Mary's Blog – May 2013 Archive (14)

“A terrestrial Ha Long Bay” in Ninh Binh, Tam Coc- Bich Dong

This is Vietnam’s second nicest grotto, after the Huong Tich Grotto in Ha Tay province”, Kinh Le Canh Hung said. Another name of Tam Coc- Bich Dong “A terrestrial Ha Long Bay” is also called. Today, lots of tourists in Vietnam travel have been being attracted to this place because of its marvelous landscapes and considerate services.

Tam Coc-Bich Dong Ninh Binh

In 1773, Mr. Nguyen Nghiem (the father of the great writer Nguyen Du) visited…

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Added by Mary on May 27, 2013 at 10:57pm — No Comments

Kim Boi hot spring- A right place for tourists to take a rest

Kim Boi, one of the districts of Hoa Binh province, is said to be granted with a natural hot spring by the Nature. The hot spring is now a tourist spot which “can-not-be-ignored” if staying in Hoa Binh. Putting aside all the tensions and troubles of life, tourists will feel relax and comfortable when soaking themselves in Kim Boi Hot Spring.…

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Added by Mary on May 27, 2013 at 10:50pm — No Comments

A trip to Bat Trang ceramic village

Visiting a traditional craft village along the Red River banks is a good way of escaping the busy life of the capital city and exploring the age-old ceramic craft making.

As a newcomer to Hanoi I find myself in daily awe of many people gathering around the sidewalk food stands, of the throngs of motorbikes winding and weaving their way up Hue city…

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Added by Mary on May 21, 2013 at 3:33am — No Comments

My Son sites

My Son Sanctuary is a large complex of religious relics that comprises more than 70 architectural works.

Located in a narrow valley in Duy Tan Commune, Duy Xuyen District, Quang Nam Province. 70km southwest of Danang City, 20km away from the Tra Kieu Citadel, and 40km away from the Ancient Town of Hoi An. My Son site is a group of temple-towers of Cham people, an imperial city during the…

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Added by Mary on May 21, 2013 at 3:27am — No Comments

Minh Cam – land of beautiful fairies in legend

Minh Cam Cave, belonging to Minh Cam village, Phong Hoa commune, Tuyen Hoa district, is a famous archaeological site of Quang Binh province.

In 1992, the archaeoligist E.Patte unearthed Minh Cam Cave and found traces of ancient people. It was a skull of a 9-year-old girl who featured Negrito race. Besides, he…

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Added by Mary on May 17, 2013 at 12:04am — No Comments

The beautiful pictures of Ha Giang

The unspoiled, idyllic beauty of the nature and human of Ha Giang in this season are depicted in the following pictures.



 Nui Doi Mount

Nui Doi Mount is associated with the legendary love story of a Hmong boy with a fairy. The couple’s love was hindered by the god. The fairy was forced to return to the Heaven after she had a child with the Hmong man. The fairy cut her breasts and left them…

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Added by Mary on May 17, 2013 at 12:01am — No Comments

Vibrant summer at the Cham Islands

It takes you about 20 minutes from Cua Dai (Hoi An), you can enjoy “ ốc vú nàng” here and take some photographs on blue beaches…

The Cham Islands are a cluster of islands under Tan Hiep Commune, Hoi An City, Quang Nam District, and about 15 km away from Cua Dai beach.



Although the Cham Islands are located in popular tourist area of Da Nang- Hoi An-Cua Dai-My son sanctuary, it still remains the pristine beauty. The islands are also…

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Added by Mary on May 15, 2013 at 3:04am — No Comments

Amateur movie makers draw attention to Vietnam’s north-west

The stunning beauty of the northwest region of Vietnam has been exposed through the lenses of several young amateur movie makers.…



Vu Nam Duong is a graphic design teacher who loves travelling and has made several short clips about beauty spots in Vietnam such as Nghe An, Hue, Co To, and Hoi An.
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Added by Mary on May 15, 2013 at 3:01am — No Comments

Phu Quoc- Vietnam’s Pearl Island Located in Kien Giang

Thanks to its natural beauty of sea landscape and huge tourism potential, Phu Quoc is Vietnam’s largest island which captivates a larger number of tourists in Vietnam travel every year. Especially, it is also considered to be the Pearl Island of Vietnam.

Situated in the Gulf of Thailand and located off the southern coast of Vietnam and Cambodia, Phu Quoc island is the largest one in…

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Added by Mary on May 10, 2013 at 11:57pm — No Comments

Red River Delta Tourism Fair 2013 kicks off in Hai Phong

On May 10th, 2013, Vietnam national administration of tourism in collaboration with Hai Phong City organizes the opening ceremony of the Red River Delta Tourism Fair 2013 at Hai Phong International Trade & Exhibition Centre (10 Pham Van Dong Street).

The Tourism Fair will take place from May 10 to 16. This is one of the activities within the framework of National Tourism Year of the Red River Delta – Hai Phong 2013…

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Added by Mary on May 10, 2013 at 11:55pm — No Comments

Ancient Thay Pagoda proves an inspiration for writers, painters

Summer may be the best season to visit Thay Pagoda in Hanoi. It's the time to admire the flamboyantly red flowers on the large gao trees in front of the 900-year-old building brighten up the blue sky.



Holy complex: Thay Pagoda is situated at the foot of Sai Son Mountain in

Phuong Cach Commune, Ha Tay Province, around 30km southwest of Ha Noi.

— VNA/VNS Photos Phung Trieu…

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Added by Mary on May 7, 2013 at 12:42am — No Comments

Top 10 ideal resorts near Hanoi

Located not too far from the city center and also not too expensive, some resort near Hanoi City will be ideal destination for your family in summer days.

Here are some of ravishing resorts near Hanoi that you should pay a visit.

Asean Resort in Hoa Lac, Thach That, Hanoi

The resort is an airy place with lots of…

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Added by Mary on May 7, 2013 at 12:30am — No Comments

Quang Ninh puts high hopes on spiritual tourism

Quang Ninh province has been famous for the Ha Long Bay, one of the world’s natural wonders. However, over the last two years, the thing that attracts tourists to the locality is the spiritual tourism.

Vietnam, spiritual tourism, Quang Ninh, tour fees, travel firms

A report showed that the number of tourists to…

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Added by Mary on May 3, 2013 at 2:47am — No Comments

Vienam National Park Recognized As Wetland of Int'l Importance

A national park in the southernmost province of Ca Mau named to Ramsar’s Wetlands of International Importance list last December received its official certificate of recognition in an April 13 ceremony.

Mui Ca Mau National Park in the southernmost province of Ca Mau

Mui Ca Mau National Park is the fifth site in Vietnam to receive such recognition.The park, which is one of the three…

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Added by Mary on May 3, 2013 at 2:44am — No Comments

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