VietNamNet Bridge – Once established, the national trademark “the World’s Kitchen” will draw people from all the five continents to explore Vietnam’s culture through local cuisine. Vietnamese food, with a wide range of delicious dishes bearing the hallmarks of each region, is close to all Vietnamese people and even satisfies those from other countries. Popular... read more »
(VOV) – More than 80 percent of foreign tourists to Hanoi said they want to return to the capital city after their first visit, according to a municipal survey. The Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism surveyed a total of 1,420 visitors at Noi Bai international airport and various cultural and historical relic sites... read more »
Northern Quang Ninh province will develop three important heritage sites from next month until 2025 to promote their cultural values, contributing to the province’s tourism and economy. According to Ho Chi Duc, head of the managing board of the key vestiges of Quang Ninh, the planning of the three complexes are among key developments to... read more »
HA NOI (VNS)— Ha Noi will restore 21 of its craft villages which are at risk of being lost from the impacts of socio-economic development, according to the municipal Department of Industry and Trade. From now until 2020, the capital will preserve and restore 10 craft villages including Dong My (lacquerwear), Van Canh (poonah paper),... read more »
(Cinet)- The 5th Hue Traditional Craft Festival 2013 with the theme “Craft villages in tourism development” will take place from 27 April to 1 May, 2013 at the center of Hue City. The event organized by Peoples Committee of Hue City in collaboration with Department of Agriculture and Rural Development; Department of Culture, Sports and... read more »
Vietnam receiving the award at Germany’s 2013 ITB in Berlin Vietnamese tourism came second in the “Go Asia Award – Most popular destination in Asia” at Germany ‘s 2013 International Tourism Exchange (ITB) Berlin , according to the Vietnam NationalAdministration of Tourism (VNAT) on March 12. The award reflects the outcome of an annual online... read more »
(VOV) – The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines is offering a 27 percent discount off ticket prices for a number of flights to selected European nations. Under the sale, a return ticket from Vietnam to Frankfurt or London costs only US$550, and to Paris at US$600 (both prices exclude fees and taxes). The discount programme... read more »
The US Travel Advisory List is not a likely source of travel inspiration for most people, but for the more audacious traveler it certainly can be. At the time of writing, twenty-eight countries made the cut for a full-scale travel warning and not just a travel alert. Travel warnings are deemed appropriate for countries that... read more »
About 30km from Da Nang is a small and peaceful town call Hoi An where tourists might be fascinated at the first sight. Originally known as Faifo, this antique town is surrounded on its southern side by the Thu Bon River, along which there are lots of of small cafes and local restaurants. Although Hoi... read more »
Thac Ba Lake is one of three Vietnam’s largest artificial lakes and famous for the first hydro power plant. Thac Ba Lake is also well-known for its eco-system site. Thac Ba Lake was built in 1970 by the construction of a dam on the Chay River. Thac Ba reservoir covers a total area of 23.400... read more »
