Son Doong or Thien Duong cave might have hogged the international spotlight, but other caves are equally spectacular options. Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh Province is frequently referred to as the “Kingdom of Caves” for the magnificent specimens it hosts. Its profile soared worldwide when the largest and most spectacular cave of...
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When rice fields sparkle in Vietnam’s northern highlands – Mu Cang Chai
The famous terraced fields in Mu Cang Chai turn into undulating reflecting pools during the watering season For a long time, the mention of Mu Cang Chai evoked images of a far away, remote, untouched place for many travelers; so much so that the name was used as a synonym and idiom for something very...
Two Vietnam beaches among world’s top 50
US News lists Nha Trang and Phu Quoc as great seaside spots with white sandy beaches and clear blue waters. A crowded beach and a quiet one in Vietnam have made it to the list of top 50 beaches in the world compiled by the U.S. News newspaper. The 12-km long Tran Phu beach in the coastal...
Why some places in Viet Nam have become leading haunts
A brief look at six must visit places listed by recent Rough Guides video. Vietnam has emerged as a major tourist destination in the world in the last decade, getting rave reviews from visitors and prestigious international travel publications. Last year, it welcomed a record-breaking 12.8 million foreign tourists. Rough Guides, one of the most...
Quang Binh – blessed with special natural attractions
In a nation not short on natural beauty, Quang Binh Province stands out with its ‘dark secrets.’ The discovery of Son Doong in 1990, a cave system unmatched anywhere in the world, put the central province of Quang Binh on the global map as a premier destination. The surreal beauty inside Son Doong’s gigantic chambers...
Vietnam among top 10 destinations in the world: survey
Tourists sail coracles at a mangrove forest in Hoi An in central Vietnam. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran TripAdvisor readers rank the nation high for authentic travel experiences. Vietnam’s growing popularity as a travel destination has been confirmed by its ranking as one of the 10 best places to visit in the world. The ranking,...
Hanoi to welcome Hop on – Hop off double decker tours
On May 30, Hanoi will welcome the Hanoi City Tour Hop on-Hop off with double-decker buses after two successful launches of similar means of tourism in Ho Chi Minh City in 2016 and Danang in July 2017. The tourist buses are developed by Hanoi Transport Corporation (Transeco) and Anh Viet Hop on-Hop off Vietnam Co.,...
In central Hanoi, foreign tourists turn train track into outdoor studio
It’s a front yard for locals and an attraction for tourists Michael, an American tourist, takes photos of his wife and daughter on the trans-Vietnam railway that runs through a residential area in downtown Hanoi, lying just inches from houses. Many foreigners have big interest in the track given the fact that it runs so...
3 Vietnamese resort pools named among world’s ‘most stunning’
Take a dive into these gorgeous swimming pools spread along Vietnam’s central coast. Among Conde Nast Traveler’s list of “101 of the most stunning swimming pools in the world” released ahead of summer 2018, Vietnam has claimed three spots. Four Seasons The Nam Hai, Hoi An, Vietnam The swimming pool facing the sea at Four...
Vietnamese mountain lodge named among world’s most unique
Topas Ecolodge is seen in a photo provided to VnExpress. Just another reason to visit the roof of Vietnam, Sa Pa. Sa Pa in Vietnam’s northern province of Lao Cai has become more touristy in recent years, so it is important for those who love the pristine beauty of the town to find a place...