Hue

The former capital city of an independent Vietnam since 1802, Hue was not only a political centre, but also a cultural, religious centre under Nguyen Dynasty until 1945. The Perfume river winding through the citadel, forbidden city and royal palace enhances the beauty of this original feudal city…read more…

Halong bay

Halong Bay is in the north east of Vietnam, about 151km from Ha Noi, it is part of Tonkin Gulf which covers the waters of Halong city, Cam Pha town and Van Don island, Halong Bay borders Cat Ba island to the south, the coastline is 120km long…read more…

Hoi An

Besides cultural values with diversified architecture, Hoi An embraces a big intangible cultural treasure, people’s daily life with customs, traditions, religious activities, folk arts, cultural festivals, traditional villages, local specialities are preserved and upheld…all are making Hoi An an attractive destination for tourists…read more…

My Son holyland

My Son, located 44 kilometres from Hoi An, was an imperial city during the Cham dynasty, between the 4th and 12th centuries. My Son Sanctuary is a large complex of religious relics that comprises more than 70 architectural works, they include temples and towers that connect to each other with complicated red brick designs…read more…

Phong Nha cave

The world’s longest underground river winds through Vietnam’s Phong Nha (Phongnha) cave system, the name of which translates as ” The wind’s fang”. Entering this cave is like venturing into the mouth of a giant beast, all the more mysterious since the cave rings with strange noise. Locals say it is music from a banquet hosted by the mountain God, but the acoustic tricks are actually echoes, which bounce off the limestone cliffs of the cave…read more…

Royal Music of Hue

The UNESCO Council appraised Vietnamese royal music in the following terms: “Vietnamese royal music represents an elegant and refined music. It deals with the music performed in the imperial courts and on different anniversaries, religious festivals, and on such particular occasions. Of the different categories developed in Vietnam, only the royal music was national.”…read more…

Space of Gong in the Central Highland

Specific values of the cultural space of the Central Highlands gong which is a part of Vietnam’s cultural heritage and quintessence has been recognized by the international community…read more…

Ho Dynasty Citadel

The Citadel of Ho Dynasty built in 1397, composed of the Inner Citadel, La thanh Outer Wall and the Nam Giao Altar covers 155.5 ha, surrounded by a buffer zone of 5078.5 ha. It is located in accordance with geomantic principles in a landscape of great scenic beauty between the Ma and Buoi rivers in Vinh Loc district, Thanh Hoa province of Viet Nam…read more…

Thang Long Imperial Citadel

The Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long-Hanoi, located in the heart of the capital city of Vietnam, is the most essential, central and best preserved section of the former Thang Long imperial citadel. It is in this central axis of the Forbidden City that power resided for thirteen centuries…read more…

Ca Tru Singing

Ca Tru is a complex form of sung poetry found in the north of Vietnam using lyrics written in traditional Vietnamese poetic forms. Ca Tru groups comprise three performers: a female singer who uses breathing techniques and vibrato to create unique ornamented sounds, while playing the clappers or striking a wooden box, and two instrumentalists who produce the deep tone of a three-stringed lute and the strong sounds of a praise drum…read more…

Quan Ho Folk Songs

Hat Quan Ho was born about the 13th century in the Bac Ninh province and was always heard during spring festivals, especially of the Buddhists. Bac Ninh is the province where numerous pagodas were built, therefore, big Buddhist offering ceremonies were celebrated each year in spring. Boys and girls came to adore Buddha and after that, gathered together in front of or inside the pagoda orin the field to sing…read more…

Saint Giong Festival

The Giong Festival of Phu Dong and Soc temples which has officially been recognized as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity by the UNESCO since November 2010, is held annually from the seventh to the ninth days of the fourth lunar month in order to commemorate the mythical hero Saint Giong at Phu Dong temple in Gia Lam District (his birth place) and from the sixth to the eighth days of the first lunar month at Soc Temple in Soc Son District (his ascending place to heaven)…read more…

Halong bay

Halong bay, one of the world’s natural wonders, is located in the north east of Vietnam. It covers an area of 1,553 square kms, and contains 1,969 islands of which 980 have been named. Halong bay has been recognized twice by UNESCO as a World Heritage site, first because of its wonderful scenery in 1994 and then in 2000 for its geomorphology…read more…

Hanoi

Being the capital city of Vietnam, population of Hanoi is about 5 million people, Hanoi is less hectic and busy than the southern city of Sai Gon, Hanoi is a wonderful place to walk around. If Sai Gon is recognized by busy-ness and vibrancy, Ha Noi is defined with lush gardens and peaceful lakes…read more…

Mekong delta

Considered as Amazon of Vietnam, Mekong Delta is the region of immense rivers, interlaced canals and windy oceans. In water seasons, people from Dong Thap Muoi, Long Xuyen quadrangle, Ca Mau, Bac Lieu, Soc Trang, Can Tho, Vinh Long, Ben Tre … use their boats, junks for shelter, just as housing, means to avoid flooding and make a living. Among the flooding water, the boats become multi-purposes, people go fishing, selling stuff such as fruits, food and everything…read more…

Sapa

SaPa town is located in Lao Cai province, in north - west Vietnam. SaPa means “town of sand” Sa (sand), Pa (town) in Chinese characters and is the population center for SaPa district. The town is situated at 1650 meters above the sea level in a scenic mountainous landscape. Northern Vietnam was previously known as Tonkin and the SaPa area was nicknamed the “Tonkin’s Alps” by the French…read more…

Hue

The former capital city of an independent Vietnam since 1802, Hue was not only a political centre, but also a cultural, religious centre under Nguyen Dynasty until 1945. The Perfume river winding through the citadel, forbidden city and royal palace enhances the beauty of this original feudal city…read more…

Hoi An

Hoi An was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, and a visit to this old-world gem is a sure cultural highlight of any tours in Vietnam. The town is well known for its excellent tailors, its art galleries, and its narrow streets crammed with tiny wooden cafes serving steaming coffee…read more…

Saigon

Ho Chi Minh city, or Sai Gon as the former name, is the biggest city in Vietnam with more than 7 million people. Energetic and charming, everything can be found in this city…read more…

Dalat

The best time to visit Da Lat is winter when the roads are filled with yellow Da Quy flowers, along the hill sides are noble Mimosa in blossom, dotted with pink hues of peach flowers…read more…

Nha Trang

As a coastal city and a center of political, economic, cultural, tourism in the province of Khanh Hoa. Nha Trang is also known as a city of festivals: Festival Sea, Miss Universe 2008, Miss World 2010 … The beaches of this city has turned this place into a beautiful landscape collection attracting a lot of visitors…read more…

Phu Quoc island

One of the best beach resort of Vietnam is Phu Quoc Island , which covers an area of 567sq.km (about 62km long and between 3km and 28km wide), and its population is approximately 85,000 (in 2001)…read more…

- Cruising along Halong bay in Quang Ninh province. This is one of Vietnam’s most beautiful areas, Halong bay has fascinating limestone formations, coves for night-time excursions, sheer cliffs, grottoes, arches and scores of small islets. There are plenty of activities such as Kayaking that are well worth taking time out for as this is one way to really appreciate the beauty of the area as well as a good way to see the fauna and flora without disturbing the nature.

- Hanoi city tour. If you are in Hanoi you can’t afford to miss some of the the most popular spots such as Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the surrounds area, Temple of Literature, West lake, The Old Quarter,the museum of Army, History and especially the museum of Ethnology.

- Boating along the canals of the Mekong delta. This will take you across the water or through the local canals on many interesting sightseeing excursions that definitely require a camera. Larger boats venture up the Mekong River and this is a definite MUST DO if you are in the area of Can Tho or one of the other cities or villages that rely on this massive source of water for both transport and food. Climb Sam Mountain near Chau Doc if you want to see dozens of temples, pagodas and the like as it is well worth visiting. Located about 6 km from the city, temples abound and the trek to the top of the mountain is also popular…though one can go by motorized vehicle if you so desire.

- Crawl through the Cu Chi tunnels. This extensive network of nearly 500 km of Viet Cong tunnels used in the French Indochina and American wars. The tunnels have complete facilities, from kitchens to printing presses and even street signs, all of which were used to aid the NLF (National Liberation Front) military. Tours involve a description of the tunnels, after which tourists are allowed to crawl about the maze. It is about 50km north-west of central Ho Chi Minh city.

- Hoi An is a must-see place for travelers to Vietnam. There is plenty to do in and around Hoi An. You can get measured up for a suit, or pedal about town on a rented pushbike. You could also cycle past the paddy fields to the sandy beach. Choose a spot under a thatched parasol with a book and some freshly sliced pineapple. At sunset, the local people flock to the beach to cool off and play some football after a long day at work.

- Dalat is the place to be if you want to visit interesting tribal villages. Although most are located further out of town, you can visit the villages of some of the hill tribes, such as Lat Village and the Chicken Village (with a huge statue of a chicken) close to Dalat itself. Don’t forget your camera as the photo opportunities are endless!

- Trekking through Cuc Phuong national park.This national park is one of the last tropical primeval forest reserves on Earth. There are 64 species of fauna and thousands of species of flora, many of which are extinct everywhere else in the world. Bizarre and fascinating species of animals from flying lizards to monkeys dwell within the park’s 61,000 acres. Caves and grottoes, where various artifacts have been discovered, can be located in the mountains within. It is located approximately 120km south-west of Hanoi, in Ninh Binh province.

- Sapa trekking. For adventure lovers, a trip to Sapa and surrounds area is always satisfied. Walking down through the villages surrounds Sapa offers you some challenge as you balance on the rice terraces and a small trail on the steep mountainside. To understand more about the culture and the daily life of the hill tribes people, a homestay is very highly recommended.

- Visit Phu Quoc island, the largest island in Vietnam that lies in the Gulf of Thailand, 45 km from Ha Tien and 15 km south of the coast of Cambodia. Phu Quoc island, part of Kien Giang province, is also part of an archipelago consisting of 22 islands of all sizes. The island covers an area of 585 km2 and is 50 km long. It is also called the Emerald Island because of its natural treasures and infinite tourism potential.