Tay Ninh Province reveals the wild beauty of the South
Being a citizen of the North, I've always been curious about people, life and the countryside in the South, but it wasn't until I was in my 20s that I had the chance to visit one of the most popular tourism destinations in Tay Ninh Province – Dau Tieng Lake.
Local tour guides provide an insight into the real Sa Pa
It's a strange land that leaves me with different feelings whenever I come to rediscover it.
Vuong Palace
Vuong Palace   (Dec 25, 2010)
Nearly a century ago, in the area of the present-day Ha Giang Province (northern Vietnam) where the Mong (Meo) ethnic people are living, the Vuong family led by Vuong Chinh…
Charming roads in winter    (Dec 25, 2010)
Charming roads in winter
The mild winter is pervading all roads and houses in the Central and Central Highlands regions with cold breezes and scenic landscapes of old, bare trees enveloped in the misty fog.
An Area of Waves and Sands   (Dec 22, 2010)
An Area of Waves and Sands
Stretching 192km along the coast, Binh Thuan Province borders south-Central and Southeast Vietnam, having the geographical, economic and cultural characteristics of both areas, which makes its tourism potential, especially sea tourism the most unique in the country.
Tam Hai – A Picture of Sea Village
Leaving Highway 1A at the centre of Nui Thanh District, Quang Nam Province, taking a ferry boat at the Truong Giang River’s estuary, visitors will reach Tam Hai Commune of Nui Thanh District in Quang Nam Province. Apart from the estuary there are only the sea and a village locally known as the fishing village of Tam Hai.
Old Quarters on Dong Van Karst Plateau
The old quarter on Dong Van Karst Plateau in the northern province of Ha Giang is considered an architectural, historical and cultural relic. Many visitors have been impressed by the local environment and its residents' social, economic and cultural life. The old quarter has been well preserved to retain its wild original look from years ago.
Horse-race in Bac Ha   (Dec 21, 2010)
Horse-race in Bac Ha
For a long time Bac Ha District in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai has been famous for not only its beautiful landscape with immense forests adorned with white plum and bauhinia flowers in blossom, but also the Horse-race Festival. It is a unique feature in the cultural and spiritual life of the local people.
Fossilized coral in Ninh Thuan   (Dec 21, 2010)
Fossilized coral in Ninh Thuan
Just off the rocky shore of Nui Chua National Park in the central province of Ninh Thuan is a fossilized coral reef that is millions of years old.
Lost in a land of Confucianism   (Dec 21, 2010)
Lost in a land of Confucianism
Whenever I visit Hanoi, the first place I think of is the Temple of Literature, where the tree-shaded grounds and the buildings tell of the times that scholars studied there. The temple makes me reflect on my country’s history and I get lost in a land of Confucianism and traditional values.
Passing on folk dance skills    (Dec 17, 2010)
Passing on folk dance skills
Ethnic folk dance training needs improvements including shortened training time and better background music, said professional dancers at a recent conference on ethnic folk dancing. Artist Tran Duc Vien, a retired dancing teacher, proposed to shorten existing dance training courses at art institutes throughout the country.
Drifting through the delta   (Dec 17, 2010)
Drifting through the delta
If central Vietnam is my favorite place to travel and learn about history, the Mekong Delta region is where I am touched by the hardship that these people endure.
Rediscovering Da Lat    (Dec 15, 2010)
Rediscovering Da Lat
Surrounded by gentle hills and scenic areas, the highland city of Da Lat is still home to intriguing beauty in spite of the growing population, the rise in modern architecture and the number of tourists, said Nhat Ha.
A date with history in the Central
I was born in the North and I grew up in the South, but the central is my favorite place for traveling.
Dai Lanh Cape    (Dec 13, 2010)
Dai Lanh Cape
Dai Lanh cape is located in Phuoc Tan Village, Dong Hoa District, Phu Yen Province in central Vietnam. It is a branch of the Truong Son mounts running to the sea.
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