Behold the unique collection of snake lacquer statues
Step into Vietnamese tradition and craftsmanship with the enchanting “Thach Ong Xa” collection of lacquered statues in celebration of the Year of the Snake, 2025.
22:09, 2025/01/17
Hanoi kicks off the Spring Calligraphy Festival in celebration of Lunar New Year
The annual cultural event will welcome locals and visitors alike from now until February 9, 2025, offering a delightful experience in celebration of the Lunar New Year.
21:20, 2025/01/14
Hanoi revives historic Tet traditions in Duong Lam Ancient Village
Travelers are invited to experience the charm of Vietnam's ancient Tet celebrations in the picturesque village of Duong Lam on the outskirts of Hanoi.
21:28, 2025/01/13
Young voices celebrate and preserve Hanoi’s cultural heritage
The "Voice of Heritage" finale celebrated Hanoi's cultural soul as 14 student teams passionately brought the city's rich history to life.
16:04, 2016/02/06
Boat rides re-open for Ly Son visitors
Over 400 residents and tourists were able to travel via boat from Ly Son island to the mainland of Quang Ngai province after being stranded for several days due to rough seas.
14:49, 2016/02/04
Japan eases short-term visa requirements for Vietnamese nationals
The Japanese Government announced on February 2 that the country will officially relax short-term visa requirements to nationals of Vietnam and India from February 15.
17:25, 2016/02/03
Vietnamese can visit Hue Imperial Citadel free of charge during Tet
Vietnamese visitors, including overseas Vietnamese, will be able to visit the Hue Imperial Citadel in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue from February 8-10 (the first to third day of the Lunar New Year) for free.
08:39, 2016/02/02
Recommendations for expats staying in Vietnam for Tet
As the Vietnamese Lunar New Year approaches, local tour operators have begun offering a number of activities in the hope of providing foreign tourists, as well as expats, with local experiences during the country’s biggest national holiday.
17:22, 2016/02/01
Foreign visitors to Vietnam rises by 12.3% in January
According to the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the country received more than 805,000 international tourists in January, increasing by 5.8% againt last month and 12.3% from the same month last year.
11:25, 2016/01/31
Vietjet Air welcomes 19 millionth passenger
Low-cost carrier Vietjet Air’s 19 millionth passenger arrived at Tho Xuan airport in central Thanh Hoa province on January 30.
14:27, 2016/01/29
Vietnam's tourism attracts foreign donors
Representatives of ten international sponsors met at the seminar held in Hanoi on January 28 to discuss their coordination to support responsible tourism in Vietnam.
12:00, 2016/01/29
AirAsia launches Penang-HCM City direct flights
Malaysian low-cost airline – AirAsia has conducted a direct flight between Malaysia’s Penang city and Vietnam’s HCM City.
14:12, 2016/01/28
Hanoi restores the hotline to support tourists
Hanoi Tourism Department has recently restored the hotline with phone number 0941.33.66.77 to receive information from tourists throught all day.
17:00, 2016/01/26
Motorcycling along Ho Chi Minh Trail
Motorcycling along Ho Chi Minh Trail is a real adventure for those loving free and easy travel. The road has been asphalted but there are some dangerous stretches having hairpin bends.
12:10, 2016/01/26
Snow draws crowds to Sa Pa
Officials from Vietnam’s northern highlands have ordered travel firms to suspend all tours to the country’s highest peak Fansipan as a heavy cold spell starting freezing the area.
10:33, 2016/01/26
Vietnam's apricot blossoms bring joy, tears ahead of Lunar New Year
During Tet, apricot blossoms are indispensable for Vietnamese families in the southern region as peach blossoms are in the northern region.
16:17, 2016/01/25
Hanoi ranks 4th among top 10 world's best hotels
La Siesta Hotel in Hanoi has been listed among top 10 world`s best hotels by TripAdvisor – the world’s largest tourism website.
20:15, 2016/01/24
Clay sculptures - a new attraction in Da Lat
Nestled in a lush pine forest, the 1.2 km long clay arts installation is a true architectural masterpiece that will delight curious tourists. The clay tunnel is the newest tourist attraction in Da Lat city, Lam Dong province.
16:38, 2016/01/23
Danang holds first ever MICE tourism expo
More than 100 domestic and foreign travel agents are expected to attend the first ever MICE (business) tourism expo set for June 24-26 at the at the Tien Son Sports Centre in central Danang city, officials have announced.
20:22, 2016/01/20
National park seeks to attract visitors from HCM City
Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Binh will keep the entrance fee unchanged until the end of next year to attract more visitors.
10:07, 2016/01/19
Danang introduces new tourism products
A programme on tourism promotion of the central city of Danang was launched in Hanoi on January 16.
18:03, 2016/01/18
Hanoi's tourism sector focuses on exploiting international key markets
In 2015, Vietnam welcomed about 7.94 million foreign tourists, up 0.9% compared with 2014, while the number of international visitors to Hanoi reached nearly 3.3 million arrivals, up 8% againt a year ago.
10:22, 2016/01/17
Da Lat- A city of flowers
Da Lat city in the central highlands province of Lam Dong is called with different names due to its romantic beauty such as “Little Paris”, “City of Pine Forests”, “Land of Mist”... Da Lat’s flowers, lakes and waterfalls attract tourists near and far.
10:22, 2016/01/17
Vietnam anticipates 8.5 million international visitors in 2016
Vietnam hopes to welcome 8.5 million foreign visitors and 60 million domestic travellers in 2016, earning a total of 370 trillion VND (16.8 billion USD) in revenue, heard a conference in Hanoi on January 15.