Trang An Landscape Complex opens additional waterway
Xuan Truong construction company has launched an additional waterway for tourists, the third route of its kind at the Trang An eco-tourism site within the Trang An Landscape Complex in Ninh Binh province on February 10.
HCM City seeks visa waiver extension to boost tourism
The HCM City People’s Committee wants the Government to extend the visa waiver period for tourists from key foreign markets to increase the country’s tourism competitiveness and attract more visitors.…
Ho Dynasty Citadel opens for free during Tet
The Ho Dynasty Citadel, a World Cultural Heritage Site site in the central province of Thanh Hoa, will offer free entrance to both domestic and foreign tourists during February 15…
Quang Binh plans to build world’s longest zip-line system
The People’s Committee of central Quang Binh province has approved a detailed planning scheme to develop the world’s longest zip-line system in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park.
Da Nang, Hoi An to host Tet festivities
A month-long spring festival will be held at the coastal entertainment and hospitality complex CocoBay in Da Nang from February 12 to March 11, featuring Tet (Lunar New Year) customs, folk games and traditional cuisine.
Multiple activities to welcome Tet in Hue
The Hue Monuments Conservation Center has announced a variety of cultural and entertainment programs will be made available in the Hue heritage area, also known as the former Hue Imperial Citadel in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue to kick off the festive atmosphere of the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
Viet Nam - RoK art exhibition kicks off
Fifty-six paintings from the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Viet Nam are being showcased at an exhibition which officially got underway at the Exhibition House, No. 45 Trang Tien Street, Ha Noi, on February 6.
Discovering traditional Tet at Viet Nam Museum of Ethnology
On the occasion of lunar New Year (Tet) 2018, visitors to the Viet Nam Museum of Ethnology will have an opportunity to study, discover and experience the traditional festival of the nation through diverse significant activities.
Thai ethnic festival recognised as national intangible cultural heritage
The Xang Khan festival of Thai ethnic group in the central province of Nghe An has been recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage element.
Phu Tho receives UNESCO heritage of humanity certificate for Xoan Singing
Xoan Singing of the northern province of Phu Tho received a UNESCO certificate of an intangible cultural heritage of humanity at a ceremony at Lai Len Shrine, Viet Tri city, Phu Tho on February 3.
Kien Giang province launches world’s longest cable car route
Sun Group, a prominent real estate developer in Viet Nam, inaugurated a sea cable car route in An Thoi town, Phu Quoc island district, Mekong delta Kien Giang province, with the aim of serving tourists on the traditional Lunar New Year (Tet) festival which is several days left.  
Exhibition re-enacts Viet Nam’s culture in Co Loa Citadel relic site
The Khong gian Viet (Viet space) display area was officially put into operation in the Co Loa Citadel on February 1 as part of efforts to diversify cultural activities in the national historical-cultural relic site.  
Viet Nam wins 14 ASEAN tourism nods
Hue city, the central province of Thua Thien Hue, has won the prize for “ASEAN Clean Tourist City” during the ASEAN Tourism Forum 2018 (ATF), Nguyen Van Thanh, chairman of the city People’s Committee, has announced.  
Ha Noi ready for Huong Pagoda Festival 2018
The three-month-long Huong Pagoda Festival will be kicked off in Huong Son commune of My Duc district, Ha Noi, on February 21 (the sixth day of the Lunar New Year).
Photo exhibition on APEC Year 2017 opens in Da Nang
More than 60 photos on activities within the APEC Year 2017 are being displayed  at the Da Nang Museum in the central city of Da Nang, which hosted the APEC Economic Leaders’ Week from November 6-11.   
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