Conde Nast Traveler lists Long Bien Market a world's best
Conde Nast Traveler named the Long Bien wholesale market in Ha Noi located under the famous Long Bien Bridge that was repeatedly bombed and repaired during the war with France and America on its list of the world top 7 street markets.
Dong Van Karst Plateau Geo-Park continues its global status
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has re-recognised the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geo-Park in the northernmost mountainous province of Ha Giang as a member of the…
Phu Quoc proposed to list among airports with VAT refund
The General Department of Viet Nam Customs has sent a document to the Ministry of Finance (MoF), General Department of Taxation and State Treasury to consider adding Phu Quoc International…
Viet Nam welcomes nearly 2,200 cruise ship tourists
The Sai Gon Travel Service Company (Saigontourist) welcomed nearly 2,200 tourists and crew members sailing aboard the five-star cruise liner Celebrity Millennium, which docked at the Hon Gai port in the northern province of Quang Ninh on November 12.
Regional and global documentary heritage promoted
An international conference to boost the country’s image in the field of documentary heritage, part of UNESCO’s Memory of the World Programme, was held in Da Lat city in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong on November 11.
Preservation of Central Highlands’ culture in spotlight
A workshop on culture and sustainable development in the Central Highlands was held in the southern central province of Phu Yen on November 11.
Preserving the traditional houses of the Bru – Van Kieu ethnic group
To preserve and promote traditional cultural identity of ethnic minority groups, the Central Quang Tri provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism has carried out a project on the preservation of Kalu traditional village of Dakrong commune, Dakrong district.
Quang Ninh acts to improve tourism quality
The northern province of Quang Ninh set up a hotline to receive comments and proposals of domestic and foreign tourists on local tourism products in response to the “Ha Long Smile” programme.
Ha Long Bay enters world’s 20 geological wonders
Ha Long Bay in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh has been listed in the 20 geological wonders of the world by travel guide website Rough Guides.
Hoi An keen to preserve Bai choi singing to attract tourists
The World Heritage site and ancient town of Hoi An has been implementing a number of measures to preserve bai choi singing in an effort to promote the heritage site’s cultural value.
Italian photographer features Viet Nam-Italy culture
A photo exhibition themed “Viet Nam – Italia: Colori distanti” will be introduced to Hanoians at the Italian cultural centre “Casa Italia” on November 14.
Ok-Om-Bok festival recognised as national heritage
The Ok-Om-Bok festival officially received the title of ‘National Intangible Cultural Heritage’ at a ceremony held at Ba Om Pond historic national site on November 6.
Viet Nam a popular Argentina tourist destination
A dialogue, touting Viet Nam and Southeast Asia as a top holiday destination, recently attracted a large gathering in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Viet Nam joins Asian Culture and Culinary Festival in Ukraine
Viet Nam’s culture and cuisine were introduced to an international audience at the Asian Culture and Culinary Festival held in Kiev, Ukraine on November 8.
Thua Thien - Hue trains tourism staff to serve Japanese visitors
More than 200 representatives from travel agents and hotels in the central province of Thua Thien - Hue are taking a training course on Nov. 5 and 6 on how to improve service quality for Japanese tourists.
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