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

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

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...
Experience Hạ Long by night with carnivals new route and interactive shows
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Experience Hạ Long by night with carnival’s new route and interactive shows

The Hạ Long Carnival also serves as the opening event for Quảng Ninh Culture, Sports and Tourism Week to welcome summer 2026, running from April 25 to May 3
Yên Tử Spring Festival 2026 to open following UNESCO acclaim
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Yên Tử Spring Festival 2026 to open following UNESCO acclaim

It seeks to reaffirm the diverse tangible and intangible values of Trúc Lâm Zen Buddhism, a distinctly Vietnamese tradition now more than 700 years old.
Indochina-era archives proposed for UNESCO Memory of the World Register
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Indochina-era archives proposed for UNESCO Memory of the World Register

According to the State Records and Archives Department, part of the archives from the French colonial period (1858-1954) is preserved in Việt Nam, while the remainder is kept in France.
Global Learning City title affirms Hà Nộis knowledge vision
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“Global Learning City” title affirms Hà Nội's knowledge vision

Becoming a member of UNESCO’s Global Network of Learning Cities is well-deserved recognition by the international community of Hà Nội''s persistent and innovative efforts to build a comprehensive learning society where everyone has the opportunity for lifelong learning.
Dossier finalised to seek UNESCO recognition of Óc Eo – Ba Thê archaeological site
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Dossier finalised to seek UNESCO recognition of Óc Eo – Ba Thê archaeological site

The Óc Eo Civilisation, which flourished in southern Việt Nam from the 1st to the 7th centuries, was first discovered in 1942 by French archaeologist Louis Malleret through artefacts unearthed in Ba Thê Mountain area, now part of Óc Eo...
UNESCO provides emergency support to Vietnam to safeguard cultural heritage after disasters
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UNESCO provides emergency support to Vietnam to safeguard cultural heritage after disasters

UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany reaffirmed UNESCO’s commitment to standing alongside the Government and people of Việt Nam in safeguarding heritage, ensuring the continuity of education, and supporting recovery efforts grounded in knowledge, solidarity and sustainability, with a view to turning...
Yên Tử Festival 2025 kicks off in Quảng Ninh Province
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Yên Tử Festival 2025 kicks off in Quảng Ninh Province

With its role as a bridge linking the past, present and future, the Yên Tử Festival 2025 features a range of activities, highlighted by an exhibition presenting artefacts, ancient documents and modern 3D digital materials related to the Trúc Lâm Zen...
Community engagement preserves heritage
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Community engagement preserves heritage

Thanh Nga speaks with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bùi Hoài Sơn, a full-time member of the Committee of Culture and Society in Việt Nam''s National Assembly, about how to enhance community involvement in heritage conservation.
Quảng Ninh establishes Cô Tô – Trần Island marine conservation area
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Quảng Ninh establishes Cô Tô – Trần Island marine conservation area

Covering a total area of 18,414 hectares, the conservation area includes 13,230 hectares of functional zones (strictly protected zone, ecological restoration zone, and service-administration zone) and 5,184 hectares of buffer zone.
UNESCO-recognised tug-of-war thrives a decade on
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UNESCO-recognised tug-of-war thrives a decade on

Tug-of-war began as a farming tradition expressing hopes for good weather and a plentiful harvest. In Việt Nam, it remains a vital part of community life, passed down through generations and celebrated for its spirit of unity, strength and shared...
Quảng Ninh welcomes first ship on Beihai – Hạ Long route in cruise tourism season
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Quảng Ninh welcomes first ship on Beihai – Hạ Long route in cruise tourism season

It is expected that during the 2025–2026 cruise season from October 2025 to April 2026, there will be nine trips on the Beihai – Hạ Long route bringing visitors to Quảng Ninh.
Global geoparks mark on sustainable tourism
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Global geopark's mark on sustainable tourism

Tuyên Quang''s ultimate goal is to elevate the UNESCO Global Geopark Đồng Văn Karst Plateau into a national tourist hub by 2030, positioning the province as a leader in sustainable tourism that honours traditional cultural identity while ensuring long-term prosperity.
UNESCO adopts resolution honouring Vietnamese scholar Lê Quý Đôn
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UNESCO adopts resolution honouring Vietnamese scholar Lê Quý Đôn

UNESCO’s decision to honour and jointly commemorate the 300th birth anniversary of Lê Quý Đôn demonstrates the international community’s recognition of Việt Nam''s scientific, cultural, and educational heritage, as well as the scholar’s exceptional intellectual contributions.
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