Van Phuc Silk
Van Phuc Silk   (Mar 15, 2011)
Situated on the banks of the Nhue River, Van Phuc Village (in Ha Dong District, Hanoi) has long been famous for its traditional craft of silk weaving. Over the years, Van Phuc silk and related products in various designs have gained prominence in the market, both at home and abroad. During the time of French colonization Van Phuc silk was displayed at the fairs in Marseille and Paris, giving it its first exposure internationally.
Paper Flowers Made by Thanh Tien Artisans
Thanh Tien Village is located on the Huong River about 5km downstream from Hue (Thua Thien – Hue Province) and opposite the ancient town of Bao Vinh. The village is…
Unique wood houses in Saigon
Unique wood houses in Saigon    (Mar 10, 2011)
Designed with northern, southern and central architectural styles, each house is decorated differently. The row of wood houses in District 2, HCM City is very special.
Enjoy some southern hospitality at a rural homestay in Vinh Long
It took us half a day by motorbike to reach a small waterway near Uncle Tam Be's home in Tuong Loc, Tam Binh District of the southern province of Vinh Long. He was waiting for us on his boat, ready to take us to his house that he runs as a homestay, a popular new way of visiting the country with both domestic and foreign…
Pa Then Women's Costume   (Mar 07, 2011)
Pa Then Women's Costume
Visitors to the northern provinces of Ha Giang or Tuyen Quang will have a chance to enjoy the colourful costumes, mostly in red, of the Pa Then ethnic women.
Unspoilt Ninh Van Bay is perfect holiday hideaway
Visitors who want to escape from city life when they visit the coastal city of Nha Trang in Khanh Hoa Province often go to Ninh Van Bay on Hon Heo Peninsula.
Northern natural beauty, traditions call out to adventurous travelers
What do you think of when you read the following lines about Viet Nam by the famous Vietnamese poet To Huu: How amazing my country is! Lean against Truong Son Mountain Range Reach to Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands From north-eastern most Tra Co with populous forest To southernmost Ca Mau with mangrove
Lake reflects the heavens in An Giang
Bung Binh Thien (Peaceful Lake of Heaven), is a fresh-water lake in An Giang Province that is popular for weekend getaways.
Vietnam’s northernmost point
Standing on top of Dragon Mountain in the northernmost Ha Giang Province is the Lung Cu flag tower, flying the Vietnamese flag, delineating the border between Vietnam and China.
Binh Dinh – The Land of Martial Arts
Binh Dinh Province, the land of martial arts and literature and the homeland of plain-cloths hero Quang Trung (also known as Nguyen Hue) who was the preeminent leader of the Tay Son upspring movement in the late 18thcentury and the early 19th century, is stirring up a lot of interest because of its great tourism potential in the southern area of the Central region of…
The heart of resistance   (Jan 26, 2011)
The heart of resistance
Tan Trao is a historical site in the midland province of Tuyen Quang in the North that was the heart of resistance forces during the French war and against the Japanese.
The island of god   (Jan 26, 2011)
The island of god
The rivers and channels of the amazing Mekong Delta contain many islands that are interesting to visit. The richly fertile island of Cu Lao May, or May Islet in Vinh Long Province is also known as the land of God.
Roong Pooc Festival of the Giay Ethnic Group
Every year on the snake day of the first lunar month, the Giay ethnic group in Ta Van Commune, Sa Pa District of Lao Cai Province organizes the Roong Pooc (going to the field) Festival to pray for bumper harvests, peace, prosperity and clement weather.
The slow boat to Phu Quy Island
Phu Quy Island, also called Thu or Khoai Islet, is 120km from Phan Thiet City, between the mainland and Truong Sa Archipelago. The island covers 16 square kilometers and has many cultural and religious relics typical of central coast farming communities.
Goddess that towers above Danang
One of the best views of Danang City is from the new Linh Ung – Bai But Pagoda in Bai But, Son Tra Peninsula.
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