Situated around 50 kilometers from the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, and easily accessible by either high-speed boat or bus, Vam Sat Ecological Tourist Site in the outlying coastal district of Can Gio could be a perfect place of choice for those wishing to explore the pristine natural scenery and experience water services attached to local daily lives.
With their wild scenery, Ta Dung Lake, Lap An Lagoon or Suoi Hai Lake have all attracted backpackers from across the nation and around the world.
About 50km to the east of the capital city of Ha Noi, an ancient village offers both locals and tourists a peaceful space with green, moss-covered roofs, curved roof of a communal house whose color fades over time. It is Duong Lam in Son Tay Town.
These unadulterated treats pack a flavorful punch in Viet Nam's former capital.
Those looking for a place with tranquility and picturesque landscapes surrounded by rivers, lakes or green trees to find inner peace and get away from stresses of urban life should make a pilgrimage trip up to Cau Mountain in Binh Duong Province.
From January to March every year, scores of photographers rush to Co Thach Beach in Tuy Phong District, Binh Thuan Province to get the best shots of stunning moss-covered stones in early morning fog.
For years, Ba Den Mountain in Tay Ninh Province has been frequented by pilgrims during the first lunar month, with most of them visiting the pagoda and temple complex on the mountain. Conquering the 986-meter-high mountain, the highest in the nation’s Southeastern region, might be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
In Spring, the plum valley of Na Ka (Moc Chau district, Son La province) puts on her new dress as all the plum flowers are in full bloom, creating a magnificent view infatuating visitors and people from different localities flock to this wonder land to take into their eyes this splendid scene.
Crispy fried spring rolls are not only a traditional favourite of Vietnamese, but also listed in the top 10 best dishes on CNN travel.
The exceptional beauty of the UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay is always what local and international tourists think of first when the name of Quang Ninh Province flashes through their mind. That is true but a trip to Quang Ninh will be more richly rewarding if visitors take the chance to drop by Co To Island, also in the province.
Tre Ba De is a Da Nang-Quang Nam’s special cuisine made of pork. It has become not only the favourite cuisine of many local inhabitants but also a tasty dish that the people from all over the country love.
The Muong Culture Space Museum is located in a small limestone valley in Hoa Binh Province, about 70km from Ha Noi.