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Archaeologists from the National Museum of History have announced their preliminary report from the latest field excavations at Viet Nam's oldest citadel in Bac Ninh Province.

TripAdvisor has suggested restaurants in Hanoi that are favored by many international travelers thanks to quality food and services.

A volcanic cavern system in the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong- the longest of its kind in Southeast Asia- is set to open to public in 2016.

A programme recreating life as it was in the past is being held at Thang Long Royal Citadel in Hanoi.

A popular way some will ring in the New Year in Ho Tram by flying kites on a 2.2 kilometre stretch of the beach.

Streets and buildings in HCM City have been decorated with colourful lights to welcome the new year.

International visitors to Vietnam witnessed a modest year-on-year decrease of 0.2 per cent to 7.94 million in 2015, the latest report from the General Statistics Office (GSO) reveals.

The 2015 Da Lat Flower Festival has been opened with a range of events, including a flower and ornamental tree exhibition, flower-themed calligraphy, paintings and photos displays, and a vegetable-flower fair.

Vietnam has ample promotional opportunities through inviting international film crews to Vietnam, said an official from the National Administration of Tourism.

Nha Trang and Hue in central Vietnam rank eighth and tenth, respectively, in the list of the top destinations on the rise in Asia, according to a survey by renown travel website TripAdvisor.

The Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Association has kicked off the domestic tourism promotion programme, with the participation of Vietnam Airlines, Vietjet Air, Jetstar Pacific and Sai Gon Railway Company, to offer attractive discounts for ticket fares.

Thousands of people in Hanoi and HCM City flocked to the streets on December 24 to celebrate Christmas Eve.

The churches in Hanoi have completed the decorations to welcome Christmas.

Several architects have voiced concerns over the renovation of the Hanoi Children's Palace, saying that the renovation might change original design which has historical and cultural value.

People in Hanoi are increasingly embracing the festive period with more buying Christmas decorations for their homes.

The effort to pass gong culture to younger generations in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum has been facing challenges, according to artisans.

Tourists will have a chance to see Japanese cherry blossoms when visiting Sapa in the northern province of Lao Cai.

The HCM City People's Committee has agreed to the Department of Planning and Architecture's proposal to remove 29 old villas from a conservation list and issue construction permits that would allow owners to repair or build new additions.

The latest findings in a relic site in the northern province of Thai Binh believed to be the Lo Giang Palace built during the Tran dynasty in the 13th century was announced.