Phu Quy Island off the mainland of Binh Thuan Province in the South-Central Coast is known for its rich history and natural beauty. When it used to be expensive to travel to the exotic place, today it only costs around VDN1 million (US$45) in order to enjoy not only a day but two days of […]
This year’s celebration of Dong Hoi Culture and Tourism Week features traditional boat racing as the main event along with the other seven activities lined up for the festivity. Dong Hoi City is located in the central province of Quang Binh and this year’s celebration of the week-long affair started last April 2016. Since a […]
Cuong Xa Pagoda is a highly significant structure in Hai Duong Province since aside from its religious character, it is also a symbol of beauty because of its distinctive architecture. As such, it is frequented by thousands of pilgrims and tourists every year. Cuong Xa Pagoda, also known as Quynh Khau Pagoda or Jade Mound […]
Bien Ho Lake in the South of Pleiku City, Gia Lai Province, Tay Nguyen area, is a growing tourist destination because of its name itself “lake as big as an ocean.” Also known as T’Nung Lake or “ocean on a mountain,” this spot is surely a must-visit for anyone looking for something spectacular. Also called […]
If you’re searching for raw, untouched beauty, the white waterfall at Thac Trang will definitely leave you breathless. Located at Quang Ngai Province, Thanh An Commune, Minh Long District, very few people from the rest of the world have heard of the place aside from the local residents themselves, but with its breathtaking beauty, it […]
Cu Lao Cham is an archipelago off the coast of the central province of Quang Nam composed of eight islands, all promising a breathtaking and memorable view. The island is a small community with only 3,000 residents or 600 households who earn their livelihood by fishing and vending. But despite its simplicity, the people living […]
If you’re a trekking enthusiast or a cave explorer, Dong Doi Cave in Cao Bang Province is an excellent quencher for one’s thirst for adventure. Referred to as “Ca Khao” meaning “bat” by the locals, the cave is 930 metres in depth; 60 metres – 80 metres in height; and located in a dense forest […]
Vietnam is rich in history and culture, has naturally breathtaking beaches, world-class cuisine and friendly local people. Stay for 20 straight days and you will gain enough understanding and appreciation of the country that will truly cement its reputation as one of the most beautiful places in the world. In the first five days of […]
In order for tourism authorities to have a reference for their research and overall design plans for development, the European Union-funded Environmentally and Socially Responsible Tourism Capacity Development Programme (EU-ESRT) recently launched a technical report and a map of its tourism products in the Central Coast of Vietnam. The map was specifically created for the three […]
A Vietnamese local and a Briton were awarded a Medal of Labor for discovering caves in the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. Vietnam’s State President Truong Tan Sang awarded the prestigious medal to Briton Howard Limbert and Vietnamese Ho Khanh for helping to uncover a number of caves including the world-famous Son Doon Cave. Limbert […]