Mang Den is not your typical tourist spot with commercial amenities and other modern features. But for the nature lovers, this is heaven on earth with its untouched pine forests, majestic waterfalls, enchanting lakes and quaint villas all situated in naturally fresh and spectacular environments. Among its many natural jewels, its waterfalls and lakes are […]
Fodor is a U.S. travel website which ranked Vietnam as one of the world’s 25 best countries to visit this year because of its interesting history and culture and at the same time ability to keep up with the fast-changing times. The site was especially attracted to the country because of its spectacular sights […]
Two agencies of the Vietnamese government have handed over more than $3,000 as a reward to two men who have entrusted their accidental digs to the Thanh Hoa Museum. The People’s Committee of Thanh Hoa Province and the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism awarded Truong Thanh Quang and Do Van Hien with VND66 million […]
The Imperial Archives of the Nguyen Dynasty is composed of original administrative documents about the social and economic activities during the said regime. They are officially labelled as a Documentary Heritage of the UNESCO Memory of the World Register for the Asia Pacific Region this year. The Imperial Archives of the Nguyen Dynasty consist of […]
When in Hanoi, it is almost always, if not indeed always, that tourists drop by Van Phuc Village to witness the town’s famous silk that is two thousand years old and is known for its world-class quality. Using simple and traditional technique yet sophisticated and unique designs, its silk products, sericulture and weaving sectors are […]
Bich Dao Grotto, also called Tu Thuc Grotto, is a favorite tourist destination in Nga Thien Commune, Nga Son District, Thanh Hoa Province, because of its love story between a scholar and a fairy. Tu Thuc Grotto was named after the scholar Tu Thuc who met a beautiful fairy named Giang Huong. He fell in […]
Y Ty is a commune in Lao Cai Province, Bat Xat District which used to be the poorest. But today, because of its natural beauty and hidden mystery, it has made a total turn around and is now a famous destination for tourists from all over the globe. Like most traditional provinces perhaps, Y Ty […]
Amidst development in nearby areas, an old town in Hoi An is standing its own ground in its one-of-a-kind culture which has in fact earned its recognition not only in its locality but worldwide: wooden houses. And perhaps what’s more amazing is that all the success was achieved through the sheer passion and hardwork of […]
In response to a call for “high-value” tourism in Vietnam, seaplane tours will be launched beginning September of this year. The Thien Minh Group, owner of the famous Hai Au Aviation Company, will supply the said planes for the tour. It will import two Cesna Caravan 2014 seaplanes from the United States in July and […]
Sedge planting and mat making is a common source of livelihood in many provinces in Vietnam, but Nga Son in Thanh Hoa Province stands out from all the rest when it comes to quality. For centuries, Nga Son has been creating beautiful, unique and affordable sedge mats that earned its fame and piqued the interest […]