The second largest city in Vietnam, known for its historic sites and various scenic displays, Hanoi is branded as one of the most fascinating cities in Southeast Asia. For that, it is a popular tourist destination as its interesting and vibrant culture embodying a mix of Chinese and French influences greatly stirs the curiosity and allure of travelers willing to explore the different aspects of Vietnam’s heritage. On one part of this charming city, sits one of the country’s oldest sights and a popular tourist spot in itself, the Văn Miếu – known as the Temple of Literature in English - is an ancient Confucian sanctuary and one of Hanoi’s finest historical and cultural sites. ...

The Vietnam-China International Trade and Tourism Fair will be held in Mong Cai City, Quang Ninh Province from December 4-9, 2009 to provide a good chance for businesses from the two countries to seek investment opportunities. ...

The Mekong-Japan Tourism and Culture Festival will open in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on December 1, one day earlier than scheduled, said a local official on October 21. ...

AirAsia, a leading regional budget carrier, announced on November 6 that it will start direct daily flights between Ho Chi Minh City to the world-acclaimed tourist destination of Phuket in Thailand. ...

Three resorts in Vietnam’s central coast region have been short-listed among “Asia’s Top 25 Resorts” in the annual Readers’ Choice Awards organized by Conde Nast Traveler, a travel magazine featuring travel tips, vacations, and destinations among others. ...

The Ha Noi People’s Committee has launched a No Littering campaign, calling on local residents to keep their neighbourhoods tidy. According to Nguyen Van Khoi, deputy head of the committee, it is common for people to litter in Ha Noi and lorries carrying waste do not cover their cargo and it falls onto the streets. The Government needs to pay more attention to trash collecting, transportation and processing plants to get rid of existing refuse. ...

Vietnam’s 21 travel and tourism companies are attending the World Travel Market 2009 (WTM) that opened in London, the UK on November 9. ...

A photo exhibition entitled Vietnam – Land and People opened at the State Central Museum of Contemporary History of Russia in Moscow on November 10. ...

More than 300 Republic of Korean students who are learning Vietnamese attended a Vietnamese language contest and a Vietnamese culture and arts festival held in Republic of Korea (RoK) for the first time on November 11. ...

On the occasion of the official visit of Danish royal family to Vietnam from November 2 to 6, People’s Committee of Hanoi City and the Danish Embassy organized the first street festival from 2.30pm to 9pm on November 3, 2009 in Ly Thai To Garden, Hanoi. ...

Quang Nam Tourism and Culture Week will take place from November 20 to 23 with aim to promote culture, history and tourism of the central province of Quang Nam to Hanoi people and domestic and foreign investors. ...

Hanoi is gearing up to host Vietnam prime trade show for hotels, restaurants, caterers and providers of fine food. ...

An exhibition of 40 northwestern market fair photos will be held by photographer Nguyen Xuan Khanh. ...

The Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism is stepping up efforts to entice more visitors into visiting the country by launching a campaign called Charming Vietnam in London. ...

Travel companies want a nationwide promotional campaign extended to mid-2010 following its success in attracting Vietnamese customers to counter the sharp decline in the number of foreign tourists this year. ...