Traditional Banh Day Festival in Sam Son
Local people in Sam Son Town of the north-central province of Thanh Hoa held their traditional Banh Day (round shaped rice cake) Festival on June 23 (the 12th day of the 5th lunar month) as part of the Sam Son Tourism Season 2010.
Foreign arrivals surge 32%
Foreign arrivals surge 32%    (Jun 25, 2010)
International arrivals in Vietnam were estimated at over 2.5 million in the first six months of the year, representing an increase of 32% over the same period last year.
Huge investment for World Heritage Site restoration
VND37 billion will be earmarked for a pilot project to restore Towers E7 and F1 of the UNESCO-recognised Cultural World Heritage site of My Son in the central province of…
Vietnam - an attractive destination for lovers
Virtuoso - the leading US travel network, has unveiled a list of 30 most attractive honeymoon destinations in the world for lovers.
Saigontourist welcomes 3,200 maritime visitors
Saigontourist welcomed 3,188 foreign tourists and crew sailing aboard the cruiser line the SuperStar Virgo, which docked at Lotus Port in Ho Chi Minh City on June 22.
Veteran photographer captures nation's beauty
The beauty of Vietnam and its people is the focus of veteran photojournalist Minh Truong's latest exhibition which opened in HCMC on June 21 to mark Vietnamese Journalists Day.
Hue Citadel to be fully restored by 2020
The Government has drawn up a roadmap for restoring the Hue royal citadel through 2020 as part of an overall programme to conserve the world heritage site.
Polish posters provide portrait of past
An exhibition showcasing Polish posters has opened in Hanoi, which provide visitors with a glimpse of Polish art.
Tourism industry looks regionally
Festivals in Japan and South Korea this week will promote tourism in Viet Nam, ahead of Ha Noi's millennium celebrations later this year. The three-day festival in Tokyo begins today, while the one in Seoul will run from Friday to Saturday.
Bac Ha holds annual horse race   (Jun 22, 2010)
Bac Ha holds annual horse race
More than 60 amateur jockeys from 11 communes in Bac Ha district, northern Lao Cai province, attended the 2010 horse race in the district’s stadium on June 19.
Vietnam in the top 4 for tourism development
Over the first five months of this year, the country’s tourism industry has grown by more than 30 percent, said Nguyen Manh Cuong, Deputy Head of the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism at a press conference for the Vietnam Tourism Awards on June 18.
Hanoi portrayed in Paris exhibition
An exhibition themed “the Colour of Hanoi” opened in Paris on June 19, illustrating the classic and modern beauty of the capital city of Vietnam, which turns 1,000 years old this October
Vietnamese artists perform in China
The Central Music and Dance Theatre gave a special performance in Beijing, China, on June 19 to welcome the Vietnam-China Friendship Year 2010 and 60 years of diplomatic ties between the two countries.
Da Nang-attractive destination for foreign tourists
The Costa Classica cruise liner brought 1,000 tourists from Hong Kong and China, docking at Tien Sa port, Da Nang City on June 15.
French media descends upon Hue   (Jun 16, 2010)
French media descends upon Hue
A gaggle of French print and electronic-media journalists have been in the central city of Hue since the beginning of this month to report on culture and tourism in the heritage city.
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