Da Nang enjoys over 30 percent rise in tourist arrivals
The central city of Da Nang welcomed nearly 120,000 visitors during the recent National Day holiday (September 1-3), an increase of 30.8 percent from the same period last year.  
Quang Ninh serves 86,000 visitors on National Day occasion
The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh welcomed 86,000 tourists, including 19,000 foreigners, during the three-day National Day holidays from September 1-3.  
Sa Pa welcomes nearly 50,000 visitors during National Day holiday
Sa Pa district in the northwestern province of Lao Cai welcomed 47,000 visitors from August 30 to September 2 during the National Day holiday, 15,000 more than the same period…
First credential receipt venue receives certificate as national relic site
A ceremony was organised in Dai Tu district, the northern province of Thai Nguyen on August 31 to receive the certificate recognising Doi Giang area in Thang Loi village, Tien Hoi commune, the first venue to host a credential receipt ceremony of the Democratic Republic of Viet Nam (1945-1976), as a national relic site.  
Hue aims to become capital of Vietnamese cuisine
Hue cuisine is different from food in other parts of Viet Nam and is characterized by its diverse ingredients, delicate preparations, and artful presentation. In recent years, local authorities and people have been working hard to promote Hue cuisine to the world.
Quang Ninh serves 9.2 million tourists in 8 months
The northern coastal province of Quang Ninh welcomed 9.2 million tourists during the first eight months of this year, up 25 percent year-on-year and completing 77 percent of its target for the whole year.   
Can Tho serves nearly 83,000 visitors during holidays
The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho welcomed 82,800 visitors, including 6,200 foreigners, in the three-day National Day holidays spanning from September 1-3, a rise of 8 percent year on year.  
Nghinh Ong festival in full swing in Binh Thuan
Thousands of locals and tourism flocked to Phan Thiet city, in the south central province of Binh Thuan on September 1 to join the ‘Nghinh Ong xuat du’ ritual, a key part of the biennial Nghinh Ong (Whale Worship) festival.  
Vice Chairman Ha Van Sieu meets Chief of Korea Tourism Organization's representative office in Viet Nam
(TITC) - On 30 August 2018, Vice Chairman of Viet Nam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT), Mr. Ha Van Sieu had a meeting with Chief of Korea Tourism Organization (KTO)’s representative office in Viet Nam, Mr. Jung Chang Wook.    
Coastal province eyes ways to boost tourism, protect environment
The southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau held a workshop on August 29 to seek ways to develop tourism in tandem with environmental protection as part of the sea festival now underway in the province.  
Quang Ngai street art: more than just house decorations
A street art programme, entitled “I love the ocean/Born to be wild”, in the An Binh islet commune in the central province of Quang Ngai aims to raise public awareness of environmental protection and marine life conservation.  
Vietnamese folk paintings displayed in Thang Long Citadel
Some 50 folk paintings of Viet Nam are being introduced at an exhibition which opened at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Ha Noi on August 29.   
Foreign arrivals to Viet Nam up 11.3 pct in August
Foreign arrivals to Viet Nam surpassed 1.32 million in August, up 11.3 percent month-on-month, reported the General Statistics Office (GSO) on August 29.   
Tourist arrivals to Da Nang expected to surge during National Day holiday
Tourist arrivals to the central city of Da Nang are estimated to hit 158,000 people during the upcoming National Day holiday, which falls on the weekend of September 1-3.  
Long An to focus on ecotourism   (Aug 30, 2018)
Long An to focus on ecotourism
The People’s Committee of Long An Province expects to welcome 1.3 million tourists this year, up 24 per cent over last year.  
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