Travel

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has been asked by its department in Ha Noi to establish a tourism police force dedicated to protecting visitors who are increasingly suffering from tourist scams in the capital.

Regional tourism relying on improved strategy

Though having several beautiful sites, the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang has failed to attract tourists from Southeast Asian nations, especially Thailand and Cambodia, a senior official said last week.

Quang Binh caves: A bedrock of tourism

The grandiose and mysterious caves of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park have become a tourist trap for Quang Binh Province, attracting over four million visitors in the past decade. Hoang Trung Hieu reports.

Resettlement area sought for residents of ancient village

It's a common sight in Duong Lam to see three or four generations sharing a deteriorated 60-70sq.m house.

Entertainment night in Hue

Once possessed by the sweet flavour of Hue cake, which used to be very popular in the former capital, a local resident has created a traditional entertainment programme of song and dance which features a tea ceremony based around the traditional Hue cake.

Mekong Delta tours introduced

New tours, destinations and promotions to the Mekong Delta were introduced at a seminar held this morning (May 16) in Ha Noi.

FVH lead cultural tour of the capital

Friends of Viet Nam Heritage (FVH) – a non-formal group of foreign residents living in Ha Noi who work voluntarily to promote and preserve Vietnamese cultural and historical heritage – will host a city walk for people to discover Ha Noi on Saturday.

Mountain region festival links ethnic groups

Thua Thien Hue Province begins its three-day culture, tourism and sports festival for ethnic minorities tomorrow.

Red River region launches tourism week

The northern port city of Hai Phong celebrated the second Red Flamboyant Festival on Saturday with music, dancing and floral displays to mark the beginning of Culture – Sports – Tourism Week.

City of Flowers offers beauty in bloom

The difference in atmosphere is glaringly evident as we arrive in Da Lat from HCM City.

Quang Binh hosts trade fair

A 2013 trade and tourism fair, organised by Quang Binh Provincial Department of Industry and Trade and SHB Event Joint Stock Company, opened in Dong Hoi City on Monday.

Restaurant Review

Spices Garden digs up VN's northern soul

With a minimum of fuss, Spices Garden provides the maximum amount of pleasure through its sure-fire approach of offering the finest ingredients, expertly cooked and elegantly served.

Food fest to celebrate Canada Day

Destination

Mai Chau home-stay proves a hit

Home-stay accommodation has become a popular form of tourism in northern Hoa Binh Province's Mai Chau District.

Festival

Mountain region festival links ethnic groups

Thua Thien Hue Province begins its three-day culture, tourism and sports festival for ethnic minorities tomorrow.

Hightlight

Disabled speaker inspires audience

More than 2,500 people attended a talk by Nick Vujicic, an inspirational speaker without arms and legs, at the White Palace Conference Centre in HCM City's Tan Binh District yesterday.

Crane accident leads to major power cut

A two-hour power failure caused by an incident on the 500kV north-south transmission line hindered road traffic in many southern provinces and HCM City yesterday afternoon.

Spread of hand-foot-mouth disease concerns hospitals

Hand-Foot-Mouth disease (HFMD) is now at its peak, having infected a total of 796 children in HCM City in April, an increase of 127 per cent against the same period last year.

US steel producers make dumping claim

After welded steel pipes and steel wire garment hangers, now welded stainless pressure pipe from Viet Nam continue to face charges of dumping in the US.