Golden Tourism Week to be launched in Hue relic site
A “Golden Tourism Week”, the third of its kind this year, will take place in the Hue relic site, a UNESCO-recognised World Heritage, in the central Thua Thien-Hue province from December 25-31. 
“Winter in Hue” programme to highlight traditional arts
An art performance themed “Winter in Hue” is due to take place at the Ha Noi Opera House from December 14-15 as part of art activities to promote preservation of…
Huong Pagoda entrance fees increase
Fees to visit Huong (Perfume) Pagoda, will increase 50% from VND49,000 (US$2.2) to VND78,000 (US$3.4) from the beginning of 2017, according to latest announcement from the Management Board of Huong…
Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City sculptors display works
The Ha Noi - Sai Gon sculpture exhibition, the fourth of its kind, opened in Ha Noi on December 12, introducing the latest works by sculptors from the two cities. 
National treasures on display for five months
A special exhibition on Viet Nam’s national treasures will take place for five months from January 10, 2017, to May, 2017, the Museum of History announced on December 12.
Exhibition honours handicraft products in Ha Noi
An exhibition featuring handicraft products from Ha Noi officially opened at Ly Thai To Square in the capital on December 9, attracting a large number of managers, enterprises and visitors.
Ha Noi food fest features culinary arts of other countries
The flavours of international cuisine and entertainment activities will be offered during the annual food festival held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Over 16,600 foreigners visit Viet Nam by ship in November
More than 16,640 foreign tourists visited Viet Nam by ship in November, Quan doi Nhan dan (People’s Army) daily reported.
Ha Noi records four million international arrivals in 2016
Ha Noi expects international arrivals in the city will reach a record four million this year, according to the Ha Noi Department of Tourism.
Da Nang launches mobile app in support of travellers
Da Nang’s Department of Tourism held a ceremony on December 6 to announce the launching of an IT app called “Danang FantastiCity” on mobile platforms to provide tourists with essential information on the city.
Tourism - important pillar in Viet Nam’s economy: EIU
Tourism has become an important pillar for Viet Nam’s economic growth, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) under the UK-based Economist Group.
Pho with beef meatballs among best street foods in Asia
Pho bo vien thap cam (Vietnamese noodle soup with mixed beef meatballs) in Ho Chi Minh City has been described as the best street food in Asia by Australia’s Traveller website.
Photos on Truong Sa exhibited in Thai Nguyen
As many as 70 photos taken by photographer Trinh Viet Hung during his journey to Truong Sa island district are being on display at an exhibition at the Museum of Cultures of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups in the northern province of Thai Nguyen from December 5-12.
Exhibition on royal treasures opens in Hue
An exhibition featuring the royal treasures of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945) opened on December 6 in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.
Prime Minister approves master plan to preserve Oc Eo - Ba The special national relic
The Prime Minister has approved a master plan on preserving and promoting values of the Oc Eo - Ba The special national relic site in the southern province of An Giang.
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