It was a beautiful summer morning as we departed under the glistening sunlight to Do Temple in Bac Ninh Province from Hanoi to flee the summer heat and enjoy the fresh air of the temple in the early morning.
Located on the northern bank of the Red River, Kieu Ki is known as the only village in Vietnam still practicing the traditional craft of producing gold leaf. The deftness of Kieu Ki artisans can be seen in pagodas and temples where statues are covered with thin gold leaf.
When summer arrives, lotus flowers are in full bloom, releasing a delicate scent all day long. However, lotus flowers in Hue have their distinctive scenic beauty that cannot be found elsewhere.
If you are on a journey from the South to the North, when passing Tuy Phuoc District in Binh Dinh Province at Ba Di Bridge, you are fortunate enough to witness the stunning Cham Towers in the distance highlighted with the recognizable red bricks amidst the endless green mountains.
Located in the central province of Nghe An about 18km from Vinh city, Cua Lo beach is one of the most popular destinations for both local and foreign tourists, especially during the summer.
With the country's second most beautiful cave, Bich Dong Temple in Hoa Lu Commune, Ninh Binh Province is a must for tourists to the area located 200 kilometers to the southeast of Hanoi.