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The US National Geographic online magazine listed Vietnam’s Halong Bay as 6th in world’s top ten sailing cruise.
In its introduction, the National Geographic says Halong Bay, or the Bay of the Descending Dragon, in northeastern Vietnam... | |
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A tomb estimated to be about 2, 000 years old has been excavated at an archaeological site on the outskirts of Hanoi.
And other objects found at the site indicate that there was an earlier settlement dating back as far as 4, 000BC – to the beginnings of Vietnam's history as a trading nation.... | |
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Efforts to preserve and secure UNESCO recognition for don ca tai tu, a form of music performed by amateur artists in the south, are gathering pace.
A seminar held in HCM City on Tuesday, 21 December 2010 sought to gather materials and information on the art for submission to the UN agency.... | |
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The number of foreign visitors to Hanoi in 2010 is estimated at 1.2 million, up 18.42% against 2009, while the number of domestic tourists to the city is expected to increase by 15.22% to 10.6 million.... | |
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With more than 70 craft villages throughout the province, such as wood carving in La Xuyen, lacquer painting in Cat Dang, copper casting in Tong Xa, bamboo/rattan weaving in Vinh Hao, silk weaving in Co Chat and bonsai growing in Vi Khe, Nam Dinh Province has wider potential for the development of craft village tourism.... | |
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Popular golf website, Golf.com, has named Vietnam’s Danang Golf Club in its “Top 10 New International Courses” for 2010.
Opened in May 2010, Danang attracted international media attention for the Dunes Course, a collection of 18 rugged, seaside holes that were designed by golf legend Greg Norman.... | |
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gala night to promote Vietnam’s tourism was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on December 20 as part of Vietnam’s campaign to develop this non-smoke industry in 2011.
The tourism promotion programme aims to introduce Vietnam’s land and people, culture and its incentives for tourists.... | |
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A representative of UNESCO in Vietnam affirmed continued assistance to Vietnam in its preservation of cultural heritages in 2011.
The organisation will stand side by side with Vietnam in preserving and promoting heritage values via new cooperation programmes and projects, UNESCO Chief Representative in Vietnam | |
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Thirty-five artists from Lao will participate in the music and fashion shows during the Lao Culture Week in Vietnam on December 21-28. Their first performance will take place at Hanoi Opera House on December 23, and then in the Thuong River Theatre in Bac Giang Province on December 25, and the Military Theatre in Hanoi on December 26. | |
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As many as 101 photos capturing moments of life of General Vo Nguyen Giap, taken by photographer Tran Tuan, are being showcased at an exhibition opened in Hanoi on December 21 as a celebration of his life.
The photos, taken since the 1980s, captured General’s Giap visits to former revolutionary base Tan Trao in Tuyen Quang Province, and the former battle field Dien Bien Phu in Dien Bien Province. | |
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