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White color for all boats in Ha Long Bay from May 2012
Information from VnExpress states that Quang Ninh People’s Committee intends to implement new policy to force all tourism boats in Ha Long Bay (except dragon boats) to repaint their outer skin to white color.
Hạ Long among the 45 world's must-visit places of 2012
Online travel website of the reputable magazine New York Times (travel.nytimes.com) recently featured an article on 45 places that should be visited in 2012 and Ha Long Bay of Vietnam is honored to be in the list.
Discover heritages of Vietnam along Ho Chi Minh Trail with Luxury Travel
The domestic Luxury Travel Group has recently launched a special tour named “Discover the hidden treasures of Vietnam by road in 29 days”, in which tourists will discover famous attractions of the country along the legendary Ho Chi Minh Trail with private van, guide and driver.
Quan họ folk singing promoted in Paris
Quan họ is a Vietnam’s antiphonal singing between men and women, created by Kinh ethnic group in the Northern provinces of Bắc Ninh and Bắc Giang long time ago.
Water Puppet performed in France starting this January
People in France who love to explore the charm of Vietnamese culture, especially performing arts, will be delighted to know that Vietnam’s unique water puppet will be going on tours in the country this January. This is among activities of culture exchange between France’s Bordeaux National Opera and Vietnam’s Water Puppet Theater.
Amazing Tet celebration at Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
From January 26th to 28th, 2012 (4th to 6th day of the first lunar month), Vietnam Museum of Ethnology hosts a fair of cultural activities to celebrate Tet holiday.
No entrance fee for Hue Royal Citadel this Tet Holiday
Hue’s authorities have decided to offer no entrance fee to Royal Citadel for all visitors in the occasion of this Tet Holiday.
Night street sparks Hue after sunset
Hue has been widely known as a quiet and relaxing city, where one can come to enjoy a pleasant slow-paced life. However, tourists who stay in this city for a long time may get bored because of limited entertainment and nightlife activities. From now on, thanks to the latest project of Hue night street, tourists have more reason to enjoy the ancient capital.
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It can be said that Hanoian truly is experiencing the coldest time of this year with outdoor temperature at 11-13°C at day time and 8-10°C at night.
Enjoy Street Book Festival in Ho Chi Minh City on Tet Holiday.
Following the success of the first festival previous Tet Holiday of 2011, the 2nd Street Book Festival is projected to take place in Ho Chi Minh City at the beginning season of this year.
Preparation for upcoming Perfume Pagoda Festival underway
Only three weeks left until Perfume Pagoda Festival, the biggest and longest annual festival in Vietnam, which lasts for three full months during spring.
Exhibitions of dragon to feature the Orient
Dragon Year is coming to Vietnam soon and various artistic activities related to this ritual animal are waiting for visitors.
Hoi An Days to delight HCMC in February
Two-day cultural event named “Hoi An Days in Ho Chi Minh City 2012” is scheduled to take place at Dong Ho, Ky Hoa tourism area (16A Le Hong Phong, District 10, HCMC) from 4:00 pm February 10th to 10:00 pm February 11th, 2012.
Hanoi welcomed near 2 million international travelers in 2011
Information from Department of Culture, Sport and Tourism in Hanoi reveals that in spite of negative impact of global economy’s recession last year, Hanoi welcomed high record of international travelers, at about 1.9 million of tourists.
Entrance fee to Hanoi’s attractions increases in 2012
Hanoi City People’s Committee has recently issued Decision 43/2011/QĐ-UBND, in which entrance fees to all natural attractions and historical sites within the city increase considerably (even doubles in some places) since January 1st, 2012.
Year-end shopping season: Vietnam's promotion battle
A number of retailers in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) are in time for New Year big price cuts. While many super markets in Hanoi are offering amazing discount up to 50% on all products for Tet (foods, sweets, household items, and electronics), a number of shops in HCMC participate in price stabilization through out Tet season by offering 20- 40% additional amount of good for the market
Taste “Flavor of Vietnamese Lunar New Year” in HCMC on the first days of 2012
It is about three weeks left until Tet (Lunar New Year), the biggest and the most important traditional festival in Vietnam.
“Long Bien Bridge – Past and Present” exhibition from December 19th
For any people in Hanoi, Long Bien Bridge has become a symbol for hundred fo years. It is simply because this is not just a bridge, but a historical witness of all change and vicissitude of this city.
Ninh Thuan to build $10M theater for Miss Earth 2012
Groundbreaking ceremony of the great San Ho (Coral) Theater, which costs no less than US$10 million, recently took place on December 10th, 2011 in the coastal city of Phan Rang – Thap Cham.
Railway ticket fare expected to rise substantially on 2012 Tet Holiday
Information from Saigon Railways reveals that ticket fare for crowded trains on 2012 Tet Holiday is projected to rise by 10%, and by 19 to 39 percent on rush periods

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