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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

Vietnam’s beauty offers unforgettable experiences for international visitors

Elevating the value of Ancient Capital’s handicrafts

Gia Lai establishes tourism as a new growth pillar

Charter flights bringing Russian and CIS tourists to Phu Quoc set for mid‑October launch

Events

Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park and Vinh Moc Tunnel honoured by Lonely Planet

Two gold medals for HCM City River Festival at IBA 2025

World’s top travel magazine features Son Doong Cave’s extraordinary natural wonder

Hoi An named among Asia’s top 8 family-friendly holiday destinations

Reunification Express tops world’s most stunning train journeys in 2025