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Uniquely national treasure shines[Code: 3489]

VietNamNet Bridge – The recent recognition of Bai Mon (Mon Beach) and Mui Dien (Dien Cape) in central Phu Yen province as national landscapes has cast an extra shine over the coastal site that is always flooded with scorching sunlight in the summertime. Undoubtedly, the site is a real national treasure as certified by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism once you have trekked up to the cape and climbed up the lighthouse before immersing yourselves with idly lying on Mon...

Nha Trang in summer[Code: 3488]

VietNamNet Bridge – The coastal city of Nha Trang in Khanh Hoa province, with one of the 29 most beautiful bays in the world, is a favorite destination in the summer. Kien Trinh shares his views of the city. Please send us your comments and feedback:

New door opens for travel sector[Code: 3487]

Do Son Beach in Hai Phong City is a popular destination for domestic tourists. Tourist joint-venture enterprises have been allowed to host outbound tours. VietNamNet Bridge - For the first time, tourist joint-venture enterprises will be allowed to host outbound tours for their customers, previously the sole domain of only Vietnamese companies. The move is part of a stimulus policy by the Government to help overcome the effects of the world financial crisis. Under the...

Troubled waters[Code: 3486]

Vietnam’s coral could be exploited for developing tourism but illegal fishing practices and pollution are having a negative impact on the coral. VietNamNet Bridge - Danang is blessed with stunning coral reef but the city has failed to capitalise on its tourism potential and has yet to find a way to effectively protect it. Off the coast of Danang coral is in rapid deterioration. Over-exploitation of fish, pollution and the accumulation of sediment are all factors. According...

Arresting scenes[Code: 3485]

Destined to stay by the sea forever, it stands there still, admiring the view off the coast of Ha Tien Town by the southwestern border with Cambodia. Established 300 years ago, Ha Tien boasts many scenic spots. The second biggest town of Kien Giang Province is about 90km from Rach Gia, the provincial main town, and is a must-visit locale. The Phu Tu Islet, Thach Dong (rock cave), and Chua Hang (cave pagoda) are just a sampling of the treats the town has to offer, but the Nai (Deer) Cape is...

Vietnam’s longest bamboo bridge[Code: 3484]

VietNamNet Bridge - The Truong Giang Bridge, nearly 500m long and 1.8m wide, crossing over the Truong Giang River, linking Duy Thanh and Duy Nghia Commune, Quang Nam Province in Central Vietnam, is the longest bamboo bridge in Vietnam. Before the bridge was built, the local people living in the eastern area crossed over the river by taking rudimentary ferries that posed many dangers. In the rainy season or on stormy days, the ferries were unable to travel, so the eastern area was...

Ha Long Bay enters third phase of voting for new natural wonders[Code: 3483]

VietNamNet Bridge - Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay has entered the third phase of a campaign voting for the world’s seven new natural wonders, according to the New Open World (NOW) website on July 10. Ha Long tops new 7 wonders Ha Long Bay prepares for next poll Ministry calls for votes for Ha Long Bay The bay, which has been twice recognised by the UNESCO for its landscapes and geological values, is in Group G, which includes sea landscapes and...

Down in the Delta[Code: 3482]

The highest concentration of “floating houses” with fish cages can be observed on the western banks of the Chau Doc River near where it meets the mighty Mekong. Nguyen Van De, a local resident from the floating village, takes us on his boat for a quick tour around Chau Doc River. On the tranquil river, we cruise past neat rows of houses, which all have fishing cages underneath them. There are nearly 2,000 floating houses in the village. Some of the more sturdy houses are made with...

Flood gives old town a fresh start[Code: 3481]

A part of the former Muong Lay Town, which will soon be underwater. VietNamNet Bridge - Lai Chau Province prepares to bid its old town goodbye and welcomes the new facilities that comes with its rebirth. VNS reports. Emerging out of the metaphorical ashes of Muong Lay Town as it goes under several metres of water when the Son La hydro power plant begins operations in 2012, a new town prepares to radiate rejuvenating energy. Lai Chau Town is in a hurry to rendezvous with its...

On cloud nine[Code: 3480]

Down below the heat is pounding all and sundry, but on the two-lane mountain road to Tam Dao, you are also shaded by the pine forest on either side of the road. Every so often I remind myself to pull over and savour the scenery; every turn offers a stunning view. Locals shoot past on old Minsk or Win motorcycles. Some motorcyclists have attached a big branch of a tree to the back of the bike as an extra brake. Going up the hard way, some farmers trudge up the hill, carrying bunches of...

Da Lat presents adventurous tours[Code: 3479]

To finish the journey, visitors will also climb up five cliffs, reaching between seven and 25 meters in height. This tour has attracts around 1,000 visitors a year. The price is just US$35 per foreigner and VND350,000 for Vietnamese. Camping tours are also a leading choice for groups, which often have 20 to 300 campers, especially Vietnamese. The tour introduces Da Lat’s famous landscapes, such as Langbian Mountain, Tuyen Lam Lake, Love Valley and the Highland’s special ethnic culture...

Hoteliers, tourism firms hail relaxed rules on late-night hotel services, outbound tours[Code: 3478]

VietNamNet Bridge – Hoteliers and foreign-local joint venture tour operators have welcomed two new decisions from the Government that allow four and five-star hotels to remain open until 2 a.m . and tour operators to arrange outbound tours. Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Sinh Hung on Monday agreed to a plan of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism to carry out activities to help the sector develop in times of recession. He has approved the ministry to select a list of...

A hat full of charm[Code: 3477]

A non la (Conical leaf hat) is not only a shield from the elements, but also an important part of tradition, along with ao dai (the traditional Vietnamese tunic). Thua Thien – Hue Province has the biggest conical hat manufacturing industry in Vietnam and a visit to trade villages in Hue lends a fascinating insight into how the hats are made. The legend of the non la is related to maternal love and farming history in Vietnam. According to the story, many years ago a severe deluge flooded...

Chilling out on Cua Dai Beach[Code: 3476]

Many beaches in Quang Nam province have kept their character and rustic nature After days of engulfing ourselves in the poetic scenery and walking under the fanciful light of the lanterns during the Hoi An ancient town nights, we went to Cua Dai Beach, one of the most beautiful beaches not only in the central region but also in the country. With 125km of seashore from Dien Ngoc to Dung Quat Bay, the beaches in Quang Nam province have kept their character, maintaining their rustic...

Catching mussels in Tam Giang Lagoon[Code: 3475]

VietNamNet Bridge - Deep beneath the immense blue of Tam Giang Lagoon in Thua Thien-Hue province exists not only a world of aquatic creatures, but also mysterious stories of the spiritual life of the local people’s past. Tam Giang Lagoon covers an area of nearly 5,200ha and has a great biological diversity with more than 700 species of aquatic flora and fauna. Tam Giang Lagoon is the meeting place of three big rivers, the O Lau, Huong and Bo, before they run to the sea through...


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