Getting lost in Ngu Hanh Son
Ngu Hanh Son (Marble Mountains) is a famous destination in the central city of Danang that tourists should put it in their itinerary.
Nestled 8 kilometers southeast of Danang City, Ngu Hanh Son looks like five fingers rising out the ground. It was named after the five basic elements of the universe in which each mountain is assigned an element – metal, wood, fire, water and earth.
This is a cluster of five marble...
Reasons to head out to Vietnam
Reason # 1: A stunningly beautiful country
Vietnam is just beautiful, its geography, topography, landscapes, and especially 3265 km of coastline. Magnificent mountains, Red River and the Mekong deltas, rivers and primary forests make the country an amazing land to visit. The top destinations for ideal Vietnam travel is the 2000 fascinating naturally sculptures rising up from emerald water in Halong Bay. Or head to the...
Hanoi vows to stop vendors’ overcharging
Hanoi has once again shown its determination to clear the vendors who solicit a welcome to foreign travelers and ask them to buy souvenirs, thus smearing the image of Hanoi’s tourism in the eyes of travelers.
Vendors – the “most hospitable hosts” in the capital city
The ancient house on Ma May Street, Hanoi is the place which all foreign travelers would be advised to visit if they want to learn more about the...
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) travel information
Ho Chi Minh City, or Saigon as it is still known to many, is Vietnam’s largest city with a growing population of around 7 million. This is a city on the go 24 hours a day, where everybody seems to be busy either buying, selling, studying, working or just enjoying themselves. Despite the fact that modern high-rise buildings have begun to dominate the skyline in recent years there are still many fine examples of French...
Hanoi travel information
Vietnam’s capital city has to be one of Asia’s most fascinating cities offering a unique blend of oriental and western charm. It is a city of exotic brightly painted temples and pagodas, elegant ochre-washed colonial villas, bustling narrow streets and alleys, grand tree-lined boulevards and shaded lakes. First established as Vietnam’s capital in 1010, when it was known as Thang Long, the city’s name changed several...
Beaches in Vietnam
Vietnam is blessed with a coastline stretching 3,000 kilometers with hundreds of beaches up and down the country that cater to all tastes; from white sand beaches where you can view sunsets, to beaches with 5 star facilities, and beaches with nothing at all to do except swim, relax and enjoy the local culture.
Starting in the Far North, bordering China is Tra Co, not a beautiful beach by anyone’s standards what with...
Day tripping Sa Pa
The sun was shining brightly over terraced hills dressed in brilliant emerald folds. Summer had finally arrived in SaPa, and so had we.
The stunning mountains of SaPa lie roughly 200 miles from Hanoi, in LaoCai Province. During the 19th century, it served as a retreat for French colonists. Today, it has become a major tourist draw for foreigners looking to explore some of Vietnam’s rural ethnic minority communities.
In...
General DOs & DON’Ts for Vietnam
Vietnam is a friendly and safe place to travel with the hidden charm. But each country have special different, Vietnam too. Different about culture, history and style life… With a sprinkling of common sense, your trip should be smooth and trouble free. Do not be overly paranoid though. Generally, Vietnamese people are very appreciative if they see you trying to abide by the customs, and very forgiving if you get it...
Why travel to Vietnam
Most people still think of Vietnam as a battle field, in fact, HOWEVER, that old history has all gone for long, giving place to a brand new era when peace and safety reside! These days, instead, you may often hear CNN, BBC, or many other prestigious channels talking about something like “Vietnam – a safe destination of the new millennium”, or “Vietnam – the Hidden Charm” , etc. Yes,...
Telephone and Faxes network in Vietnam
Fixed telephone and fax
Provided by Vietnam Post and Telecommunication (VNPT) and Viettel;
Phone number code: Seven digits (for Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City only) and six digits (for other cities). Each city has its own code (city code), such as: 4 (Hanoi), 8 (Ho Chi Minh City), 54 (Hue) etc…
Mobile phones
Provided by VNPT, Viettel and some other state-owned companies, including:
GSM: Vinaphone (code: 91), Mobiphone...
