Ho Chi Minh City to host 2025 Vietnam Film Festival this November
The 24th Vietnam Film Festival is scheduled to take place in Ho Chi Minh City from November 21 to 25, aiming to honour outstanding cinematic works and artists that have made significant contributions to the country’s film industry.
New Halal restaurant opens in Ha Noi
The Ha Noi Halal Restaurant opened on August 2, providing one more Halal dining option for residents and visitors to the capital city.
Developing a smart tourism destination
From a cultural institution dedicated to preserving and promoting the heritage of ethnic minorities, the Viet Nam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism (Hoa Lac Commune, Ha Noi) is…
Can Tho develops sustainable tourism associated with nature conservation
Can Tho is witnessing a great opportunity to become a unique eco-tourism centre of the Mekong Delta and the whole country.
Positioning Hue as a green tourism brand
Hue is one of just 250 cities worldwide with a UNESCO-recognised heritage site. The city also boasts numerous prestigious titles such as “Viet Nam’s Festival City”, “National Green City”, “ASEAN Cultural City”, “ASEAN Clean Tourist City”, and “ASEAN Environmentally Sustainable City”.
Ho Chi Minh City partners with Intrepid Travel to promote sustainable tourism
Ho Chi Minh City is joining global travel company Intrepid Travel in a partnership to promote the city as a distinctive, responsible, and sustainable tourism destination.
First international festival on craft village heritage set for Hanoi this November
The first international festival on craft village preservation and development is scheduled to take place at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel from November 14 to 18, with additional sideline activities to be held across Hanoi from September through November.
Top Vietnamese destinations draw international tourists in first half
Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang, Hanoi, and Phu Quoc remained the most popular destinations for international visitors to Vietnam during the first half of this year, particularly among travelers from China and the Republic of Korea (RoK).
“Xam on the bus”: where tradition meets the pulse of modern life
Xam singing, a distinctive form of Vietnamese folk music originating in the Red River Delta, is traditionally performed in public spaces. Today, it has found a new and innovative stage: the double-decker bus. To bring this art form closer to the public, especially younger people, a tour called “Xam on the bus” has been launched, which lets passengers explore Hanoi by night while listening to…
Bat Trang Village emerges as a cultural and ecotourism destination
In recent years, Bat Trang Village (Gia Lam, Ha Noi) has been striving to establish itself as a sustainable tourism destination. Visitors can now enjoy a wide range of immersive experiences and benefit from smart‑tourism technology throughout their stay.
Ba Vi charts a new course in green tourism
Located in the northwest of Ha Noi, Ba Vi District is a captivating blend of natural beauty and cultural richness with lush forests, rivers, caves, and diverse ethnic heritage while offering a refreshing escape, with much of this "green pearl" unexplored.
Luxury railway travel shows strong potential
Nearly a month after its launch, the luxury train service on the Ha Noi - Hai Phong route, named Hoa Phuong Do (Red Flamboyant), continues to attract strong interest. VIP tickets are consistently sold out well in advance, a promising sign that opens up new tourism opportunities for the railway industry and local destinations alike.
Unlocking “gold mine” of Halal tourism in Ha Noi
With an estimated global value of over 200 billion USD per year, Halal tourism - or Muslim-friendly travel - is becoming an increasingly popular trend being actively pursued by many countries around the world, including Vietnam.
Exploring Lang Van Church in Ninh Binh Province
Located near the Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve in Gia Vien District, Ninh Binh Province, the newly built Lang Van Parish Church stands as one of the largest religious structures in the country.
Ha Noi unveils magical “Tran Vu Bell” night tour at sacred temple
A brand-new night tour titled “Tieng chuong Tran Vu” (The Bell of Tran Vu) is set to debut in Ha Noi this August, offering travelers an immersive blend of spiritual heritage, folklore, and theatrical storytelling at Quan Thanh, one of the capital’s most sacred temples.