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Ham Rong Mountain, Sapa to temporarily close

Popular tourist site Ham Rong will stop welcoming guests starting from December 12 until the Ham Rong Rubber Tourism Join Stock Company finishes handing over the area to the authorities. The Sapa cable car will be closed as well

Street officially named after National Resistance Day

Hanoi has officially named Street 19 Thang 12 (December 19) to celebrate the 70th anniversary of National Resistance Day.

Hanoi streets covered with Christmas cheer

Christmas is two weeks away, and Hanoi's streets are beginning to display some festive cheer.

Northwestern province prepares for flower festival

The northwestern province of Dien Bien is gearing up for the Ban (Bauhinia variegate) Flower Festival, which is scheduled to take place from March 11-14, 2017.

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to be reopened on December 6

The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi is scheduled to be reopened to the public on December 6 after three months of maintenance.

Balloon flights to be introduced in Hoi An

Central Quảng Nam Province will introduce balloon flights during Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday in Hoi An city from January, vice director of the provincial department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Hồ Tấn Cường said.

Holy Mother religion recognised as UNESCO cultural heritage

The worship of the Holy Mother was officially recognised by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity on December 1.

Quang Ninh: 2,000 year-old tombs discovered

The museum of the northern province of Quang Ninh has cooperated with the History Faculty of the Hanoi University of Social Sciences and Humanities to excavate two ancient tombs dating back from 1,800-2,000 years.

UK magazine suggests 10 things to do in Vietnam

Readers of UK magazine, The Guardian, have revealed 10 things foreign tourists should do in Vietnam to make their travels more interesting.

Quang Ninh develops high-quality tourism services on Ha Long Bay

The northern province of Quang Ninh is moving to develop the quality of tourism services on Ha Long Bay – a natural world heritage site.

Amazing tree houses in Hanoi’s outskirts

Tree houses built by Artist Dao Anh Khanh, located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Hanoi are proving ideal city break destinations.

Vietnam announces plan to boost Mekong tourism

Cần Thơ City and Phú Quốc Island will be developed into Mekong Delta tourism centres over the next five years, while Mỹ Tho City in Tiền Giang province will be made a tourism hub for the region’s eastern tourism zone.

Dogs used in rat hunting in south-western region

Many households in the south-western region are hunting rats using their dogs.

Dong Nai: 2,000 year old ancient tomb recognised as national special relic site

The Prime Minister has recognised the Cu Thach Hang Gon ancient tomb in the southern Dong Nai Province as a national special relic site and Tran Bien Temple of Literature as a national historical relic.

Nha Trang shipping container hostel design praised

Ccasa Hostel is the first hostel which was built from shipping containers in the southern coastal resort town of Nha Trang. The hostel design was highly appreciated by architecture website Archdaily.

Hoi An free for the 17th anniversary as world heritage site

Hoi An town will provide free access and various cultural activities to visitors on December 4, the day it was recognised as a world heritage site by UNESCO.

Vietnam among fastest-growing destinations for US tourists

Vietnam has been ranked 8th in the fastest-growing destinations for American travelers in 2016, based on sales data from leading travel insurance comparison site Squaremouth.

Xuan Thuy National Park, a bird paradise

Xuan Thuy National Park is the first wetland in Southeast Asia to participate in the 1989 Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, known as RAMSAR.

Hue City to relocate abandoned sculptures

Hue City will move abandoned sculptures at local public places to parks along the Huong River, according to the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.