Situated in the north-east region of Viet Nam, Halong Bay is a part of Bac Bo Gulf and comprises the sea area of Halong City, Cam Pha Town and a part of Van Don island district, Quang Ninh Province. It borders Cat Ba Island to the south-west, the mainland to the west with a 120km-long [...]
Central sector of Imperial Citadel of Thang Long – Ha Noi
The central sector of Imperial Citadel of Thang Long – Ha Noi covers area of 20ha, includes archaeological area at 18 Hoang Dieu Street and relics in Ha Noi Citadel such as: Bac Mon, Doan Mon, Hau Lau, stone dragons in Kinh Thien Palace, dragon house, house D67 and Ha Noi flag tower. These relics [...]
My Son Sanctuary
My Son Sanctuary is set in a small valley belonging to Duy Phu Commune, Duy Xuyen District, Quang Nam Province, about 70km southwest of Danang City and 40km from Hoi An City. Of the 225 Cham vestiges that are founded in Vietnam, My Son possesses 71 monuments and 32 epitaphs, the content of which is [...]
Hoi An ancient town
Hoi An is an old town down the Thu Bon River, on the coastal plain of Quang Nam Province, about 30 km south of Danang City. Hoi An used to be known on the international market with many different names such as Lam Ap, Faifo, Hoai Pho and Hoi An. What is so special about [...]
Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park
Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park lies in Quang Binh Province – the central Vietnam. Covering an area of about 200,000 hectares, Phong Nha – Ke Bang situated in Quang Ninh, Bo Trach, Tuyen Hoa and Minh Hoa districts, is 50km northwest of Dong Hoi City. Phong Nha – Ke Bang can be compared [...]
Vietnam visa
Unless you are from the countries which have signed bilateral or unilateral Vietnam visa exemption agreement with Vietnam, including South Korea, Japan, Scandinavians and most Asean countries, you need a passport (valid for at least six months) and an tourist visa in order to visit Vietnam. You can obtain the visa yourself by applying to [...]
Vietnam Weather – Best time to travel
Undoubtedly, weather is one of the determining factors for your traveling decisions. If you are heading to Vietnam, then, take it easy to make up your mind. Vietnam’s climate is not just steamy hot as what you are frequently exposed to on movies. All year round here, there is always a perfect place where it [...]
Vietnam train
Traveling by Vietnam train is a commonly affordable way in Vietnam. It generally costs you less than flying or renting car and that too, it is safe and comfortable. What’s more, impressive sightseeing from train will make your trips the most fascinating. Vietnam railway system Vietnam Railways Corporation (VRC)-Duong Sat Vietnam is the national railroad [...]
Vietnamese Language
Spoken as the mother tongue of more than 86% of the country’s population, Vietnamese is the official/national language in Vietnam. Origin Though much effort has been paid to trace the origin of Vietnamese language, so-far findings remain debatable. It is, however, unquestionable that it does emerge from the aspirations of its people to have something [...]
Vietnam Packing List
Vietnam, Packing list of what to take for travel to Vietnam. It’s unlikely that any two people traveling to Vietnam would want to use exactly the same packing list. Some would be perfectly comfortable with little more than a swimsuit, some sandals, and a couple of T-shirts, while others might have a forty-pound case of [...]
