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HA NOI (VNS)– The Viet Nam Creativity Association, under the Ministry of Science and Technology, has been set up in Ha Noi. Tran Xuan Tu, President of the association, said that the association is the first organisation specialising in the support of creative thinking for labourers; bringing the creativity of both intellectuals and skilled labourers […]

VietNamNet Bridge – Ha Giang has many fairs and you can visit such fairs every day. Going to fairs is very exciting because fairs are the vivid and sharpest images of the daily lives of people in Ha Giang. Fairs open from 5 am until 3 – 4 pm. Ethnic minority people from mountain villages […]

Overall the total number of Visa transactions made by overseas visitors increased by 15.5 per cent to 4.8 million in 2012. Visitors from the US recorded the highest amount of spending at $99.9 million, a rise of 9.6 per cent from $91.2 million in 2011. This was followed by visitors from South Korea with $82.6 […]

The northern province of Lao Cai is among of the localities in Vietnam with unique terrain, including many lovely mountains. The highest mountain of all is Fansipan, followed by Ngu Chi Son in Sapa. The mountainous regions are concentrated around the districts of Sapa, Bat Xat, Muong Khuong, Bac Ha and Si Ma Cai. Most […]

Sapa in Lao Cai Province is a must-visit destination for those keen to discover the unique beauty of Vietnam’s ethnic mountainous life as it combines spectacular landscapes with an exotic lifestyle. Sapa District has added Ma Tra Hamlet into its growing list of stunning destinations in the area. Located five kilometers from southeast Sapa Town, […]

The national flag carrier of Vietnam (Vietnam Airlines) will launch a ticket sales programme called “Welcoming International Travel Expo 2013” with preferential prices. Accordingly, passengers can buy cheap return tickets on 31 outbound flights  from Hanoi, HCM City, Danang and Nhatrang to 28 international destinations exploited by Vietnam Airlines from VND199,000(US$9) to VND8.5 million ( […]

In the framework of the program “the Opening Day”, on August 25th 2013, in Berlin, the Embassy of Viet Nam introduced the people and culture of  Viet Nam to the international tourists. The Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany (BMZ) invited more than 50 countries (mainly from South America, Africa, Asia) to join […]

I got onboard the Tulico Train to Lao Cai and shared the cabin with 2 travelers from Melbourne, Cosi and Shueray (if you ever get to read this, sorry I didn’t get the spelling to your name).

The first pan-pipe festival of the H’Mong ethnic group opened in Dong Van Stone Plateau in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang on August 31, attracting hundreds of ethnic artists. The festival aims to preserve and develop cultural values related to the H’Mong pan-pipe – a symbolic image of this ethnic group, thus further […]

The H’Mong ethnic group’s pan-pipe festival will take place in Dong Van Karst Plateau in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang this month. During the three-day event, from August 31 to September 2, the festival will feature a wide range of cultural activities, including pan-pipe dance and performances of ancient songs. A dancing contest […]

Lam Dong province lures visitors with adventure tours Anyone who is interested in the trip, named ‘Recycle’ will be shuttled to Luong Son district, when they start their 30km bike ride. Participants will have a change to enjoy cycling while contemplating the beautiful natural landscapes. They will also join community activities including picking up waste, […]

Sapa town celebrates 110th anniversaryA wide range of activities will be organised to mark the 110thanniversary of the popular resort town of Sapa in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai on November 1-2. Highlights of the event will be a grand ceremony followed by a fireworks display at the town’s stadium on the evening […]