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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

Tourist attractions in Vung Tau

Coming to Long Son fishing village, Ba Ria – Vung Tau province, tourists will have a chance to turn into a fishman, catch fish and enjoy fresh seafood.

After travelling more than 10 kilometers from Highway 51 to An Son island commune, the image of a small beautiful village floating in the water gradually emerges. The hot and muggy weather in the summer is replaced with the cool and fresh air.…

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Added by Mary on April 24, 2013 at 12:42am — No Comments

Contemplating sparkling beauty of Phu Quoc island

Being in the southwest of Kien Giang province, Phu Quoc is the most biggest island in Vietnam with stunning scenery.

Spending three days discovering the island during three days, tourists will have a lot of unforgettable experiences, and memories.



There are two ways to go to Phu Quoc. Firstly, tourists go by plane from Hanoi or…

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Added by Mary on April 24, 2013 at 12:38am — No Comments

Russian tourist praised Phu Quy Island

Phu Quy is a small island situated about 100 km from Phan Thiet city, Vietnam. In northern of island, half of the residents are inhabited, with a population of 20,698 people.

During a recent trip, we had a chance to know more about the attractions of Phu Quy island (Binh Thuan province) for foreign tourists, especially tourists in Russia, Australia, USA and Canada. A large number of foreigners with Vietnam…

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Added by Mary on April 16, 2013 at 3:47am — No Comments

The charming and romantic scenery of Trang An

Trang An located about 3 km away from the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, is a wonderful landscape. Road from Trang An to Ninh Binh is very long and smooth and both sides of the road are the newly planted trees with premature green leaves.

We arrived at Trang An at noon but the atmosphere here is very cool with charming scenery of the majestic mountains reflecting the calm and clean water surface. On waterfront, there are many blue boats making the scenery more charming as a nice…

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Added by Mary on April 16, 2013 at 3:44am — No Comments

The Sparkling of Dray Nur waterfall

The waterfall is created by the water of Krong Ana and Krong No Rivers. There's a cave underneath the waterfall that brings exotic experience to the adventure travellers.

The 30m falls, which are also known as Cai or Vo (wife), originate from the Krong Ana River. According to a ancient story, a long time ago, a man of Kuop Hamlet fell in love with a girl who lived on the other side of the Serepok River.…

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Added by Mary on April 10, 2013 at 3:09am — No Comments

Tra Co Beach - truly paradisaical beach for tourists in Vietnam Tourism

Tra co beach is one of the most beautiful beaches with A fine and fresh sea environment,A picturesque view and paradisaical beach.

Based at the first point of the S-shaped Vietnam, Tra Co beach, one of the most beautiful beaches, is an important stop-over when tourists arrive in Vietnam from the…

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Added by Mary on April 10, 2013 at 2:55am — No Comments

The northern coast of Vietnam

Although largely devoid of beaches, Vietnam’s northern coast boasts one of the country’s foremost attractions, and one of the most vaunted spots in all of Southeast Asia – the mystical scenery of Halong Bay, where jagged emerald islands jut out of the sea in their thousands. Heading in by boat, you approach wave after wave of hidden bays, needle-sharp ridges and cliffs of ribbed limestone.

The waters here are patrolled by squadrons of attractive, old-fashioned tourist junks,…

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Added by Mary on April 5, 2013 at 3:08am — No Comments

Summer holiday: Exploring the beauty of Co To

With convenient location and charming beauty, Co To Island is an attractive tourist destination for tourist during the summer holidays.

Co To is island district of Quang Ninh province, about 80km far from Ha Long. Co To is famous for many charming beaches, the stretch of white sand and the trees around the coastal.



With the fresh and cool air, Co To is an…

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Added by Mary on April 5, 2013 at 2:58am — No Comments

HIKING ADVENTURES ON CAT BA ISLAND

“Here’s the trail,” our guide said. He pointed up – at what appeared to be a sheer rock wall.

Most people come to Cát Bà Island as part of a two-day cruise on Halong Bay. They generally view the island as little more than a rest stop before the long drive back to Hanoi.

But there’s far more to Cát Bà than the port town. Staying at the Cát Bà Eco-Lodge, 13 kilometres inland, my friends and I got to explore an impressive landscape where…

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Added by Mary on April 3, 2013 at 12:29am — No Comments

FAVOURITE FOODS IN HO CHI MINH CITY

Ho Chi Minh City has an abundant cuisine with many delicious dishes made as well as on the side of the road as in a top-end restaurant.

Let’s see favourite foods in HCMC listed by One2Fly magazine:

1. “Bánh bèo” - bloating fern-shaped cake – Ben Thanh Market

"Bánh bèo" is a special cake. Its main ingredient is milled-rice powder. It is accompanied with ground shrimps, a little salad oil, fatty and…

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Added by Mary on April 3, 2013 at 12:26am — No Comments

Pa Khoang Lake- Dien Bien, an interesting ecotourism destination in Vietnam Travel

Located in Muong Phang commune, Dien Bien district, the position of Pa Khoang lake is very convenient, near the road 279, about 20 km from Dien Bien Phu city, linking Dien Bien Phu city with Muong Phang historical and cultural forest where the relics of the Command of Dien Bien Phu compaign remains.

Pa Khoang Lake Dien Bien

Pa Khoang Lake next to the Command Base of Đien Bien Phu Battle

The total area of 2,400 ha, in which 1,320 ha of forest area, 300 ha of farming land, 150 ha of…

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Added by Mary on March 29, 2013 at 3:41am — No Comments

ASTONISHED BY THE BEAUTY OF HOA LU CAVE

Trang An is a scenic spot in Hoa Lu ancient Capital, Ninh Binh province, including a system of limestone mountains whose geological age is about 250 million years. After a very long time is gone, the weathering and climate change has made hundreds of valleys, caves, lakes and swamps.

Every lake is a water-colour painting. The blue colour of sky and lake water  as well as the colour of trees and flowers are blended together in perfect harmony.

Trang An…

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Added by Mary on March 29, 2013 at 3:31am — No Comments

Tuan Chau island - A New wonderful island

Tuan Chau island is a new wonderful island with beautiful natural and interesting intertainments, has attracted many domestic and foreigner tourists!

Ha Long, one of the World Heritages, comprises thousands of big and small islands. Each one has its own characteristic with various caves: Sung Sot Cave,Thien Cung Cave, Trinh Nu Cave. Tuan Chau Island is the only soil island of all. It is not only a place having…

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Added by Mary on March 21, 2013 at 3:45am — No Comments

Tasting Banh Duc (Plain rice flan)

“Bánh đúc lạc” is the most popular in the north and it is considered one of the most rustic and simple cakes in Hanoi cuisine.

It is considered one of the most rustic and simple cakes in Hanoi cuisine, but the way to serve it varies thanks to Hanoian gastronomists. “Bánh đúc lạc” is the most popular in the north.



Bánh Đúc

The main ingredients are non-glutinous…

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

Tuan Chau island - A New wonderful island

Tuan Chau island is a new wonderful island with beautiful natural and interesting intertainments, has attracted many domestic and foreigner tourists!

Ha Long one of the World Heritages, comprises thousands of big and small islands. Each one has its own characteristic with various caves: Sung Sot Cave,Thien Cung Cave, Trinh Nu Cave. Tuan Chau Island is the only soil island of all. It is not only a place having beautiful natural…

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Added by Mary on March 13, 2013 at 3:48am — No Comments

Hot deals at Ana Mandara Villas Dalat

The luxury Ana Mandara Villas Dalat has offered three special promotions for this April, including Ana Mandara Experience, Online Special Offers and Dalat Getaway Package.

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Accordingly the Ana Mandara Experience (price from VND9.45…

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Added by Mary on March 13, 2013 at 3:43am — No Comments

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