Kitchen Gods' farewell ritual: A cherished Vietnamese tradition
Today, on the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month, Vietnamese families prepare a feast to see the Kitchen Gods off to heaven as part of the traditional Vietnamese Tet ceremony.
15:04, 2025/01/21
Vietnam hosts first international lantern competition
The Ocean - Oriental Light Fest 2025 is a fascinating destination for tourists and cultural enthusiasts during the upcoming Lunar New Year celebrations.
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.
08:52, 2014/01/03
Russian tourist arrivals hit new record high
In 2013, Russian tourist arrivals to Viet Nam numbered 250,000, ranking first in tourist arrivals in the country for the second consecutive year.
14:01, 2014/01/02
Binh Dinh aims to welcome 2 million tourists in 2014
The southern province of Binh Dinh aims to welcome over two millions tourists in 2014 and increase tourism revenue by 32% to VND780,000 billion.
09:58, 2014/01/02
Foreign tourists flock to Vietnam on New Year's Day
The number of foreign visitors to Vietnam has risen sharply during the 2014 New Year holiday as many provinces and cities across the country have offered attractive tourism services and incentives.
13:21, 2013/12/31
Tan Son Nhat airport welcomes over 9 million visitors
HCM City’s Tan Son Nhat international airport has flown more than 83,150 flights and welcomed an estimated 9.14 million passengers since it enter operations in 1999.
15:57, 2013/12/30
Royal ceremony revived in Hue
The traditional royal ceremonies that took place during the Nguyen Dynasty have been re-introduced for Tourism Week in Hue Citadel from December 24-31.
14:10, 2013/12/28
Tay Nguyen-Da Lat National Tourism Year launched
State President Truong Tan Sang emphasised Da Lat’s 120-year history as a leading tourist destination when addressing the December 27 launch of the Da Lat Cultural and Tourism Week and the fifth Da Lat Flower Festival.
09:59, 2013/12/28
Ancient charm with a modern touch
Boutique Hoi An Resort sits on the pristine Cua Dai Beach on the doorstep of one of Vietnam’s most celebrated UNESCO sites, Hoi An.
16:22, 2013/12/27
Floral extravaganza to warm Da Lat chill
The chill in the Central Highland city of Da Lat will be warmed by flowers and festivities this New Year holiday, during the Da Lat Culture Tourism Week 2013.
09:28, 2013/12/26
Hoi An's signature Cao Lau boasts Asian cuisine value
The Asian Record Organization has recognized Hoi An’s signature Cao Lau specialty as one of the 10 dishes meeting the criteria of “Asian cuisine value”.
15:24, 2013/12/25
Sa Pa listed in Top 11 most beautiful terraces in the world
The terraced fieds of Sa Pa in Vietnam`s northern Lao Cai province have entered in the Top 11 most beautiful terraces in the world, according to the Touropia.
11:02, 2013/12/24
Yen Tu Buddhism relic seeks World Heritage recognition
Deputy PM Vu Duc Dam has just directed relevant agencies to establish a dossier on Yen Tu Buddhism relic to submit to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization for recognition as a World Heritage.
10:58, 2013/12/24
The most magnificent work in Da Nang city
Linh Ung Pagoda is located in an area locally called Bai But (Buddha’s Sanctuary) on Son Tra Peninsula. It is rated as the most magnificent work of this kind in the city of Da Nang in Central Viet Nam, in terms of architectural and artistic value.
14:40, 2013/12/23
Da Lat prepares for flower festival
Flower villages in the Central Highland resort city of Da Lat are putting the finishing touches to the fifth Da Lat Flower Festival due to take place in a couple of days.
17:29, 2013/12/22
Blumea blooms, tea gardens lure backpackers to Moc Chau
At the end of November, Nguyen Viet Hai and his friends drove 200km from Hanoi to Moc Chau District in the northern province of Son La to hike through the white blumea flower fields.
09:15, 2013/12/18
Asian Records recognises 10 more Vietnamese dishes
The Asian Records Organisation (ARO) has included ten more Vietnamese culinary specialties in its latest Asian Records listings.
15:23, 2013/12/13
Hue moves to attract more tourists
The Hue Relic Conservation Centre in collaboration with the local tourism and hotel associations will launch a tourism promotion week from December 24-30, to lure more tourists during the festival season at the end of the year.
09:19, 2013/12/13
Hue Festival 2014 - convergence of five continents
The 8th edition of Hue Festival, themed“Cultural Heritage with Integration and Development”, will be held from April 12-20, 2014.
10:18, 2013/12/12
Danang, Guangdong foster tourism links
Vietnam’s Danang city and China’s Guangdong province signed a memorandum of understanding on tourism cooperation on December 11, paving the way for tourism promotion in their localities.
09:56, 2013/12/12
Mexican newspaper hails Ha Long Bay’s beauty
Mexican daily El Financiero recently ran an article describing Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay, as an ideal destination for visitors to enjoy peaceful sailing and admire beautiful karst scenery and emerald waters.
15:12, 2013/12/11
14 new special national relics unveiled
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has signed a decision recognizing 14 sites as special national relics.