Blue bay Xuan Dai
Blue bay Xuan Dai   (Aug 17, 2010)
While famous beaches along the coastal zone of Central Vietnam always become “hot spots” in summer, Xuan Dai bay in Phu Yen is not so impacted by the burst of summer tourism, and is able to retain its quaint beauty.
Hoi An’s White Rose cake
Hoi An flourished thanks to its port, attracting traders from China, Japan and the Mediterranean in the 16th, 17th centuries. Out of this mixture of cultures, a unique style of…
Islands with nicknames
Islands with nicknames   (Aug 13, 2010)
I arrived at Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh Province on a weekend morning in early August without sunlight and without rain. Ha Long was blanketed in mist. Before me…
Protective gods worshipped at temples on capital's four corners
A doorman protects the entrance to your home but for the city of Ha Noi, four deities take care of that job.
Visiting Ly Son Island   (Aug 13, 2010)
Visiting Ly Son Island
With many historical, cultural relics and fascinating tourist areas, Ly Son Island in Quang Ngai province is considered as an amazing tourist attraction.
Centuries-old market keeps to tradition in centre of Ha Noi
Park Chung-bae and his wife, who've rented a two-storey house in Ha Noi's My Dinh Ward, said they visited the centuries-old Buoi Market in the capital to buy ornamental plants for their home.
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, on drained land reclaimed from the Red River Delta in Ha Noi.
Ben En National Park   (Aug 05, 2010)
Ben En National Park
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 of rare and precious varieties of fauna and flora in service of scientific research but also an ideal tourist attraction.
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.