Have you ever been in Bien Hoa City? A city without traffic jam, hurry, in Dong Nai Province can bring quiet, peace to your mind and bring you back to the old days. Go for a walk around the city and drop by Tran Bien Temple of Literature where you can enjoy these things.
Northern Quang Ninh province will develop three important heritage sites from next month until 2025 to promote their cultural values, contributing to the province’s tourism and economy.
According to Ho Chi Duc, head of the managing board of the key vestiges of Quang Ninh, the planning of the three complexes are among key developments to shift the province’s economic focus from heavy industries towards the tourism and services industries.
HA NOI (VNS)— Ha Noi will restore 21 of its craft villages which are at risk of being lost from the impacts of socio-economic development, according to the municipal Department of Industry and Trade.
From now until 2020, the capital will preserve and restore 10 craft villages including Dong My (lacquerwear), Van Canh (poonah paper), Phu Son (pottery), Ngu Xa (bronze casting), and La Khe (silk weaving).
Eleven other craft villages will be restored in the following years.
(Cinet)- The 5th Hue Traditional Craft Festival 2013 with the theme “Craft villages in tourism development” will take place from 27 April to 1 May, 2013 at the center of Hue City.
By Heather Carreiro
The US Travel Advisory List is not a likely source of travel inspiration for most people, but for the more audacious traveler it certainly can be. At the time of writing, twenty-eight countries made the cut for a full-scale travel warning and not just a travel alert. Travel warnings are deemed appropriate for countries that are seen as long-standing “no-go” zones, while travel alerts are generally only issued for a limited time. A travel alert may be issued to warn travelers of a disease outbreak or an approaching hurricane, but a travel warning may even mean that US diplomatic relations in that country have been shut down due to security risks.
About 30km from Da Nang is a small and peaceful town call Hoi An where tourists might be fascinated at the first sight. Originally known as Faifo, this antique town is surrounded on its southern side by the Thu Bon River, along which there are lots of of small cafes and local restaurants. Although Hoi An is now a tourist haven, the artistic atmosphere and local people make a warm environment.
On Feb 22nd, 2013, a famous economic and financial site- Business Insider has unveiled its picks for 100 trips you must take in your lifetime.
The list includes most famous destinations, activities or festival you "must" come to see, to do and to enjoy at least 1 time in your life. From the list, you can find many similar tourist attractions such as Las Vegas, Paris, Dead Sea, Great Wall of China, Hawaii, etc.
Ngo Dong river- the name itself brings a very romantic sentiment. Sailing boat on the river in the harvest, the golden of rice surely makes an unforgettable memory in tourists’ mind.
Ngo Dong river is a small stream running through magicient limestone mountains and paddy fields that belongs to Ninh Binh province. The tourists sailing on the small boats on the green water with all ripe rice at the two branches create the most beautiful fairy tale picture. Ngo Dong is the only way heading to Tam Coc- “ Ha Long on the land” because of the fresh cool air and the sheer majesty mountain scenery which is 100km from Hanoi to the South. In the end of May and the early of June, The paddy fields all around were yellow from the ripe rice that was being harvested, and seemed to lend their tinge to the water. That is the best of times in year to behold the great beauty.Therefore, everything is brightly golden even the river also reflects the sunshine that make the scene become sparkling than ever. Sitting on the boat runs to Tam Coc cave.
Van Don is the largest, most populated and most developed island in the archipelago.Van Don is 50km from Ha Long city. Ke Bao and Van Hai are two main islands that belong to Van Don with hundreds of rock islands surrounding Bai Tu Long bay.
All of the islands are200 or 300 metres high from the sea limestone mountains with lots of amazing caves.Cai Rong is the main town on the island, which is about 30km in length and 15km across at the widest point. Bai Dai runs along much of the southern side of the island and is hard-packed sand with some mangroves. Just offshore, almost touching distance away, there are stunning rock formations similar to those in Halong Bay.Bai Tu Long Bay is highly appreciated as an interesting wonder with valuable geology and various ecosystem which surrounded by Van Don island district.
If you want the experience of living with the local people in the Mekong Delta and enjoy learning about the Buddhism in Vietnam, you should not miss Vinh Trang Pagoda - a great, ancient pagoda in My Tho, Tien Giang Province.
Vinh Trang Pagoda is recognized as a national historical and cultural relic by the government. This pagoda is in an area of 2,000m2 with many beautiful trees surrounded such as ornamental tree gardens, ancient trees and bonsai, creating a peaceful and fresh atmosphere. Besides, the architecture of the pagoda is a combination of Asian and European architecture, creating a splendid beauty, solemnity, but purity.