Vacation enthusiasts are busy making travel plans for the three-day-long break to mark Vietnam’s Independence Day on September 2. So if you are not constrained by a tight schedule, here is a suggestion: check out these five beach paradises in the southern delta and stretching all the way to the central coast. 1. Con Dao...
A peaceful early morning in Hanoi. Photo by VnExpress/Giang Trinh Hanoi and HCMC are among the 15 best destinations in Asia, according a new ranking from the U.S. News newspaper. The ranking considered local prices, accessibility and the variety of attractions in each destination along with travelers’ feedback, and put Hanoi in 14th place followed...
Tourists eat out late at night in Hanoi. Photo by VnExpress/Giang Huy Readers of leading global travel website TripAdvisor have ranked Vietnam third among 10 top adventure destinations in the world. Reporting this, the U.K.’s Daily Star has listed three of the most popular activities in Vietnam: a half-day Hanoi Food Tour; a full day Mekong Delta...
The bridge in Da Nang is designed to make visitors feel like they’re taking a stroll on a shimmering thread stretching across the hands of gods Just months after it opened to public, Vietnam’s amazing Golden Bridge continues to grab the world’s attention. The Time magazine has listed it in its list of top 100 World’s Greatest...
Da Lat is a top holiday heaven thanks to its natural beauty and cool weather all year round. Photo by VnExpress A leading Indian news site has introduced Vietnam as a “super cheap” travel destination for budget-conscious globetrotters. Indian newspaper News Nation has picked Vietnam among the top five most affordable places to visit. It highlights Da...
Cai Beo floating village is a must-visit place on a tour of Lan Ha Bay in Hai Phong. Photo by Giang Son Dong Thrillist lists Vietnam’s Lan Ha Bay among the lesser-known places to visit in Southeast Asia before they become touristy. The New York-based travel site has drawn up a list of beautiful places...
It is no exaggeration to describe Ninh Binh, 60 miles to the south of Hanoi, as “heaven on earth.” With its waterways, limestone karsts and paddy fields coming together in harmony, Ninh Binh has been a hidden gem overlooked by foreign tourists for years. But the home of Hoa Lu, the ancient feudal capital of...
Pristine beaches, fishing villages and quiet caves provide soul therapy on an island in north Vietnam. Where is Cat Ba? Cat Ba is the biggest island in the world famous Ha Long Bay, so it is easy to understand why it is well known to most tourists who visit Vietnam. This has helped add comforts...
September is the best time to visit Sa Pa to explore the beauty of golden rice terraces. Some of Vietnam’s tourist destinations are at their beautiful best in September, affirms an Intrepid Travel recommendation. In a guide to the most ideal destinations in September compiled by the U.K.-based travel company, Vietnam tops the list. “Whilst...
Exploring the famous Son Doong Cave is not as difficult as people think. Au Contraire, mon ami. Many people think that booking a tour to Son Doong cave is like making reservation at the finest restaurant in town or getting a front row ticket to a basketball game. Yes and no. And the nos are...
