The first International Conference on spiritual tourism for sustainable development organized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism will take place from 21 to 22 November in Ninh Binh with the participation of 150 international delegates. According to the UNWTO, spiritual tourism has potentials for growth, particularly in Asia – Pacific, including Vietnam. Therefore, …

Join us to discover the tasty stick bread which originated from Haiphong.  Spicy stick-bread is one of specialties in Haiphong. It is no more than a light snack to tempt the palate but very tasty: the bread was crispy on the outside and the level of spice just right. The Haiphong people hardly remember Khanh La village (the cradle of spicy …

If the flea market and fair highlight traditional beauty of Hanoi capital, Cho Tay (the market for foreigners) brings something new, attractive and distinctive.  Hanoi has plenty of supermarkets, shopping centres, traditional markets, even fairs…but the existence of the Foreign market still delights customers. The market is actually 2 small courtyards opposite each other in an alley of To Ngoc …

Da Lat is overwhelmed with various flower species and bustling with a flower festival. Duration from November to February is the best time to travel to Da Lat if you desire to admire beautiful flowers and join the exciting atmosphere of the festival. Da Lat Flower Festival is an attractive annual event of Lam Dong province that draws a large …

Established on 07th July 1962 under Decision No.72-TTG by Prime Minister, Cuc Phuong National Park is in the territory of 3 provinces including Ninh Binh, Hoa Binh and Thanh Hoa with a total area of 22,200 hectares. Due to landscape value, diverse ecosystem, cultural and historical value, Cuc Phuong has been a popular eco-tourism destination for many years. Biodiversity Characterized …

Contrary to the resplendence of the centre area, the suburbs in Saigon appear in dull atmosphere with low-roofed houses. Sunset over the Saigon Bridge. Residential area in Phu Lam. A mid-autumn festival lantern shop at road-side Bien Hoa Highway. Outskirts of Saigon. Bac Viet Cemetery near Tan Son Nhat airport. An architecture of worship located among residential areas. A balloon …

The Hanoi antique fair at Hanoi Museum from 9 am to 4 .30 pm every Sunday is expected to be an interesting attraction for domestic and foreign visitors. The fair consists of 40 booths selling second-hand items of different historical periods, fake antiques and handicrafts such as silk, lacquer, a product from horn and ceramic… The booths are designed in …

The high-grade resort- Lang Tre (Bamboo Village) is truly a beach paradise at Mui Ne, one of the most dramatic coastlines in Vietnam. Entering the territory of Lang Tre resort, visitors will be immersed in rural space and become a happy inhabitant of the village distinctly Vietnamese characters. Established in 1998, Lang Tre-Mui Ne resort is regarded to be an …

As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ha Long Bay is well-known for both fantastic islets with sparkling stalactites inside the caves and mysterious legends associated with each attraction. Hang Trong (Male Cave) and Hang Trinh Nu (Virgin Cave) are two familiar names to domestic and foreign visitors travelling to Ha Long. Not only is fabulous beauty but also the legend …

Two restaurants in HCM City have been selected as one of the ten best restaurants in Asia by readers of TripAdvisor. La Villa French ranked at sixth position and Trois Gourmands, ranked as the region’s 10th best restaurant, both were acclaimed for their French cuisine and fine dining experience. Other Asian restaurants to create the list are Caprice in Hong …