Vacation enthusiasts are busy making travel plans for the three-day-long break to mark Vietnam’s Independence Day on September 2. So if you are not constrained by a tight schedule, here is a suggestion: check out these five beach paradises in…
YOUR BEACH BREAK GUIDE TO CON DAO
Out of the 15 islands forming the Côn Đảo archipelago, only Côn Sơn is inhabited, multiplying the potential for sunbathers and snorkellers to enjoy secluded beaches and see colourful coral reefs and fish. Even hikers can enjoy this beach destination by…
AN INSIDE GUIDE HUE TOMBS
From moss-covered towers hidden in the hills to faded stone warriors proudly protecting the dead, the Hue tombs evoke the feeling of a forgotten, almost mythological world. The kings of the Nguyen Dynasty designed their own tombs, reflecting their varying temperaments, philosophies,…
Vietnam – Where To Go?
Vietnam has been mentioned with a word “War” added up to. But ever since the beginning of the 90s, when the country embarked on a quest for wealth, it opened up and has been viewed and mentioned differently. Vietnam is…
Halong Bay Enters Final Round Of Wonder Voting
Vietnam’s Halong Bay is among the top 28 nominees to advance to the final stage of a campaign voting for the world’s seven new natural wonders. The bay which was twice recognized by the UNESCO for its landscapes and geological…
How To Prepare For A Trip To Vietnam
When mentioning about Vietnam , people usually think of its famous battles in the past. Throughout a long period of time fighting against invaders, Vietnam, at last, proclaimed its independence in 1945 and united all regions in 1975 to found…
Vietnam Tourism Promotion Campaign Launched In Japan
The Vietnam National Tourism Administration, Vietnam Airlines and Vietnam’s Central City of Danang on September 12th kicked off a Vietnam tourism promotion campaign in Japan, with the title: “Vietnam Show 2009.” Director of Vietnam Airlines’ representative office in Japan said…
Noi Bai, Tan Son Nhat And Da Nang International Airports
Noi Bai International Airport Noi Bai International Airport (IATA: HAN, ICAO: VVNB) (Vietnamese: Sân bay Quốc tế Nội Bài), the biggest airport in northern Vietnam, serves the capital city Hanoi. The airport is 28 miles (45 km) from the city’s downtown.…
Hanoi To Host National Tourism Year 2010
A ceremony was held in Hanoi on October 10 to celebrate the 999th anniversary of the capital and announce the National Tourism Year 2010. In his opening speech, Hanoi Mayor Nguyen The Thao noted that 999 years ago King Ly…
The Tet Holiday Is Coming In My Country!
Tet – Lunar New Year – is the most important and popular holiday and festival in Vietnam marking the arrival of spring based on the Lunar calendar. The Vietnamese, wherever they may be, are all thrilled and excited with the advent of Tet, and they…