Soc Trang Province of Mekong Delta is famous for its ancient pagodas, orchids and ethnic cultural festivals, such as Chol Chnam Thmay and Oc Om Boc festivals, and especially for its popular boat tours on canals and rivers. Soc Trang Province of Mekong Delta is famous for its ancient pagodas, orchids and ethnic cultural festivals, [...]
Visiting Betel Garden and Bang Lang Shrine in An Giang
On 954 Street in the upper reaches of the Hau River in Long Son Commune, Tan Phu District, An Giang Province is a garden where an endless betel vine (a betel is a climbing plant) grows profusely, enveloping the houses. Visiting the betel garden evokes ancient Vietnamese customs from the time of the Hung kings. [...]
Taking a trip to Hang Cop Waterfall
Located in Tuy Son Commune, Xuan Tho District, 15km from Dalat City, Hang Cop (Tiger Cave) Waterfall is not too difficult to reach. The falls are also called Ong Cop, Ong Thuan, Da Sar, or Thien Thai, due to the ideal location among pine tree forests and flower gardens. Not having been intimidated by the [...]
Sand dunes of beautiful colors shine in Ninh Thuan
Most sand dunes in central Vietnam are white, yellow or red; however the dunes in the desert area of Ninh Phuoc District in Ninh Thuan Province shine in different colors, reflecting the lights of sunrise and sunset. It is easy to see the white sand dunes of Tuan Tu Village turn yellow as the warm [...]
Exploring mysterious caves in Da Dung Mountain
Da Dung Mountain, also known as Chau Nham Son Mountain or Bach (White) Mountain, is a national landscape endowed with primitive beauty which gives new meaning to discovering the mysteries of nature. Located in Son My Commune, Ha Tien Town in Kien Giang Province, a small town 8km from the Cambodian border in the Gulf [...]
The hidden charm of Phan Thiet
My recent trip to Phan Thiet City and especially the Sea Links Golf and Country Club made me discover the hidden charm of Vietnam. In recent years, Phan Thiet City, specifically the Mui Ne Beach, has been transformed into a resort destination. October 24, 1995 is considered the birth of tourism in Phan Thiet, when [...]
Ancient Pottery Village of Phuoc Tich
Located near the O Lau River in Phong Hoa Commune, Phong Dien District, Thua Thien-Hue Province, Phuoc Tich Village is famous nationwide for the craft of making pottery. The village was established over 500 years ago in the 15th century under the reign of King Le Thanh Tong (1460-1497) with the initial name of Dong [...]
Mu Cang Chai: charming and peaceful
Mu Cang Chai, lying at the foot of the Hoang Lien Son Mountain Range in Yen Bai Province about 350 kilometers from Hanoi and 1,000 meters above sea level, is one of the poorest mountainous regions in Vietnam and is home to many terraced fields which have been recognized as a national heritage and as [...]
Voi Mountain with ethnic culture
Conquering a mountain is still a passion of adventurers as well as nature lovers. Voi (Elephant) Mountain in Lam Dong Province is the ideal destination for climbers to prove their strength and appreciate nature. Located in Hiep Thanh Commune, Duc Trong District, Lam Dong Province, around 15km from the center of Dalat City, Voi Mountain [...]