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The Cu Lao Cham (Cham is lands), an isolated archipelago including eight small islands 18km off the coast of Hoi An, are a tourist spot worth discovering. The islands, which are spread across 15sq.km of ocean, can only be accessed by boat. However, visitors have a few different options when choosing their seafaring vessel: the [...]
The Bai Tho (Poem) Cruise to Cat Ba Island, which a group of reporters and I from HCMC and Hanoi were on as part of a ‘fam’ (familiarization) trip with Vietravel, departed from Bai Chay Tourist Wharf in Halong Bay and arrived in the island’s town at about 5 p.m. When we arrived I was [...]
The HCMC-based Ben Thanh Tourist is promoting a series of tours to the ecological tourist area of the Mekong Delta region. The six-day and five-night tour to the region will give foreign travelers a comprehensive understanding of the impressive region. The tour will visit the center city of Can Tho as well as the Cai [...]
One cannot help feeling surprised when visiting Dam Long-Bang Ta forest eco-tourist area for the first time. Dam Long provides an escape from the bustle and hustle of urban life as one breathes the fresh air and embraces the tranquility of the mountains, forests and landscapes. A tram ride runs through the primeval forest from [...]
Though farmers in Mu Cang Chai are harvesting paddy on the last parts of their terraced fields, the remote mountainous district of Yen Bai Province still boasts its charms that are hidden in the scenic rice fields and thin blankets of fog at the beginning of the winter. The popular attraction of Mu Cang Chai [...]
Without doubt, Nguom Ngao Cave and Ban Gioc Waterfalls are two must-see natural wonders in the northern province of Cao Bang. As these two natural wonders are on the same route, it is convenient to explore them both. Ban Gioc is situated on the border with China, approximately three hours travel on 100 kilometers of [...]
Sofitel Dalat Palace provides a special promotion. Enjoy yourself with the large varieties of local or international teas overlooking the lake or next to the fire place. Only $US15 net per person from 3:00pm to 5:30pm everyday in Rabelais Restaurant & Terrace Delicious French homemade pastries, freshly prepared and Chocolate Buffet menu with Chocolate Truffes, [...]
There are many pressures in today’s world, and there is a variety of ways to relieve stress, such as listening to soothing music, doing some quiet exercise or taking time for a cup of coffee. For some, a Japanese tea ceremony, better known as chanoyu, chado, or sado, followed by a special drink from a [...]
The 2nd Buon Me Thuot Coffee Festival will be held in Buon Me Thuot town, Dak Lak Central Highlands province from December 10-14. The festival, jointly organised by the Dak Lak provincial People’s Committee, Vietnam Coffee Corporation, and the Vietnam Coffee – Cocoa Association, aims to advertise the trademark of Buon Me Thuot coffee to [...]
In the past each Vietnamese village would have had its own way of arranging a feast, but there were certain habits that were universal, many of which are still common today. For example, each tray of food is never served to an odd number of people and everyone around the tray should be from the [...]