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Quang Ninh to collect entrance fees to Yen Tu from early 2018 (Dec 19, 2017)

From 1 January next year, visitors to Yen Tu Relic in the northern province of Quang Ninh will have to buy tickets after a long time of offering free entrance.

Da Nang sees significant growth in foreign visitors in 2017 (Dec 18, 2017)

The central coastal city of Da Nang saw a significant growth in international tourist arrivals in 2017, according to the city’s Department of Tourism.

Quang Ninh earns nearly VND18 trillion in tourism turnover (Dec 11, 2017)

The northern province of Quang Ninh greeted an estimated 9.87 million tourists in 2017, a year-on-year rise of 18%, grossing a turnover of VND17.88 trillion, a year-on-year increase of 30%,…

Old citadel to be recognised as National Special Relic (Dec 11, 2017)

Members of the National Heritage Council have agreed to recognise Dien Hai Citadel in the central city of Da Nang as a National Special Relic.

Vietnam Airlines welcomes 200 millionth passenger (Dec 07, 2017)

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines organised a ceremony to welcome the 200 millionth passenger at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, on December 5.

Koreans, Chinese make up half of foreign tourists to Viet Nam (Dec 06, 2017)

China and South Korea remained the two largest source markets for Viet Nam’s tourism with 348,000 and 224,000 visitors this month, taking their total to over 5.72 million in January-November, half of all international arrivals in Viet Nam.

Quy Nhon named among Top destinations for winter 2018 (Dec 06, 2017)

The coastal city of Quy Nhon in the central province of Binh Dinh has been listed among the Top 10 winter sun destinations for 2018 by the famous British newspaper the Guardian.

First German style Christmas Market held in Ha Noi (Dec 05, 2017)

A German style Christmas Market will take place for the first time at Cua Bac Church, No.56 Phan Dinh Phung, Ha Noi from December 14 to 16.

Viet Nam, Polish airlines ink cooperation agreement (Dec 04, 2017)

Vietnam Airlines and LOT Polish Airlines have signed a cooperation agreement to bring more benefits and travel options to their passengers.

First five-star international hotel inaugurated in Ha Tinh (Dec 04, 2017)

A ceremony was held by Vingroup on December 2 in Ha Tinh province to inaugurate and put into operation the Vinpearl international hotel – the first five-star hotel in the central province.

Exhibition marks 100th anniversary of National Library of Viet Nam (Nov 28, 2017)

Valuable documents are being displayed at an exhibition titled A Century Alongside The Nation’s History to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the National Library of Viet Nam.

New museum of farming tools (Nov 28, 2017)

A museum of ancient agricultural tools will soon be built in the southern province of Vinh Long, according to Mr. Nguyen Xuan Hoanh, deputy director of the province’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Winners of Viet Nam Cultural Heritage photo contest awarded (Nov 23, 2017)

The 16 winners of the Viet Nam Heritage Photo Award 2017 were honoured at an award ceremony on November 21.

APEC 2017: Golden chance for high-end tourism in Da Nang (Nov 20, 2017)

APEC 2017 has succeeded with Da Nang as the host of the summit week contributing a considerable part. Not only that, it is also a chance for the central tourist city to promote its brand, creating driving force for development.

Old Quarter to host activities honouring Ha Noi’s cultural heritages (Nov 13, 2017)