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Con Son-Kiep Bac Spring Festival opens in Hai Duong (Feb 13, 2017)

The Con Son-Kiep Bac Spring Festival 2017 kicked off in the northern province of Hai Duong on February 12 or the 16th day of the first lunar month.

Bac Kan: Heavenly Ba Be Lake (Jul 20, 2016)

Located in Nam Mau Commune, Ba Be District, Bac Kan Province, about 230km from Ha Noi, Ba Be Lake (Three-section lake) is one of the few spectacular natural fresh-water lakes…

Ha Noi’s old Buddhist pagodas receive national heritage certificates (Apr 24, 2015)

Traditional festivals opened on April 23 at two ancient Buddhist pagodas in the west of Ha Noi ─ Tay Phuong and Thay ─ received certificates recognising them as special national…

Phu Quoc prison recognised as special national heritage site (Mar 30, 2015)

The southern province of Kien Giang on March 27 held a ceremony to announce a Prime Minister’s decision recognising Phu Quoc prison in Phu Quoc island district as a special national heritage site.

Highlights

News

Russians choose Vietnam as Asia’s top New Year destination

Da Nang unveils full lineup for 2026 New Year Festival

HCMC aims to build Ho Tram into world-class coastal tourism hub

The woman who brought the scents and colors of the mountains to the International tourism map

Events

Lonely Planet suggests 10 best things to do in HCM City

Gia Lai chosen to host Vietnam National Tourism Year 2026

Mega Booming Music Festival - Hue 2025 to mark the end of the National Tourism Year

Two Vietnamese Villages Named “Best Tourism Villages 2025” by UN Tourism

Vietnam shares experience in sustainable tourism development at global ecotourism forum