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Hoi An ancient town to offer free admission during Tet holiday

 Visitors will be offered free admission to Hoi An ancient town in Quang Nam province and some other related tourism destinations from February 18 to 21, on the occasion of the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet).

Global media spotlight Vietnam’s tourism attractions

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s credentials as an international travel destination gathered momentum in 2014 after the nation received kudos from the global media as a must see travel destination on many occasions.

Art & Entertainment News 21/1

 My Tam to perform at ‘Dreaming together in Osaka'; India to aid renovation of My Son towers; Local actress wins SoapStar SuperStar contest; Hanoi to host craft villages’ exhibition; Thousand-year-old antiques on display in Ninh Binh

Dutch friends cycle across VN on bikes built for two

VietNamNet Bridge – Four women from the Netherlands aim to bicycle around 22 countries in 400 days in a project called R4WR (Ride for Women's Rights).

Hoi An rings in new year with gala

 VietNamNet Bridge – Cultural activities and art performances to celebrate the New Year will take place next week in downtown Hoi An in the south-central province of Quang Nam.

Hoi An hosts silken rendezvous

VietNamNet Bridge – Top craftsmen and women from seven silk villages in Viet Nam will participate in the Viet Nam Silk Culture Day at Hoi An City's Silk Village centre on December 28.

Images: Peaceful Hoai River in the ancient town of Hoi An

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hoai River is a tributary of the Thu Bon River running through Hoi An. It is considered a symbol of the old town. The peaceful little river is also associated with the livelihoods of many local residents.  

Quang Nam Silk Village

 VietNamNet Bridge – Tourists who have a chance to visit the central coast province of Quang Nam should check out Silk Village at 28 Nguyen Tat Thanh Street in Hoi An.

Travel News 21/11

 Can Tho to host Mekong Delta green tourism week; Vietnam, India boost tourism ties; Hanoi to host int’l conference on travel and tourism; Jetstar Pacific to launch Hanoi-Bangkok air route; Hoi An among world’s best hotel destinations

Hoi An keen to preserve Bai choi singing to attract tourists

 VietNamNet Bridge – The World Heritage site and ancient town of Hoi An has been implementing a number of measures to preserve bai choi singing in an effort to promote the heritage site’s cultural value.

What tourists are saying about Hoi An

 VietNamNet Bridge – Hoi An, with its beautifully restored houses, shops and public buildings has a reputation of being a favourite getaway of budget minded travellers, the type of cultural hub

Hoi An builds dykes to protect popular attractions

 VietNamNet Bridge – This ancient city is taking steps to prevent its Old Quarter and the highly popular Cua Dai Beach from being washed away by climate change.

Hoi An faces erosion threats

 VietNamNet Bridge – The loom of changing sea levels and tides are threatening the central town of Hoi An, and could destroy the UNESCO world heritage site.

Hoi An revives silk weaving with new centre

 VietNamNet Bridge – The UNESCO world heritage site of Hoi An, always a popular destination, has recently added a silk-weaving centre to its attractions.

Expat enlivens schools with art

 VietNamNet Bridge – Sa Pa Market, in the heart of mountainous northern province of Lao Cai, is in full swing by midday. A myriad of colours interwoven into ethnic garb enliven the bustling atmosphere.

Hue increases entrance fees for monuments

 VietNamNet Bridge – Heritage sites across Hue Province will charge visitors new entrance fees, ones that reflect the monuments' value and are blind to nationality, said an official of the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre on Wednesday.

Few tourists return after first visits

 VietNamNet Bridge – Few international tourists have repeated their Vietnam visits, an indication that the country is not attractive to visitors.

A day on Cham Island

 VietNamNet Bridge – Just 15km from Cua Dai beach in Hoi An are the Cham islands which is an ideal choice for travelers who are looking for fun in the sun by the sea.

Cyclists prepare for charity adventure in Hue and Hoi An

 VietNamNet Bridge – Saigon Children’s Charity will host a Charity Cycle Adventure featuring a three-day cycling ride across some of Vietnam’s most beautiful sceneries from November 28 to 30.

Hoi An named among world's most famous canals

 The ancient city's Hoai River and its channels feature in the list of the 10 most-famous canals in the world, as announced by the US-based travel website www.touropia.com.