A peaceful dawn on Go Gang raft village
Even if you are lucky enough to visit the southern city of Vung Tau’s Long Son island commune, you may miss the chance to see a beautiful sunrise over the newly-built Go Gang Bridge.
So, in order to witness the early morning bustle of a raft village, my friends and I took a 4:30am car drive from Vung Tau city to the Long Son commune’s Go Gang Island. We arrived at Go Gang Bridge only 40 minutes later, pausing to admire...
Lang Co Bay proves must-see destination
Lang Co Bay in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue has emerged as a popular destination for both foreign and local tourists.
The bay was recognised in 2009 as one of the 30 most beautiful bays in the world.
Located in Phu Loc district, near the Hai Van pass with 10km-long coastal line, Lang Co Beach is noted for green mountains, tropical forests, smooth white sand and crystal clear waters.
It is very close to other...
Sai Gon or Ho Chi Minh City
Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is a sprawling metropolis that is home to more than 5 million people. Vibrant and alluring, this city offers something for everyone. It is a study in contrasts: traditional and modern, young and old, rich and poor.If you ever wondered what Bangkok must have been like before the gridlock or Hong Kong before the high rises, this is your chance. But don wait too long, this place...
Perfume Pagoda
After 70 km or 2 hours driving out of Hanoi Capital, located on the limestone rocks of Huong Son Mountain in beautiful and mystical surroundings. Unlike other temples in Vietnam, the only way to reach this sanctuary is floating along a narrow but extremely poetic stream by rowing boats that takes 45 minutes.
An iron boat can carry 3-5 people and a large wooden boat – up to 20 locals. The stream is edged by rice, grass,...
Myson Holy Land
My Son Holy Land – Quang Nam – Vietnam
My Son, located 69 km southwest of Danang, was an imperial city during the Cham dynasty, between the 4th and 12th centuries. My Son Sanctuary is a large complex of religious relics that comprises more than 70 architectural works.
They include temples and towers that connect to each other with complicated red brick designs. The main component of the Cham architectural...
Hoi An Ancient Town
Hoi An Ancient Town – Quang Nam – Vietnam
Not far away from Danang (30km) Hoi An town is small and peaceful, the kind of place where you may get stuck for a few days, whether it is intentional or not. Originally known as Faifo, this antique town is bordered on its southern side by the Thu Bon River, along which theres a number of small cafes.
Despite the fact that it is now a tourist haven, the artistic atmosphere...
Gia Lai Province
Gia Lai
Gia Lai is a mountainous province – situated in the northern border on the central Highland at 600 – 800m high above sea level. It shares border with Kon Tum province on the north, Gia Lai, Dak Lak province on the south, Cambodia on the west with 90km of national borders, Quang Ngai, Binh Dinh and Phu Yen on the east.
Gia Lai is the source of many river systems down to the coast and Cambodia such as...
Ben Tre Province
Ben Tre Province
Ben Tre province is beauty peaceful province in Mekong delta region, it is also one of typical name is reminding a lot poem and Vietnam literality, especially during war resistance. Province geography is wedged between the two major branches of the Tien Giang River, which is itself one of the two main branches of the Mekong. The northern boundary is formed by the Tien Giang’s main cland, in the...
An Giang Province
An Giang province
An Giang province located upper reaches of the Mekong Delta region. The geography are dominated by branches of Hau Gaing and Tien Giang river. The northwest share 104 km border with Campuchia the southwest closes to Kien Giàng province 69 km , the south shares border with Can Tho city 44 and 107 km far from Dong Thap province on the east. With the exception of the west, most of An Giang is topography...
Can Tho Province
Can Tho is biggest city in Vietnam Mekong delta region, located in the heart of the Mekong delta, between an interlacing network of rivers adjacent to 5 provinces, the north and northeast close to An Giang, Dong Thap, Hau Giang on the south, Kien Giang on the west, Vinh Long on the east. Can Tho Province consist of many rivers and canals systems such as Hau and Can Tho rivers, Thot Not channels and O Mon canals…...
