Vietnam Travel News

Hundreds of “jar tombs” (urns) have been discovered in a ten hectare area along the banks of Ky Lo River in Phu Yen province.

The Vietnam Dancers’ Association, in cooperation with the Department of Performing Arts, opened a competition, “Dances of ethnic minority groups”, for professional choreographers on May 22nd at the Au Co Art Center, Hanoi.

Vietnam’s handicraft items have been displayed at an exhibition in Verneuil-sur-Arve in the central French province of Eure by the France-Vietnam friendship and solidarity association (AASFV).

A 31 km-long caved called Thien Duong (Heaven) recently found in Bo Trach district, Quang Binh province, has been considered a new record for the country, reported the Saigon Giai Phong daily newspaper on May 24.

The Da Nang City People’s Committee and Lam Dong province have signed an agreement with Vietnam Airlines to re-open an air route connecting Da Nang and Da Lat, a local paper has said.

Vietnamese and foreign children in Hanoi will have a chance to show their cultures at the “Friendship Connections” programme to be held at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi on May 29-30 on the occasion of International Children’s Day (June 1).

The Civil Aviation Administration of Vietnam has once again ordered low-cost carrier Jetstar Pacific to change the trademarks and logos used on its advertising material no later than June.

The three central provinces and cities of Thua Thien Hue, Quang Nam and Danang are striving for closer cooperation to jointly attract more Japanese travellers to the region, said Deputy Director of the Quang Nam Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism Ho Tan Cuong.

A special tour taking Vietnamese visitors to the world heritages and natural wonders in Turkey will be launched by the Turkish Airlines and the Turkey National Administration of Tourism in July.

Nha Trang, a hub of activity since French colonial times, is still a magnet for those seeking a sandy beach, relaxing days, and exciting nights.

Old Vietnam is alive and well at one of the country’s most sacred pagodas

The Hong Phong Puppet Troupe have revived the art of water puppetry in their village in Hai Duong province, but the puppeteers can’t be sure that the next generation will keep the flame alive.