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Discovering the charms of Hue
Discovering the charms of Hue Hue, the capital of Vietnam’s last feudal rulers, the Nguyen Dynasty, has long been known for royal palaces and tombs but also has hidden charms to offer tourists. BEST TIME TO VISIT The best time to visit Hue is between January and April, when temperatures range...
Five fantastic places to stay in Cat Ba
Five fantastic places to stay in Cat Ba There are 367 islands in the stunning archipelago in the southeast of Lan Ha Bay, but one stands out for both its size and popularity: Cat Ba Island. The town of Cat Ba in northern Vietnam is surrounded by limestone rocks with multiple ferry ports to whisk...
Get refreshed at Nui Chua National Park
Get refreshed at Nui Chua National Park The Nui Chua National Park in Ninh Thuan Province, recently recognized as a world biosphere reserve, retains a lot of its fresh, unspoilt nature. The park in Ninh Hai District has over 20,000 hectares of thick forests and is considered Ninh Thuan...
Walking in the middle of the ocean
Walking in the middle of the ocean Walking in the middle of the sea in Diep Son cluster of islands is a very exciting experience. NDO – To experience the feeling of walking on the sea without any tools, visitors should come to island cluster of Diep Son in Van Ninh District, in the […]
Bun quay’: A common breakfast dish on Phu Quoc Island
Bun quay’: A common breakfast dish on Phu Quoc Island ‘Bun quay’: A common breakfast dish on Phu Quoc Island | Aside from the various fresh and delectable seafood dishes, Phu Quoc Island off Kien Giang Province also offers ‘bun quay’ (literally stirred noodle soup). ‘Bun...
The 10 Best Foods In Quy Nhon
The 10 Best Foods In Quy Nhon 1. Fish noodle – Bun ca Among the countless types of noodle in Vietnam, Bun ca Quy Nhon is one of the most popular ones. It is so easy to spot a cart that sells Bun ca when you’re in Quy Nhon but the preparation requires a lot […]
Recovering travel demand prompts extra passenger rail services
Recovering travel demand prompts extra passenger rail services Flyboarders show off their skills at Ghenh Rang – Tien Sa Tourism Area in Quy Nhon, Binh Dinh Province, central Vietnam. Railway operators will increase train services to popular tourist hotspots Nha Trang, Quy Nhon...
Night tour of Thang Long Citadel revives ancient royal customs
Night tour of Thang Long Citadel revives ancient royal customs A 90-minute night tour of UNESCO heritage site Thang Long ancient citadel in Hanoi includes royal ceremonies from Vietnam’s feudal past. Hanoi last month resumed its night tour of Thang Long Imperial Citadel, a complex of...
Travel firm to launch $110 sunset cruise on Saigon River
Travel firm to launch $110 sunset cruise on Saigon River Skyscrapers along the Saigon River in downtown HCMC is seen from a cruise at night. Photo courtesy of HCMC Department of Tourism A Ho Chi Minh City travel firm will operate luxury sunset cruises on the Saigon River with prices of...
Mai Chau offers the ideal nature escape
Mai Chau offers the ideal nature escape Once voted among Asia’s 10 best new destinations on Agoda, Mai Chau, three hours from Hanoi, is famed for its small ethnic minority villages, golden rice terraces and green mountains. BEST TIME TO VISIT Between May and June or September to October is...
CNN names Vietnam’s banh mi among best sandwiches
CNN names Vietnam’s banh mi among best sandwiches Loafs of banh mi filled with cucumber, pickled carrots and salted shredded pork are served at a stall in HCMC. CNN has included Vietnam’s popular banh mi in a list of the world’s 23 best sandwiches, saying “it is...
Natural splendor gets intense at Na Hang lake
Natural splendor gets intense at Na Hang lake The Na Hang Lake is often described as a miniature version of Ha Long Bay but photographer Le Cao Hai shows its beauty can stand on its own without comparison. The lake lies at the confluence of the Gam and Nang rivers in the northern Tuyen […]
Tourist hotspots expect summer crowds as high-end resorts near fully booked
Tourist hotspots expect summer crowds as high-end resorts near fully booked Sea-view villas at Amiana Nha Trang Resort are seen from above. Photo courtesy of the resort Many four-to-five star resorts in famous beach tourist hotspots are reporting a surge in bookings during the summer travel season,...
A tour of 12 SEA Games locations in northern Vietnam
The 12 localities hosting SEA Games 31 in Vietnam also offer great sceneries and delightful culinary experiences that visitors can enjoy. Tran Quoc Pagoda in Hanoi. Capital Hanoi is the location that hosts the most sports in this SEA Games, including swimming, athletics, basketball and many...
Hanoi incense village glows on Apple’s Instagram account
Hanoi incense village glows on Apple’s Instagram account A photograph of a woman bunching incense sticks in a Hanoi courtyard has been featured on Apple’s Instagram account, which has over 27 million followers. The photograph by Vietnamese lensman Tran Tuan Viet was taken in the Quang Phu...
What’s brewing in Moc Chau? A weekend thriller
What’s brewing in Moc Chau? A weekend thriller In town for the SEA Games? Make your weekend unforgettable by exploring Moc Chau, a northern Vietnam town that teems with tea plantations and some ultramodern attractions. WHAT TO EXPLORE Longest glass bridge Tourists walk on Bach Long glass bridge...
Vietnam tourism development ranked among three biggest global improvers
Vietnam tourism development ranked among three biggest global improvers Tourists take a boat ride around Trang An Scenic Landscape in Ninh Binh Province, northern Vietnam, 2019. Photo by Shutterstock/hungkhanh Vietnam climbed eight places against 2019 in the biennial travel and tourism...
Top 10 Vietnam hotels selected by Tripadvisor
Top 10 Vietnam hotels selected by Tripadvisor Lotte Hotel in Hanoi topped Tripadvisor’s list of 10 best hotels in Vietnam this year, which also includes facilities in Hue, Hoi An and Phu Quoc. Lotte Hotel in Hanoi was voted the best hotel in Vietnam, according to the annual 2022 ranking...
Visit Da Lat and get more than you bargained for
Visit Da Lat and get more than you bargained for A summer hideout for the French colonialists, cool climate, mystifying landscapes, a crazy house and a hell market are part of what makes Da Lat a special travel proposition. People on National Highway 20 near Da Loc Church in Xuan Tho Commune, Da...
One day to whet the appetite for longer stays at Cat Ba (Vietnam)
One day to whet the appetite for longer stays at Cat Ba (Vietnam) A five-month period (May-September) is said to be the ideal time to visit the Cat Ba Archipelago, which offers a break like no other from the hustle of daily life. The archipelago in the northern city of Hai Phong, adjacent...
Moc Chau glass bridge recognized by Guinness as world’s longest
Moc Chau glass bridge recognized by Guinness as world’s longest After nearly a month of opening, a 632-meter-long glass bridge in Moc Chau, a popular tourist spot in northern Vietnam, was crowned with a Guinness World Record for its length. On Saturday, a representative from 26 Moc Chau...
Da Nang sculpture park among Southeast Asia’s 7 new tourist attractions: SCMP
Da Nang sculpture park among Southeast Asia’s 7 new tourist attractions: SCMP The APEC Sculpture Park along the west bank of the Han River in Da Nang is lit up at night, January 2022. Hong Kong newspaper South China Morning Post has listed APEC Sculpture Park in the central city of...
Backpacking in Vietnam among 20 most ideal summer ideas: American magazine
Backpacking in Vietnam among 20 most ideal summer ideas A foreign tourist wearing traditional ethnic costume plays with an elephant in Buon Don District, Dak Lak Province. U.S. magazine Travel + Leisure has recommended a backpacking trip to Southeast Asian destinations including...
Real gets abstract as Vietnam entries impress in photo contest
Real gets abstract as Vietnam entries impress in photo contest Two photographs of daily life in Vietnam won first prizes in different categories at the 35 AWARDS 2021 international photo contest. Many other entries received top 100 mentions. The photo of a flower vendor riding her bicycle laden...
