Tu Linh boat race - a unique festival of Ly Son island district
The Tu Linh (Four Holy Beasts) Boat Race in the spring in Ly Son Island District, in the central province of Quang Ngai, has existed and been preserved for more than 300 years.
Free entry to historical sites in Dien Bien open during Lunar New Year
Several historical and cultural sites in the northern province of Dien Bien will be open for free from January 25 to 27, the first three days of the Lunar New…
HCM City: Lunar New Year’s Eve fireworks to be set off at 7 venues
Ho Chi Minh City will hold 15-minute fireworks displays at seven venues to welcome the Year of the Rat on Lunar New Year’s Eve (January 24).
Hoi An to celebrate Lunar New Year with various activities
Popular Japanese singer Ueno Yuuka, who was appointed Goodwill Ambassador for the Hoi An-Japan Cultural Exchange, will perform with singer Kawamura Yui and the Kolme band from Japan on Lunar New Year’s eve at the Sculpture Park in the ancient city on January 24.
Peach blossom festival held in Lang Son
The annual Peach Blossom Festival has opened at Chi Lang Park, in downtown Lang Son city, the northern province of Lang Son.
Spring in the air and the streets
The spring atmosphere is overwhelming Hanoi’s streets, from downtown to the outskirts.
Hue holds exhibition on Lunar New Year under Nguyen Dynasty
The Hue Monuments Conservation Centre and the National Archives Centre IV held an exhibition in the central province of Thua Thien – Hue on January 18 featuring Lunar New Year celebrations during the Nguyen dynasty.
Traditional Tet Festival in Thang Long ancient royal court reproduced
The Tet Festival in the ancient royal court of Thang Long (now Hanoi) is being reproduced at the Thang Long Royal Citadel Heritage in the capital city.
Hanoi falls behind many regional cities on foreign tourist attraction
In 2019, Hanoi welcomed 7.02 million foreign visitors, a year-on-year surge of 17 percent. However, the figure was only one fourth of the foreign arrivals in Hong Kong (China), and one third of that of Bangkok (Thailand) and Singapore.
Quang Nam aims to welcome 8.1 million tourists in 2020
The south-central coastal province of Quang Nam has set a target of serving 8.1 million tourists in 2020.
Bac Ninh, Hanoi to host culture and tourism week in early March
A culture and tourism week will take place in Hanoi and Bac Ninh Province from March 6-8.
Thai Nguyen festival honours tea processing industry
The 4th Thai Nguyen – Vietnam Tea Festival will be organised in the northern province of Thai Nguyen on April 17-19 to promote Vietnamese tea products, honour villages, producers and the tea processing industry as well as introduced local tea to domestic and international market.
HCM City to develop cultural tourism
Ho Chi Minh City’s authorities plan to focus on developing cultural tourism from now until 2030, speakers at a recent workshop held by the city's Department of Culture and Sports and the Institute for Development Studies. 
Thua Thien-Hue province to build heritage city over ancient Hue capital
Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam, in Thua Thien-Hue province, has been carefully preserved. Hue was the political, cultural, and religious center of the Nguyen Dynasty, Vietnam’s last royal dynasty. Its complex of monuments deeply reflects Vietnam’s history, culture, and arts.
Hang Luoc Street flower market opens for Tet in Hanoi
The Hoan Kiem District People’s Committee opened the Hang Luoc Street traditional flower market and diverse activities at the Phung Hung Street mural space on January 10 in celebration of the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet).  
Highlights