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

Experience diverse Asian cuisine at Saigon underground trade center
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.

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”

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.

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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)

By Tuoi Tre News

November 1, 2017, 14:58 GMT+7

Thousands fill Ho Chi Minh City’s ‘backpacker area’ for Halloween celebration (photos)
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.

Dressed up in a variety of costumes, large crowds gathered at Bui Vien Walking Street in District 1, the most popular road in the city’s ‘backpacker area,’ on Tuesday night.Pubs and restaurants along the street were decorated in the spirit of the celebration.

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.

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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

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”

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

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.

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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”

Charming Pho Hien, Hung Yen Province

Last update 11:00 | 23/10/2017

Pho Hien, a historical site in Hung Yen Province, was a famous merchant port in Vietnam and a small historic town on the banks of the Red River.

There are also many famous relic sites in Pho Hien such as Hien pagoda, Chuong pagoda, and Mau Temple. Let’s visit Hung Yen province to explore more about the beauty of Pho Hien.

Pho Hien is a historical site in Hung Yen Province, about 70 kilometers southeast of Hanoi. Tiếp tục đọc “Charming Pho Hien, Hung Yen Province”

Travel firms earn big money from outbound tours

Last update 16:00 | 22/10/2017

VietNamNet Bridge – A report from the Vietnam Tourism Association showed that 6.5 million Vietnamese traveled abroad in 2016 and spent $7-8 billion. Spending per capita was $1,230 on outbound tours, an increase of 15 percent over 2015.


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Singapore is one of the favorite destinations for Vietnamese. According to the Singapore Tourism Board, in 2015, the country received 15.2 million travelers, including 418,000 Vietnamese. Vietnam was among the 15 markets with the highest numbers of visitors to Singapore. Tiếp tục đọc “Travel firms earn big money from outbound tours”

Phú Quốc Island drowning in rubbish

vietnamnews Update: October, 20/2017 – 09:00

Garbage heap in Phú Quốc Island’s Dương Đông Town in the Mekong Delta province of Kiên Giang. — VNS Photo Thái Hà
Viet Nam News KIÊN GIANG — Phú Quốc Island in the southern province of Kiên Giang – among the most popular tourist destinations in Việt Nam – is being threatened by environmental pollution caused by rubbish dumps, Lao động (Labour) newspaper reported. Tiếp tục đọc “Phú Quốc Island drowning in rubbish”