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The Vietnam Record Organization (VietKings) announced 2 records set by 2 landscapes of Sapa District, Lao Cai province: O Quy Ho- the longest pass in Vietnam and the terraced fields with the most steps. O Quy Ho pass lies on national highway 4D, crossing Hoang Lien Son mountainous range, spanning Lao Cai and Lai Chau province with the length of …

Hundreds of thousands of arrivals flocked to Asia-Pacific Food Fair 2013 in Singapore during the time from 21st to 25th November. At the market, the food lovers had a chance to enjoy delicious traditional dishes of multicultural cuisine of Singapore and get to know various dishes from different countries in the region. The annual Asia-Pacific Food Fair often takes place …

Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Thua Thien – Hue will take charge of organizing and setting up the program “Timbre in Perfume River” in Hue Festival 2014. This is a theatre art aiming at honouring the unique art value of Hue singing, a popular tourism product in the ancient capital. The success of “Timbre in Perfume River” will …

The Organizing Board of Lam Dong Tourism and Culture Week 2013 has sent a document to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to propose a delay of the first UNESCO Viet Nam-ASEAN Heritage Festival to another time more appropriate. As schedule, the first UNESCO Viet Nam-ASEAN Heritage Festival is one four significant events of “Tourism and Culture Week 2013” in Da …

The representative of Mövenpick Ha Noi revealed that his hotel was the only hotel in Vietnam recognized as “High-grade hotel for businessmen” by World Luxury Hotel Awards. Director of World Luxury Hotel Awards, Mr Marinique said: “There are more and more tourists worldwide seek high-class values, perfect service with the best quality. They are really interested in qualified tourism serviced …

Quang Ninh Department of Finance has announced the actual fare, diffused transport and accommodation services for visitors taking Halong Bay tour. In details, the fee for transportation service of contract kind increases from VND 250.000 to VND 280.000/hour/ship for standard ships, from VND 280.000 to VND 400.000 /hour/ship for fourth class ships, from VND 400.000 to VND 500.000/hour/ship for third-class …

On the 4th November, the ceremony to honour and bestow Vietnam Tourism Award 2012 will be taken place in Hanoi. The program is organized by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism and Vietnam Tourism Association. The Vietnam Tourism Award is the most prestigious title of Vietnam tourism to honour leading tour operators, hotels and tourism services providers nationwide. Among more …

People Committee of Lam Dong province has approved the project for upgrading the local transportation system which is scheduled to finish in around 2020 and 2030. Specifically, 6 local monorail routes will be opened with the aim of supporting tourists’ demand for travel in Da Lat City. The main station of the monorail system will be located in the city’s …

Danang City and Hoi An in Quang Nam province have been elected for 2013 Asian Urban Landscape award. The awards ceremony will be held on the 26th of November 2013 in Fukuoka, Japan. As being told, in September 2013, thanks to the support of UN-Habitat Vietnam and The Fukuoka Asian Urban Research Center (Japan), Danang Institute for socio-economic development studies …

On the 22nd November, Nam Dinh province held a ceremony to receive the certificate of National Intangible Cultural Heritage for Chau Van singing and Phu Day festival. These are two heritages associated with hau dong ritual in connection with (Dao Mau) mother goddess religion as well as the cult of Vietnamese 4 Palaces. Chau Van and hau dong are two …