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Melodies of life


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...

Green, quiet side of Da Lat

Green, quiet side of Da Lat Sun rays breaking through green pine forests, white clouds on the hills and thick fog add their charms to the peaceful landscape of the Central Highlands town Da Lat. Golden sunshine on an area of Cu Hill and golf course next to Xuan Huong Lake with a view of […]

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...

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 –...

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...

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...

Avana Retreat, where nature, mind and body connect

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...

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...

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...