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Art critics, sculptors and officials from HCM City and neighbouring areas said the city should erect more sculptural works in public areas for landscaping purpose.

The War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City has welcomed more than 17 million visitors in the past 40 years, including 6.5 million foreigners, Director Huynh Ngoc Van said at a ceremony marking the museum’s 40 th anniversary.

A photo and video contest entitled 'Me and my country' was launched by the Hanoi Cultural Fund with the aim of showcasing Vietnam's landscapes to the world.

The central province of Thua Thien - Hue will spend between VND 5-8 billion annually to restore 3-5 traditional wooden garden houses from now until 2020.

Son Doong Cave in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in central Quang Binh Province has topped Smithsonian magazine's list of 25 Great New Places to see in the 21 Century.

40 km north of the central city of Hue is the small village of Phuoc Tich, which has changed very little in hundreds of years. The modest, peaceful village is a popular destination in Hue.

Ta Van hamlet in Lao Chai village, Sapa district is seen as an ideal destination for visitors, especially those who like adventurous tours and conquer new things.

Sparkling firework displays were organised on September 2 in some the country’s largest cities to mark the 70th National Day.

The Department of Tourism together with the Department of Transport of Ho Chi Minh City and the Saigon Boat JSC launched a boat tour on the Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe canal in the city.

Vietnamese visitors to the central province of Thua Thien-Hue will enjoy free tickets to local heritage sites on the National Day (September 2), said Director of the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre Phan Thanh Hai.

Rough Guides, the UK publisher of travel and reference guides, has cited Vietnam as one of 10 best-value destinations across the world.

To conquer Fansipan, Pu Si Lung, Bach Moc Luong Tu and A Pa Chai, tourists must get a permit from the local border posts or management boards.

Hanoi streets are welcoming the 70th National Day (September 2, 1945-2015).

The Prime Minister has approved a master plan for the development of the Dien Bien Phu – Pa Khoang national tourism area in northern Dien Bien province by 2020.

A group of foreign tourists experienced the first mining tour piloted in northern Quang Ninh province on August 24.

People in Hanoi have already gone shopping for all kinds of votive offerings including paper Ipads or luxury cars in preparation for the oncoming Vu Lan Festival.

Visitors to Ha Long Bay now must board tourist boats at the international pier of Tuan Chau inside the Tuan Chau Tourist Zone instead of the pier at Bai Chay port.

It is impossible to leave footprints on sand dunes, as the wind quickly blows them away. Standing atop the Nam Cuong sand dunes, I felt the wind blow my worries away just as easily.

Five men aged 21-26 from different countries who share the common hobby of travelling and love for Nha Trang City have released their English magazine “Discover Nha Trang” to serve foreign tourists.