Ma Le commune in Ha Giang province is inhabited by a colorful community of Giay ethnic people, who cling to traditional ways and shun modern medicine. Driving through a rocky plateau amongst the mountains of Ha Giang province, I find the small village I have been looking for — Ma Le commune of Dong Van [...]

or tourists thanks to its biodiversity and attractions such as mountain climbing, camping and the traditional cultures of its ethnic minority groups. Located 12km north of Da Lat city, Langbian Mountain belongs to Lac Duong town, Lac Duong district of Lam Dong province. The mountain is well-known for its beautiful landscape, which climbs to an [...]

A tour named “Following in the footprints of The Lover” is taking tourists to  the house of Huynh Thuy Le, the leading character in the famous French novel and movie “L’Amant” (The Lover). A scene from “The Lover”. This tour, attracting hundreds of tourists a day, is offered by the Dong Thap Tourism Company. visitors [...]

From the center of Hanoi, about 40 kilometers heading to Day Dieu Slope in Hien Ninh Commune, Soc Son District, an old cultural complex called Viet Phu Thanh Chuong or Thanh Chuong Viet’s Palace is a familiar name for those who love to discover Vietnamese culture. The complex wears breaths of immemorial time blanketing houses, [...]

Making pilgrimages to pagodas in the early of the lunar year is a custom of Vietnamese people. Some Vietnamese travel firms have recently launched pilgrimage tours to help visitors learn about Buddhism in Vietnam. VietNamNet follows a three-day tour to ten pagodas in six southern provinces: Tien Giang, Vinh Long, Soc Trang, Can Tho, Dong [...]

In modern life, silence might be golden, but some of the sounds of the city are diamonds. Many Vietnamese and foreigners in Ho Chi Minh City claim that one of the things they miss the most when they leave this city is the sound of street life.

To Nguyen Thi Ngoc Anh you either are a committed Buddhist or not, and after having taken a three-day Buddhist pilgrimage tour of famous pagodas located in the southwestern region, she is left with special memories. “It really is a trip to bring tranquillity to your body and mind,” Anh said. HCM City women took [...]

Standing in downtown Da Lat on clear days visitors can see the Lang Bian mountain range with its highest peak being at an altitude of 2,169m above sea level. Situated about 12km north of Da Lat City, Lang Bian is one of the three highest mountains on Lam Vien Plateau, Da Lat. Cloud-covered valleys seen [...]

In the past the ancient village of Loc Yen in Tien Phuoc District, Quang Nam Province had hundreds of Ruong houses (ancient Viet houses) facing the terraced fields. Today 20 of these houses remain, each with its painting-like beauty. Passing the stone-paved alley to arrive at an ancient house.

Bao Son eco-tourism area, titled “Bao Son Paradise”, is currently one of the most attractive destinations for visitors, not only from Hanoi but also nationwide, during their weekends or holidays. The entrance gate to Bao Son Paradise.