Ho Chi Minh City is committed to creating best possible conditions for the organisation of the HCM City–Gyeongju World Cultural Festival 2017, said Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Le Thanh Liem.
A Buddhist culture week opened on August 21 at the Pho Quang Temple in Ho Chi Minh City on the occasion of the upcoming Ullambana Festival which falls on the 15th day of the seventh lunar month.
Bui Vien Street, a popular destination with Western backpackers in Ho Chi Minh City, has been pedestrianised and officially opened to the public on the evening of August 20.
The first river bus route of Ho Chi Minh city will be put into operation on August 21st with one-way tickets priced at VND15,000, said Mr. Nguyen Kim Toan, Director of Thuong Nhat Co., Ltd, the investor of the project.
The Consulate General of India in Ho Chi Minh City held a music performance show on August 18 night to celebrate the 45th founding anniversary of Viet Nam-India diplomatic ties.
Abound 85 local and international journalist, photographers and TV operators are interested in covering the 2017 International Travel Expo - ITE HCMC.
The Five Continents Food Festival – World Food 2017 event will take place at Hoa Lu Stadium in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1 from October 5 to 8.
Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Tourism has proposed the Government extend its visa exemption policy for international tourists from nine countries to 30 days from 15 days to promote tourism development to help reach the city’s target of 10-11 million international tourists in 2020.
Forty-two sculptures in the themes of youth and love are on display at an exhibition in Ho Chi Minh City’s Van Thanh Tourist Park.
The 2017 International Travel Expo-ITE HCMC will be held at the Sai Gon Exhibition and Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 7 from September 7-9.
An exhibition on pottery products of Viet Nam’s southern region kicked off in Ho Chi Minh City on August 3.
Two visitor information and support centres began operation at the Bach Dang Wharf and 23/9 Parks in Ho Chi Minh City on August 2.