The Pa Then minority ethnic group, residing in the northern mountainous regions of Ha Giang Province (Bac Quang and Quang Binh districts) and Tuyen Quang Province (Chiem Hoa, Yen Son, and Lam Binh districts), is renowned for its vibrant fire-jumping ritual.
Volcanic eruptions formed Ly Son Island (Quang Ngai Province) several tens of millions of years ago. If you have the chance to visit the island, don’t forget to explore the Thoi Loi freshwater reservoir.
We returned to Dien Bien Phu City, Dien Bien Province when the bustling atmosphere of the Dien Bien Phu Victory celebration had cooled down and the city’s life had returned to normality. It was late summer, and the weather was still hot and dry. To escape the summer heat, a local friend suggested we visit Huoi He Waterfall, where Vietnamese soldiers were stationed 70 years ago.
Located 30km from the Bac Ha town center in Lao Cai province, Ban Lien commune is home to Tay ethnic people, who still preserve the cultural values of the northwest region. It’s a destination on the Bac Ha white plateau well worth visiting.
Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago has just been recognized as a world geological heritage by the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) for its many rocky islands rising from the sea and, hiding inside them, mysterious caves that few other places have.
Hue Monuments Conservation Center (HMCC) is managing eight items/sets of items that have been recognized as national treasures by the Prime Minister. The presence of these treasures not only enhances the appeal of the destination but also offers a chance for these valuable artifacts to "come alive" in contemporary life.
Ha Noi, Ninh Binh, Quang Ninh, and Lao Cai are among the leading destinations in the northern region for the National Day holiday, which will run between August 31 and September 3.
Nestled along the picturesque Lo River, the ancient village of Hung Lo (Viet Tri City) preserves many traditional cultural elements linked to the worship of the Hung Kings and the customs of ancient Vietnamese inhabitants. Among these, the traditional festival at Hung Lo Temple is a notable heritage, holding significant importance and a strong influence in the local community’s cultural life.
(TITC) - Hoang Su Phi terraced rice fields (Ha Giang Province) are famous for their colourful, winding like giant, magical brocade painting in the middle of the sky. With its majestic scenery, Hoang Su Phi terraced rice fields are not only an attractive and famous tourist destination but also a special natural and cultural symbol of the northern mountainous region.
Ponagar Tower, located in the coastal city of Nha Trang, dates back to the eighth to 13th centuries and stands proudly on Cu Lao Hill. It is dedicated to Goddess Ponagar, revered as the “Mother of the Cham people.”
Hoai Khao, a small village in Nguyen Binh district, Cao Bang province, is home to the Dao Tien ethnic group. The village with its stunning natural landscapes and ethnic culture has been turned into a community tourism model.
The H’Mong ethnic group, residing in the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien, comprises over 30 percent of the province’s population and typically lives in high mountain villages. Throughout their long history of settlement and development, the H’Mong have preserved many unique cultural traits. Their villages, particularly in Tua Chua and Muong Cha, are easily identifiable by the distinctive stone fences that encircle their homes…