Works to preserve relic sitting between Hue, Da Nang
This is the first part of a joint action plan that Hue’s and Đa Nang’s departments of culture and sports have committed to in order to protect the historic brick Hai Van Quan gate from deterioration and human encroachment.
Mountainous district boosts homestay tourism
When it comes to homestay tourism in Viet Nam, one may think of the northwestern region. However, in the central province of Thanh Hoa, more attention has been paid to…
Bai Tu Long National Park recognised as ASEAN Heritage Park
The Quang Ninh provincial People’s Committee, in collaboration with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), held a ceremony in Ha Long…
Ha Noi to host exhibitions on Belarus
A photo exhibition on Belarus will be held in Ha Noi from May 25-28 along with a show of paintings by Belarusian artist Vasily Yasyuk, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) said on May 19. 
Photo exhibition on central, Central Highland regions
A photo exhibition on the land and people of the central and Central Highland regions opened in Dak Nong province on May 17.
Winners of songwriting contest on Viet Nam-Laos relations announced
An award ceremony was held in Ha Noi on May 15 to present prizes to ten most standout entries in a songwriting contest praising Viet Nam-Laos friendship relations.
Lai Xa Photography Museum opens in Ha Noi
People in Lai Xa village, Kim Chung commune, Hoai Duc district, Ha Noi, on May 15th opened the Lai Xa Photography Museum.
Ha Noi’s book street attracts nearly 20,000 visitors
Ha Noi’s first book street has attracted nearly 20,000 book lovers to visit, purchase books and join activities related to reading culture since its debut on May 1.
Hung Yen: Trong quan singing named national intangible cultural heritage
The northern province of Hung Yen on May 11 received a certificate recognising its local Trong quan singing (a response folk singing between male and female groups) as national intangible cultural heritage. 
Ha Noi Opera House opens for tourists
In June the Ha Noi Opera House will begin welcoming tourists to enjoy performances and learn about the building’s history and architecture.
Ho Chi Minh City launches weekend street art show
Ho Chi Minh City has launched a Street Show programme in Nguyen Hue walking street, with weekly performances every Saturday and Sunday.
VNAT works with Indonesian tourism delegation
(TITC) – On 9 May 2017, VNAT’s Vice Chairman Ngo Hoai Chung had a meeting with Indonesian tourism delegation led by Mr. Judi Rifajantoro, senior Advisor of Indonesian Ministry of Tourism.
Legal framework needed to develop adventure travel
Viet Nam is home to many natural features appropriate for adventure travel activities such as hiking, mountain climbing, car and motorbike off-road driving, canoeing and kayaking, surfing, parachuting and paragliding.
Vietnamese tourism, cinema to be promoted at Cannes Film Festival
Vietnamese cinema and Ho Chi Minh City as a tourist destination will be promoted at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival. The event is scheduled to take place from May 17-28 in France.
Beaches nationwide crowded in summer
The central provinces saw a rise in number of tourists to their beaches during the four-day national holiday in early May, signaling a bright prospect for sea tourism in the region in particular and in the nation in general, an official has said.
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