Con Dao welcomes nearly 80,000 tourists in nine months
Con Dao district in the southern province of Ba Ria - Vung Tau greeted nearly 80,000 tourist arrivals from the start of the year, a year-on-year rise of 14.98%, reported the managing board for tourism areas in Con Dao.
Da Ban Lake - an attractive eco-tourism site
(TITC) - Da Ban Lake is located in Ninh Son Commune, Ninh Hoa Town, Khanh Hoa Province. This is the largest lake in Khanh Hoa Province.
Ha Noi to host cultural festival conveying message of peace
A 'Peace Culture Festival' will be held at Ly Thai To flower garden, Ha Noi on October 12 aiming to promote the cultural values of the capital city, according to…
Ha Noi’s West Lake seeks national attraction status
West Lake, an iconic landmark in the heart of Ha Noi, is seeking recognition as a national scenic attraction, a workshop in Ha Noi revealed on October 2.
Foreign arrivals in Ha Noi surpass 2 million in nine months
The number of foreign arrivals in Ha Noi so far this year has surpassed 2 million, up 15 percent from the same period last year, the capital city’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism said on October 6.
Ha Noi ranks second among top 25 Asian destinations
Three Vietnamese cities have been listed among top 25 destinations in Asia by TripAdvisor – the world’s largest tourism website.
More pedestrian streets open in Ha Noi Old Quarter
The Hoan Kiem District’s People Committee on October 3 launched six more walking streets to serve tourists’ exploration of Ha Noi Old Quarter on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
Three scenic sites in Ha Giang recognized as national relics
(TITC) – On September 23, 2014, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism released a Decision recognizing three scenic sites in Ha Giang Karst Plateau (Ha Giang Province) as national relics, including the Hue Bien (Crinoidea) fossil area, Rong (Dragon) Cave and Na Luong Cave.
Viet Nam’s tourism in 2013 draft report introduced
A workshop was held in Ha Noi on October 2 to introduce a draft report on Viet Nam’s tourism in 2013, the first of its kind built following international practice.
Exhibition on Thang Long Imperial Citadel launched
An array of archaeological objects found in Thang Long Imperial Citadel since 2010 are being displayed in an exhibition that opened in Ha Noi on October 1.
RoK promotes MICE tourism in Ha Noi
The Republic of Korea (RoK) held a seminar on MICE (Meeting, Incentive, Convention and Exhibition) tourism at the Lotte Hotel in Ha Noi on September 30 with the participation of around 180 Vietnamese and Korean delegates.
Exhibition on former Hoa Lo prisoners
A series of photos and documents, featuring former Hoa Lo prisoners, is being showcased at an exhibition at Hoa Lo prison historical site in Ha Noi.
Art performances salute capital’s Liberation Day
Some 60 art performances will be held across Ha Noi between October 9 and 11 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the capital’s Liberation Day (October 10), according to the municipal Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Con Co Island looks to reap tourism gains
At night, it looks like a floating city on a sea filled with light. This is how Le Duc, a tourist, describes Con Co Island off the central province of Quang Tri which he recently visited.
Belgian beer festival to be held in Viet Nam
A Belgian Beer Festival is expected to be held in Viet Nam, for the first time, at 6pm on October 3 at the American Club, 21 Hai Ba Trung Street, Ha Noi.