Eco-tour appreciates beauty of Son La's Ang hamlet
An eco-tour to Ang Hamlet in Dong Sang commune, Moc Chau district in the northern mountainous province of Son La will enable tourists to explore stunning features of the Mother Nature and the Thai ethnic people's unique culture.
Vietnam busy developing touring holidays for German tourists
Private tourism sector and the tourism department in Vietnam are busy developing holidays for Germans.
Vietnam - Japan traditional cultural exchange
The Vietnam - Japan traditional cultural exchange took place in Ho Chi Minh City on March 3rd, as one in a series of cultural activities celebrating the 40th anniversary of…
Mekong cities work together to lure regional guests
HCM City will work together with Phnom Penh, Vientiane, Yangon to promote tourism in Japan and the Republic of Korea.
Tourism stimulus programme launched
Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) Deputy General Director Nguyen Manh Cuong has announced the launch of the agency's 2013 stimulus programme, designed to increase the number of international tourists visiting Vietnam.
Vietnamese Buddhism heritage exhibited
An exhibition entitled "Vietnam's Buddhism Culture" officially opened at the Vietnam National Museum of History on February 25.
Poetry Day 2013 opens in Hanoi
The 11th National Poetry Day of Vietnam 2013, on the theme "Tuoi Tre va To Quoc" (Youth and Nation), took place at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi on February 24th.
Stone cannon-balls found in Ho Dynasty Citadel
Hundreds of ancient stone cannon-balls have been discovered at the world-recognised heritage site Citadel of Ho Dynasty in the central province of Thanh Hoa.
Hoi An receives most favourite city award
Hoi An city received the Top City in the World award voted by Wanderlust Magazine's readers at a ceremony in the central province of Quang Nam on February 23.
Stone stele records of royal examinations to be recognized by UNESCO
Eighty-two stone steles which record the royal examinations of Le and Mac dynasties (1442-1779) in Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Ha Noi) will get the certificate of UNESCO as world documentary heritage.
Foreigners visiting HCMC surge 8 percent during Tet holiday
The number of foreign tourists to HCMC during the lunar New Year (Tet) holiday served by leading tourism businesses in the city increased by 8 percent from the same period last year, according to the city's department of culture, sport and tourism.
US cruise ship brings 600 tourists to central region
The luxury US cruise ship Seven Seas Voyager on February 20 anchored at Chan May port in central Thua Thien-Hue province, bringing 600 tourists to world-renowned sites in the central region.
Stone plateau to become national tourism complex
Dong Van Stone Plateau in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang will be developed into a national tourism complex by 2020.
Bonanza for tourism industry    (Feb 20, 2013)
Bonanza for tourism industry
This year's nine-day Lunar New Year holiday has helped drive large numbers of local and foreign visitors to tourist destinations across the country, raising hopes of a successful year for the tourism industry.
Korean artists help popularise Vietnam's beauty
A group of famous artists from the Republic of Korea (RoK) has visited Vietnam to record the country's images and culture to introduce to Korean viewers.
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