Phu Ninh lake, 7 km from Tam Ky Town is a man-made reservoir constructed for storing water used mainly for irrigation with the capacity of nearly half a billion cubic meters of water. The water surface area of the lake is 3,433 hectares and there are 6,000 hectares of that surround the lake with 30 [...]

Nature frequently offers mysteries that people desire to discover and to conquer. Curious about the forest and alluvial sea of the Mekong Delta, we took a trip to Cu Lao Dung, or Dung Isle, a must-see destination for those who want to return to nature and experience the smell of forest, land and the sea. [...]

One of the most spectacular places in the country – Binh Chau Commune – can be reached by traveling some 150 km from HCMC over rocky roads. Situated in the mountains of southeastern Vietnam, the area is rich with forests and hot springs. Vietnam’s tourism record indicates there are 70 visible thermal springs in the [...]

The Zen spirit and fairytale setting of Con Son Mountain in the northern province of Hai Duong leaves Duc Hanh in a happy daze. Con Son is also known as Ky Lan Mountain, which means unicorn in Vietnamese, and I feel as though I am entering a fairytale as I wander down a path lined [...]

When wandering around Da Lat, the city of mist and pine trees, tourists might experience four seasons in one day: a spring morning, summer afternoon, autumn twilight and winter evening. However, in terms of business, the flower city has only two seasons: peak season and low season. About 300 kilometers from HCMC, Da Lat City, [...]

Hang Pagoda, also known as Komong Chray Pagoda, in Chau Thanh District in Tra Vinh Province is known not only for its wooden sculptures but also for the noisy bird yard in front of the main temple. Flocks of wild bird gather here all year round, stirring the tranquility of the sacred place. “Birds are [...]

En route to Dalat, passing Bao Loc Town in Lam Dong Prov­ince, tourists will catch sight of immense green tea farms. Straight rows of green tea and the scent of fresh tea wafting in the air lures tourists to stop in Bao Loc Town to bring home its specialty, Bao Loc tea, as presents for [...]

If you are a patient person who loves nature and are looking for an experience that includes a large, open space with blue skies, emerging waterways filled by green plants and where you can hear songs of thousands of birds, then one of the places in Vietnam you should explore is Tram Chim National Park [...]

Visiting Giang Dien Waterfall Tourist Area, tourists will be fascinated by its vast wilderness, beautiful meadows, colourful wild flowers and the sight and sound of the waterfalls rushing in noisily around the clock. Located on Highway 1A in Trang Bom District, Dong Nai Province, 50km from HCMC, Giang Dien Waterfall Tourist Area, covering 67ha, has [...]

Located about 50km south of Buon Ma Thuot City and along National Highway 27, the 550ha Lak Lake is the largest body of fresh water in Dak Lak Province. Beautiful as a white silk strip and with picturesque natural scenery, the lake is surrounded by forest and attracts many visitors who come to explore and [...]