The Mekong Delta province of Hau Giang is developing new eco-tourism products based on the local advantages of rivers and orchards, according to Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Do Chieu Qui.
The Government has approved a project to preserve and promote the literature and art of ethnic minorities.
A huge banyan tree is attracting curious visitors to the central province of Quang Ngai’s Nghia Hanh District.
Hundreds of photos by professional and amateur photographers are on display at the Viet Nam Photo Fair 2016, which opened on August 5 in Ha Noi.
An area covering three northern provinces - Thai Nguyen, Tuyen Quang and Bac Kan - has been designated for the conservation of cultural and historical values and revolutionary war-zone relics, as well as the development of an agroforestry economy.
Hoi An has joined the Vegetarian Day campaign to encourage people to commit to improving their personal health and that of the planet by going meat free one day a week.
The Ha Noi People's Committee on August 2 approved the proposal of Thanh Xuan precinct to build Nguyen Quy Duc St. into a walking street.
The Foreign Ministry and the Viet Nam Women’s Union on August 3 jointly held an exchange programme and exhibition themed: “ASEAN - Cultural Coulours”, to mark the 49th anniversary of ASEAN (August 8, 1967-2016).
Tay Ho lotus tea is listed among 1,793 intangible cultural heritages in Ha Noi according to the city’s cultural authority.
Foreign tourists can now freely visit the border Co To island, said Hoang Ba Nam, Secretary of the Party Committee of the Co To district in the northern Quang Ninh province.
The fifth Viet Nam heritage photo contest, themed “Rivers of Viet Nam”, was launched in Ho Chi Minh City on August 2, open to Vietnamese citizens and foreigners.
The Quang Binh People’s Committee has approved a three-year pilot project for using electric vehicles to transport tourists on several main roads in Dong Hoi City from this month.