Shanxi Shows Its New Charm of Cultural and Tourism Integration at China International Travel Mart 2020 Shanxi Shows Its New Charm of Cultural and Tourism Integration at China International Travel Mart 2020

Cultural talk about Việt Nam’s sacred guardian animal The Friends of Vietnam Heritage on Sunday will hold a talk about nghê – a sacred animal that guards temples, communal houses in Việt Nam. The talk is to honour the Việt Nam’s Cultural Heritage Day on November 23.

Serenity found just a short hop away

Ninh Bình province in Việt Nam’s north is the perfect spot for a one-day getaway out of Hà Nội, with various tourist landmarks all within striking distance of the capital city and just waiting to be discovered.

Bạc Liêu intensifies measures to boost tourism The southern province of Bạc Liêu is intensifying efforts to boost tourism development with a focus on key service products to attract more visitors.

Ninh Bình targets developing night tourism More tours to discover Ninh Bình’s urban nightlife and Bái Đính Pagoda will be developed in the near future to bring new experience for tourists, according to Bùi Thành Đông, director of the provincial Department of Tourism.

Photo contest depicts artistic angles in Buddhism A photo contest that kicked off on Thursday in Hà Nội is seeking beautiful and artistic angles of Buddhism through the lens of domestic and foreign photographers.

Novel approach to traditional sơn mài artworks

Painter Mai Đắc Linh has established a reputation for how he uses traditional materials in his works

Bà chúa xứ Festival applies for UNESCO intangible cultural heritage status

Authorities are preparing documents for the Bà chúa xứ Festival in Châu Đốc to be recognised as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO. 

Ambassador to UN reaffirms value of Buddhism Ambassador Đặng Đình Quý, head of the Việt Nam Permanent Mission to the United Nations, has reaffirmed the value and vitality of Buddhist doctrines as the world faces conflicts, climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic.

History comes to life on heritage tours

Heritage education has been effectively taking its role as a lever to boost tourism development in Hà Nội, particularly since the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in vast damage to the sector.