Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung expressed appreciation for UN Tourism’s close coordination in organising the International Conference on Rural Tourism. He reiterated Vietnam’s view that “strong villages and communes make a strong, prosperous, and resilient nation,”....
The event was co-organised by the Management Board of Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Forestry of Khammouane Province, Laos.
When heritage is well-preserved, it transforms into a shared treasure - no longer viewed as distant relics of the past, but as integral parts of community identity that foster both remembrance and future aspirations
This woody climbing shrub can grow up to five metres tall. Its leaves are alternate, obovate or oval in shape, while its flower clusters grow at branch tips or leaf axils, with funnel-shaped, dark purple corollas.
Central to the plan is the transformation of Hạ Long Bay into a “sleepless tourism hub”, a night-time economy that could cement Quảng Ninh’s status as “northern Việt Nam’s biggest tourism epicenter” in a new growth phase.
In addition to safeguarding the heritage, locals also act as “ambassadors,” promoting its image through services like tourist transport, photography, and souvenir sales. Their efforts help domestic and international visitors better understand the park’s core values and vast tourism potential.
This serene destination, embraced by stunning mountainous scenery and a refreshing climate, has become a sought-after spiritual retreat for travellers seeking tranquility.
Protecting and promoting World Heritage is not only the responsibility of a single sector or locality, but of the entire region, the nation, and the current and future generations.
The complex has become Việt Nam’s ninth world heritage site and second trans-provincial heritage site, following Hạ Long Bay - Cát Bà Archipelago, which spans the northern province of Quảng Ninh and Hải Phòng City.
The exhibition, organised by UNESCO Hà Nội, showcased nearly 30 artworks d by students from Cao Bằng, Ninh Thuận, and Vĩnh Long provinces as part of the “We Are Able” project, a collaborative initiative between UNESCO and Việt Nam''s Ministry...
The event is a tribute to the pristine, poetic, and profound beauty of the Central Highlands where Doctor Yersin once paused and began a humanistic exploration over a century ago.
The programme featured a range of activities, including group practice sessions of the Common Yoga Protocol (CYP), Vietnamese–Indian cultural performances, a commemorative flag handover ceremony for clubs, and a beach clean-up to help protect the marine environment.
Out of the 43 extant stone steles on the mountain, 37 are Hán-Nôm inscriptions dating from the Trần Dynasty (1225-1400) to the early 20th century. These inscriptions are unique original engravings, featuring imperial poems and prose composed by kings, poetic...