Gieng Vooc cave in Quang Binh. Photo by Phong Nha Discovery Starting next month, the Vom and Gieng Vooc caves in Quang Binh Province will welcome visitors to their stunning interiors. A standard tour to the caves will be a two day-one night affair. Visitors can hike, camp, on simply go sightseeing in this area....
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October 30, 2018October 30, 2018 Hanoi-Ha Long Bay trip an affordable luxury, says UK newspaper
British newspaper The Independent recommends a three-day trip to Hanoi and Ha Long Bay as a great, affordable travel option. A night scene at the Temple of Literature, a popular destination in Hanoi. Photo by VnExpress/Vu Quang Ngo The trip is included in a list of favorable travel options priced from £100 to £800 ($128-1,026)....
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October 25, 2018December 29, 2018 The Great Wall of Vietnam hugs a mountain range
A recently renovated path along the mountains in Quang Ninh Province offers vistas to remember in all seasons The path, named “The Dinosaur’s Spinal” which leads to landmark 1305 in the rural district of Binh Lieu, the highest point of Quang Ninh’s border, is famous for the dangerous terrain it traverses and known as one...
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October 24, 2018October 24, 2018 Three centuries on, old Hanoi house stands proud
Wooden and stone structures in Duong Lam village on the outskirts of Hanoi have weathered everything the elements have thrown at them for centuries. Duong Lam ancient village, in the capital city’s rural town of Son Tay, is one of the oldest cultural sites in Vietnam. It has 956 ancient houses including those built in...
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October 22, 2018October 22, 2018 Million dollar views for two bucks in north Vietnam
A train ride lasting just seven minutes and costing just two dollars gives million-dollar views of Vietnam’s northern highlands The “journey” starts from a railway station in Sapa with a European classical look and runs to the cable car station on the Fansipan Mountain, crossing the Muong Hoa Valley in Lao Cai Province. Sa Pa...
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October 21, 2018October 21, 2018 Vietnam extends e-visa policy for foreign tourists until 2021
Foreign tourists take a boat ride on Ngo Dong River in Tam Coc-Bich Dong, a popular tourist destination in northern Ninh Binh Province. Photo by VnExpress/Meo Gia A policy extension will allow citizens of 46 countries to enter Vietnam for 30 days with e-visa until 2021. The Vietnamese government has approved a two-year extension of...
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October 20, 2018December 28, 2018 Five destinations with terrific terraced fields for an October visit in Vietnam
It is harvest season, and the terraced rice fields are at their most beautiful The terraced fields are ripening, creating amazing scenery throughout the highlands of Vietnam. If you are a person who enjoys lovely landscapes, you should check out these places for a green and gold treat. 1. Sapa Sapa, situated 300 kilometers away...
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October 19, 2018October 19, 2018 Mekong Delta gets a high travel recommendation
The US’ Business Insider names the Mekong Delta in Vietnam as a “one-of-a-kind” destination for year-end travel. The site’s editors selected 13 best destinations for year-end travel, based on flight cost trends, climate information and international cultural calendars. Among three Asian destinations in the list is the Mekong Delta in Vietnam. A boat tour in the...
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October 16, 2018December 28, 2018 Why October is the best time to touch down in Vietnam
October is here and many of Vietnam’s travel destinations are shining brightly. Here are five reasons why the country is worth having on your itinerary. 1. Buckwheat flower season in Ha Giang Situated around 300 kilometers (186 miles) from Hanoi, the mountainous province of Ha Giang, a neighbor of the famous Sa Pa town, has...