Tran Dynasty-era building material kiln discovered in Yen Bai
An archeological excavation at the relic site Pu Luon Xe in hamlet 7, Tan Linh commune, Luc Yen district in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai led to the discovery of a kiln making building materials said to belong to the Tran Dynasty.
Ho Chi Minh City receives over 5.2 million foreign visitors in 2016
More than 5.2 million foreign tourists visited Ho Chi Minh City in 2016, a rise of 10% against last year, the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism has said.
Bac Giang to design conservation plan of Vinh Nghiem Pagoda
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has given the green light to the northern province of Bac Giang in planning the preservation of Vinh Nghiem Pagoda in Yen Dung district,…
Viet Nam - Japan cultural exchange opens
A Viet Nam - Japan cultural exchange took place in the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau on December 19, gathering Vietnamese and Japanese officials as well as 200 students in the province.
Da Nang fine arts museum opens to public
The Da Nang fine arts museum, the third fine arts museum in the country, opened to the public on December 19.
Lam Dong seeks first national tourism site title
The People’s Committee of the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong is seeking the Prime Minister’s recognition of its Tuyen Lam Lake tourist site in Da Lat City as a national tourism site.
Nguyen Dynasty items showcased in Hue
More than 60 precious artifacts of the Nguyen dynasty (1802-1945) handed over to the interim government after the abdication of King Bao Dai in August 1945 are on display at the Hue Royal Antiques Museum.
VNAT organizes Viet Nam tourism roadshow in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
(TITC) - On December 7, a roadshow to promote Viet Nam tourism took place in Kuala Lumpur. It was part of Viet Nam’s campaign to promote tourism in Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.
Cooking class invites Vietnamese to experience authentic Korean cuisine
The Korean Cultural Centre in Viet Nam (KCC) hosted a cooking class on December 13 to introduce Korean cuisine and culinary culture.
Sa Pa and Da Lat listed on the top ten destinations on the rise in Asia
(TITC) - Da Lat and Sa Pa - the two Viet Nam’s famous tourist places have been recently voted on the top ten destinations on the rise in Asia in 2017 by the well-known tourist advisor site of TripAdvisor.
ASEAN graphic art works displayed in Ha Noi
An exhibition showcasing outstanding works selected from the second ASEAN Graphic Art Competition - Viet Nam 2016 opened in Ha Noi on December 14.
Ha Long Bay among top UNESCO heritage sites
The UK-based travel website Rough Guides has listed Ha Long Bay among the top ten UNESCO heritage sites in Asia.
Lunar New Year fireworks to light up Ha Noi’s sky at 30 venues
Revellers in Ha Noi are to be treated to Lunar New Year’s Eve fireworks displays at 30 venues in the city’s centre and rural neighbourhoods, the municipal government has announced.
VNAT to promote tourism in Spain
(TITC) – Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) planned to organize roadshows to promote Viet Nam tourism in Barcelona and Madrid cities, Spain, from 15 to 20 January 2017.
Vietnamese, Russian youths hold cultural exchange
The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCMCYU) and Lenin Communist Youth Union held a cultural exchange programme in Moscow on December 12 to foster friendship and solidarity.
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