Sea and Islands of Kien Giang Province
Situated in the southernmost area of Vietnam, Kien Giang Province has the greatest potential for sea economic development in the Cuu Long River delta. It has a sea area of 63,000km² (10 times as large as its land area), with 145 islands, of which 43 islands are inhabited by people.
Exploring Monkey Island
Exploring Monkey Island   (Sep 25, 2010)
Nha Phu Bay, about 15km north of the famous city of Nha Trang, is beautiful and impressive with crystal clear water and romantic scenery. Not far out from the Bay…
Re-enactment of Naval Manoeuvres in the Nguyen Dynasty
The artistic programme on the naval manoeuvres during the time of the Nguyen Lords (1533-1777) that was re-enacted on the Huong River in front of Kim Long Palace at Hue…
Coming round mountains to Tay Bac
Tay Bac, the mountainous region in the northwest of Vietnam, is famous for beautiful terraced fields, colorful love markets, magnificent mountains and valleys. The terrain is fascinating for tourists who can discover many riddles of nature and indigenous cultures.
Early birds get the best at floating market
The sound of engine-powered boats running along the Hau River wakens travelers who are sleeping in the hotels on the banks of the main southern arm of Mekong Delta. It calls them for an early trip to Cai Rang Floating Market - the popular tourist site near Can Tho City.
Water Splashing Festival   (Sep 21, 2010)
Water Splashing Festival
At the time when Bo ma, a variety of wild flower that is used as an offering of the Thai ethnic people to Then (genies), and hundreds of varieties of wild flowers are in blossom and the area of Pu Nho Kho Mountain is full of festive atmosphere, Thai people in Khong Lao Commune, Phong Tho District, Lai Chau Province jubilantly prepare for several traditional…
Quy Nhon: Land of tragic love and poetry
Ghenh Rang, 3km south of the poetic Quy Nhon City, has some of the most fantastic vermilion twilight skies in the country.
Revival of Poonah Paper   (Sep 20, 2010)
Revival of Poonah Paper
The exhibition held for the first time in Hanoi titled "The Art of Vietnamese Contemporary Poonah Paper" attracted the attention from many art lovers. It also marked the return of traditional poonah paper after years of being neglected.
Thanh Hai Water Puppetry   (Sep 20, 2010)
Thanh Hai Water Puppetry
Water puppetry is a mainstay of the performing arts in Viet Nam. In villages, it is often performed on the pond that is located close to the communal house and attracts thousands of spectators from near and far.
Basking in the unspoilt wild of tranquil Quan Son Lake
Quan Son Lake, with its many small is-lands surrounded by forests and hundreds of limestone peaks, retains its wild and tranquil beauty as an idyllic out-of-the-way picnic spot in My Duc District, 50km from central Ha Noi.
Village living in the bronze age shines on
Vu Thu Ha discovers an unassuming house near Truc Bach Lake that is home to opulent bronze works from Ngu Xa Village.
Delicious Cakes of Hue   (Sep 18, 2010)
Delicious Cakes of Hue
Countless articles have been written and stories told about the history and people of the Imperial City of Hue in Central Vietnam, yet one of its most overlook contributions to the country’s culture is the delicious Banh Hue ( Hue cake).
Ba Be Lake – a haven of serenity
Ba Be, a pearl amidst the evergreen Tay Bac forest, is considered a must-visit destination with its splendid landscape and mystical legends. The beautiful lake in the northern province of Bac Kan is listed as one of the world’s 20 largest freshwater lakes in need of preservation.
Preserving the Nation’s Musical Soul
Artist Duc Dau is the proud owner of one of the largest collections of Vietnamese musical instruments in Ho Chi Minh City and a stop at his home to study the collection is included on the itinerary of many tourists to the city.
Sleep by fire, wake up in mist
The nights in Lam Dong province are getting cooler with a bit more rainfall but the falling temperatures are not the only topic on the lips of travelers to the Central Highlands province. The amazing mists and warm camp fires are very often talked about.
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