Learning to travel and travelling to learn

As one of eight bloggers invited to speak at TravelFest in Hà Nội, Ngô Trần Hải An has probably forgotten more about travelling than most people will ever know.

Golden Stream offers experience of tranquility

I hadn’t planned on taking a trip to Golden Stream, in the Central Highlands city of Đà Lạt, but I’m glad I did visit the beautiful natural lake, as it left unforgettable emotions imprinted in my mind.

Folk singing a tourism hit

In 2011, xoan singing was listed as cultural heritage in need of urgent safeguarding by UNESCO. Authorities then worked to promote the folk art. Six years later, the art was removed from the list and became and intangible cultural heritage of humanity. Part of the efforts was making the heritage a potential tourism product.

Central VN waterfalls make a splash

As the central region of Việt Nam boasts some of the best white-sand beaches with warming sunshine and clear water, the area’s eco tourism is often overlooked, especially the natural waterfalls, which never fail to impress travelers.

Visiting the beautiful Mường Hoa Valley of Lào Cai

Mường Hoa Valley, Hầu Thào Commune is located eight kilometres southeast of Sa Pa Town. Crossing a mountain pass along a high mountain, tourists to Sa Pa, Lào Cai will arrive in the beautiful Mường Hoa Valley.

Casting away from a village of stilt houses

For those interested in ethnic groups’ culture and green space, Thái Hải Stilt House Preservation & Ecological Tourism Village is an ideal destination. Located 70km north of Hà Nội and just a short drive from the centre of Thái Nguyên City, you will find homes in the air.

Tourism sector aims to stop Chinese zero-đồng tours

Given the boom in the number of Chinese tourists in HCM City, authorities have been urged to take preventive measures against the so-called “zero-đồng” tours that cater to these tourists and adversely affect tourism revenue.

Discover your inner child at U Minh National Park

If you’re a nature lover and favour adventure trips, the U Minh National Park (UMNP) in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta should be at the top of your destination list, especially if you live in southern Việt Nam.

Colourful stones enchant at Bình Thuận beach

When travelling to the south-central coastal province of Bình Thuận, tourists often head for the well-known resorts, beaches and sand dunes in the Mũi Né area of Phan Thiết City.

 

South of Đà Lạt, quiet Bảo Lộc refreshes

Lâm Đồng Province’s most famous tourism destination by far is Đà Lạt City, known the world over since its days as a French colonial summer resort. But located 110km to the south of Đà Lạt is the town of Bảo Lộc, quieter and fresher than Đà Lạt with its own charm.

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