Life & Style

Quảng Ninh, Hải Phòng strengthen governance of Hạ Long Bay – Cát Bà Archipelago heritage

Friday, Jul 17, 2026

One of the key concerns raised by UNESCO during the nomination process was how Việt Nam would coordinate management and conservation across provinces.

Life & Style

Huế–Phong Nha tourist train to be launched on September 1

Monday, Jul 13, 2026

The central province of Quảng Trị is working with the Việt Nam Railways Corporation (VRC) to complete the project, which is expected to a distinctive railway tourism product linking major heritage sites and scenic destinations across Việt Nam''s north-central region...

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5D technology allows visitors to explore the world's largest cave

Wednesday, Apr 29, 2026

Tours of Sơn Đoòng Cave, the world’s largest, have been fully booked through the end of 2027. However, visitors need not worry, as the Sơn Đoòng Cave Exploration Tour uses VR180 5D technology to allow them to experience every corner of...

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Co-operation to promote Phong Nha - Kẻ Bàng ecotourism

Thursday, Oct 23, 2025

The renowned travel magazine Travel and Leisure has recently named six caves in Quảng Bình among Việt Nam’s must-visit destinations: Sơn Đoòng, Én, Phong Nha, Thiên Đường, the Tú Làn cave system and Va. Each cave showcases distinctive geological formations...

Heritage

Phong Nha-Kẻ Bàng National Park wins at World Travel Awards 2025

Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025

The park achieved a historic double, winning the titles of Việt Nam''s Leading Nature Destination 2025 and Asia''s Leading National Park 2025.

Event

Heritage handshake joins forces for transboundary treasures

Wednesday, Sep 17, 2025

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.

Life & Style

New plant species discovered in Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng National Park

Friday, Aug 29, 2025

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.

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Community-led conservation thrives in Phong Nha – Kẻ Bàng National Park

Monday, Aug 04, 2025

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.

Travel

Quảng Ninh emerges as premier cruise tourism destination

Wednesday, Mar 12, 2025

In 2025, Quảng Ninh expects around 70 cruise ship arrivals with nearly 90,000 passengers, a 30 per cent increase from 2024.

Life & Style

Hạ Long Bay celebrates 30 years as a world heritage site

Friday, Dec 13, 2024

This 30-year milestone not only marks a moment of pride for Việt Nam but also underscores the immense responsibility that comes with safeguarding such a natural treasure.

Travel

Entrance fees at My Son Sanctuary to increase by 40-50% next year

Friday, Dec 25, 2015

The management of the UNESCO-recognised ancient Hindu temple site, My Son Sanctuary, has decided to increase entrance fees by 40-50 per cent from January 1.

Travel

Hoi An opens new walking street

Friday, Dec 11, 2015

Hoi An, a UNESCO heritage site, has designated Nguyen Phuc Chu Street a walking street where only pedestrians and non-engined vehicles are allowed.

News

Dong Son drum found in Timor-Leste

Wednesday, Dec 02, 2015

Archaeologists have just announced that the bronze drum found at a construction site in Baucau, in the east of Timor-Leste, was typical of the Dong Son civilisation (1,000BC-100AD).

News

Lang Sen reserve gets Ramsar recognition

Thursday, Nov 12, 2015

Lang Sen Wetland Reserve has just been recognised as the seventh Ramsar site in Viet Nam and 2,227th of the world, Director of the reserve Truong Thanh Son said.

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Citadel artefacts displayed in HCM City

Monday, Sep 28, 2015

A permanent exhibition of artefacts from the Thang Long-Ha Noi Imperial Citadel opens today at the Museum of HCM City.