Chuyên mục: Địa lý – Geography
Tourism projects worth 2.7 billion USD launched in Quang Ninh
Last update 14:51 | 08/11/2017
VietNamNet Bridge – A series of projects worth a total 61 trillion VND (2.7 billion USD) will be built in the Van Don Special Administrative – Economic Unit, the northern province of Quang Ninh in 2018, according to Deputy Head of the management board of Quang Ninh economic zone Hoang Trung Kien.
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| A graphic image of the Sonasea Dragon Bay project (Photo: cafef.vn) |
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Tours offer glimpse of Hoi An countryside
Last update 09:00 | 07/11/2017
VietNamNet Bridge – On the tourist routes of central Viet Nam, Hoi An ancient town offers a change of pace from the normal hustle and bustle of cities. The small town boasts mossy old churches, temples and wooden houses dotted along small lanes shadowed with green and flowery climbing vines.
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| Drifting: Riding a coracle is among the most popular activities. |
While many visitors stroll the ancient town, enjoy local cuisine and purchase souvenirs, they may miss out on seeing life in the traquil villages in the area, where locals plant vegetables and fish. Thanks to a crop of local tour companies, tourists may participate in homestays to join villagers in their work. Tiếp tục đọc “Tours offer glimpse of Hoi An countryside”
Hội An offers great art galleries
Update: November, 05/2017 – 09:00
Viet Nam NewsThe ancient town of Hội An showcases a convergence of antique traditional architectural styles. It was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999 and attracts legions of tourists every year. This romantic town’s beauty and history make it an inspiring destination for artists and art-lovers alike — and it’s just a 45-minute drive from the APEC events in Đà Nẵng.
Let’s take a look at some art galleries in town: Tiếp tục đọc “Hội An offers great art galleries”
Experience diverse Asian cuisine at Saigon underground trade center
By Tuoi Tre News, November 4, 2017, 17:01 GMT+7
Asiana Food Town is situated within the Sense Market Shopping Center, located underneath 23/9 Park.The location is in the heart of the southern metropolis and within walking distance of popular tourist destinations such as Ben Thanh Market and the Bui Vien Street ‘backpacker area.’ Tiếp tục đọc “Experience diverse Asian cuisine at Saigon underground trade center”
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| Diners enjoy different types of food at the Asiana Food Town, located in the underground Sense Market Shopping Center in downtown Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Tuoi Tre |
An underground food court in downtown Ho Chi Minh City is featuring a variety of Asian cuisines, offering its visitor a truly unique culinary experience.
The only farmer violinists in Vietnam – Làng vĩ cầm nông dân – Làng Then, Bắc Giang
Làng Then, thuộc xã Thái Đào – Lạng Giang – Bắc Giang, ngôi làng duy nhất tại Việt Nam có truyền thống chơi vĩ cầm suốt gần 60 năm nay.
Overwhelming mountainous landscapes of Ha Giang
Last update 20:18 | 01/11/2017
The northernmost province of Ha Giang boasts a number of untouched overwhelming landscapes such as Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark and famous destinations in Quan Ba and Yen Minh districts.
 Imposing mountain ranges are an identity of UNESCO-recognised Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark Tiếp tục đọc “Overwhelming mountainous landscapes of Ha Giang” |
The last bronze incense burner craft village in Saigon
Last update 15:03 | 02/11/2017
In modern society, traditional craft villages are disappearing and many artisans are finding it hard to stick with their jobs. But in HCMC, the nation’s fastest growing city, there still exists a century-old bronze incense burner casting village called An Hoi in Go Vap District where only five households are holding on to the traditional craft.
In the craft village on the quiet Nguyen Duy Cung Street in Ward 12, Go Vap District, people can sense the slow pace of life and the peaceful atmosphere. Tiếp tục đọc “The last bronze incense burner craft village in Saigon”
Thousands fill Ho Chi Minh City’s ‘backpacker area’ for Halloween celebration (photos)
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| Congestion happened at the Bui Vien-De Tham Intersection in downtown Ho Chi Minh City on October 31, 2017 as thousands gathered to celebrate Halloween. Photo: Tuoi Tre |
Thousands of people have flooded the ‘backpacker area’ of Ho Chi Minh City to celebrate Halloween.
Along with the frenetic atmosphere, severe congestion occurred in the area, especially at the intersection of Bui Vien with De Tham Streets. Tiếp tục đọc “Thousands fill Ho Chi Minh City’s ‘backpacker area’ for Halloween celebration (photos)”
Beautiful homestays in northern Ha Giang province
Last update 16:03 | 28/10/2017
Homestay services are springing up throughout the northern province of Ha Giang. Visitors can now choose to stay at beautiful homestays in Quang Ba, Dong Van, and Meo Vac districts.
 Tha Hamlet is around 4km from the centre of Ha Giang City. It is home to Tay ethnic minority people and famous for its many cultural traditions and the pristine natural beauty. Tiếp tục đọc “Beautiful homestays in northern Ha Giang province” |
Thái women in Nghệ An learn to promote community-based tourism
vietnamnews Update: October, 29/2017 – 00:08
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| Japanese aid: Raito Hotta (in blue cap) and his Japanese friends enjoy a buffalo carriage in Nưa Village. — VNS Photo Ando Katsuhiro |
NGHỆ AN — As the sunshine of a late summer afternoon waned, Lô Thị Hoa and her sister, looking fresh in traditional Thái costumes, prepared food to welcome guests to their stilt house in Nưa Village.
Inside the kitchen, three women in Hoa’s group were cooking food in several big pots on firewood while others were busy boiling water, cleaning vegetables and marinating meat. A dozen traditional dishes had to be served in just an hour. Tiếp tục đọc “Thái women in Nghệ An learn to promote community-based tourism”
Spectacular beauty of Van Long Nature Reserve
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Located in Ninh Binh province, Van Long is the biggest wetland nature reserve in the northern delta region.
 Tourists paddle in Van Long Nature Reserve Tiếp tục đọc “Spectacular beauty of Van Long Nature Reserve” |
Hồ Đa Nhim – Viên ngọc biếc ẩn mình giữa núi rừng cao nguyên
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Công trình hồ nhân tạo Đa Nhim vẫn luôn là nguồn cung cấp thủy điện quan trọng ở tỉnh Lâm Đồng và các tỉnh lân cận như Khánh Hòa, Ninh Thuận và Bình Thuận qua hơn 50 năm nay. Bên cạnh đó, hồ Đa Nhim còn là một thắng cảnh tuyệt đẹp làm bao người ngẩn ngơ ngắm nhìn mỗi khi có dịp đi qua cung đèo Ngoạn Mục hay đèo Dran.
Hồ Đa Nhim (hay còn gọi là hồ Đơn Dương) là hồ nước nhân tạo nằm trong thị trấn Dran, huyện Đơn Dương, tỉnh Lâm Đồng. Hồ Đa Nhim tọa lạc giữa thiên nhiên tuyệt đẹp, cạnh nhà máy thủy điện Đa Nhim và cách thành phố Đà Lạt mộng mơ khoảng 40 km xuôi theo đường về Phan Rang (tỉnh Ninh Thuận).
Hồ Đa Nhim nằm bên thị trấn Dran -Ảnh:Bố Susu Tiếp tục đọc “Hồ Đa Nhim – Viên ngọc biếc ẩn mình giữa núi rừng cao nguyên”
Tranquillity of Ha Long in autumn
Last update 12:20 | 25/10/2017
Ha Long city in the northern province of Quang Ninh is the image of serenity in autumn,excepting the bustling tourist sites nearby.
You know it is autumn in Ha Long when early morning fog drifts in from the sea. At the foot of Bai Tho Mountain, fishermen anchor their boats as they raise catches of shrimp and fish. Tiếp tục đọc “Tranquillity of Ha Long in autumn” |
Boat-making villages busy in Mekong Delta flood season
Last update 15:25 | 21/10/2017
While flood damage prevents fishermen from going to work, the locals in the Mekong Delta find another way to make a living by making fishing nets and small boats.
Boats are already one of the most common means of transport of the people in the Mekong Delta which has a dense network of river courses. As the flood season came early, the craft villages also started their work earlier than usual, especially at Long Hau craft village in Lai Vung District, Dong Thap Province. Tiếp tục đọc “Boat-making villages busy in Mekong Delta flood season”
Boats are already one of the most common means of transport of the people in the Mekong Delta which has a dense network of river courses. As the flood season came early, the craft villages also started their work earlier than usual, especially at Long Hau craft village in Lai Vung District, Dong Thap Province. Tiếp tục đọc “Boat-making villages busy in Mekong Delta flood season”
