Travel- News Vietnam

Hanoi’s Old Quarter as interpreted by CNN

Friday, July 09, 2010 (GMT+7)

In the eyes of Chris Anderson, a journalist of CNNGO, a CNN program on Asian tourism, Hanoi’s Old Quarter is hectic, noisy, chaotic and adjective.

The beach is that way

Tuesday, July 06, 2010 (GMT+7)

The central province of Quang Binh is home to some of Vietnam’s most enchanting coastal areas with a string of beautiful beaches that could also help reverse the province’s economic fortunes.

‘Hangin’ in Hanoi

Monday, July 05, 2010 (GMT+7)

Much has changed, but much has stayed the same as Hanoi’s famous old quarter weathers the storms of modernity.

A day at Tram Gian Pagoda

Thursday, June 24, 2010 (GMT+7)

Tram Gian Pagoda is the folk name of the pagoda which is also known as So Pagoda, Nui Pagoda and Tien Lu Pagoda. A one-day tour here to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and the stillness of the sanctuary and to flee the scorching heat of Hanoi is an interesting experience.

Vietnam, Myanmar promote tourism cooperation

Monday, June 21, 2010 (GMT+7)

Myanmar is willing to co-operate with Vietnam to remove barriers for mutual benefit and support tourism enterprises.

Unique kites on Cua Dai beach

Saturday, June 19, 2010 (GMT+7)

Nearly 150 kites flew at the 6th Kite Festival on Cua Dai beach in Hoi An on June 12.

Vietnam appears on list of top honeymoon destinations

Saturday, June 19, 2010 (GMT+7)

Virtuoso, a leading luxury travel network in the United States, has unveiled Vietnam and Cambodia as among the 30 Top Honeymoons.

A verdant rooftop

Thursday, June 17, 2010 (GMT+7)

Beyond the well-known and colourful markets of Sapa, Bac Ha and Can Cau, the northwest mountainous area of Vietnam is bewitched with the wild town and market of Sin Ho, the roof of Lai Chau province.

Nhat Le Estuary

Monday, June 14, 2010 (GMT+7)

When night falls, Nhat Le is bright like a glistening city. You’ll have a feeling of looking thousands stars from a distance.

Indonesia to boost tourism, trade links with Vietnam

Saturday, June 12, 2010 (GMT+7)

Indonesia will make use of its advantages to enhance tourism, trade and investment cooperation with Vietnam in the years to come, Indonesian diplomats said.

Riding ostriches in Da Lat plateau

Friday, June 11, 2010 (GMT+7)

After a 2-hour flight from Hanoi, visitors will arrive in romantic Da Lat city in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong to see thousands of varieties of flowers and to ride ostriches.

Nuoc Mooc Stream - new destination in Quang Binh

Thursday, June 10, 2010 (GMT+7)

Quang Binh is famous for Ngang Pass, Nhat Le Sea and the world wonder Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park. These days, tourists to the province can discover one more attractive destination: Nuoc Mooc Stream.

Plenty of promotions to Siam

Thursday, June 10, 2010 (GMT+7)

Local travel firms have re-opened tours to Thailand and are launching promotions to attract Vietnamese tourists now that the political situation is back to normal.

Visiting the land of martial arts

Wednesday, June 09, 2010 (GMT+7)

Binh Dinh Province is famous not only as the land of Vietnamese martial arts but also for its spectacular landscapes, stunning beaches and historical and cultural sites.

Hoi Son Pagoda – An Architectural Relic

Tuesday, June 08, 2010 (GMT+7)

Hoi Son Pagoda, also called Khanh Long Pagoda, was established and named after Buddhist monk Dao Thanh Khanh Long who became famous in the late 18th century. It is located on Quit Hill in the present-day Long Binh Ward, District 9 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Shopping for love in Vietnam's mountains

Thursday, June 03, 2010 (GMT+7)

Once a year, with his wife's blessing, Lau Minh Pao gets to have a guilt-free tryst with his ex.

A taste of the old days

Wednesday, June 02, 2010 (GMT+7)

With a close proximity to the World Natural Heritage Site Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, Chay Lap is firmly on the tourist map. The village offers visitors a "hands-on" experience of rural Vietnam.

That’s the Hue to go!

Wednesday, June 02, 2010 (GMT+7)

Hue Festival 2010 promises to be a spectacular event showcasing the city’s unique heritage as well as culture and arts from Vietnam and abroad.

Viet Nam welcomes 50% increase in tourists

Wednesday, June 02, 2010 (GMT+7)

Viet Nam welcomed nearly 440,000 foreign arrivals in May, an increase of more than 50 per cent compared to the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

Tourists like eco-friendly

Monday, May 31, 2010 (GMT+7)

More and more tourists coming to Vietnam want to go on environmentally friendly tours that openly benefit communities living in poverty.

Hanoi: Poet’s corner

Monday, May 31, 2010 (GMT+7)

Named after one of the brightest stars of Vietnamese poetry, Nguyen Du is a romantic Hanoi street with a number of ca phe via he (street side cafés), a lakeside view and hoa sua (milky flowers) trees.

Truoi Lake popular summer refuge for Hue residents

Friday, May 28, 2010 (GMT+7)

From Hue City on National Highway 1A for about 30 kilometers and then onto a shade covered village road, Truoi Lake lies amidst magnificent mountains starting from the Bach Ma Range. The lake, located in Loc Hoa Commune, Phu Loc District, Thua Thien-Hue Province, is a frequent destination for tourists this summer.

Sapa at night

Thursday, May 27, 2010 (GMT+7)

Walking in Sapa town at summer night is so wonderful. Beside the cool weather, spray- like rain sometimes, Sapa at night makes people amazing and interested in both Vietnamese and Western restaurants, where there are good food and music with minstrels.

Local travel firms prepare to resume tours to Thailand

Thursday, May 27, 2010 (GMT+7)

Some local travel companies are launching programs to encourage Vietnamese tourists to purchase tours to Thailand, possibly from early next month as the country’s political situation is returning to normal after the end of the strikes in central Bangkok.

Ca Mau Cape marks edge of Vietnam

Wednesday, May 26, 2010 (GMT+7)

Visiting the Ca Mau Cape, the southernmost point of Vietnam, visitors will see an entangled network of canals and houses on stilts, as well as both a sunrise and sunset across the sea.

Handicraft villages in Quang Nam attract tourists

Wednesday, May 26, 2010 (GMT+7)

Currently, there are 61 handicraft villages in Quang Nam, such as Tra Que vegetable village, Thanh Ha ceramic village, Phuoc Kieu bronze casting village, etc. After re-operating, these villages become attractive destinations for tourists.

Sapa in new transplanting season

Tuesday, May 25, 2010 (GMT+7)

Taking advantage of early rains, Sapa farmers are growing rice seedlings. This is the only rice crop in this area.

Hue makes bid to be Buddhist getaway

Tuesday, May 25, 2010 (GMT+7)

Currently in Hue, there are over 400 Buddhist pagodas and temples, making up a third of the total number of pagodas in Vietnam. However, the question on whether Buddhist culture can be turned into an attractive tourism resource in modern Vietnam has yet to be answered.

Sunset on the easternmost coast

Tuesday, May 25, 2010 (GMT+7)

Tourists often come to Dai Lanh Cape up to the 26 meter high lighthouse to catch the first rays of the sun on the extreme east coast of the country.

Con Dao: Finding a More Serene Vietnam

Monday, May 24, 2010 (GMT+7)

As the sun’s last rays streaked the sky bubble-gum pink and tangerine, the residents of Con Dao Island were calling it a day, and the mile-and-a-half-long beachfront promenade that serves as this small Vietnamese island’s social hub was filling up as the heat of the day finally relented.