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Tourists pay a visit to A1 Hill, a relic site from the Dien Bien Phu victory. Dien Bien province’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) Executive Board in Dien Bien plant 1,000 hoa ban (Bauhinia Flower) trees around historical relic sites in Dien Bien Phu City. The command tunnel used by French general De Castries attracts plenty of visitors. Crowds flock to a relic site in Dien Bien province. An exhibit area at the Dien Bien Phu Historical Victory Museum in Dien Bien province is packed full of guests. Since early April the museum has welcomed more than 86,000 arrivals. It will open to visitors every Friday and Saturday from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in April and May. War veterans visit the Dien Bien Phu Martyrs’ Cemetery as they pay tribute to the country’s fallen soldiers. So far Dien Bien has received a total of 845,000 arrivals, increasing by 1.86 times co...

In an article published in The Sydney Morning Herald, author Katherine Scott commented Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is Vietnam’s leading economic, cultural, and entertainment center with cool weather all year round, and the most attractive cuisine in Southeast Asia. A 4-6 day trip will be the ideal time for visitors to have the opportunity to explore this city. Must-visit destinations in Ho Chi Minh City are the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee headquarters, the Opera House, the City Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the city’s famous Book Street. The City Hall during the French colonial period is now the headquarters of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee. Photo: ISTOCK Tourists can also visit The Cafe Apartments, a modern box-shaped building that has been retained since the 1960s and is located on Nguyen Hue walking street. Currently, this is an area of uniquely decorated cafes, bars, and shops worth experiencing further in Ho Chi Minh City. For histor...

Armpit pork and grilled meat In the Northwest highlands, pork dishes always attract many tourists, Lai Chau is no exception. Cattle here is raised naturally, making the meat firmer and tastier. Photo: Hoahoctro.tienphong.vn The armpit pig is a breed of pig that people let loose in the forest to feed themselves. Each one usually weighs between ten to fifteen kilograms. They can be cooked in many ways such as baking, steaming, or stewing. Photo: Hoahoctro.tienphong.vn Grilled meat is not only a dish that tourists should enjoy when they come to Lai Chau, but it can also be a special gift for their relatives and friends. This meat dish is made with typical spices of the Northwest mountains, so it has its own unique flavor and features. The meat is hung on people’s stoves, using the heat of the fire from burning wood to make it firm. When needed, they just need to take it down and heat it over the fire until the meat is tender. Purple sticky rice Purple sticky r...

Vietnam News Today (Apr. 22) notable headlines Vietnam-Cuba ties will last forever: NA leader Vietnam supports foreign investors for win-win outcome Vietnam ​- pioneer in implementation of “green” commitments Overseas remittances to HCM City rise sharply Vietnamese spices have absolute comparative advantage globally Vietnam and Cuba seek to increase economic cooperation Three foreign investors to pour US$3.7 billion into Vietnamese projects Hung Kings’ commemoration to be marked in nearly 20 foreign countries Vietnam, Cuba look to step up sci-tech cooperation NA Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue (R) presents a souvenir to representatives of ICAP (Photo: VNA) Vietnam-Cuba ties will last forever: NA leader The brotherhood, traditional friendship, comprehensive cooperation, loyalty and solidarity between Vietnam and Cuba will last forever, National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has stated. The Vietnamese top legislator made the statement while meeting with leader...

 mother of the former Chilean leader and adoptive mother of the former head of the Vietnamese state. Former Chilean President Bachelet is now in Vietnam for a visit on the occasion of the 52th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the two countries. Chile is located over 17,000 kilometers from Vietnam. Former Vietnamese State President Nguyen Minh Triet talks with Michelle Bachelet. Photo: Huu Hanh / Tuoi Tre Special friendship The two ex-leaders of the two countries gave each other a big hug before refreshing memories. Their special friendship was formed in 2005 when former Chilean President Bachelet came to Vietnam to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit week, an international event presided over by former Vietnamese State President Triet. “I and leaders of Binh Duong Province are glad to welcome former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet and her delegation. “Bachelet is a friend of the Vietnamese people. She has made important c...

–  kicked off in Hanoi on Thursday morning with the aim of introducing guests to travel products centered on exploring the different cultures of Vietnam and other countries from around the world. The travel fair features more than 450 booths run by exhibitors representing provinces and cities across Vietnam, as well as tour operators and accommodation providers.  Representatives from 15 countries and territories, including Thailand, South Korea, Japan, Malaysia, and Nepal, also host booths at the event. A visitor wearing a hanbok poses for a photo at VITM Hanoi 2023. Photo: Nguyen Hien / Tuoi Tre One of the highlights of the event has been the booth run by the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) which gave guests the opportunity to try on a traditional Korean hanbok and take South Korean-style photos. “We want to introduce visitors to South Korea’s tourism hotline which they can use to get information in Vietnamese about visiting South Korea. “In the past,...