Vietnam travel news

Spain supports ethnic women
One of the successes of a Spanish project to enhance tourism sector capacity has been to raise the role of ethnic women in their communities, according to Hoang Thu Hien, head of the Lao Cai Provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Co Thach seven-color stone bank
Visiting Bình Thuan province, you should visit Co Thach tourist area, which is famous for the Hang temple, wild nature and the seven-color stone bank.

Homestay tourism launched in My Son
Visitors to the central province of Quang Nam can experience the local culture in My Son Village in Duy Xuyen district through a new community tourism model.

Hoi An launches solar lighting system
Hoi An yesterday launched its new solar power public lighting system in the city's Hoai River Square.

A tour of Buddhist temples in Truong Sa
Since time immemorial, Vietnamese fishermen have built small shrines and temples on islands in the East Sea to pray for safety and good luck during their seafaring journeys.

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.

Mountain region festival links ethnic groups
Thua Thien Hue Province begins its three-day culture, tourism and sports festival for ethnic minorities today (May 15).

Red River culture, sport, tourism week starts
The Culture – Sports – Tourism Week and the second Red Flamboyant Festival, a highlight the National Tourism Year of the Red River Delta themed “Red River Civilisation”, kicked off in the northern port city of Hai Phong on May 11.

Worshipping the roots of sacred plant
An ancient tea tree dubbed "Ancestor Tea" grows in the tea forest in Giang B Hamlet in the northwestern province of Yen Bai's Suoi Giang Commune.

City of Flowers offers beauty in bloom
The difference in atmos-phere is glaringly evident as we arrive in Da Lat from HCM City. The air is fresh and we feel energised instantly.

Fusion Maia Resort in Da Nang voted best spa in Asia
The Fusion Maia Resort, located in central coastal Da Nang City, has been voted as Asia's Best Luxury Boutique Spa.

Festival honoring values of heritages
Visitors will be free to visit Hoi An Ancient Town and the My Son temples (Quang Nam provinces) during the Festival that will take place from June 21 to 26.

Ministry requests tax reduction to boost tourism
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has sent a request to the Prime Minister asking for a reduction of 50 percent on Value Added Tax and 50 percent on Income Tax for this year, to help businesses in the trade and tourism sectors to boost growth in present difficult times.

Tastes of Europe inspire Vietnam
The 7th edition of Food&Hotel Vietnam (FHV 2013) in Ho Chi Minh City closed its doors after three successful days filled with new aroma and tastes.

Vinh, Cam Ranh airports to get facelift
Airports Corporation of Vietnam will start work on the passenger terminal of Vinh Airport in Nghe An on Friday, while Cam Ranh Airport in Khanh Hoa has also got the nod from the Government for a runway upgrade.