Travel

Da Nang joins central provinces in promoting domestic tourism

A joint domestic stimulus tourism programme has just been announced by the Da Nang Department of Tourism in coordination with three localities in the central region.

Quang Nam fishing port bustling with activities

Fishing boats in Quang Nam Province are busy as the new anchovy fishing season starts.

Traces of early humans found in Ninh Binh

Archaeologists have recently found various traces of prehistoric people who lived some 10,000 years ago in Doi Cave, Nho Quan District in the northern province of Ninh Binh.

Cave pagoda on Ly Son Island attracts visitors

Hang Pagoda situated inside a cave on Ly Son Island has attracted many Buddhists and tourists.

Vietnamese martial arts seek UNESCO title

The People’s Committee of Binh Dinh province is currently working on submitting a request for UNESCO recognition of its traditional martial arts as an intangible part of humanity’s cultural heritage.

Central Vietnam among world’s 7 lesser-known destinations to consider when it’s safe to travel again

US news channel CNBC listed central Vietnam among seven lesser-known destinations in the world to consider visiting post-Covid-19 crisis.

Villagers create ceramic wall from thrown-away items

The residents in Lien Mac Village in Hanoi's Bac Tu Liem District have created their own ceramic walls from thrown-away items.

Golden Bridge in Da Nang named world’s new wonders by UK daily

The Golden Bridge in the central city of Da Nang has come first in a list of fresh wonders of the world compiled by the UK’s daily newspaper Daily Mail.

Visitors flock to green moss sea dyke in Phu Yen

Many people are rushing to see a sea dyke covered by green moss in the southern central province of Phu Yen.

Tourism forum to be held in capital

A national forum on tourism hosted by the Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA) and Hanoi Tourism Department will be held in April in the capital to discuss how to draw tourists in the future.

Quang Binh boosts tourism promotion

The central province of Quang Binh is boosting tourism promotion activities with the participation of famous youtubers and bloggers.

VND200 billion invested into Hoi An fire fighting project

Authorities in the central province of Quang Nam have approved a VND200 billion (USD8.69 million) project on fire prevention and control in Hoi An City.

Eight more national intangible heritages named

Eight more cultural icons have been added to the list of national intangible cultural heritage, according to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Library building of Nguyen Dynasty opened to public

Tang Tho Lau (Library), part of the Complex of Hue Monuments in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue, was opened on March 15, an important cultural event helping to revive a national-level archival centre during the Nguyen Dynasty (1802

Tours to world’s largest cave fully booked throughout the year

Exclusive adventure tours taking visitors into Son Doong cave, the largest cave in the world located in Quang Binh province, are fully booked for the entirety of the year ahead, said Nguyen Chau A, director of Tourist Company Oxalis

Hanoians earn good profits from braised grass carp

Hang Be Market in Hanoi's Old Quarter is well-known for many of its ingredients and take-away-food especially the braised grass carp.

Festival to draw tourists to capital city

A festival aimed at promoting tourism and introducing famous delicacies from the capital is scheduled to take place from April 16 to April 18 at Ly Thai To Statue Square in Hanoi.