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Erhai Lake in Dali – One of the Most Beautiful Lakes in China
Erhai Lake in Dali – One of the Most Beautiful Lakes in China Geographical Location Erhai is situated at 1,972 metres (6,470 ft) above sea level. In size, the North-South length of the lake is 40 kilometres (25 mi) and the East-West width is roughly 7–8 kilometres (4.3–5.0 mi). Its area is...
The Top 10 Things to Do in Lijiang
The Top 10 Things to Do in Lijiang 1. Take a Stroll in Lijiang Ancient Town Lijiang Ancient Town is famous for its traditional ethnic culture and customs, charming buildings, and the stunning natural views. The old town, the old buildings, the narrow cobbled pedestrian streets, and small...
The Li River in Guilin and Yangshuo – China’s Most Celebrated Scenery
The Li River in Guilin and Yangshuo – China’s Most Celebrated Scenery Location: Rises in the Mao’er Mountain or Cat Mountain (Xing’an County, northern border of Guilin), passes southward through Guilin, Yangshuo, Pingle, Zhaoping and many villages to open out to Xijiang River of...
The Top 15 Tourist Attractions in China
The Top 15 Tourist Attractions in China With a vast territory and a long history, China offers so much to see and explore. We have listed for you the top 15 must-visit attractions in China for any classic China tours. 1. The Great Wall of China in Beijing Different Sceneries at the Great Wall...
Angkor Wat (Cambodia) – 7th Wonder of the World
Angkor Wat (Cambodia) – 7th Wonder of the World Angkor Wat, in its beauty and state of preservation, is unrivaled. Its mightiness and magnificence bespeak a pomp and a luxury surpassing that of a Pharaoh or a Shah Jahan, an impressiveness greater than that of the Pyramids, an artistic...
Taj Mahal, Agra – India
Taj Mahal, Agra – India A white marble tomb built in 1631 – 48 in Agra, seat of the Mughal Empire, by Shah Jehan for his wife, Arjuman Banu Begum, the monument sums up many of the formal themes that have played through Islamic architecture. Its refined elegance is a conspicuous...
The Great Wall of China
The Great Wall of China Great Wall of China, Chinese (Pinyin) Wanli Changcheng or (Wade-Giles romanization) Wan-li Ch’ang-ch’eng (“10,000-Li Long Wall”), extensive bulwark erected in ancient China, one of the largest building-construction projects ever undertaken. The Great Wall...
Legume trees allure visitors to central Vietnam village
Legume trees allure visitors to central Vietnam village Huong Tra Village in Quang Nam Province attracts visitors thanks to hundreds of beautiful legume trees planted here. These days, Huong Tra Village in Hoa Huong Ward of Tam Ky Town is filled with the yellow color of blooming legume flowers....
Blooming lotus season adds charm to Hue (Vietnam)
Blooming lotus season adds charm to Hue At this time of year lotuses are at their beautiful best on the outskirts of central tourist town Hue. A woman rides past a lotus pond in La Chu Village of Huong Tra Town, around 12 kilometers from downtown Hue. Lotus season lasts from late May until...
10 destinations to beat the summer heat in Vietnam
10 destinations to beat the summer heat in Vietnam With summer temperatures reaching up to 37 degrees Celsius in many parts of Vietnam, here are some suggestions for those seeking shelter from the heat. Sa Pa An aerial view of Sa Pa in thick fog. At an altitude of 1,600 meters above sea level, Sa...
Kingdom of birds rules over Bach Ma mountain peak
Kingdom of birds rules over Bach Ma (Vietnam) mountain peak Bach Ma National Park in Thua Thien – Hue Province, a famed trekking destination, is home to 363 birds, accounting for one-third of all bird species in Vietnam. Bach Ma National Park was established in 1991 and covers more than...
Northern Vietnam village ideal for snow hunters
Northern Vietnam village ideal for snow hunters Nhiu Co San Village in northern Vietnam, connecting Sa Pa and Y Ty, famed trekking hotspots, is touted as a must-visit destination by seasoned travelers. For many years now, Sa Pa, a famous tourist town at a height of 1,500 meters above sea level, has...
Gia Lai, a hidden Central Highlands gem
Gia Lai, a hidden Central Highlands gem Mighty waterfalls, tea estates, rubber plantations and traditional gong festivals are among the hidden charms of lesser-known Central Highlands province Gia Lai. Bien Ho tea estate in Chu Pah District is smothered in white fog. Bien Ho is one of the oldest...
Five succulent Nha Trang (Vietnam) dishes
Five succulent Nha Trang (Vietnam) dishes Grilled rolls, fresh seafood, jellyfish noodle soup, mini egg pancakes and deep herring salad are distinctive dishes in Nha Trang, a top beach town in central Vietnam. Grilled rolls The dish is not complete without sweet, spicy fish sauce, green...
Five popular spots for cloud hunting in Da Lat
Five popular spots for cloud hunting in Da Lat With its many cloud-covered hills, resort town Da Lat in the Central Highlands is a great destination for the lovers of dawn. Troc Hill From Da Lat, take the direction toward Da Lat Golden Valley tourist complex and turn right at the gate. After...
Camping amid clouds on Vietnam’s mountain peak
Camping amid clouds on Vietnam’s mountain peak Pitching a tent and sleeping overnight on top of Ta Xua Mountain is an interesting travel experience: you will wake up amid a sea of white clouds. Situated 230 kilometers (143 miles) north of Hanoi, Ta Xua, one of the highest peaks in Vietnam at...
Quang Binh adds waterfall rappelling to its tourism repertoire
Quang Binh adds waterfall rappelling to its tourism repertoire Quang Binh Province, world famous for cave tours, is offering a new travel experience deep inside a nature reserve – rappelling down a 50-meter-high waterfall. Covering an area of more than 22,000 hectares, the Dong Chau –...
A glimpse into Vietnam’s coconut kingdom
A glimpse into Vietnam’s coconut kingdom The Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre is well known as Vietnam’s coconut capital, where local farmers have been subsisting on coconut groves for generations. A coconut grove in Giong Trom District seen from Ham Luong Bridge connecting Ben Tre,...
Trekking to the ‘roof’ of Lang Son
Avana Retreat, where nature, mind and body connect Secretly nested in the beautiful valleys and hills of Mai Chau, a mountain retreat offers you a relaxing and natural excursion far from the city hustle and bustle. A mere 150 kilometers from Hanoi, Avana Retreat is in Mai Chau Province, though its...
5 Reasons for Choosing Mr Linh’s Homestay Ba Be
5 Reasons for Choosing Mr Linh’s Homestay Ba Be It is a common sense that not only the beauty of the destination and interesting activities, but the accommodation where tourists can relax and recharge their energy also plays an important role in making a memorable holiday. No one can deny that...
Top 5 Stunning Islands to Discover in Vietnam
\ << Vietnam, a friendly and attractive destination>> Top 5 Stunning Islands to Discover in Vietnam 1.PHU QUOC ISLAND Phu Quoc island The island of Phu Quoc was not considered the gem of Vietnam’s coastal region by coincidence. This charming paradise possesses a great variety...
Discover The Unique Features of Central Vietnam Cuisine
\ Discover The Unique Features of Central Vietnam Cuisine 1. Central Vietnam cuisine features Unlike the cuisine of the Nord which is exquisite and sophisticated or the rustic one of the South, the cuisine of the Central region – which has spent three centuries as the capital of the last...
Four Highest and Most Impressive Passes in Northern Vietnam
Four Highest and Most Impressive Passes in Northern Vietnam Not only stopping at the 4 highest mountain peaks in the North, the highland nature of Vietnam always attracts tourists with landscapes of different beauty but somewhat dangerous. In this article, we will share with you about the 4 longest...
6 camping destinations near Hanoi amid scenic nature
6 camping destinations near Hanoi amid scenic nature With Hanoi allowing outdoor activities, here is a list of popular camping destinations amid green nature and with fresh air for a weekend getaway. Ba Vi National Park An hour and a half away from the capital, the 11,000-hectare Ba Vi National...
A quiet autumn in Hanoi
A quiet autumn in Hanoi Hanoi has entered autumn amid the echo of deserted streets, empty shops and closed iconic destinations. Hoan Kiem Lake (Sword Lake), one of the busiest areas in downtown Hanoi during weekends, is left deserted. In the ongoing Covid wave, which began four months ago, Hanoi...
Hanoi sparkles with nocturnal serenity
Hanoi sparkles with nocturnal serenity Many tourist attractions and high-rises across Hanoi, all lit up at night, display a calm serenity. Thanh Nien Street, located between West Lake and Truc Bach Lake, is brightly lit at dusk. The street is renowned for its beauty, with the blackboard trees...
Traditional costumes reveal diversity among Dao ethnic groups
Traditional costumes reveal diversity among Dao ethnic groups A photo series the gorgeous and varied clothes worn by the ethnic Dao people in northern Vietnam. The Dao are a major ethnic group with a population of 891,151 according to the 2019 census. They consist of several sub-groups and live...
Catching the colorful glow of daily life in craft villages
Catching the colorful glow of daily life in craft villages Photographer Le Hoang Men has succeeded in capturing the wondrous colors of subsistence livelihoods in traditional craft villages in central Vietnam where people catch fish and make salt. Located on the Tam Giang Lagoon in Quang Dien...
Popular snacks get makeover in Vung Tau (Vietnam)
Popular snacks get makeover in Vung Tau (Vietnam) Four popular snacks have got a creative twist in Vung Tau despite not originating in the southern town. Locals have tweaked their sizes, ingredients or cooking methods. Banh khot (mini pancake) A plate of hot banh khot. Sizzling banh khot on a...
Picturesque rice terraces of Quang Ngai
<< Vietnam, a friendly and attractive destination >> Picturesque rice terraces of Quang Ngai Quang Ngai Province’s terraced rice fields resemble vivid paintings come harvest season. In March, rice terraces lining National Highway 24B near the central province’s...
Vietnam nature, daily life focus of photo exhibit in Da Lat
Vietnam nature, daily life focus of photo exhibit in Da Lat A photo exhibit scheduled to take place from Thursday in Central Highlands town Da Lat will depict the beauty of Vietnamese landscapes and daily life. The outdoor photo exhibition titled “Dalat Rendezvous” is co-organized by...
Plum blossoms dye northern Vietnam village white
Plum blossoms dye northern Vietnam village white Ta Van Chu Village in Lao Cai Province, bleached with spring plum blossoms, emerges gracefully through the lens of photographer Gon Rau. In the last days of February, hillside and village plum blossom trees enter bloom, covering the mountainous area...
Hanoi dotted with kapok tree blossoms
Hanoi dotted with kapok tree blossoms Come March, many corners of Hanoi, especially in the countryside, are adorned by red kapok trees blooming in profusion. Kapok trees 30 meters tall are in full bloom around the National Museum of History in downtown Hanoi. For Hanoians, the sight of these red...
Thousands fish for luck in central Vietnam’s marsh festival
Thousands fish for luck in central Vietnam’s marsh festival Thousands of people brought tools to the Vuc marsh in Ha Tinh’s Nghi Xuan District to participate in the Dong Hoa fishing festival. The Dong Hoa fishing festival, which began dozens of years ago, is a yearly festival...
A breathtaking hillside glimpse of Da Lat
A breathtaking hillside glimpse of Da Lat Whether at dawn or dusk, the Central Highlands town of Da Lat appears resplendent from the terrace of Cheo Veooo Cafe. Da Lat in Lam Dong Province offers several ideal spots for peace seeking individuals thanks to its misty weather and splendid...
Hanoi flower villages lack customers ahead of Tet
Hanoi flower villages lack customers ahead of Tet One week before the Lunar New Year, flower villages like Nhat Tan and Tu Lien in Hanoi are abnormally silent. Peach blossoms in Nhat Tan Ward, Tay Ho District are blooming due to the warm weather. Hoa from Nhat Tan is excited because she has...
The bustling atmosphere of Saigon yellow mai street
The bustling atmosphere of Saigon yellow mai street On the sidewalks of Pham Ngoc Thach Street in Saigon’s District 1, yellow mai flower trees attract many Lunar New Year visitors. Before the Tet holiday which peaks on Feb. 12, this street is filled with the yellow shade of mai, a very...
Son Doong Cave shines in wake of flood season
Son Doong Cave shines in wake of flood season The splendor of Son Doong, the world’s largest cave, during the flood season was captured by a famous Vietnamese travel blogger on his first trip. On the first day, Ngo Tran Hai An and a group of adventurous tourists started their journey from...
Colorful Phu Quoc Island through an expat lens
Colorful Phu Quoc Island through an expat lens Frenchman Benjamin Tortorelli, who has lived in Vietnam for 10 years, says Phu Quoc is the country’s only island he can stay on for a week without feeling bored. Tortorelli, a French expat working in Ho Chi Minh City, flew to Phu Quoc,...
Spring atmosphere pervades popular highland towns
Spring atmosphere pervades popular highland towns At this time of year, spring flowers bloom across Vietnam’s popular highland towns to herald upcoming Tet, the country’s biggest holiday. Two H’mong girls carry yellow mustard flowers on their backs amid plum blossoms in...
Da Lat gets bedecked in white flowers
Da Lat gets bedecked in white flowers Residents and visitors are enjoying spring time in Da Lat as the Central Highlands town’s beauty gets enhanced by Bauhinia trees in full bloom. The white Bauhinia flowers are attracting a lot of people to Da Lat in January. The town’s Quang Trung...
Phia Oac mountain range frozen in white frost
Phia Oac mountain range frozen in white frost Tourists are flocking to Phia Oac, Cao Bang Province’s second highest peak in northern Vietnam, to admire the white frost as temperatures plunge to sub-zero degrees Celsius. Phia Oac Mountain in Nguyen Binh District is covered in white...
Maple tree colors transform landscape in northern Vietnam district
Maple tree colors transform landscape in northern Vietnam district Maple trees in Trung Khanh District, Cao Bang Province have brightened the local landscape with red and yellow leaves. The district presents a transformed spectacle in the months of December and January. One of the most beautiful...
Da Lat dipped in cherry blossom pink
Da Lat dipped in cherry blossom pink The early spring ambiance of cherry blossom season in Dat Lat features charmingly in a new series. Cherry trees adorn the gardens of Da Sar Commune, Lac Duong District on Lang Biang Plateau, about 12 kilometers from central Da Lat in the Central Highlands....
Hau Giang, the charm of river country
Hau Giang, the charm of river country Its lush countryside, rivers, local life and rich history make Hau Giang Province a great weekend getaway. Hau Giang is located at the heart of the Mekong Delta, around 240 km southwest of Ho Chi Minh City. Blessed with a not-too-hot, not-too-cold tropical...
Moc Chau erupts with plum blossoms
Moc Chau erupts with plum blossoms Moc Chau district in Son La Province is on best form this time of year with the graceful blooming of pristinely white plum blossoms. The plum blossom is one of Moc Chau’s signature flowers. When in bloom, the flowers cover the trees from root to top. Below is a...
Three banh canh noodle joints outpace Saigonese peers
Three banh canh noodle joints outpace Saigonese peers Three banh canh eateries in Saigon are creating a splash among hundreds of ordinary noodle shops in the city thanks to their cut-above style, service, and ingredients. Resembling the Japanese udon noodle, banh canh, literally translated as...
When Hue glimmers and glows
When Hue glimmers and glows Hue, Vietnam’s former imperial capital, puts on a glorious light show at night. Everyday at 6 p.m. two pavilions in the front of the Hue Citadel, Nghinh Luong Dinh and Phu Van Lau, are lit up. The LED lighting makes them glow gorgeously. The two pavilions find a...