One autumn day in the middle of the 15th century, a Thai merchant ship left Van Don harbour of Quang Ninh province, carrying a huge volume of pottery from Chu Dau pottery kiln.
Southern watercolors displayed in Hanoi’s relic site
More than 105 watercolors by 19 artists from Ho Chi Minh City are on display for the first time at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi, according to Dr. Le…
Vietnamese broken rice among top 100 most popular rice dishes in Asia
International food magazine TasteAtlas recently selected Com Tam, Vietnamese broken rice, as one of the top 100 most popular rice dishes throughout Asia.
Mang Den – attractive destination in Central Highlands
Mang Den is a plateau in the Truong Son mountain range, at an altitude of 1,200m above sea level, belonging to Kon Plông District, Kon Tum province.
Foreign journalist reveals interesting places in Ho Chi Minh City
Travel journalist Antonio Diaz of Free Magazine has revealed a number of interesting locations he discovered in Ho Chi Minh City during his trip around the southern city.
Taste shrimp hotpot recommended by US politician
Recently, Lau tom bau by Chang - a restaurant of Hanoi delicacies - went viral on social networks when US politician William Bill Hockstedler visited it during his business trip to Vietnam's capital city.
Trang An Festival attracts thousands of visitors
Trang An Festival 2023 was launched at Trang An cultural and natural heritage complex in Ninh Binh Province on May 7, attracting thousands of locals and visitors.
Ban Ho Commune: A leisurely stop in exploring Muong Hoa Valley
Located 30km from the centre of Sa Pa Town, Ban Ho Commune is the final stop in the journey to explore the town. The commune is home to a hot stream, which helps visitors enjoy some leisurely and relaxing time after a long trip along the majestic Hoang Lien Son range.
Ballet Kieu to be staged in Ho Chi Minh City
'Kieu', the ballet based on Nguyen Du's epic poem 'The Tale of Kieu’, will return to the audience on May 13-14, at the Saigon Opera House.
Quynh Nhai reservoir, a romantic destination in northwestern mountain
With the majestic and poetic beauty of its natural landscape and diverse cultural colors of local ethnic groups, Quynh Nhai reservoir at the Son La hydropower plant is an attractive destination in the northwestern province of Son La. Dubbed "a blue sea in the mountains," the reservoir is a highlight in local tourism development strategy.
Promoting values of heritages in Da Nang
As a land with a long tradition, and cultural and historical values accumulated over thousands of years, Ngu Hanh Son District in Da Nang converges many factors to become an attractive destination for tourists thanks to its special natural scenery, and spiritual festivals and cultural events. The preservation and promotion of the value of each heritage will create a development lever for the district, and the…
Northwestern and Northeastern cultures promoted in the capital city
A wide variety of activities imbued with the cultural identity of the northwestern and northeastern regions will be held at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism, from April 29 to May 3.
Vietnamese tourism - from ‘disappointment’ to ‘a temple of delights’
When foreign visitors come to Vietnam they may travel to famous sites nationwide such as Cau Vang (Golden Bridge) in Da Nang or Fansipan Mt Cable Car Station in Sa Pa, or they may drop in a restaurant with an English menu, with all of these things having something in common.
Thua Thien Hue to host international conference on conical hats
An international conference aimed at preserving and developing the cultural values of the craft of Non La (conical hat) making as part of Vietnam’s international economic integration will take place on Saturday in the central province of Thua Thien Hue.
HCMC People's Committee headquarters open to tourists on Reunification Day
Vietnamese and foreign tourists will have a chance to visit the headquarters building of the People's Committee of Ho Chi Minh City - the national architectural and artistic monument on the upcoming national holidays.
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