Travel

Nipa palm afforestation tour to be launched

Tour operator Vo Tan Tan plans to offer tours of nipa palm forests that allow tourists to participate in afforestation efforts in Cam Thanh commune in Hoi An, the central province of Quang Nam.

At 97, this Vietnamese grandma has mastered the Internet

She Skypes, uses Facebook, and has spent her life fighting stereotypes with her hunger for learning new things.

Hải Vân Gate recognised as Historical Relic and Architecture

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has recognised the Hải Vân Gate in the border of Thừa Thiên-Huế Province and Đà Nẵng City as National Historical Relic and Architecture.

HCM City to use English on street signs

The HCM City Department of Transport has asked for approval from the Ministry of Transport to use English on street signs to serve foreign tourists.

Huế bans high-rises in its garden houses’ territory

Huế city authorities have banned the construction of tall buildings near the city’s garden houses, considered an architectural legacy of the former imperial capital.

Community culture space opens in Da Nang

A community culture space has been opened in the central city of Da Nang’s East Sea Park in Son Tra district, as part of the Danang International Fireworks Festival 2017 (DIFF 2017).

Monument of Uncle Ho and his father in Binh Dinh province

It is a meaningful event for Binh Dinh province when the monument of President Ho Chi Minh, known as Nguyen Tat Thanh in his younger days, and his father Nguyen Sinh Sac, has been completed on the occasion of

Houses in Hanoi alley decorated with mural

Several families in a lane in Hanoi have hired artists to decorate their old walls with a mural.

Quang Nam to restrict tourist access to Cham Island

The central coast province of Quang Nam will not construct a cable car system connecting the mainland and Cu Lao Cham while restricting the number of visitors to this nature reserve, an official said.

Hanoi Opera House opens for tourists

In June the Hanoi Opera House will begin welcoming tourists to enjoy performances and learn about the building’s history and architecture.

Chefs to test skills of cooking Cao Lầu

Chefs from 12 countries will compete at the international Cao Lầu (a Vietnamese dish made with noodles, pork, and greens) cooking challenge in Hội An on June 12-14.

Hoi An welcomes the 10 millionth visitor

The local authorities of Hoi An Town will host an event to welcome the town's 10 millionth visitor on May 12.

Kong: Skull Island director returns to Vietnam

Director Jordan Vogt-Roberts returned to Ninh Binh Province to visit the locals featured in the native village in Kong Skull Island.

Former tourism ambassador spends USD1 million for Cannes

The former tourism ambassador Ly Nha Ky revealed a USD1 million plan to promote HCM City tourism at the Cannes Film Festival.

Train connecting Hue - Nha Trang to be launched

The Vietnam Railway Corporation (VNR) has announced the launching of its two tourist trains NH1 and NH2, connecting Nha Trang and Hue, from May 19.

PM approves Moc Chau national tourism complex planning

The Moc Chau National Tourism Complex will be developed into a driving force for tourism development in the northern midland and mountainous regions.

Quang Nam Heritage Festival programme released

The 6th Quang Nam Heritage Festival which will be held from June 9 -14 will feature various cultural and entertainment activities.

Dossiers of expanded Ha Long Bay compiled to apply for UNESCO title

The International Union for Conservation of Nature held a meeting to update the progress of drafting dossiers re-applying for UNESCO’s recognition of Ha Long Bay with an extended area to Cat Ba archipelago as World Natural Heritage site.