Travel

A seminar was held in Hanoi on June 26, discussing measures to protect and promote the cultural values of ao dai (Vietnamese traditional long dress).

The People’s Committee of Quang Ninh province has directed departments and localities to implement measures to ensure a safe tourism environment during its tourism promotion programme.

Hanoi has set itself a target to welcome about 11 million domestic tourists by the end of 2020, according the city’s tourism sector.

HCM City will step up tourism links with the five south-eastern provinces of Bà Rịa- Vũng Tàu, Tây Ninh, Bình Dương, Bình Phước and Đồng Nai to enable travel firms to develop more products and expand their markets, a

Hoa Lo Prison relic site has announced plans to start a unique programme aimed at providing tourists with a unique experience when learning about the colonial prison, with the scheme set to run from July 24.

A man in Hanoi is trying to maintain the traditional craft of making tea from lotuses specifically grown near West Lake.

The northern province of Quang Ninh greeted 1.2 million tourists from mid May to mid June after launching tourism promotion policies.

The south-central coast province of Binh Thuan and the southern coast province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau will launch double-decker bus services following a recent decision by PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

Organisers of the 11th Hue Festival have just announced the main activities taking place at the festival, which will be held between August 28 and September 2.

Street carnivals have been planned to be organised in the central city of Danang every weekend until the end of this year.

The Tan Dinh Church in HCM City’s District 3, also known as the Pink Church, has been included on the list of 10 "pink" global destinations by British magazine Conde Nast Traveler.

The Sai Gon Railway Transport Joint Stock Companyhas announced discounts of up to 50% on tickets for all its trains from June 22 to July 8.

The northern province of Ninh Binh has been selected to continue organising the National Tourism Year 2021.

Thanh Hoa Province will spend nearly VND15bn (USD644,000) on restoring a stone wall at the Ho Citadel.

Hanoi authorities have issued a plan on the city’s tourism promotion activities after the Covid-19 pandemic.

The stunning coral site at Ganh Yen Beach in Quang Ngai Province has been an attraction for many visitors.

Ha Giang, Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park, Ninh Binh, Ha Long, and Quy Nhon of Vietnam have been listed among the 20 best global destinations for backpackers to visit in 2020, according to recent rankings published by Hostelworld.

More households in Ly Son Island have developed homestay services, particularly in Dao Be (Small Island) where high-rise buildings are not allowed to be built.

BBC World News will broadcast a video on tourism in the central city of Da Nang on its Asia-Pacific channel this month.