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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Danang city will open Son Tra night market and shopping space on the east side of the Rong (Dragon) Bridge for pedestrians on June 12th.

The Kien Giang Province People’s Committee has approved making Phu Quoc a smart city by 2020.

Aside from the usual markets, some markets in Vietnam dedicated to unique commodities including insects, rats and gems.

April was the fourth consecutive month when Vietnam received more than one million foreign visitors, up 6.5% over the previous month, according to the General Statistics Office.

Hanoi’s first Book Street made its debut on May 1 at 19/12 Street of Hoan Kiem district, aiming to promote the reading habit and develop a learning society for the country’s sustainable development.

The Central Highlands region attracts tourists for its magnificent forests and mountains and the unique culture of ethnic groups.

Lai Chau province in Vietnam’s northwest is famous not only for its scenic spots but also for its cuisine.

Hanoi’s Nhat Tan will feature 1,100 sets of LED lighting.

A Summer Festival will take place in the mountainous resort town of Sa Pa in the northern province of Lao Cai from April 29 till the end of June, featuring various activities to commemorate the Lao Cai – Northwest

A group of Indian and Vietnamese archaeologists discovered an ancient road underground and some vestiges at the Mỹ Sơn sanctuary in central Quảng Nam Province while undertaking excavation and repair work since mid April.