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Charming mix of history and scenery[Code: 3257]

Lenin Brook was so-named by Ho Chi Minh. VietNamNet Bridge - Pac Bo near te Chinese border in CahoBang Province draws tourists in droves thanks to its scenic beauty and historical associations. When Ho Chi Minh returned to Vietnam in 1941, the revolutionary leader decided to use Pac Bo Cave as his base of operations against the French colonialists. He even renamed the features of the surrounding landscape in line with communist ideology. The province’s main town, also called...

Lake of wild islands[Code: 3256]

With an average depth of 32 meters and a surface of 3,433 hectares, the reservoir waters more than 23,000 hectares of cropland, and is also used for flood control. Located seven kilometers west of Tam Ky, Phu Ninh Lake was created by a dam on the Ba Ky River. As the water rose, it turned rocky hills into verdant islands. Early in the morning is the best time to travel around the lake by boat and watch the sun rise. Small rays of sunlight break through the thin...

Do Village: a step back in time[Code: 3255]

The original entrance leading to a house in Do Village in the north central province of Thanh Hoa. VietNamNet Bridge - The ancient village of Do in north central Thanh Hoa Province is steeped in history and traditional culture. Situated approximately eight kilometers from Thanh Hoa Town in Thieu Hoa District’s Thieu Khanh Commune, the little village is a community where visitors are always welcome. Today, there are only about 10 ancient houses left in the area that are...

Canadian company shoots tourism documentary in Vietnam[Code: 3254]

VietNamNet Bridge - Canadian television company Departure Entertainment will begin shooting a documentary on Vietnamese tourism hotspots from today till May 24. The documentary, which attempts to capture the natural environment, people and culture of Vietnam, will be shown on Canadian channels like Outdoor Life Network and City TV, as well as the US channel National Geographic International. Departure Entertainment mainly makes documentaries about tourism and natural discoveries...

Sa Huynh, a pristine wonderland[Code: 3253]

Located off National Highway 1A, along milestones 983-987 on the coast of Duc Pho District and parallel to the national railway line, Sa Huynh abounds with golden sand. The color of the sand changes during the day from an earthy brown early in the morning, to a shimmering gold around noon, followed by a pale blue hue on moonlit nights. Sa Huynh is rich in local seafood and there are several restaurants offering up fresh meals from the sea. The area is also steeped in ancient...

Tourists cancel tours abroad on swine flu fears[Code: 3252]

VietNamNet Bridge - Travel agencies say many booked outbound tours are being cancelled on fears of the influenza A (H1N1) virus, also known as swine flu. The Vong Tron Viet Tourism Company in Ho Chi Minh City said they had to delay a tour of 20 people to the US from May 22 to June 10. The story is repeated by the Perfect Tour Travel Company, also based in HCMC, who had to cancel all tours to Hong Kong in May. Some planned tours to...

From desert island to paradise[Code: 3251]

Sunshine and breeze all year round are what you get at Hon Tam, which is only seven kilometers from Nha Trang to the southeast. VietNamNet Bridge - Hon Tam in Nha Trang Bay still retains some of the wild beauty that has drawn tourists in droves for decades. The developers at Hon Tam Island have been busy for the past year and the resort that now stands has given the island a completely different look. At twilight, I look out from my table at one of the three restaurants of...

Coastal classic[Code: 3250]

VietNamNet Bridge - Mui Dien ( Dien Cape ) has all the makings of a classic coastal getaway - smooth white sand beaches, picturesque cliffs covered with trees and flowers, and a lighthouse that is more than 100 years old. Tourists walk to Mui Dien in the central province of Phu Yen Also called Dai Lanh Cape or Varella Cape , it is a well- known tourist site in the central region, but still offers unspoilt landscapes for your viewing...

Vietnam’s beauty to go abroad[Code: 3249]

VietNamNet Bridge - Canadian media company VTTH Departure Entertainment is paying a 15-day trip around Vietnam for a TV documentary to be aired internationally, a spokesperson from Saigontourist announced recently. Foreign tourists enjoy a boat trip in Ha Long Bay (Photo: SGGP) Saigontourist is also the main sponsor for the trip, with an aim to promote the beauty of the country, culture and people to the world. Arriving in Vietnam...

European food festival comes back to Hanoi[Code: 3248]

VietNamNet Bridge - Lovers of European cuisines will again enjoy a rare chance to taste their favourite cuisines at the 4th European Food Festival, to be held on May 16 at King Ly Thai To Monument Square in central Hanoi . This is the fourth European food festival hosted by EuroCham on an annual basis, which attracted over one thousand visitors last year, mostly Vietnamese and expatriate businesspeople in Vietnam and their family members....

Sea Festival 2009 sets sail[Code: 3247]

VietNamNet Bridge - The “Sea Festival 2009 - Nha Trang Best Destination” is running a series of pre-festival events before its official opening on June 6, the Khanh Hoa provincial government announced recently The peaceful beauty of Nha Trang city, which promises to impress visitors who are there for the first time Sea Festival 2009 is an important cultural festival, organized by the south central costal province of Khanh Hoa and France...

Cow fighting in Pac Mieu[Code: 3246]

VietNamNet Bridge - The northern upland province of Cao Bang is famous for hosting many festivities, of which the most captivating is the cow fighting held annually in early Spring in Pac Mieu Town (Bao Lam District). is bustling on the day of the cow-fighting spectacle. From early morning, ethnic groups of Mong, Dao and Lo Lo people dressed in their traditional colourful attire come to the competition grounds. Getting excited by the audience's...

Exploring Dat Mui, the tip of the country[Code: 3245]

VietNamNet Bridge – While everyone was heading to the stunning beaches of Nha Trang, Mui Ne and Vung Tau to escape the summer heat of HCMC and to celebrate Reunification Day and International Labor Day, 100 members of the 2030 Club decided to go downstream to Dat Mui tourist area in Ca Mau City, the southern tip of the country with a coastline of more than 300 kilometers in the Mekong Delta, not only to enjoy the cool air and fresh water on the beach but also to discover the...

Mystical caves add to lure of eco-tourism complex[Code: 3244]

VietNamNet Bridge – After weeks of hard work, we drive to the Trang An Grottoes Eco-tourism Complex, which is about two hours from Ha Noi, for a relaxing weekend. We find a peaceful and romantic atmosphere in an area earmarked for development. The complex features limestone mountain ranges, valleys and rivers which blend with a sea of green. Plans for the eco-tourism complex were created five years ago. The area is a natural gem of the northern province of Ninh Binh. It...

Muong Phang, ecological and historical tourism attraction[Code: 3243]

Tourists visit Headquarters of Dien Bien Phu Campaign in Muong Phang commune, Dien Bien province. VietNamNet Bridge - There is a primeval forest with century old trees which is called with respect by local people “Forest of the General” as it is connected closely with General Vo Nguyen Giap who led the Dien Bien Phu Campaign to the world shaking victory. The forest is where the General Headquarters of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign was located and now becomes a destination...


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