Travel

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.

World Coffee Museum has been inaugurated in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak.

Cao Bang provincial People’s Committee has just received a certificate from UNESCO honouring Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark as a global geopark.

The south central province of Phu Yen held a ceremony on November 23 to receive a certificate of national intangible cultural heritage for the growing-up ceremony of the Ede ethnic minority people.

Vietnam has won the “Asia’s best golf destination 2018” at the World Golf Awards, announced the Vietnam National Tourism Administration (VNAT) under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Authorities of Quang Ninh Province have agreed to pilot scheduled cruise services for solo or small group travellers on Ha Long Bay.

Visitors to Hoi An can now learn about the ancient town more easily by using a new audio guide system.

The first Vietnam Travel & Tourism Summit will take place at the Intercontinental Landmark72 hotel in Hanoi on December 5-6 in the framework of the Vietnam Economic Forum (ViEF) 2018.