Trang An tourism complex – a boost to Ninh Binh tourism
The northern province of Ninh Binh is expecting a sustainable boost in tourism following the recognition of Trang An Tourism Complex in the province as a world cultural and natural heritage site by UNESCO in June this year.
Thang Long citadel welcomes over 70,000 visitors
The Thang Long Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO-recognised World Cultural Heritage site, in Ha Noi capital city has so far this year welcomed more than 70,000 local and international visitors.
Thua Thien-Hue greets nearly 1.8 million tourists
The central province of Thua Thien-Hue welcomed nearly 1.8 million tourist arrivals in January-July, including 650,000 foreigners visiting the imperial city of Hue.
Imperial Records of Nguyen Dynasty
(TITC) - Imperial records are documents approved in red ink by kings. Nguyen Dynasty’s Imperial records are administrative records created during the transaction of state management activities of Nguyen Dynasty (1802 – 1945), the last feudal dynasty in Viet Nam, including records of grass-root and central administrative organizations submitted to the kings for approval, records created by the kings, diplomatic notes and literature works composed…
UNESCO recognition sought for Lang Biang
Authorities of the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong are close to completing their report on the Lang Biang biosphere reserve to be submitted to UNESCO for recognition this September.
Proposal on visa extension for Russian visitors
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on July 24 asked the Prime Minister to extend visa exemption from 15 days to 30 days for Russian visitors.
Seminar on tourism product development of Ninh Binh
(TITC) - On 19 July 2014, within a three-day famtrip program, the Viet Nam Society of Travel Agents (VISTA) in coordination with Ninh Binh Department of Culture, Sports & Tourism held a seminar on tourism product development of Ninh Binh.
Conference discusses tourism policies for future development
Over 160 delegates from 17 nations gathered in HCM city on July 2 for the 20th Conference on Tourism Policy of Future Development in Asia Pacific Region.
Workshop fosters UNESCO-recognised Giong festival’s values
A workshop gather in Hanoi on June 23 to discuss the preservation of cultural values of the Giong festival and promote the festival-based sustainable tourism development.
Trang An recognised as world heritage site
The Trang An Tourism Complex in the northern province of Ninh Binh was officially included in the world heritage list on June 23 by the UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee, said the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
UNESCO chief honoured for contributions to Viet Nam
The Chief Representative of the UNESCO Office in Viet Nam, Katherine Muller Marin, has been awarded an insignia for peace and friendship in recognition of her active contributions to preserving and managing cultural heritage in Viet Nam.
Ha Long Bay listed in top eight green spaces/national parks in Asia
(TITC) - Agoda.com, one of Asia’s leading hotel booking websites, announced the list of top eight green spaces/national parks in Asia, of which Ha Long Bay (Viet Nam) ranked 4th.
French TV portrays Viet Nam’s beauty
French TV “France 3” on May 23 aired a long documentary introducing Viet Nam’s natural beauty and the unique customs of different regions.
The 20th anniversary of Ha Long Bay’s recognition as a World Natural Heritage to come
(TITC) – On 20th May 2014, Quang Ninh’s Department of Information and Communications in collaboration with Ha Long Bay Management Board held a press conference to announce the plan of 20th anniversary celebration of Ha Long Bay’s recognition as World Natural Heritage by UNESCO (17th December 1994 – 17th December 2014).