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Hanoi authorities have successfully planted one million trees in the past three years in a project that cost VND256bn (USD11m), said Hanoi Chairman Nguyen Duc Chung.

HCM City welcomed its seven millionth international visitor this year at Tan Son Nhat International Airport today, December 10.

Central Da Nang city has been recently selected in the Top 12 travel destinations and trends in the world for 2019 in a list released by Finder, an Australian travel website.

The authorities in Truong Loc Commune in the central province of Ha Tinh are trying to preserve 10 old houses which were built hundreds of years ago.

A new resort, the Premier Residences Emerald Bay has just opened in the Pearl Island of Phu Quoc.

A workshop was held on December 5 to discuss the contributions of Emperor Tran Nhan Tong (1258-1308) to the nation’s defence and building during his rule, as well as to Vietnamese Buddhism following his retirement from politics.

Hanoi Zoo, in Ba Dinh district, Hanoi, was recognised as a tourist site according to a recent decision approved by the Hanoi city People’s Committee.

Cam Thanh Commune in the central city of Hoi An is piloting a community eco-tourism tour model.

Hanoi authorities are seeking new investors for a floating lotus-shaped theatre project.

The northern province of Ha Giang held a ceremony on December 1 to announce the geographical indication for Shan Tuyet tea.

The Vietnam Tourism Hanoi JSC debuted its double-decker bus tour on November 30, offering free-of-charge services for passengers until December 2.

The 2018 Gong Cultural Festival opened in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai, attracting around 1,000 performers from the Central Highlands region.

The National Tourism Year 2019 will take place in Nha Trang city, Khanh Hoa coastal province, under the theme ‘Colour of the Sea’, heard a press conference held in Hanoi on November 30.

HCM City authorities will offer 50 percent discount for tourists on eight tours held on the 320th anniversary of the city.

Frost has appeared in Fansipan Mountain, Lao Cai Province, attracting more tourists.

The Hoi An Ancient Town will open free to visitors on December 4, as part of activities to mark the 19th anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition as a world heritage site, according to local authorities.

Some experts have expressed their opposition over the demolition of Thuong Tho Palace in HCM City built during the French colonial period to make way for an expanded municipal government building.

Ha Long International Habour has received a luxury cruise ship some days after being put into operation.

Dao Duy Tu Street in the Hanoi Old Quarter has been decorated with thousands of conical hats and lanterns, attracting a lot of visitors.