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Nguyen Dynasty’s ceremonial dresses displayed at private museum

 VietNamNet Bridge - The first private museum in Hue City is now exhibiting ceremonial dresses of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802 - 1945). The garments are owned by researcher Tran Dinh Son.

Political News Headlines 22/4

 ASEAN Culture and Art Ministers close sixth meeting; Deputy PM: Cao Bang needs to boost border trade; Hanoi strengthens cooperation with Moscow; Hanoi, Moscow enhance bilateral ties

RoK promotes tourism in Vietnam

The Republic of Korea (RoK) Tourism Organisation (KTO) launched the ‘RoK Tourism – Encouraging Vietnam’ campaign in Hanoi on April 2 after the success of the ‘RoK Tourism Year in Vietnam’ last year.

Tay Nguyen beauty in full bloom

 With its vast coffee orchards, ruou can (fermented rice wine drunk out of a jar using pipes), and gong culture, the Tay Nguyen (Central Highlands) is an attractive tourism destination, especially at this time when the coffee trees are in full bloom.

Hue opens Golden Tourism Week

VietNamNet Bridge – A variety of promotions have been launched for the first period of Golden Tourism Week in the former imperial city of Hue, which runs from March 26 to April 1.

Tourism industry to build tours to sea border areas

 Tourism industry to build tours to sea border areas;

Hue offers tourism promotional programs

 A special tourism promotion program Golden Tourism Week celebrating the Hue Festival 2014 will take place from March 26 to April 1.

Horror photos on cigarette packets actually do work

VietNamNet Bridge – Readers share with Viet Nam News their opinions on pictures depicting the consequences of smoking being added to cigarette packets sold in Viet Nam for almost six months. 

Arts programmes mark Women's Day

VietNamNet Bridge – A photo exhibition featuring women recently opened at Tu Do Gallery in HCM City on the occasion of International Women's Day (March 8).

Art & Entertainment News Headlines 4/3

 VN cameraman strikes gold in Italy and Turkey competitions; Annual carnival to bring colour to Ha Long City; Unique installation art exhibition in Hanoi; Renowned Japanese writer visits Vietnam; Japanese park opens in HCM City

The unique cemetery for eunuchs in Hue

 VietNamNet Bridge - Approximately 7 km to the southwest of Hue City, Tu Hieu Pagoda is known today as the resting place of the Nguyen Dynasty’s eunuchs.

Hue plans inclusive tourism

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hue is seeking to involve residents and the private sector in developing tourism, seeking to take advantage of the area's enormous tourism potential by promoting its heritage sites and natural beauty.

Vietnam develops “wi-fi cities”

More and more cities have offered free wi-fi services, because the cities’ leaders believe this would help attract more travelers. Meanwhile, whether Vietnam should develop “wi-fi cities” remains controversial by scientists.

Hue rice husking chant sweetens people's lifestyles

 VietNamNet Bridge – Central Thua Thien-Hue Province is famous for chanty. Previously, the chanty is popular in all regions of the country, especially in the central region. Chanty is important to the folk type of Vietnam.

Hue pedicab drivers get service training

 Drivers of cyclo rickshaws (or pedicabs) in Hue have been trained in communication skills to improve satisfaction among passengers who use this means of transportation in the former imperial city.

Da Lat city offers wifi service for tourists

 The Central Highlands city of Da Lat launched free wifi service on December 25 with the installation of 24 wireless base broadcasting stations in its downtown areas.

Hue opens Tourism and Festival Information Center

A Tourism and Festival Information Center has been inaugurated in the ancient capital of Hue in Thua Thien-Hue Province by the Hue Festival Management Board.

Hue to close Perfume River night markets

 VietNamNet Bridge – For almost two years, local residents in Hue have complained about the night market set up on the city's foot street that runs along the poetic Perfume River.

Deals offer new Hue to enjoy ancient city

VietNamNet Bridge – Hue is offering a variety of promotions for visitors during the year's third Golden Tourism Week at Hue Heritage Site, which last from December 24 to 31.

Hoi An ancient town opens ‘Rest point for tourists’

 On occasion of the 14th anniversary of Hoi An ancient town being recognized as a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, the local authorities inaugurated ‘Rest point for tourists’ building at 57 Tran Phu Street.