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The central highlands of Vietnam embrace many mysterious charms. Tourists willing to get off the beaten path will discover pristine lakes and rivers, vast swathes of old-growth jungle, and isolated ethnic minority villages. Any journey from Pleiku to Kontum should include a stop at T’nung Lake; the flooded cater of a volcano millions of years [...]
When wandering around Dalat, the city of mist and pine trees, tourists might experience four seasons in one day: a spring morning, summer afternoon, autumn twilight and winter evening. However, in terms of business, the flower city has only two seasons: peak season and low season. About 300 kilometers from HCMC, Dalat City, capital of [...]
On the way to Ca Mau, the southern tip of the country with more than 300-kilometers of coastline, tourists may catch sight of the harmonious picture of forest and sea. Located about 350 kilometers from HCMC, the Mekong Delta province of Ca Mau is famous for verdant mangrove forests and bird sanctuaries. The provinces …
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Going on a pilgrimage in the spingtime is a chance to enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the pagodas, to rejuvenate oneself after a year of hard work and to pray for good health, luck and happiness. Ben Thanh Tourist is offering tours to the pagodas the upcoming Tet holidays to discover ancient architecture as well [...]
Previously Phu Quoc had been a secret. Anyone who visited at the turn of the century will recall a sleepy island with few tourist services and not much by the way of infrastructure. And despite the talk of a construction boom, for many years nothing much changed. But there are now signs of a more [...]
Bathing with herbs in Sa Pa After spending an entire night on the Hanoi-Lao Cai train ride followed by a one-hour trip in a car to pass over gently-sloped winding paths, I arrived in Sa Pa at sunrise. The pure atmosphere of the early morning in the mountainous area was a welcome sight. On my [...]
Located about 50 kilometers south of Buon Ma Thuot City and along National Highway 27, the 550-hectare Lak Lake is the largest body of fresh water in Dak Lak Province. Beautiful as a white silk strip and with picturesque natural scenery, the lake is surrounded by forest and attracts many visitors who come to explore [...]
Hai Van Pass, the highest pass in the country and one of the most scenic hillside roads in Vietnam, is an ideal place to indulge in immense clouds and winds, with the feeling of touching the sky. Hai Van (ocean clouds), located on National Highway 1A at the border of Thua Thien – Hue Province [...]
Nghe An is famous for its many historical relics and splendid landscapes, including Cua Lo beach, Kim Lien relic, An Duong Vuong Temple and Pu Mat National Park. However, anyone who goes to this historical land should surely stop at Quang Trung King’ Temple, which was inaugurated in Dung Quyet Mountain last year to honor [...]