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.

Life & Style

FVH announce excursion to serene Thành Chương’s Việt Palace

Thursday, Apr 14, 2016

On Saturday, April 16, the Friends of Vietnam Heritage group will organise an excursion to Thành Chương’s Việt Palace, in Sóc Sơn suburban, about 30km from city’s centre.

News

Dispute leaves old gates in ruins

Saturday, Oct 03, 2015

Prolonged controversy and lack of co-ordination in management over the last two decades has left the historic brick-built Hai Van Gate between Da Nang and Thua Thien-Hue in ruins.

News

Pictures, objects from historic revolution effort displayed

Wednesday, Aug 19, 2015

An exhibition featuring the 1945 August Revolution is being held in Ha Noi to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).

News

Quang Nam restores historic tunnel

Tuesday, Aug 26, 2014

The central province will funnel VND3.7 trillion (US$176 million) into restoring a historic national relic, the Ky Anh tunnel, 7kmnortheast of the province''s capital Tam Ky city, in addition to a complex of commune houses, a tourism centre and infrastructure.

News

Dien Bien Phu book collection released to the public

Thursday, Apr 10, 2014

A collection of 15 books on the 1954 victory at Dien Bien Phu has been released by the People''s Army Publishing House, to provide different accounts of the historic battle.

News

TV film spotlights national defense

Friday, Mar 07, 2014

A new documentary about Viet Nam''s historic victories against foreign invaders is being aired on HCM City Television.

News

Duong Lam Village leads the way with conservation model

Wednesday, Feb 19, 2014

The chief of UNESCO Viet Nam, Katherine Muller-Martin, yesterday paid tribute to residents of Duong Lam Village for a local conservation project restoring historic buildings.

News

Tet calligraphers given new venue

Friday, Jan 24, 2014

Calligraphers offering Chinese, nom (old Vietnamese characters based on Chinese characters) and modern Vietnamese to people during the Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday will be relocated to inside the Van Mieu Historic Relic, near Van lake, according to the Ha Noi Culture,...

Travel

Dien Bien plans to celebrate historic victory over French

Friday, Jan 17, 2014

The People''s Committee of the northern province of Dien Bien has said it will co-operate with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to organise many cultural events this year to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu victory over the French...