Da Lat holds summer activities
Da Lat city in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong plans to organise a slew of events to attract local and foreign tourists in summer, the country's high season for tourism.
Viet Nam-Japan Festival opens in Tokyo
The Viet Nam - Japan Festival kicked off in Tokyo on June 13 under the themed “Hand in Hand”, attracting thousands of visitors in the opening day.
Ca Hue recognised as national intangible cultural heritage
Ca Hue (traditional Hue singing) has been recognised as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Viet Nam ranks 6th on the top 10 best countries for solo travelers
(TITC) - Travel + Leisure website (U.S.A) has announced the list of 10 best countries for solo travelers, of which Viet Nam ranks 6th.
Master plan for tourism growth discussed
Vietnamese and foreign experts gathered in Ha Noi on June 10 to give their opinions on building a master plan for the future growth of Viet Nam’s tourism sector.
Water puppetry opens Viet Nam tourism festival in Japan
A water puppetry performance marked the commencement of the Viet Nam tourism and culture festival, which opened in the Japanese prefecture of Osaka on June 9.
Son La Prison to be renovated   (Jun 12, 2015)
Son La Prison to be renovated
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has just approved a proposal to convert the French-built Son La Prison in the northern province of Son La into a national special relic site.
Green tourism label developed in Binh Thuan
The central coastal province of Binh Thuan held a conference on June 10 to develop the Green Lotus Label, paving the way for sustainable tourism development in line with provincial strategies.
Viet Nam mulls new visa rules to boost tourism
Tourists travelling to Viet Nam from the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand will no longer have to pay excessively high visa fees if the recommendations of a working group are adopted.
Vietnamese traditional dresses (Ao Dai) - symbol of Vietnamese culture
Vietnamese dresses are not just a costume, but a glorious culture in Viet Nam, carried about outlook in life of Vietnamese people, an expression of identity and spirit of Viet Nam.
Viet Nam attends int’l tourism fair in Thailand
Representatives from the Viet Nam Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and Vietnamese travel agencies have participated in the Travel Mart Plus (TTM+) 2015 fair in Thailand.
Viet Nam House in Canada welcomes visitors
More than 400 people visited the Viet Nam House in the Canadian capital Ottawa when it opened to the public for a second year on June 7.
Ba Chua Xu festival recognised as National Intangible Heritage
The Ba Chua Xu temple festival (also called the Via Ba ceremony) was officially recognised as a National Intangible Heritage at a ceremony held on June 8 in Sam Mountain ward, Chau Doc city, in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang.
Marvelling at the limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay
If there is one 'best' place in the world that you should travel to in 2015, it is Ha Long Bay, according to influential travel guide publisher Lonely Planet.
Viet Nam promotes tourism in Singapore
(TITC) – On 4th June 2015, Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Viet Nam launched tourism roadshow in Singapore.
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