Cruise liner Hanseatic brings foreigners to Viet Nam
The Hapag-Lloyd-operated ship Hanseatic, with 750 foreign passengers and crew members on board, docked at Phu Quoc island on April 23.
Then singing seeks UNESCO recognition
The northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang, one of the cradles of Hat Then (Then singing), is working hard to hasten the compilation of a dossier seeking UNESCO’s recognition of…
Hanoi boosts links for tourism development
The Hanoi tourism sector is looking to regional links to improve efficiency as the capital is an attractive destination for tourists with more than 5,000 historical relics, close to 1,300…
Japanese tourists to Viet Nam increase sharply
Viet Nam recorded 170,772 Japanese arrivals, ranking third in international travel volume, in the first quarter of 2014, according to the Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).
Flower festival to brighten up port city
The northern port city of Hai Phong is preparing for a busy May after making plans to host both a major flower festival and a ceremony recognising its Cat Ba archipelago as a special national relic site.
USAID funds the program of conserving Ha Long Bay
(TITC) - On 15th April, in Hanoi, US Embassy in collaboration with Quang Ninh People’s Committe held a ceremony to announce Ha Long Bay Alliance – An initiative for the protection and conservation of Ha Long Bay funded by US Agency for International Development (USAID).
Da Lat hotels fully booked for upcoming holiday
Most hotels in Da Lat city, the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, have been fully booked for the upcoming national holiday at the end of this month.
French artist keen on Vietnamese culture
Sébastien Laval has traveled the length and breadth of Viet Nam for the past 20 years creating a memorable photo collection that illustrates the daily lives of the country’s 54 ethnic groups.
Quang Ninh and Hanoi discuss ways to develop tourism
The Quang Ninh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in partnership with the Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, held a seminar on April 21 to discuss tourism connections and development between the travel businesses of the two cities.
Hanoi expands pedestrian areas in Old Quarter
Six more streets in Hanoi’s Old Quarter have been pedestrianised every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 6pm to 11pm.
Vietnamese ancient pottery displayed in Hanoi
As many as 75 ancient terracotta exhibits, which date from thousands years ago to the early 20th century, are being displayed at an exhibition that opened on April 22 at the National History Museum in Hanoi.
ASEAN countries increase cultural links
Culture has been the major bridge connecting countries in the Association of South East Asia Nations (ASEAN), so the cooperation framework for culture should be strengthened, said Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh.
Top ten tourist attractions in Viet Nam seen by Touropia
Most travellers to Viet Nam are attracted by the country’s wonderful natural beauty: From the green rice fields in the north to the fascinating bustle of the Mekong Delta in the south. Viet Nam however is also a country with a long history and ancient traditions. It has many historic attractions and old temples.
Festival dedicated to Bodhisattva opens in Bac Lieu
A festival dedicated to Quan Am (Bodhisattva) Nam Hai opened at the Statue of Bodhisattva area in the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu on April 21.
Dak Lak strives to attract investment and develop tourism
(TITC) - On 16th April 2014, People’s Committee of Lak District (Dak Lak Province) organized a conference on strategy for development of Lak District’s tourism in the period from 2014 to 2020 including solutions to attract investment, develop tourism infrastructure and strengthen linking for tourism development and promotion.
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