On September 23rd, Ha Long City in the northern province of Quang Ninh received international, high-end, cruise ship Superstar Virgo, bringing nearly 1,600 foreign tourists to the city.
Nearly 100 photos and maps depicting nine special national relics in Ha Noi are being displayed at an exhibition at the Temple of Literature from September 24 to October 24 to mark the 60th anniversary of the capital’s Liberation Day (October 10, 1954 – 2014).
A number of foreign organisations have pledged their support to restore and promote the historical imperial citadel of Hue in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, providing funds of nearly 8 million USD so far.
Quang Ngai province is located in the Central Coastal region, bordering Kon Tum province and the Truong Son mountain range to the west, Quang Nam to the north, Binh Dinh to the south and the East Sea to the east, with a coastline of more than 140km.
The Viet Nam Tourism Awards 2013 ceremony will be held in the Ha Noi Opera House on September 26, the organising board announced at a press conference in Ha Noi on September 19.
Viet Nam's travel market is witnessing the entry of a new website, www.gotadi.com, the first of its kind for booking flight tickets, hotels and tours online.
The northern province of Phu Tho launched its tourism website at http://dulich.phutho.gov.vn and decided to establish a tourism information and promotion centre.
The 300m long Hang Buom Street in Ha Noi’s Old Quarter has been made a cuisine street, serving Ha Noi traditional confectionery and beverage and some European and Asian dishes to visitors to the night market along the Hang Dao- Dong Xuan route.
A painting exhibition opened at on September 18 at Casa Italia No. 18, Le Phung Hieu Street, Ha Noi, featuring images of contemporary daily life in Viet Nam through the personal perspective of Barbara Pellizzari, an Italian artist.
The atmosphere of a mountain fair is taking place at the Sofitel Legend Metropole in Ha Noi, from September 15th to 20th, introducing visitors to the specific cultural values of the Dao ethnic minority group from Sa Pa.
Ha Long Bay in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh has been selected as one of the six “Most Brilliant Places for Exploration” by travel website Youramazingplaces.com.
Guinness Viet Nam has announced the top 45 most attractive destinations in Viet Nam, selected during the itinerary of seeking and promoting the country’s fastinating hotspots by travel companies, Viet Nam Record Association and domestic and foreign tourists.