Floral extravaganza to warm Da Lat chill

The chill in the Central Highland city of Da Lat will be warmed by flowers and festivities this New Year holiday, during the Da Lat Culture Tourism Week 2013.

The most magnificent work in Da Nang city

Linh Ung Pagoda is located in an area locally called Bai But (Buddha’s Sanctuary) on Son Tra Peninsula. It is rated as the most magnificent work of this kind in the city of Da Nang in Central Viet Nam, in terms of architectural and artistic value.

Festival promotes “Don ca tai tu” value

The Mekong delta province of Tra Vinh launched a “don ca tai tu” (amateur singing) festival for local people on December 23-24 to honour the art, which was recognised as a piece of the world’s intangible cultural heritage.

Imposing coral reefs by the sea

Ninh Thuan Province has so much to offer tourists. In addition to beautiful beaches, sunshine almost all-year round, the original Nui Chua National Park, and fresh but cheap seafood, the central coastal province also attracts visitors to its natural wonders, including beautiful naturally-carved boulders and especially grand fossilized coral reefs emerging into the sea.

HCM City moves to deal with climate change

Ho Chi Minh City is implementing a series of solutions to adapt to and mitigate the impacts of climate change towards achieving a green growth and sustainable development from 2014 to 2020.

Go for it... ideas for day trips from capital city

If Hanoi and its lavish array of attractions still cannot satisfy your adventurous spirit or you are simply getting fed up with this noisy crowded city and want some fresh air, just pack up and move out of the inner city to explore numbers of destinations where both stunning scenery and fresh atmosphere are always welcoming you.

Vietnam whale temples: Sites of worship and research

The famous red sand hills of Mui Ne color the horizon. Blue and red fishing boats crowd the bay below.

Vietnam heritage town gets tourist rest stop

A rest-stop with a tourist information center and photo and painting exhibitions has opened in Hoi An town.

Wildlife conservation work requires public awareness

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment on December 19, 2013 held a meeting with central and local Party agencies, various ministries and other organisations on the critical issue of wildlife conservation.

Coordination needed in climate change resilience

Separate actions cannot solve the increasing impacts of climate change, thus Ho Chi Minh City is required to intensify its intersectoral coordination and international cooperation in climate change resilience and mitigation.