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Several historical and cultural sites in the northern province of Dien Bien will be open for free from January 25 to 27, the first three days of the Lunar New Year, the provincial authorities have decided.

Many provinces and cities have announced their firework displays to welcome the Lunar New Year or Tet Festival.

The early blooming of peach gardens in Hanoi have worried local growers, so they have made them attractive destinations for visitors for photography.

Vietnam aims to welcome 2 million Japanese visitors in 2020, according to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT).

The central province of Quang Nam are seeking ways for the tourism development of Loc Yen village.

The 400-year-old city of Hoi An in central Vietnam has jumped four places to the 7th position on this year’s list of 10 cheapest destinations for the British.

The 2020 Spring Calligraphy Festival began on January 18 at Hanoi’s Temple of Literature (Van Mieu), honouring the art and tradition of writing.

Indonesia’s Detik news outlet calls Da Nang, the largest and most modern city in central Vietnam, “Vietnam’s Bali” favoured by both local and foreign travellers.

Three cities in Vietnam, including Quy Nhon city in Binh Dinh province, Hue city in Thua Thien-Hue province, and Vung Tau city in Ba Ria – Vung Tau province have been presented with ASEAN Clean Tourist Awards.

Hanoi authorities have planned to spend VND19 billion (USD826,086) on decorating streets and parks for Tet.

People in the northern province of Phu Tho’s Thuy Tram Village are busy for harvesting fish to serve the coming Kitchen Gods' Day.

Archaeologists have suggested authorities restore a canal system in the Ho Dynasty Citadel in the central province of Thanh Hoa.

The city of Hoi An will temporarily halt the operation of several tourist sites during the coming Lunar New Year in order to host other cultural activities.

The new Sightseeing Hop On - Hop Off open-topped double-decker bus tour in HCM City will feature stops at the city’s most popular tourist attractions from 8:30am to 9:30pm every day.

Vietnam’s Da Nang city ranks first in the list of Top 10 trending destinations for 2020 recently announced by Google.

The Hoan Kiem District People’s Committee opened the Hang Luoc Street traditional flower market and diverse activities at the Phung Hung Street mural space on January 10 in celebration of the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet).

Visitors to Moc Chau Highland in Son La Province are attracted by the beauty of the white plum blossoms in the wild.

Cho Ray Hospital in HCM City have organised a flower road on its premises to welcome the coming Lunar New Year or Tet Holiday and help patients ease their pain and homesickness.

Hanoi is named as the cheapest city in Asia for backpacking in a list of the UK-based Alpha Travel Insurance.