Hue readies for 2012 festival

Hue readies for 2012 festival

The central city of Hue is gearing up for its biennial festival, which promises a diverse programme of performances and activities across a week of celebrations.

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Vietnamese Ethnic Group Cultural Festival

Vietnamese Ethnic Group Cultural Festival

The Vietnamese Ethnic Group Cultural Festival with the theme “Opportunities in the Year of Dragon” will be held at the Viet Nam National Village for Ethnic, Culture and Tourism (Dong Mo, Son Tay Town, Ha Noi) for 2 days (18 and 19 April 2012) under the direction of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism [...]

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Halong Bay’s new status to be announced

Halong Bay’s new status to be announced

A ceremony to announce Ha Long Bay as one of the world’s seven new wonders of nature will be held in Hanoi on April 27 and in northern coastal Quang Ninh province on May 1.

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Foreign visitors enjoy farming tour in Hoi An

Foreign visitors enjoy farming tour in Hoi An

Tourists to Hoi An ancient town, in the central Quang Nam province now have another option besides normal activities, which is to become a local farmer for one day.

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Central earthly paradise attracts tourists

Central earthly paradise attracts tourists

Thien Duong (Paradise) Cave in the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, a UNESCO-recognised world natural heritage site in the central province of Quang Binh, has become a favourite destination of domestic and foreign tourists.

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Fishing Together With Can Gio Fishermen

Fishing Together With Can Gio Fishermen

“Being a fisherman at Vam Sat for one day” is the name of an eco-tour that gives travelers interesting experiences on their visit to Can Gio District, Ho Chi Minh City. The tour is served by Vam Sat Ecological Resort.

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Vietnam Wants To Raise Image For Foreign Travelers

Vietnam Wants To Raise Image For Foreign Travelers

Do Hoang Anh Tuan, deputy minister of Finance believes in raising Vietnam’s image by offering refund on Value Added Tax (VAT) on commodities purchased in Vietnam by foreign travellers at point of departure at Noi Bai and Tan Son Nhat International Airports from July 2012 till June 2013.

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A Beautiful Sunset On Phu Quoc Seen From Cau Temple

A Beautiful Sunset On Phu Quoc Seen From Cau Temple

It’s a big mistake to travel to Phu Quoc without visiting Dinh Cau (Cau Temple) which is known as the island’s symbol, especially when the sun gets ready to set on the sea.

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The Charming Cham Islands

The Charming Cham Islands

It was a beautiful clear day when Long and his friends visited the Cham Islands hoping to see the World Biosphere Reserve, the pearl of Vietnam recognised by UNESCO in 2009.

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Switzerland casts bronze plaques of Ha Long Bay

Switzerland casts bronze plaques of Ha Long Bay

In preparation for the Official New7Wonders of Nature inauguration ceremonies, Switzerland is casting two bronze plaques of Ha Long Bay.

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