The bitter truth behind sticky-tape wrapped luggage headed for Vietnam

Tuoitrenews Kim Van

Updated : 05/12/2017 16:48 GMT + 7

Should you come across luggage wrapped with sticky tape on a baggage carousel, chances are it is bound for Vietnam.

Kim Van, a Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper reader, recalls how she learned to protect her luggage from being rummaged through by screeners when traveling home to Vietnam – a revelation that Vietnamese have lost faith in airport services.

Vietnamese want to keep their luggage safe, but many feel being forced to resort to the ‘sticky tape method’ is a kick in the gut. Tiếp tục đọc “The bitter truth behind sticky-tape wrapped luggage headed for Vietnam”

Israeli tourists charged $22 for 3km ride in Da Lat

Tuoi Tre News

Updated : 05/13/2017 09:59 GMT + 7

A taxi operator in Da Lat City in the Central Highlands’ Lam Dong Province has been fined and had its driver suspended from work for overcharging two foreign tourists earlier this week.

Vina Gold was slapped with a civil fine of VND7 million (US$308) after one of its driver charged two Israeli women VND510,000 (US$22.5) for a 3km ride on Wednesday. Tiếp tục đọc “Israeli tourists charged $22 for 3km ride in Da Lat”

Ancient city celebrates the 10th millionth tourists

vietnamnews

Update: May, 12/2017 – 17:00
Kids join a painting in the old quarter of Hội An city. — VNS Photo Công Thành
HỘI AN — The ancient town of Hội An celebrated the arrival of its 10 millionth tourist at the old quarter’s Japanese Bridge today.The city’s culture and sports centre said Hội An hosted 1.6 million tourists last year, a 34.14 per cent increase from 2015.

Earlier this year, the UNESCO-recognised world heritage site was voted among the best 25 destinations in the world by travel website TripAdvisor. Tiếp tục đọc “Ancient city celebrates the 10th millionth tourists”

Hoi An makes it on top 25 best destinations

Last update 09:49 | 10/05/2017
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About 30 km south of central Da Nang City, Hoi An is a well-preserved example of the important Southeast Asian trading port it was from the 15th-19th centuries.

According to TripAdvisor, Hoi An is an attractive destination for both domestic and foreign visitors.

The co-existence of indigenous customs and habits and those imported by foreign settlers creates a distinctive look which lures visitors to the ancient town.

Ideal weather and sun-drenched beaches are also bonus points for the town.

Yet, TripAdvisor recommends the locality to improve accommodation infrastructure to meet the continuously rising demand of visitors.

VNA

Colourful Dong Van market

Last update 15:12 | 17/04/2017

Dong Van is the northernmost district of Ha Giang province and located in the most unique karst plateau geopark in Vietnam. Arriving in Dong Van, tourists will have the chance to admire the majestic beauty of rolling mountains and forests as well as to learn more about the daily life of Dong Van residents. The Dong Van market is one of the most popular visiting sites for tourists.

The Dong Van market is one of the most popular visiting sites for tourists. Tiếp tục đọc “Colourful Dong Van market”

Highland markets – a specialty of Lai Chau

Last update 15:09 | 25/04/2017

Markets in the northwestern highland province of Lai Chau are not only for selling and buying goods but also for couples to meet and date.



highland markets as rendervous for love couples hinh 1
Highland markets have been existed in Lai Chau, but the most famous are San Thang in Lai Chau City, Dao San and Sung Li Lo Lau in Phong Tho District, Pa Tan in Sin Ho District. Tiếp tục đọc “Highland markets – a specialty of Lai Chau”

Historic Dien Bien Phu Victory through pictures – Visit Muong Phang relic site in Dien Bien

Last update 15:18 | 08/05/2017
Historic Dien Bien Phu Victory through pictures

On May 7, 1954, the Dien Bien Phu Victory ended French colonial rule in Vietnam. 63 years later, Dien Bien Phu city, where the historic event took place, has underwent drastical changes.


On December 1953, the Party central committee and President Ho Chi Minh decided to begin the Dien Bien Phu campaign aiming at the French army headquarters base.
General Vo Nguyen Giap (second right) watched over the battle field for the last time before giving orders to begin the fight. Tiếp tục đọc “Historic Dien Bien Phu Victory through pictures – Visit Muong Phang relic site in Dien Bien”

Top most famous night markets in Vietnam

Alotrip

Wed, 03 Dec 2014. Last updated Mon, 08 Dec 2014 16:56

8 điểm dừng chân trên đường phượt Bát Xát

Thứ tư, 7/12/2016 | 14:05 GMT+7
Cột mốc 92 – Lũng Pô – nơi con sông Hồng chảy vào đất Việt, đỉnh Ky Quan San cao hơn 3.000 m, và các bản Lao Chải, Choản Thèn của người Hà Nhì là những điểm đến không thể bỏ qua trên hành trình khám phá huyện Bát Xát, tỉnh Lào Cai.

Cột mốc 92 – Lũng Pô là một trong những nơi không ai tới xã Y Tý, huyện Bát Xát mà không ghé qua một lần. Đây là ngã 3 nơi sông Nguyên Giang (Trung Quốc) gặp dòng Lũng Pô trên đất Việt Nam, hòa mình vào nhau và chảy vào đất Việt với tên gọi sông Hồng. Đây cũng là nơi có mốc 92 biên giới Việt Nam – Trung Quốc. Ảnh: Hương Chi. Tiếp tục đọc “8 điểm dừng chân trên đường phượt Bát Xát”

Giant mushroom-shaped houses in Y Ty – Y Tý rực rỡ sắc màu trong mùa đổ nước

Last update 09:00 | 20/04/2017
 Giant mushroom-shaped houses in Y Ty

VietNamNet Bridge – Located in Bat Xat district in Lao Cai province, and covered by clouds throughout the year, Y Ti is one of the most remote communes in Northern Vietnam. 

Although it has been suffering a harsh weather, it possesses irresistibly amazing natural beauty that is must-see on your Vietnam tour.

Coming to this place you can enjoy the awesome mountains, clouds in the valley, and wonderful terraces as well as special houses of local people.

If you want to see the scenes of cloud-filled valleys and terraced fields rising to heights of 1,500 meters, you should not skip the poorest commune. Tiếp tục đọc “Giant mushroom-shaped houses in Y Ty – Y Tý rực rỡ sắc màu trong mùa đổ nước”

Sông Vàm Nao – An Giang

Monday, May 1, 2017 blogMekong

Tuy ngắn, nhưng sông Vàm Nao ẩn chứa bao điều kỳ bí. Đây là đoạn sông duy nhất nối sông Tiền và sông Hậu, có nhiều loài “kình ngư” trú ngụ và cũng là nơi có những câu chuyện được lưu truyền ly kỳ, hấp dẫn.

Vàm Nao dài khoảng 7 km, rộng bình quân 700 m, độ sâu trên 17 m. Đây là một đoạn sông được hợp thành bởi đuôi cù lao huyện Phú Tân và đầu cù lao Ông Chưởng (Chợ Mới), chảy qua địa phận các xã: Kiến An, Mỹ Hội Đông (Chợ Mới), Tân Trung (Phú Tân), Bình Thủy (Châu Phú). Vàm Nao có vai trò quan trọng trong việc giao thông – vận tải và phục vụ sản xuất. Tuy nhiên, vào mùa nước nổi, đoạn sông Vàm Nao là nơi khá nguy hiểm cho tàu thuyền lưu thông qua lại. Bởi, tại đoạn ngã ba sông Vàm Nao, nơi tiếp giáp giữa hai nhánh sông Tiền, sông Hậu có hai luồng nước từ hai con sông Tiền, sông Hậu đổ về. Tiếp tục đọc “Sông Vàm Nao – An Giang”

Bau Sen – An oasis in Mui Ne’s sand dunes

Last update 09:00 | 03/03/2017

VietNamNet Bridge – In Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province, which is dubbed the “capital of resorts”, tourists should not miss a chance to visit the breathtaking sand dunes and Bau Sen (lotus lagoon).

Located in Hong Lam Village, Hoa Thang Commune, Bac Binh District, around 40 kilometers from Phan Thiet, Bau Sen is a natural fresh water lagoon which is divided into two smaller lagoons by a sand dune.

The lagoon is a primary source of fresh water for Cham ethic people in the locality. Tiếp tục đọc “Bau Sen – An oasis in Mui Ne’s sand dunes”