Vietnam Travel News

Amid dark clouds of uncertainty, a traditional vocation holds its own in Hanoi

Tucked away in the shadow of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, Xuan Son National Park can be discovered again and again

Nearly 90 delegates from 20 countries have recently gathered in the northern province of Quang Ninh for an ASEM workshop on enhancing Asia-Europe cultural ties.

Vietnam stands fourth in the world in terms of tourism growth in the first four months of this year, according to a new report by the World Tourism Organization.

The northern province of Vinh Phuc, adjacent to Hanoi, has rich potential for tourism development.

About 86km from Hanoi, the Tam Dao mountain range extends for 50km with natural landscapes, a romantic and quiet atmosphere, and fresh air. It might be the ideal destination for relaxation.

With a favorable location, an interlacing river system, a variety of delicious fruits and rich indigenous culture, the Mekong Delta has many advantages to develop orchard tours.

Vietnam Sea and Island Week 2010, themed “The ocean of the life, preserve the life of the ocean”, will be held in the central province of Quang Binh from June 4-6.

Three hundred journalists from 43 domestic and foreign press agencies have registered to cover the 2010 Hue Festival.

The Po Klaung Garai tower complex in Ninh Thuan province has been well preserved and recognised as the most beautiful Cham temple in Vietnam.

Tran Van Hoc, a farmer in Hong Linh town, which is located in the central province of Ha Tinh, picked up a giant ancient coin while he was working in the field.

The event, which aims to spread awareness of the country’s largest religion with a series of exhibitions and seminars on literature, history and culture, will be held at the Lieu Quan Buddhist Cultural Center in the ancient capital city of Hue from May 16-22.

The German Embassy has issued two books about Germany’s assistance to Vietnam in cultural preservation. The books were introduced on May 6 at the Goethe Institute in Hanoi.

Ninh Hoa, a coastal district in the central province of Khanh Hoa, is well-known for its ocean temperate climate and as a land of sunshine and cool winds.

When everyone flocks to the beach to escape the blazing summer heat of Saigon, Vung Tau is one of the nearest beach city that tourists can visit on short weekends.