dao Islands voted among best secret islands on earth
Con Dao Islands in the southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau has been listed among the best secret islands on earth, according to a recent article by Travel Leisure magazine.
Jetstar Pacific launches Taipei - Da Nang air route
On December 2, Da Nang’s Department of Tourism welcomed the passengers on Jetstar Pacific’s first BL163 flight from Taipei, China, to Da Nang International Airport.
Short documentary film on My Son Hindu sanctuary released
A short documentary film on My Son, a unique Hindu sanctuary located in the central province of Quang Nam, has been released in Ha Noi.
The Reverie Saigon wins TripAdvisor's Travelers Choice award
The Reverie Saigon has been named in the Top 25 Luxury Hotels in Viet Nam and the Top 25 Hotels in Viet Nam in the Travelers Choice Awards given by TripAdvisor, the world's largest travel website.
Dialogue to preserve “ca tru” singing
On October 22, Ha Noi’s Department of Culture and Sports organized a dialogue of “Ca tru” singing.
Exploring the west of Yen Tu Mountain
Bac Giang is not a well-known destination for tourists due to few places of interest. But if you happen to be in this northern province, you should come to explore Mo Stream and Thum Thum Waterfall on the western side of Yen Tu Mountain.
The very first luxury cruises in Nha Trang Bay
The 28th of April, Nha Trang and Viet Nam's tourism industry have reached another milestone; the launching of the Emperor Cruises (www.emperorcruises.com) - the first five start all-inclusive cruises in Nha Trang Bay.
 First five-star hotel inaugurated in Can Tho
The first five-star standard Muong Thanh Hotel was officially opened in the southern city of Can Tho on April 28, with the attendance of Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung and a number of state officials.
Over 970 ancient trees recognized as Viet Nam heritage trees
According to the Viet Nam Association for Conservation of Nature and Environment (VACNE), more than 970 trees of 70 different plant species across the nation, have been recognised as Viet Nam Heritage Trees over the past five years.
Quang Ngai restores Cor traditional houses
The Tra Bong district in the central province of Quang Ngai has invested 2.7 billion VND (125,000 USD) to restore a traditional house of the Cor ethnic group, according to Head of the district’s office Phung Tan Nho.
Viet Nam to host ASEAN traditional music festival 2015
The ASEAN traditional music festival 2015 titled "Connecting the World Heritage" will take place in Thanh Hoa Province from August 1st-8th.
Cultural week offers a taste of Haiti
Haiti's art, culture, lifestyle and tourism will be introduced for the first time in Viet Nam during the Cultural Week of Haiti that will run from January 12-15.