Eighteen national treasures presented to the public for the first time
Eighteen national treasures recognised by Viet Nam’s authorities over the past period are being presented under a special exhibition held for the first time by the National Museum of Viet Nam History in Ha Noi.
Island district looks to boost tourism
Local authorities of the Phu Quy island district in the central province of Binh Thuan have spared no effort in promoting local tourism.
Clean-up campaign launched for green Ha Long Bay
As many as 100 volunteers took part in a clean-up campaign themed “Alliance action for a Green Ha Long” launched in the northern province of Quang Ninh on January 10.
Ly Son island to establish walking street
The People’s Committee of the central province of Quang Ngai has approved a plan to turn a coastal road in Ly Son island into a walking street.
Vietnamese in Canada welcome traditional Lunar New Year
Hundreds of Vietnamese living in Canada attended an art programme welcoming the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) in Toronto city on January 8.
Eight Tay Bac localities enjoy fruitful tourism cooperation
Eight Tay Bac (northwestern mountainous) provinces enjoyed a year-on-year rise of 11.8 percent in the number of visitors in 2016 thanks to their close cooperation in tourism promotion.
Old Quarter tourist spot promoted
The Dong Lac Communal House has been recognised by the Ha Noi Tourism Department as a new tourist destination in the Old Quarter.
New Delhi exchange camp connects Vietnamese, Indian artists
Vietnamese and Indian painters have joined together at an exchange camp held at the Vietnamese Embassy in New Delhi, as part of activities marking 45 years of their countries’ diplomatic ties (January 7, 1972).
‘Two Countries – Four Destinations’ tour launched
The ‘Two Countries – Four Destination’ tour, connecting Ha Long and Mong Cai in Viet Nam with Dongxing and Guilin in China, was launched at a ceremony held in Quang Ninh Province on January 5.
Survey: Ha Noi among top affordable Asian destinations
Ha Noi, known for its cheap food and accommodation options, is much more affordable than many other Asian destinations, according to a MasterCard survey.
New plants to bloom across terrace fields in Mu Cang Chai
Mu Cang Chai district of the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai, well-known for its impressive terrace fields, is looking to planting rapeseed (Brassica napus) as a new way to raise local incomes while boosting tourism.
Phu Quoc island district targets over 1.8 million tourists in 2017
Phu Quoc island district in the southern province of Kien Giang strives to lure over 1.8 million tourists, including 300,000 foreigners, in 2017, showing a year-on-year increase of 25.5 percent and 42.7 percent, respectively.
Ho Chi Minh City begins digitalising museums
Ho Chi Minh (HCM) City will apply information technology to reinvigorate its museum tours and bring museums to more viewers.
Can Tho works to develop Cai Rang Floating Market
The People Committee of Can Tho City has approved a project to preserve and develop the Cai Rang Floating Market with the aim of making it a favourite destination for international and domestic tourists in the Mekong Delta region, a local official has said.
Da Nang tourism promoted in Ha Noi
The Da Nang Department of Tourism held an event in Ha Noi on January 4 to promote upcoming events scheduled to take place in the central city throughout this year.
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