Daffodils dazzle Hanoians in Tet holiday

State President Vo Van Thuong hosted a reception on Sept. 22 for Japanese Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, who are on an official visit to Vietnam.

Visitors to Hue imperial citadel may be surprised by the splendid, magnificent exterior of Kien Trung Palace, which is being restored by talented porcelain workers in the former imperial capital. The art of porcelain decoration is considered a brilliant “cloak”, breathing life into the unique palace and its Indochinese architectural style.

As the peak season of tourism is approaching, the number of international tourists coming to Vietnam has bounced back significantly, especially after the implementation of the country’s new visa policy which was introduced in August.

The Culture Week celebrating 120 years of tourism in Sapa opened on the evening of September 20 in Sapa town, Lao Cai province.

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan hosted a welcome ceremony in Hanoi on September 21 morning for Japan's Crown Prince Akishino, Crown Princess Kiko and a high-ranking Japanese delegation.