The terraced fields of Sapa in Vietnam have been recognized as one of the world’s and Asia’s seven most beautiful and magnificent terraced fields, US-based Travel & Leisure magazine has announced.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has asked the Prime Minister for permission to prepare a file to be submitted to UNESCO to gain recognition for the traditional Xoan singing of Phu Tho Province as a part of the world cultural heritage that needs urgent protection.
Sixty volunteers, including 15 old people, began a trans-Vietnam cycling tour at the Botanical Garden in Hanoi on June 29 to raise public awareness of environment protection.
A clip promoting Vietnam tourism has been broadcast twice a day on BBC television. It features a panorama of Vietnam and its people.
Vietnam’s second Family Festival opened in Hanoi on June 25 with the 54 outstanding families from across the country taking part.
Vietnam Tourism Association has just announced list of top 45 Vietnamese hotels and tour operators in 2008. In addition, the association also votes best tourism transportation company and shopping centre.
United Nations’ Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) is developing a project to promote Vietnamese traditional handicrafts at five World Heritage sites in Vietnam.
The Long Bien Bridge spanning the Red River in Hanoi City, for the first time in its century-long history, will be honoured at a festival to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the capital city’s liberation (October 10).
MedienKontor-a German film and television company- will send a crew to film the national park from July 16-31.
The Saigontourist Holding Company, the Saigon Times Group and international airlines, including Eva Air, United Airlines and Air France signed an agreement highlighting Vietnam’s tourism industry on June 24.
The Vietnamese community in Berlin brought traditional dances to a street festival held in Lichtenberg District on June 20.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will work with the Vietnamese embassy in the UK to promote Vietnamese tourism in 27 taxis in London.