500,000 tourists visit Quang Ninh during Tet holiday
The northern province of Quang Ninh greeted about 500,000 tourists during the nine-day Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday 2016 (from February 7th to 14th), a year-on-year increase of 16-18%, reported the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Phu Quoc set to become special economic zone
Phu Quoc island district in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang is set to become a special economic zone and the locality’s growth driver between 2016-2020.
Sa Pa promotes Red Dao community’s maturity ritual
A maturity ritual (Cap Sac) of the Red Dao ethnic community took place as a joyful New Year activity in Sa Pa district in the northern mountainous province of Lao…
Dak Lak welcomes over 82,000 tourists during Tet
The Central Highlands province of Dak Lak received over 82,000 visitors during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday this year, up 55 percent compared with last year, according to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Bac Kan ethnic groups celebrate Long Tong Festival
Ethnic groups in the northern mountainous province Bac Kan held the Long Tong (Going to the field) festival on February 16-17 (the ninth and tenth days of the first lunar month) at Ba Be Lake in Nam Mau Commune, Ba Be District.
Lao Cai province braces for ‘tourism year'
The northern province of Lao Cai is concentrating on developing local tourist attractions in order to host the National Tourism Year in 2017.
Yen Bai’s ancient Shan tea becomes national heritage
A group of 400 Shan tea plants in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai have been recognised as Vietnamese heritage trees.
Master plan for Trang An complex approved
The Prime Minister has recently approved a master plan for Trang An scenic landscape complex in the northern province of Ninh Binh.
Buying luck at Vieng Market   (Feb 17, 2016)
Buying luck at Vieng Market
On the 8th day of the first lunar month people flock to a unique market in Nam Dinh province, which is held only once a year to sell - guess what - bad luck as well as to buy good luck for the year to come.
Developing tourism in Quang Tri - the “Land of Fire”
(TITC) – Being endowed with beautiful scenery, popular revolutionary relics and the advantages of geographical location, Quang Tri Province has been developing its strengths to promote tourism.  
Preservation of Duong Lam ancient village
Located just 50km to the Northwest of Ha Noi, Duong Lam is one of the country’s best examples of an ancient village. 
Central Highlands culture shines in Ha Noi
The essence of the traditional culture of ethnic minorities in the Central Highlands was showcased at the Viet Nam Museum of Ethnology in Ha Noi on February 13. 
Traditional festivals mark outset of Lunar New Year
A host of traditional festivals have kicked off in different provinces on February 13 - the sixth day of the Lunar New Year. 
Calligraphy captures young hearts
The Calligraphy Writing Festival 2016, which is being held at the Lake of Literature in Ha Noi has attracted a large number of visitors including many youngsters.
Da Nang anticipates sharp rise in visitors during Tet
The central coastal city of Da Nang expects to welcome over 200,000 tourists during the Lunar New Year festival, an increase of 16.5 percent compared to the same period last year.
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