Travel

Brocade weaving retains the traditional characteristics of the Co Tu ethnic group of Quang Nam Province.

Phu Quoc has only recently become a tourist destination. But one hopes, the island won’t sacrifice its unexpected charms.

Hanoi is host to one of the most unusual markets in Vietnam: open only once a week, on Saturday, and then for only a few hours, 9:00 to 12:30.

Vietnam is one of the top destinations for tourists from several Asian countries, a recent survey revealed.

Flowers are arranged on the 2km bank and on boats at the flower market along Tau Hu canal in District 8, HCM City.

In Vung Tau City, apart from stunning beaches, admirable landscapes, museums and pagodas, tourists are advised to drop by the Lam Son Stadium just in town to experience thrilling moments at greyhound races.

Since the early 20th century, Nha Xa silk in the northern province of Ha Nam, has been called “the first runner-up of Vietnamese silk”, only behind Van Phuc silk.

The former Hue Imperial Citadel is one of the must-see destinations for those who take a trip through the World Heritage sites on the country’s central coast.

Nui Dai Nam Gieng in is famous for old wells and ancient temples where travelers can hear mysterious folklores and get closer to nature.

For thousands of years, the popularity and beauty of white storks been one of the cultural symbols of Vietnam but city residents only have rare opportunities to see them these days.

Nestled in a gently sloping hill amidst a bustling Dalat City, Linh Son Pagoda is much like another world where people just hear sounds of rustling pine leaves and of wooden bells.

Mau Son Mountain Peak in the northern province of Lang Son was covered in ice at 03:00am as a result of the recent freezing weather, stiff winds and drizzling rain.

Bai Thit (or Thit Beach) in Ninh Hai District in the central coastal province of Ninh Thuan Province has its unique beauty that tourists are hardly to resist.

Phu Van flower village in the northern province of Ha Nam has seen a very exciting atmosphere these days when Tet is nearing.

TV channel Russia-2 broadcast a one-hour program on January 2 introducing Vietnam’s country and people.

Situated 1,000m above sea level, the old cafe in Dong Van town is a favourite spot for visitors. It lies 150km northeast of Ha Giang City and 500km north of Hanoi.

The Mekong Delta region, famous fruits gardens and romantic waterways, may be host to more visitors this year.

The Da Lat Flower Festival 2012, the fourth of its kinds, opened in Da Lat, the Central Highlands Lam Dong province on December 31.

Thanh Hoa tourism officials hope that the Ho Dynasty Citadel, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site, will attract more holidaymakers in the time to come.