Nghinh Ong festival kicks off
Nghinh Ong festival kicks off   (Oct 04, 2017)
The 2017 ‘Nghinh Ong’ (Whale Worship) Festival kicked off in the coastal town of Can Thanh, Can Gio District, Ho Chi Minh City, on October 3.
Hue opens second walking route in weekend
Hue City in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue opened its second walking route on Pham Ngu Lao - Chu Van An - Vo Thi Sau streets (formerly known as…
Ho Chi Minh City rolls out seven new waterway tours
Domestic and foreign tourists to Ho Chi Minh City will have exciting experience discovering the beauty of local scenery as state-owned tour operator Saigontourist launched seven new waterway tours on…
Khmer culture, sports, tourism festival slated for November
The seventh Khmer Culture, Sports and Tourism Festival will be held in the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu from November 11-19, according to the organising board.  
Event celebrates Mid Autumn Festival
Thu Vong Nguyet, the biggest cultural event celebrating the Mid Autumn Festival, will be held at Ha Noi’s Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) from September 29 to October 1. The event, held this year for the first time, aims to combine the festivities of the past and present, old and new, traditional and modern.
Viet Nam luxury tour at an affordable cost
Indochina began to attract travellers, often backpackers, some time ago. The wider tourism industry took a little longer but such is the quality of the experience, history, culture, cuisine, people and natural environment that it is no surprise that Viet Nam’s visitor numbers have been increasing year on year, and last year exceeded 10 million for the first time. There is something for everyone, and…
Da Nang authorities call on residents to smile more
The Da Nang Department of Tourism launched the Da Nang Smile campaign on September 19, as part of the effort to turn the coastal city into a civilized, friendly, safe and attractive one to visitors.
Charter flights link Thanh Hoa with domestic, foreign destinations
Thanh Hoa is working to open more flights to and from the central province to boost tourism development, according to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.  
Paragliding festival starts September 22 in Yen Bai Province
A paragliding festival will transpire September 22-24 at the Khau Pha Pass in the district of Mu Cang Chai in northern Yen Bai Province, reports the Ha Noi Moi online newspaper.
Ninh Binh to host International Dance Festival 2017
The International Dance Festival 2017 will open at the northern Ninh Binh provincial Convention Centre on September 16.
Fabulous autumn buckwheat flowers in Ha Giang
The northeastern upland province of Ha Giang is known for its unspoiled scenery, magnificent limestone mountains, sloping roads and rich ethnic culture.
New street vendor market opens in HCM City District 1
A new street vendor market opened Monday, August 28, on Nguyen Van Chiem Road, in the ward of Ben Nghe in Ho Chi Minh City District 1, local authorities announced at a press conference.
Can Tho flares up with lantern festival
A night festival with flower garlands and coloured lanterns opened in Ninh Kieu wharf in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on August 19.
Broadening Horizons Lead to Viet Nam
The year on year growth of tourism numbers taking a holiday in Viet Nam is proof that people are looking further afield when they begin to think about their holidays. And, why shouldn’t they? Viet Nam is certainly one of the beneficiaries of this phenomenon. The availability of direct international flights to and from Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City, and even Da Nang,…