Northern central region keen to develop culture-history tourism
The northern central region will focus on developing culture-history tourism taking advantage of the rich cultural and historical heritage, it was agreed at a December 22 conference on how to implement the Master plan on the region’s tourism development to 2020 with a vision to 2030.
Vestiges of ancient village found on northern riverbank
A 10,000 sq.m archaeological site believed to be an ancient village dating back 3,500 years has been discovered on the bank of the Pho Day River, northern mountainous Tuyen Quang…
"Panoramic Views of Da Nang" photo contest results
Organisers of the "Panoramic Views of Da Nang" artistic photo contest have announced the prize-winners.
Korean tourists flock to Nha Trang
Approximately 60,000 holidaymakers from South Korea visited the central province of Khanh Hoa's Nha Trang city so far this year, double the 2013 number, the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism reported.
Amiana Nha Trang receives World Luxury Hotel Award
Amiana Resort Nha Trang has received the global prestigious World Luxury Hotel Award 2014 in the Luxury Honeymoon Hotel category.
Viet Nam enters Fodor's go list 2015
Well-known American travel guide Fodor’s has named Viet Nam as top 25 can't-miss spots that should be on every traveller’s radar in 2015.
U.S. television makes film about Phong Nha – Ke Bang caves
The management board of Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park on December 20 said that U.S. Travel Channel has finished a TV report exploring the imposing landscape of caves on Ke Bang Limestone Mountain and surrounding areas.
Nearly 100 photos on Ha Noi’s beauty on display
Close to 100 photos on the capital’s beauty are on display at an exhibition which opened at the Kim Dong Culture Centre in Hang Bai street, Ha Noi, on December 18th.
Twelve sites recognised as national relics
Twelve archaeological, historical and architectural relics around the country have been recognised as national relic sites by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Son La calls for investment in Moc Chau tourism zone
Son La province is calling for investment in its Moc Chau National Tourism Zone, which is expected to become a driving force for the tourism development of the locality as well as the whole northern midland and mountainous region.
Quang Nam takes measures for heritage value preservation
The central province of Quang Nam has taken measures to promote and preserve values of the world heritage sites of My Son Sanctuary and Hoi An Ancient Town.
Viet Nam among top 40 World's Best Beach Resorts
Conde Nast Traveler, one of the world's premier luxury and lifestyle travel magazines, has cited three famous resorts in Viet Nam’s central region as top 40 of World's Best Beach Resorts: Readers' Choice 2014.
Khanh Hoa sees sharp rise of RoK visitors
Approximately 60,000 holiday-makers from the Republic of Korea (RoK) have so far this year visited the central province of Khanh Hoa’s Nha Trang city, doubling that of 2013, reported the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Handicrafts from Japan's Tohoku region on display in Ha Noi
After success in Ho Chi Minh City, the handicrafts from Japan’s disasters-hit Tohoku are on display at an exhibition which has recently opened at the Viet Nam Fine Arts Museum, No 66 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Ba Dinh District in Ha Noi.
Da Nang sets up action plans for tourism in 2015
The Da Nang Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism on December 15th announced information and an action plan for Da Nang – Top Traveler’s Choice Destination on the rise for 2015, the title awarded by the US’s tourism website TripAdvisor.
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