Binh Duong Province is located in the eastern part of the south of Vietnam, with the town of Thu Dau Mot only 30 km far from Ho Chi Minh City. Whenever thinking about this promising land, Vietnamese people hardly forget the traditional craft villages with pottery kilns spreading all over the province. Because they not only help preserve the local traditional craft, but also contribute to developing the economy in the area. There are now 125 pottery producers operating more than 500 kilns in Binh Duong province, in which, Dai Hung Pottery Kiln is not only known as one of the unique kilns but also attracting tourists from many countries.
Ba Den mountain is a historical heritage, well-known for its charming sceneries and many Tay Ninh legendary tales. It is the highest mountain in Southeast Asia (986km), a symbol of the local people.
Coc Lake is an ecological tourist site attracts a great number of tourists from the region all year round thanks to its thermal springs and beautiful unique landscapes.
For tourists in Ho Chi Minh City, it takes only three hours by roadway to the “hot swamp,” as locals like to call it, is located in Bung Rieng Commune, Xuyen Moc District, Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province.
Cuc Phuong National Park is in Ninh Binh Province of Vietnam. Cuc Phuong National Park is Vietnam’s largest national park and one of the most important sites for biodiversity in the country. It is homes to hundreds of species of flora and fauna. The park can be visited from Hanoi as a day trip or visitors can stay at the park’s lodging for a longer stay. Visiting the park is a terrific opportunity to get a close look at Vietnam’s nature and fees generated from tourism help protect the parks wildlife and improve the local economy. The best time of the year to visit the park is during the dry season, from November to February.
Hoi An town is situated on the Thu Bon River’s bank. This picturesque town is a wonder, a beautiful sample of a Southeast Asian trading port straight out of the 15th century. Hoi An has something for every kind of traveler: UNESCO Heritage sites, custom tailoring, un spoilt beaches, gourmet restaurants and much more.
Lang Son is a northeast province of Vietnam, 180km from Hanoi. From Gia Lam in Hanoi, tourists travel on Road No. 5 to Thanh Tri Bridge and turn left. Going some150km, travellers will arrive in Lang Son.
Dubbed one of the eight famed sceneries, Nhi Thanh Cave is one of the historical rellics related to the development process of Land Son. Being looked at from the outside, Nhi Thanh gate is like nothing more than a nearby pagoda gate leaning back to the mountain. There is a small road in front of the pagoda leads to shops selling local alcohol and traditional medicine. If tourists walk inside, they will be curious by Nhi Thanh Cave standing admist the mountainous town of Lang Son. That is the unique cave in our country. Visitors can take a sightseeing the scenery inside the mountain and go in Tam Giao Temple where created to worship Gautama Buddha, Confucius and Laozi. Apart from precious wooden table, the furniture has been made of rock which is available in the cave.
Location: Giang Dien waterfall ecological tourist park is located in Hoa Binh Hamlet, Giang Dien Commune, Trang Bom District, Dong Nai province about 22 kilometers far from Bien Hoa city, 48 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City.
Characteristic: Giang Dien Waterfall has become an ideal destination for young people and families who like to discover the beauty of nature. The area consists of a valley, hills, forests, waterfalls and varieties of beautiful flowers blossoming all the year round.
Cat Ba is the largest of the 366 islands expanding 260km2 that belongs to the Cat Ba Archipelago, which makes up the southeastern edge of Ha Long Bay in Northern Vietnam. Cat Ba island has a surface area of 285 km2 and maintains the amazing and rugged features of Ha Long Bay. This island belongs to Haiphong city - the most famous city of industry in Vietnam.
The Valley of Love is located in the Northeast which is 6 kilometers from the center of Dalat city. Valley of Love is regarded the little Paris of Vietnam.
The Valley of Love appeals to many travellers especially the newlyweds for their honeymoons and those who love a romantic trip thanks to its romantic landscape. In the past, the French named the green and romantic valley after the most wonderful thing in the world: Love-“Vallé d’Amour” (“Valley of Love”). During the reign of King Bao Dai, the region was called the Valley of Peace. In 1953 the charming valley was renamed as Valley of Love again. And in 1998 Valley of Love was recognized as a national landscape.
Banh Chung (Square rice cake) is a traditional Vietnamese rice cake which is made from glutinous rice, green beans, pork and other ingredients.
Its origin is told by the legend of Lang Liêu- the son of 6th Hung King. Hung King wanted to find the one to inherit his position and sit on the throne to lead the country when he was too old. Therefore, he held a cooking contest for his 21 sons, and who could fully satisfy his taste would be the next King. Most princes go everywhere to find special, exotic and far-fetched food, except for Lang Lieu – the 18th son of Hung King, also the poorest and loneliest since he lost his mother at a young age. Not having enough money to buy delicacies, Lieu just stayed around his house.