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Hoi An tightens ticket inspections

Authorities in this historic town are getting stricter about enforcing the mandatory entrance ticket policy, but their failure to explain the abrupt change has caused confusion among tourists, with many complaining about the fee on social media.

Quang Binh launches helicopter tours

The central province of Quang Binh in coordination with Vietnam Helicopter Corporation on April 24 launched helicopter tours of heritage sites and other tourist destinations in the locality.

Beautification of natural heritage site unseemly to many

Many are upset with the upgrades being done to Nui Doi Mountains in Ha Giang Province, saying that they detract from their natural beauty.

Hoi An's new "entrance fee" causes backlash

Many have voiced their disapproval of a new policy that requires visitors to buy tickets before entering Hoi An Ancient Town.

Con Dao park gets World Ramsar site status

According to the Ramsar Convention, the picturesque Con Dao National Park in the southern coastal province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau has been internationally recognised as a new wetland Ramsar site.

Tourists to Dien Bien increase sharply

Dien Bien is experiencing a surge in tourism as a ceremony marking the 60th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory (May 7) draws near, according to provincial officials.

Hanoi’s alleys spotlighted in photo exhibition

Five Vietnamese and foreign photographers introduced photo collections on Hanoi’s alleys and a photography book entitled “Hanoi-Lost and Found” at the Goethe Institute in Hanoi.

Hanoi's relics lack protection

The theft and destruction of Hanoi's cultural and historical relics continues to rise due to weak management and low awareness by managing agencies, said the city Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Old Hanoi meets new in panoramic views

Panoramic photos show Hanoi in the process of development, with old and dusty homes next to new and modern buildings.

Barbers cut it up at Hanoi haircut festival

Around 120 barbers from a number of different provinces and cities gathered at Kim Lien Village in Hanoi to offer free haircuts.

Hue spotlighted in colourful roadshow

A street festival themed “heritage and cultural colour” has Hue City streets bustling with a highly charged jubilant and festive atmosphere.

Sapa Tourism Week to kick off

April 29 to May 4 is a Sapa Tourism week set aside to celebrate everything about the traditional culture of ethnic minority groups from the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai.

Hue Festival promotes Vietnamese culture to the world

Six foreign art troupes will join an ensemble of over 1,000 Vietnamese for a spectacular opening performance kicking off the 2014 Hue Festival on April 12.

Fish worshiping festival recognised as national heritage

The annual Fish Worshiping Festival, or Cau Ngu, in the coastal province of Khanh Hoa, has just been recognised as a national intangible heritage.

Nearly 100 countries send representatives to Vesak 2014

As many as 1,500 delegates from 95-100 countries and territories worldwide are expected to attend the 2014 United Nations Day of Vesak, held from May 8-10 in Bai Dinh Pagoda, Ninh Binh Province.

Top ten beautiful places to visit in Vietnam

Petal Mashraki, a freelance travel writer, has suggested 10 of the most beautiful places to visit in Vietnam in an article published on globalgrasshopper.com.