For beachgoers looking for somewhere relatively untouched, Co To Island’s beaches in Quang Ninh Province are the perfect spot.
The red Dao ethnic people reside mainly in the northern mountainous provinces of Vietnam. One of the most typical features of the ethnic group is their attire that consists of a turban, tunic, trousers, belt, leggings and shoes. The outfit is created with five basic colours, but red is prominent.
Khuc Toai villagers in Khuc Xuyen Commune, Bac Ninh City (Bac Ninh Province) have long been famous for their traditional craft of carpentry. In recent years they have also become known for the special fine arts products made from the roots of dead or excavated trees that are much sought after by both domestic and foreign customers.
Hanoi has an old quarter of 36 streets with thousands of roofed houses that have existed since the initial establishment of the city, creating a unique beauty.
Beyond the well-known and colourful markets of Sapa, Bac Ha and Can Cau, the northwest mountainous area of Vietnam is bewitched with the wild town and market of Sin Ho, the roof of Lai Chau province.
Vietnam has many islands, yet only one of them is listed in the famous old “silk road†on the east sea. It is Cu Lao Cham or Cham Island, which has been recognised by UNESCO as a world biosphere reserve. Here, tourists can partake in sight-seeing or just enjoy the under-sea beauty.
Hanoi has an old quarter of 36 streets, each being closely attached to a traditional trade that is clearly shown by its name, such as Hang Muoi (salt) Street selling salt, Hang Manh (curtain) Street selling bamboo curtains, Hang Bac (silver) Street selling silver jewellery, etc.
I was in Hanoi earlier this month, and saw a line with foreigners queuing to buy tickets for a puppet show at Thang Long Water Puppet Theater so I joined in. It was the first time I have seen a puppet performance in a theater and I loved it. I love the traditional culture of my country’s wet rice civilization.
Son Dong craft village in Hoai Duc District, Ha Noi, is Vietnam’s largest craft village making wood statues of Buddha and objects of worship.
Twenty years ago, Mui Ne in Binh Thuan Province was like a sleeping beauty that nobody knew about. It wasn’t until October 1995 when throngs of curious people came to Mui Ne to watch the solar eclipse that the tourism potential of this magnificent area was discovered and developed. On Thursday, Mui Ne is called “capital of resorts†with over 200 three to four-star resorts.…
Ha Noi has undergone 1000 years of history with many events, ups and downs, and changes. To find a bit of old Ha Noi, visitors can stroll through the old quarter mix with quintessence of the thousand-year land of culture. That is also particularly impresses of foreign visitors when coming to Ha Noi.
When people mention Binh Dinh, they think of the land of martial arts. However, Binh Dinh is endowed with many spectacular landscapes, historical and cultural sites and stunning beaches.