Royal tombs of the Nguyen Dynasty form an integral part of the architectural heritage of Hue, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site since 1993. These expansive complexes are widely regarded as the pinnacle of traditional Vietnamese architecture, blending seamlessly with the natural surroundings, while leaving a lasting impression on those who visit the ancient capital.
The central city of Hue hosts the Visit Vietnam Year in 2025, promising a significant boost to the local tourism sector based on the land’s rich cultural heritage.
Lam Kinh special national relic site, the ancient capital of the later Le dynasty (1428-1789), is a must-visit destination in the north central province of Thanh Hoa.
The central province of Thua Thien-Hue is now the only locality in Vietnam, and also Southeast Asia, to boast six UNESCO World Heritages. These include the Imperial City of Hue, the Hue Court Music, the Woodblocks of the Nguyen Dynasty, the Official Records of the Nguyen Dynasty, the royal literature on Hue royal architecture, and the castings on the Nine Dynastic Urns in the Hue Imperial Palace.
After a period of construction, several boat piers on the Huong (Perfume) River in Hue city, Thua Thien-Hue province, have been completed. These new piers are expected to enhance river tourism, connect community and heritage sites, and offer fresh experiences for visitors to Hue.
Stemming from a love for heritage and a passion for sketching historical landmarks and ancient relics, the Hanoi Urban Sketching Group has recently embarked on a journey called "Heritage Journey – Returning to Ninh Bình."
There are many dragon images around us, from grand architectural structures to household items and decorations. This is quite understandable as dragons inherently carry many beautiful meanings and have high symbolic significance.
The world's largest travel guidance platform TripAdvisor has recently announced winners of its Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best 2024, with various destinations in Vietnam honoured.
Hanoi joins Wellington of New Zealand, Auckland of New Zealand, Perth of Australia, and Bucharest of Romania in the top five cities in the world to make the most significant improvements to their overall livability rankings, according to CNN.
The People’s Committee of the central province of Thua Thien-Hue organised a ceremony on June 17 evening at Ngọ Mon Square in Hue city to celebrate the UNESCO recognition of the Complex of Hue Monuments and nha nhac (royal court music).
Hanoi and Hue have been voted among the 10 winners in the “Best Cities” category at the 2023 Luxury Awards Asia Pacific from US travel magazine Travel+Leisure.
Various valuable national treasures and antiques unearthed at the world heritage site Baekje, as well as images of Jeju Island, the Republic of Korea (RoK) are on display at an exhibition in Hanoi.
“Le khao le the linh Hoang Sa” (Feast and Commemoration Festival for Hoang Sa Soldiers) took place in Ly Son district, the central province of Quang Ngai, on March 18.
As “Ho phu” (tiger head-shaped insignia) is believed to bring longevity and eternal life as well as ward off evil, it is used as decoration in the archways of Hue royal palaces and tombs. Various kinds of “Ho phu” were created by the skilled hands of ancient artisans.
The central province of Thua Thien-Hue has won three ASEAN tourism awards, which will be presented at the ASEAN Tourism Forum (ATF) 2022 in Sihanoukville, Cambodia, on January 19.
New large archaeological excavations are expected to start this month in the northern province of Ninh Binh's Hoa Lu district, home of the Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.
The Tran Temple Festival is annually organised at the national historical complex of the Tran King's shrines and tombs in Hung Ha district of the northern province of Thai Binh from the 13th - 18th day of the first lunar month, attracting a large number of tourists.
