Located 1,000 meters to 1,600m above sea level, Dong Van Stone Plateau is formed by narrow valleys alternating with rocky mountain ranges in the north of Vietnam. The plateau was recognized by UNESCO as one of the 77 geological parks…
Hello Hanoi: History, horror and heavenly spa treatments on a journey into Vietnam
Vietnam is tricky to pin down. It is exotic, but austere in some parts and playful in others. And it is impossible to ignore the war that has left an indelible mark on American history. People say that it is…
Ha Noi – the city for peace
Located in the Red River Delta, Ha Noi Capital is the political, economic and cultural centre of Viet Nam. Through many changes and challenges, Ha Noi is developing incessantly and affirms position as one of the biggest tourist centres in…
Bia hoi vs. beer hall: Vietnam’s boozy standoff
Czech beer halls are growing in popularity in Ho Chi Minh City, while Hanoi sticks rigidly to its cheap, cheerful plastic-chaired bia hoi stalls. Here two protagonists for each duke it out to see which provides the best beer experience…
Tree Caves of Ninh Binh are wonder
Ninh Binh Province has many beautiful landscapes that can surprise tourists on their first visit, with the most famous sight Tam Coc (Tree Caves). The Tree Caves belong to the historic limestone mountains of Ninh Binh Province, which is known…
Cat Ba in all its glory
It was well worth the rather rough and tortuous journey to reach our destination and once we reached Cat Ba Island, right on cue the sunset arrived in all its glory. The small town looks beautiful, pristine and poetic, lying…
Vietnamese tourists top list in Cambodia
VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese tourists ranked top among foreign visitors to Cambodia in the first three months this year. According to data released by the Cambodian Tourism Ministry, 179,000 Vietnamese tourists visited Cambodia from January to March, accounting for 18 per cent…
Vietnam Airlines offers cheap air tickets
Vietnam Visa – Customers can buy cheap domestic and international air tickets via www.vietnamairlines.com from now until May 31 and from September 1 to October 31. A representative for Vietnam Airlines (VNA) said VNA has worked with Smartlink and nine banks:…
Sea, Islands Week in Vung Tau
The annual Viet Nam Sea and Islands Week would take place in the southern city of Vung Tau from June 5 to 8, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment announced yesterday. This year’s theme, “Viet Nam will become…
Holiday sends room rates soaring at resorts
Vietnam Visa – Prices of hotel rooms at popular holiday destinations rose sharply during the four-day holiday beginning last Saturday. The holiday celebrated both Liberation Day, which marked the end of the American War, and May Day. Hotel rooms along famous beaches…