Hoi An, the ancient town Monday, March 4th, 2013 - 5:58 AM

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.

Thac Ba lake, the first hydro power plant of Vietnam Wednesday, February 27th, 2013 - 2:05 PM

Thac Ba Lake is one of three Vietnam's largest artificial lakes and famous for the first hydro power plant. Thac Ba Lake is also well-known for its eco-system site. Thac Ba Lake was built in 1970 by the construction of a dam on the Chay River. Thac Ba reservoir covers a total area of 23.400 ha, of which 19.05 ha is water area and the remaining 4.35ha of islets on the Reservoir. This artificial lake has 1,331 islands and hills with various ecological environments. The water in the lake is imprinted with the reflections of the surrounding ancient forest creating a blue and clear background of the water.

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.

Tuan Chau, the Emerald Island Saturday, February 23rd, 2013 - 3:31 AM

Tuan Chau is a schist island on the south-west side of Hạ Long City in Vietnam. Covered by pine forest, has an area of 2.2 km² and to the east and south are two man made beaches endowed with very white, fine sand.

The octagonal house where President Hồ Chí Minh stayed when he vacationed here has now become a memorial site. Nowadays, Tuần Châu Island is one of the most touristic destinations in Hạ Long City. Tuần Châu is in an important position at the entrance of the waterway system of Thăng Long, Bặch Đằng and Vân Ðồn. This is why in the feudal time, the royal army set up a guard station here to patrol and defend the borderland.

Ngo Dong river - the beauty of nature (Ninh Binh) Friday, February 22nd, 2013 - 3:23 AM

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.