An aerial shot of the ancient royal tomb of Tu Duc, the fourth king of the Nguyen Dynasty. Photo by Shutterstocks/Johnny Tran Vietnam’s former imperial capital Hue is among the five must-go destinations in Southeast Asia listed by U.S. TV channel Discovery DCODE. Hue was the seat of the Nguyen Dynasty which ruled the country...
The magnificent cave systems in Quang Binh have justly hogged the limelight, but there are many other attractions to bask in. The discovery of the Phong Nha Cave, and then the Son Doong Cave, firmly stamped the central province of Quang Binh on the world tourism map as a must-visit destination in Vietnam. The province...
Tourists row a boat on the iconic Hoai River in the ancient town of Hoi An. Photo by Shutterstocks/Phuong Nguyen U.S. travel magazine Travel+Leisure lists the ancient town of Hoi An among the 50 best places to touch down next year. With only two weeks left to go until the year-end, vacation enthusiasts around...
The otherworldly beauty of the Long Coc tea hills in north Vietnam is a photographer’s dream One of the remarkable early entries for the 2019 Sony World Photography Awards, a prestigious competition hosted by World Photography Organization, is Nguyen Phuc Thanh’s capture of tea hills in Phu Tho Province, around 100 kilometers to the northwest...
Hanoi has made it to Time magazine’s list of “best destinations for every type of traveler”. The US magazine said a trip to the Vietnamese capital is the right choice for romantic people and those who are looking for love. “Navigate the hectic, crowded streets of the Old Quarter, dodge motorcycles that zip down the roads and sample street food...
South African website Independent Media has listed Cat Ba Island in their list of top five active travelers’ destinations. For most people, holiday travels involve relaxing by the beach or hotel pool, but there are also many who see it as an opportunity to get fit or keep fit, get their heart racing and adrenaline...
After years of staying shy, Lan Ha Bay is now presenting itself with grace and confidence to visitors. A charming cousin to the world famous Ha Long Bay, the Lan Ha Bay has been a hidden treasure in Vietnam. After staying quietly away from the tourist eye, Lan Ha Bay has gradually repositioned itself and...
U.S-based National Geographic’s listing of best travel spots for 2019 includes Vietnam’s Hoang Lien Son mountain range. The magazine said the range, located around 195 miles northwest of the capital city, “remains rugged, rural and a world away from hectic Hanoi.” A scene from the Hoang Lien Son National Park. Photo by Shutterstock/Aivars Ivbulis The...
At night Hanoi’s streets are a combination of tranquility and bustle 10 p.m: Jazz Bars Cocktail, jazz music and night time are inseparable factors when it comes to entertainment. Listening to jazz in a Southeast Asian country must be an unforgettable experience for foreigners coming to Vietnam. There are many bars where jazz is played...
Contrasting major Southeast Asian destinations with relatively lesser traveled ones, a leading travel news site of Canada recommends the latter. An aerial view of Provincial Route 723 at Long Lanh Pass in Lam Dong Province that connects the highlands town of Da Lat with the beach town Nha Trang. Photo by Shutterstock/Tonkinphotography In Vietnam, the Daily...
