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Tet celebration 2021 organized under rigorous restrictions due to Covid-19
Thanks to fierce and effective responses, Vietnam is among a few countries that succeeded in controlling the spread of Covid-19 in 2020.
Tran Temple 2021 Festival cancelled due to Covid-19 concern
Tran Temple Festival, one of the biggest yearly spring festivals in northern Vietnam, will be canceled due to rising concern of a Covid-19 new spread.
Dak Nong Geopark won UNESCO recognition as Global Geopark
The 209th UNESCO Executive Board Session held in Paris in July 2020 approved Dak Nong Geopark as a global geopark. Dak Nong Geopark belongs to Dak Nong Province, Central Highlands of Vietnam. This event marks the third UNESCO geopark in Vietnam since 2010 alongside Non Nuoc Cao Bang Geopark and Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark.
Hanoi and Hoi An wins “Popular Destinations in the world” by TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Awards 2021
On January 27 2021, the world's largest travel platform TripAdvisor announced the results of TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award 2021 based on millions of reviews and opinions from travelers around the world.
Quang Ninh tourism struggles as COVID-19 resurged
As a result of recent outbreak of COVID-19 in Vietnam at the end of January, Quang Ninh tours as well as arrival flights have been canceled or changed, causing tourism in the province to be frozen.
Green tourism on significant rise since pandemic
As hotels and resorts start to stay away from the limelight due to pandemic conditions, green tourism makes its moves to thrust in.
Hanoi Old Quarter pedestrian streets expanded
Starting from January 1st, 2021, many central streets and alleys have entered the map of Hoan Kiem weekend pedestrian zone.
Wonders of Vietnam, a new exciting platform presented by Google Arts & Culture
In late January 2021, “Wonders of Vietnam” project - a cooperative work between Vietnam National Administration of Tourism and Google - was officially opened to public access.
Meridian Gate has officially reopened after nearly a decade of restoration
Dubbed the symbol of Hue, Meridian Gate (Ngo Mon) finally reopened to visitors at the beginning of the new year 2021 after a long time of restoration.