The Telegraph (U.K) has just voted Viet Nam’s terraced rice fields in 8th position of the top 14 most surreal landscapes in the world. Due to mountainous and hilly terrain, the areas of Sa Pa (Lao Cai Province), Mu Cang Chai (Yen Bai Province),…

Thousands of people walked through pouring rain to a stadium in the northern beach town of Do Son to attend the annual buffalo-fighting festival that dates back to the 18th century. Thirty two trained buffalo battled in the festival that is said to have…

The 8-minute film features flycam-shot scenes of famous destinations across Viet Nam such as Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Quang Ninh, Ninh Binh, Ha Giang, Thua Thien-Hue and Quang Nam. It is presented in nine languages: Vietnamese, English, French, Chinese, Russian,…

Get lost in the Old Quarter, mingle among the many street food stands, and other ideas for how travellers can make the most out of a first visit to the crazy but cozy capital, Nguyen Van reports. Ever been a first-time visitor intimidated by…

Dubbed as the rooftop of Moc Chau District in the northern mountainous province of Son La, foggy Pha Luong Mountain is an attractive tourist destination, especially for those eager for adventurous tourism. Pha Luong, or big mount in the Thai language, is located in…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched a new video to promote Vietnam’s tourism and investment opportunities in various languages. “Welcome to Vietnam,” with narratives in English, French, Russian, Spanish, German, Japanese and Chinese, lasts more than seven minutes. With scenes captured by flycams,…

In her article introducing ‘6 Food Tours Worth Traveling For’, American reporter Claire Volkman of US News described Viet Nam as one of the world’s most incredible culinary countries. She suggested that the best way to taste all of what Viet Nam has to…

The Mid-Autumn Festival 2015 is underway in Ha Noi’s Old Quarter with numerous activities organised to serve people and especially children. At the opening ceremony on September 13, children’s art performances were held and scholarships were granted to outstanding students living in difficulty. Children…

You get a shock when you step out of Vietnam after living here for years. Stay here long enough and you slip into the Vietnamese rubber time which runs slower than the rest of the earth and getting things done involves the patience of…

Phu Quoc Island has been named among the Top 10 most stunning Asian islands by Top Inspired magazine. Thailand has the largest number of destinations on the list, with three islands – Phi Phi, Ko Tao, and Koh Lipe, while Indonesia has two –…