Hoi An welcomes 10th million visitor
Hoi An ancient town will welcome its 10th million visitor at a ceremony held in the arch area around Cau (Bridge) Pagoda at 4pm, May 12, the municipal Culture and Sports Centre announced on May 11.
Truong Ba Temple Festival named national cultural heritage
The central province of Quang Ngai received on May 10 a certificate recognising the Truong Ba Temple Festival in Tra Xuan town, Tra Bong district, as part of the national…
Museum of photography to open in village
Lai Xa Village in Hoai Duc District on the western outskirts of Ha Noi will open a photography museum celebrating the art form’s early 20th century roots in the village.
Viet Nam Tourism Ambassador revisits Kong filming scenes in Ninh Binh
Tourism Ambassador of Viet Nam Jordan Vogt-Roberts, director of the Hollywood movie “Kong: Skull Island”, revisited the filming location at Trang An landscape complex in the northern province of Ninh Binh on May 10.  
Tourism investment to continue in Viet Nam
The tourism and hospitality sectors are predicted to develop rapidly and attract plenty of investment, based on their strong growth in recent years, according to experts.  
Workshop highlights golf tourism potential in Da Nang
An international conference on golf tourism was held in Da Nang city by the International Association of Golf Tourism Operators (IAGTO) and the city Department of Tourism on May 8.  
Ha Noi Opera House to be opened for public viewing from June
Tourists can visit the age-old Ha Noi Opera House from June to learn about history, architecture and art performances, the Viet Nam News Agency quotes a source from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Central Ha Tinh province recovers as hot summer destination
The central province of Ha Tinh has welcomed over 400,000 visitors since early summer this year, according to head of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Le Tran Sang.  
Champa culture's Linga-Yoni set discovered in Quang Ngai
A set of stone lingam and yoni, believed to be the biggest-ever in ancient Champa culture, has been found in Thien But mountain area, Quang Ngai province.
Europe Days to bring Europe closer to Vietnamese audience
‘Europe Days 2017’ will be held from May 4 to 30 in Viet Nam with a series of intellectual and cultural activities, an occasion to bring Europe closer to Vietnamese citizens and to strengthen the close bonds that Europe has established with Viet Nam.
Preserving statue sculpting in Central Highlands
Being well-known as a grave statue–carving artisan and wooden statue-maker, artisan A Doan in Dac Ha Commune, Tu Mo Rong District in the Central Highlands Province of Kon Tum, has greatly contributed to preserving this unique art, promoting the culture of the Central Highlands.
India supports My Son heritage site restoration
Indian and Vietnamese experts have started the excavation and restoration of two tower clusters of My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the central province of Quang Nam. The restoration is expected to preserve the core values of each ancient tower in the complex.
PM approves Moc Chau national tourism site plan
The Prime Minister has approved a plan to build Moc Chau National Tourism site in the northern mountainous province of Son La.
Ha Noi launches first book street
Ha Noi’s first book street made its debut at December 19 Street in Hoan Kiem District on May 1 with the participation of 16 publishing units and a large number of book lovers.
Central city to open night market
Da Nang city will open Son Tra night market and shopping space on the east side of the Rong (Dragon) Bridge for pedestrians on June 12th.
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