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Government plans tourism upgrades on Con Dao Island
Government plans tourism upgrades on Con Dao Island Con Dao Islands with crystal-clear water is captured from above. The government plans major upgrades of facilities and infrastructure on Con Dao Island towards making it a “regional level eco-tourism area.” Under adjustments made...
Hanoi launches luxury cruise tour on Red River
Hanoi launches luxury cruise tour on Red River A luxury cruise ship on the Red River in Hanoi, April 2 2022. A new cruise tour on Hanoi’s Red River was launched Saturday as part of efforts to diversify the tourist experience post-pandemic. The tour run by AClass Cruises Group can...
A course to enjoy Ha Long Bay without a cruise
A course to enjoy Ha Long Bay without a cruise It’s an image that has become synonymous with Vietnam’s stupendous scenic beauty – the limestone karsts and isles magically rising out of green, placid waters in Ha Long Bay. The limelight that the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site...
An inundated beauty undulates in northern steppe
An inundated beauty undulates in northern steppe The Dong Lam Steppe in the northern province of Lang Son unveils a completely different beauty when the grasslands are flooded. A panoramic view of Dong Lam, an ecological area of around 100 hectares to the north of Huu Lien Commune during the...
Sau Village a rare vestige of rural charms
Sau Village a rare vestige of rural charms Sau Village is a rarity in Vietnam. Around 200 families live almost untouched by rampant urbanization. Visit before it disappears into the mists of time. Award winning photographer Nguyen Huu Thong, a native of the northern province of Bac Giang...
Hoi An enjoys tourism revival with return of foreign visitors
Hoi An enjoys tourism revival with return of foreign visitors The family of American vlogger Rocio Ocampo (2nd, L) take a photo by a green rice field in Hoi An ancient town, April 2022. Photo courtesy of Rocio Ocampo The UNESCO heritage site of Hoi An has been witnessing an inbound tourism...
Homestay the mainstay of Hmong village
Homestay the mainstay of Hmong village Several Hmong families in a Ha Giang village on the China border are cashing in on its popularity by turning their homes into homestay facilities. Located at the foot of Ma Pi Leng mountain pass in the northern highlands province of Ha Giang, the Pa Vi...
Aerial pictures present diverse charms of Quy Nhon
Aerial pictures present diverse charms of Quy Nhon A series of bird’s eye view photographs by Quy Nhon native Nguyen Phan Dung Nhan captures various attractive facets of the south central town. Under the Tam Toa mountain range on Phuong Mai Peninsula, the Hai Minh fishing village is home to...
A full guide to Vietnam’s northern border province
Home to a UNESCO-recognized geopark and Southeast Asia’s largest waterfall, Cao Bang remains off the beaten track and less busy than neighboring Sa Pa or Ha Giang. BEST TIME TO VISIT The cool climate of Cao Bang Province that borders China ensures that you can come here all year round. The...
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...
US magazine recommends Khanh Hoa resort for nature lovers
US magazine recommends Khanh Hoa resort for nature lovers Villas at Six Senses Ninh Van Bay are surrounded by green trees and rocks along the coast in Khanh Hoa Province. Photo courtesy of the resort American magazine Travel+Leisure has named Six Senses Ninh Van Bay in the south central province...
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...
