Exploring island with oldest lighthouse in Hai Phong
Long Chau Island, featuring the oldest lighthouse in Vietnam, remains a hidden gem of untouched, majestic beauty, with no permanent inhabitants.
National treasures from Dong Duong Buddhist Monastery in Quang Nam
The Dong Duong Buddhist Monastery (Thang Binh, Quang Nam province) was once the largest Buddhist monastery in the ancient Champa Kingdom and Southeast Asia. Three of the precious artefacts discovered…
Mo So Cave: A harmony of history and nature in Kien Giang
Mo So Cave is a place where history and natural beauty converge. Known for its heroic past and breathtaking landscapes, Mo So Mountain has become a popular destination for those…
Phu Gia conical hat craft village honored as National Intangible Cultural Heritage
The conical hat of Phu Gia village in Phu Cat district, Binh Dinh province, has been called a "masterpiece". This unique handicraft product bears the cultural and historical identity of King Quang Trung’s reign. The time-honored craft was recently recognized as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism.
Rural life on Thieng Lieng Islet
Thieng Lieng Hamlet, an island off the outlying Can Gio District, has become HCMC’s first community-based tourism destination, offering a variety of unique travel experiences.
Hang Rai (Otter Cave), located South of Vinh Hy Bay, is part of Nui Chua National Park and is renowned for its pristine natural beauty, particularly its ancient, cratered rock formations that resemble the Moon’s surface.
Heritage education program launched in Thua Thien Hue
“Coloring heritage” and “Hue Art Memory Game” featuring traditional Vietnamese motifs from the Nguyen Dynasty are part of the “Heritage education” program for 2024, jointly organized by Hue Monuments Conservation Center and GEKE (German society for the Preservation of cultural heritage). The program is held at Phung Tien Temple in Hue Imperial Citadel and is entirely free for children.
Quang Ninh preserves unique cultural values
Quang Ninh has not only been famous as the largest coal industrial region in Vietnam but also its precious natural and cultural heritages, both given by nature and created by humans. Its culture has interference, convergence, and unity in the diversity of Red River civilisation including marine culture, mine worker culture, the unique culture of ethnic minorities and the Buddhist culture of Truc Lam Yen…
Honouring and promoting the beauty of Vietnam via Google Arts & Culture
(TITC) - Breathtaking views of natural wonders, the diversity and brilliance of ethnic cultures or the delicate flavours of cuisine are the hallmarks of Vietnam that are honoured and shine on Google Arts & Culture virtual museum.
Nine ideal destinations in Ho Tram (Ba Ria - Vung Tau)
Beaches, Binh Chau - Phuoc Buu Nature Reserve, hot mineral springs, Binh Chau fishing port are among should-not-miss destinations when visiting Ho Tram (Ba Ria - Vung Tau)
Plan to boost tourism in Ha Noi's Bat Trang Village awaits approval
With a vision for socio-economic advancement and a modernized Ha Noi, Gia Lam District has embarked on ambitious plans to develop the Red River urban area, fostering growth while preserving the craft heritage of Bat Trang Pottery Village.
Fire-jumping ritual in Ha Giang
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.
Water reservoir from volcanic crater in Quang Ngai
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.
Huoi He waterfall: A retreat for the summer heat in Dien Bien Province
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.
Ban Lien commune emerges as tourist destination in northern mountains
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.
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