One of the outstanding gems of the region, the 72, 000-hectare Cat Tien National Park comprises an amazingly biodiverse region of lowland tropical rain forest. The hiking, mountain biking and bird-watching are easily the best in Southern Vietnam. Always call ahead for reservations as the park can accommodate only a limited number of visitors. Advertisement … Read more
“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. I … Read more
Thousands of rocks in different shapes and s create the uniqueness of Ham Ho, also known as the “Forest of Stone”, in the central province of Binh Dinh. Located in Tay Son District, around 50km east from Quy Nhon city, Ham Ho is situated at the confluence of two tributaries of the Con River. The … Read more
In the words of the local Thai ethnic people, Pu Luong means the “highest peak”. Its loftiest zenith towering 1,700m above the valleys of Quan Hoa and Ba Thuoc districts, in the northern province of Thanh Hoa, about 250km south of Ha Noi. Pu Luong Nature Reserve is close to several other favoured tourism attractions, … Read more
Dalat is quite different from anywhere else you’ll visit in Vietnam. You would almost be forgiven for thinking you’d stumbled into the French Alps in springtime. This was certainly how the former colonists treated it – escaping to their chalets to enjoy the cooler climate. Advertisement The French feel is compounded by a radio mast … Read more
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital is 13km from Ninh Binh Town, Ninh Binh Province. In 968, Dinh Bo Linh ascended to the throne and took the name of King Dinh Tien Hoang and reunified the country under the name of Dai Co Viet and Hoa Lu was its capital for 41 years (968-1009). The mountains and … Read more
Located in Dinh Bang Village, Tu Son Town, Bac Ninh Province, 15km from Hanoi. Do Temple worship the eight Kings of Ly Dynasty and is famous for its unique architecture. Formerly, the Do Temple was famous for its architecture, highly praised through the verses: “The architecture of the Do Temple is marvelous, Worthy to the … Read more
Dinh Temple is located in Truong Yen Ha Commune and Le Temple is located in Truong Yen Thuong Communce, Hoa Lu District, Ninh Binh Province. Dinh Temple worships King Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Temple worships King Le Dai Hanh. These temples were built in 17th century. Dinh Temple was built in the shape of … Read more
VGP – Located in Thanh Oai District, Hà Nội Capital, Chuông Conical Hat Village is well-known for its special product “nón” by many foreign and domestic visitors. This small village is crowded with people who not only come here to place orders but also witness the process of making “nón”. The main material for making … Read more
Dalat is a undoubtedly beautiful tourist town. The vast majority of visitors are both domestic and foreign tourists on short package tours, drawn by the scenery, vivid blue skies, fresh air, flower-filled parks, and local edible treatment. Da Lat is extremely famous for mild weather. Thanks to the advantage of height and enclosing pine jungle, … Read more