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Mekong Delta resort provides kitsch fun by reliving the past

If you visit the Mekong Delta, leave the boisterous atmosphere of the busy floating markets behind and go to My Khanh Tourism Village.

Located in Can Tho City, on the route between Cai Rang and Phong Dien floating markets, the village offers rich gardens of more than 20 kinds of fruit interwoven with a system of bungalows, as well as ancient houses.…

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Added by victoria on August 28, 2013 at 12:26am — No Comments

Mekong Delta resort provides kitsch fun by reliving the past

If you visit the Mekong Delta, leave the boisterous atmosphere of the busy floating markets behind and go to My Khanh Tourism Village.

Located in Can Tho City, on the route between Cai Rang and Phong Dien floating markets, the village offers rich gardens of more than 20 kinds of fruit interwoven with a system of bungalows, as well as ancient houses.…

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Added by victoria on August 28, 2013 at 12:26am — No Comments

Ha Long Bay entrance fees to increase from 2014

The People’s Council of Quang Ninh Province has passed a resolution to increase the entrance fees to Ha Long Bay in order to have funding for renovation, conservation and promotion of the value of this heritage site.

 

ha long bay, entrance fee, bai tu long, quang ninh

 From January 1, 2014, the fees to visit Ha Long Bay in the daytime will increase up to VND150,000 ($7) per person instead of the current fees of VND80,000-VND130,000 ($4-6).

The entrance…

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Added by victoria on August 16, 2013 at 12:23am — No Comments

Visiting Da Ban stream, Phu Quoc in the rain

The rainy season helps cool us down from the scorching sun these days and where better to enjoy the cool air but in a stream inside a jungle.

 

Phu Quoc, Da Ban stream, Kien Giang

A closeup view of Da Ban Stream on Phu Quoc Island

So, pack your bags and head to Phu Quoc Island off Kien…

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Added by victoria on August 16, 2013 at 12:21am — No Comments

Ho Dynasty Citadel excavations reveal old path

A stone pathway connected to the southern Gate of the Ho Dynasty Citadel in central Thanh Hoa province has been unearthed below the existing road surface.

Located in Vinh Loc District, the citadel was the capital of Vietnam from 1397 to 1407

Head of the team from the Archaeology Institute Tran Anh Dung said that this beautiful stone path was built under the Ho Dynasty in the late 14th century.

“We don’t dare…

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Added by victoria on August 13, 2013 at 3:25am — No Comments

Da Lat plans four major cultural events in 2013

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the People’s Committee of Lam Dong Province plan to hold four major cultural events in Da Lat towards the end of 2013.

Da Lat Flower Festival, cultural events, Vietnam-ASEAN, Ninh Thuan, Raglai ethnic group

Da Lat Flower Festival. (Photo: SGGP)

These include the first Vietnam - ASEAN UNESCO Heritage Festival; the…

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Added by victoria on August 13, 2013 at 3:18am — No Comments

Ancient Cham Towers in Binh Dinh

According to domestic and foreign researchers, in terms of architecture, the Cham towers in Binh Dinh are the largest in Southeast Asia, mainly centered in Quy Nhon City and three districts of Tuy Phuoc, An Nhon and Tay Son in the area of Do Ban Citadel, the last kingdom of the ancient Champa Kingdom.

Despite the impacts of time, the mysterious Cham towers that are one thousand years old have remained in the windy and sunny land of…

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Added by victoria on August 6, 2013 at 3:06am — No Comments

Exploring pristine beauty of Hoang Son Beach

Hoang Son Beach is located in Ky Nam commune, Ky An district, Ha Tinh Province, about less than 2km far from the mountain foot of Ngang Pass.

I expected to end the journey of north-central provinces at Ngang Pass, the last place of Ha Tinh, adjacent Quang Binh. It used to be the boundary between the Dai Viet and Chiem Thanh in the history.



Ngang Pass is famous not only for historical features but also a famous scenic of the Central. There…

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Added by victoria on August 6, 2013 at 3:00am — No Comments

Thang Hen- romantic lake in Cao Bang

Thang Hen is located in Tra Linh District, about 25km far from Cao Bang town with 3000m in length and 1000m in width. The lake consists of 36 stunning lakes on the mountain.

This place is blessed with charming landscape of green trees, blue water, and the bending lozenge shape around the valley. Water level in the lake changes every day, rise or drop.

“Thang Hen” in…

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Added by victoria on July 30, 2013 at 10:22pm — No Comments

Enjoying fascinating scenery in Bai Tu Long

Belonged to the well-known Ha Long Bay – a world cultural heritage, Bai Tu Long National Park will bring you amazed feeling and unforgettable experience!

 

Be away some 200 kilometers from Hanoi, Bai Tu Long National Park is one of seven Vietnamese amphibian national parks which have both terrestrial zone and aquatic zone. The eco-tourist site is now the home to 672 species of terrestrial plants and 178…

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Added by victoria on July 30, 2013 at 10:18pm — No Comments

Phung Islet - Holy Land of Coconut Religion in Ben Tre

Phung Islet has another name that is Tan Vinh islet, which is an island floating on Tien River in Tan Thach commune, Chau Thanh suburban district. It is just only 12km far from the center of Ben Tre. Phung islet is famous not only for its variety of fruits, especially the coconuts, but also for the delicious dishes of south-east Vietnam.

Visitors in Vietnam tourism…

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Added by victoria on July 25, 2013 at 12:07am — No Comments

Binh Chau ecotourism area – ideal destination in the summer

Binh Chau hot spring is an attractive destination in Ba Ria – Vung Tau. Coming here, you can freely discovery beautiful natural scenery and relax in hot spring.

In 1928, in a medical survey in the Southeast, French doctor Sallet discovered the existence of this hot spring and introduced it to Indochina Research Bulletin.



Besides Binh Chau primeval forest, there is Ho Coc beach with white sand stretching.



Since 1989, Binh Chau has been…

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Added by victoria on July 25, 2013 at 12:04am — No Comments

Cao Lầu – Hoi An style noodle with pork and greens

The recipe today is “Cao Lầu”, a regional Vietnamese noodle dish that cannot be found in the town off Hoi An. 

It is an ancient town that belongs to Quang Nam province of Central Vietnam. As the UNESCO World Heritage site, Hoi An is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Vietnam. eventhought you might see more tourists than local here, the town is really well preserved and organized. In the…

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Added by victoria on July 19, 2013 at 12:28am — No Comments

An excursion on still water in Van Long

Experiencing an excursion on still water in Van Long is very comfortable and great.

Since 1999, Van Long has been known as the largest wetlands in Northern Delta, spreading over nearly 3,000 hectares of seven communes in Gia Vien district, Ninh Binh.



Scouring to see langurs with white legs



Until now, according to Mr Tilo Nadler’s report, director of Cuc Phuong Animal…

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Added by victoria on July 19, 2013 at 12:27am — No Comments

One day to explore Sapa Bac Ha market

Visitors to Sapa should not miss Sapa Bac Ha market, a famous highland market throughout the Northwest region.

Along the way, visitors will see the high mountain, the terraced fields and encounter each ethnic group laughing gurglingly and leading horses to market to sell. To keep up with the market, they have to get up early. Even there is someone who starts their journey to market from the previous day.…

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Added by victoria on July 12, 2013 at 12:03am — No Comments

Stunning sunrise in the easternmost country

After climbing Fansipan, westernmost Apchai, our group watched the dawn at the easternmost country.

From Hanoi, we traveled to Tuy Hoa by train. We had 2 days to watch scenes from the North to Central and chatted together. From Tuy Hoa, we hired motorbikes to carry tents and food to Dam Mon.

On the 60km road,…

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Added by victoria on July 12, 2013 at 12:02am — No Comments

Nha Trang Bay continues to woo tourists

It is also renowned for watersports with its high-speed canoes, sailing boats, small ships and many high-quality resorts near the beaches offer scuba diving, squid fishing and island cruises.

Recognised as one of the world’s ‘Most Beautiful Bays’ almost a decade ago, Nha Trang is famous for its pristine beaches, splendid islands and magnificent…

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Added by victoria on July 4, 2013 at 12:40am — No Comments

An interesting eco-tourism destination in Dien Bien, Pa Khoang Lake

Pa Khoang Lake lies in the centre of ranges of mountains where there are many types of beautiful natural scenery. Tourists who travel to Vietnam and take a tour to Dien Bien should add this interesting eco-tourism destination to their itinerary.

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…

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Added by victoria on July 4, 2013 at 12:30am — No Comments

Cu Lao Cham - a global biosphere reserve named by the UNESCO

Cu Lao Cham is known as a beautiful island with various wild animals and legendary landscapes.

When touring Cham Islet, or Cu Lao Cham in Hoi An ancient city in Quang Nam Province, you are bewitched by splendid landscapes with wonderful sandy beaches, forest covered hills and the glorious clear, blue sea.

With…

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Added by victoria on June 26, 2013 at 3:33am — No Comments

Long Hai Beach - ideal getaway for Saigonese

To reach Long Hai, Saigonese travelers have to go along Hanoi Highway to Vung Tau T-junction and turn right onto National Road 51. When you reach the T-junction at Ba Ria Township, go straight to Long Dien Town and Long Hai Beach.

In contrast with the busy atmosphere in the neighbouring Vung Tau Sea, Long Hai Beach in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province is quiet and peaceful with its beautiful, blue sea and primitive surroundings.…

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Added by victoria on June 26, 2013 at 3:26am — No Comments

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