Escape the sweltering summer heat in pictureque Ban Khoang
"How many ways are there to cool off in the city?" a friend asked me, which, I assumed, was a rhetorical question. Let me tell you, I have been living an urban existence for 21 years and still, I can only count the ways to blow off steam in the city on my fingers.
Thang Long Imperial Citadel - a world cultural heritage site
The Thang Long Imperial Citadel was built in the 11th century by the Ly Dynasty. It was constructed on the remains of a Chinese fortress dating from the 7th century,…
Ben En National Park
Ben En National Park   (Aug 05, 2010)
Ben En National Park is located in the two districts of Nhu Xuan and Nhu Thanh, 45km southwest of Thanh Hoa Province. It is not only the place preserving sources…
As beautiful as Queen Beach   (Aug 05, 2010)
As beautiful as Queen Beach
No-one knows exactly when the name of Hoang Hau (Queen) was used to call the beach situated on the outskirts of Quy Nhon City, but many people believe it is the most beautiful beach in the central province of Binh Dinh.
Visiting the Land of Quan Ho Folk Songs
Through untold ups and downs, Quan Ho (love duets), an art form of folk music and singing famous in the region of Kinh Bac, present-day Bac Ninh Province (North Vietnam) and its surrounding areas, has been well preserved generation after generation. On September 30th, 2009 Quan Ho was recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage of mankind.
Cuc Phuong Park offers wildlife adventures, prehistoric relics
One of the nation's larg-est rainforests in Cuc Phuong National Park in the northern province of Ninh Binh has become a hot destination for adventure and nature lovers, complete with wildlife treks and homestays in the communes of Thai and Muong ethnic groups.
Meet the K’Ho   (Aug 05, 2010)
Meet the K’Ho
The tribe was far removed from Vietnamese society until relatively recently. Today in a K’Ho village you will find houses made out of more modern materials and in a more modern style.
Hoa Muc Village   (Aug 05, 2010)
Hoa Muc Village
Situated near the banks of the To Lich River, the ancient village of Hoa Muc in Trung Hoa, Cau Giay District of Hanoi is known for many relics that are closely connected with its cultural and religious life dating back hundreds of years. Historically it was known as a defensive line against foreign invaders. The Village serves as a precious historical treasure which has been…
Ancient Pottery Village of Kim Lan
Kim Lan Village is considered the cradle of household ceramic wares in the old Thang Long Capital (present-day Hanoi). Thanks to the hands of skilled artisans, clay from this village turns into beautiful and useful products which are famous nationwide.
Tay Do stone citadel    (Aug 03, 2010)
Tay Do stone citadel
Tay Do Citadel (also named An Ton, Tay Giai, Tay Kinh or the Citadel built by the Ho Dynasty) has some unique architecture. It is a rare and massive stone structure not only in Vietnam but also in the world.
Rest with “sleeping princess”
Gentle waves ripple the shore and the first sunlight casts over the surface of ocean at Ca Na Beach.
Visit the land of coconuts    (Jul 28, 2010)
Visit the land of coconuts
To get to Ben Tre Province from HCMC travel to My Tho City and over Rach Mieu Bridge. Ha of coconut plantations and criss-crossing canals make up this green province of three islands - Minh, Bao and An Hoa Islands.
New eco-tour to Bay Mau Coconut Village
Bay Mau Coconut Village in Cam Thanh Commune, Hoi An City, has been recognized as a tourist destination by Quang Nam Province’s Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The village is well-known for being an important historical relic as well as a craft village where many houses are built from coconut leaves.
Hanoi’s lakes reflect the city’s unique beauty
Hanoi has been endowed with a myriad of lakes of different sizes lying scattered across the city, which, with their own distinctive beauty and history, have added a special cultural trait typical of Hanoi.
Beautiful beaches and more    (Jul 23, 2010)
Beautiful beaches and more
Summer vacations by the sea are cool, but it’s beautiful taking a holiday on a quiet stretch of coast that has untouched beaches and rocky headlands to explore.
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