Life & Style

Wooden piles found in Ninh Bình considered military structure from Trần Dynasty.

Thursday, Apr 30, 2026

Three large wooden piles recently discovered in Ninh Bình Province are believed to be man-made structures, likely linked to military activities during the 13th-century Trần Dynasty.

Heritage

Việt Nam’s tallest lighthouse classified as historical monument

Tuesday, Dec 09, 2025

Located on Kê Gà Island in Tân Thành Commune, the construction is one of the tallest lighthouses with significant architectural grandeur and plays a crucial role in ensuring maritime safety in Việt Nam.

Life & Style

Hà Nội funds heritage conservation to secure sustainable tourism development

Friday, May 02, 2025

Hà Nội has mobilised hundreds of billions of đồng for the restoration, preservation and promotion of local cultural heritage every year, transforming the treasures into engines for sustainable tourism development.

People

Historical sites keep alive memories of Sài Gòn Special Forces

Monday, Apr 28, 2025

Fifty years after reunification, the legend of the Sài Gòn Special Forces lives on as a proud part of Việt Nam’s history, remembered not only in books but also at historical sites around HCM City today. 

Life & Style

Heritage complex in Bắc Giang province receives national special relic status

Thursday, Apr 17, 2025

The Tiên Lục complex in Bắc Giang province should become a practical educational destination for students to explore local history and culture.

Travel

Many historical sites open for free during Tết

Tuesday, Jan 28, 2025

Various tourist attractions are opening their doors for free this Tết (Lunar New Year) festival, making it easier for visitors to immerse themselves in Vietnamese traditions.

News

Five new special national sites announced

Wednesday, Jan 22, 2025

Five historical sites were recognised as Việt Nam’s special national relics, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced on Sunday.

Heritage

Hà Nội Flag Tower opens for visitors, offers portal to the past

Friday, Jan 10, 2025

In the early days of its opening to the public, the Hà Nội Flag Tower welcomed over 10,000 visitors each day.

News

Thanh Hoa touts its culture

Saturday, Dec 19, 2015

Various activities have been held since Wednesday in celebration of the National Tourism Year Connecting World Heritage Sites in Viet Nam hosted by the central province of Thanh Hoa.

News

Panama's 112 years as a gateway to countries, cultures

Wednesday, Nov 04, 2015

Panama is a country on the isthmus linking Central and South America. The manmade Panama Canal cuts through its centre connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and providing an essential shipping route.

News

Contest on ASEAN world heritage sites launched

Wednesday, Aug 26, 2015

A contest about world heritage sites in ASEAN countries has been launched for the Vietnamese people.

News

Helicopter tours central Viet Nam

Tuesday, Apr 14, 2015

Tourists, and locals, now have helicopters as a means of transport from Da Nang to world heritage sites in the central region via Viet Nam TravelMart Agencys chartered tours, though the trip isnt cheap.

News

Tourism festival aims to promote heritage sites

Friday, Mar 13, 2015

The 11th annual HCM City Tourism Day Festival to be held this month will seek to promote World Heritage sites in Viet Nam beginning on March 26.

News

Ha Long Bay is a beautiful destination: website

Thursday, Feb 12, 2015

Ha Long Bay has been listed among the world''s 48 most striking World Heritage sites, according to msn.com.

News

Contest focuses on Ha Noi world heritage sites

Tuesday, Nov 11, 2014

A competition on the discovery of world heritage sites and traditions has been launched here to give competitors an opportunity to show off their knowledge about the capital city''s legacy.