Travel News

Nicklaus-designed golf course opens

A 4.5ha golf course and driving range, designed by US golf legend Jack Nicklaus, has opened in Hanoi’s Soc Son district.

VND49 trillion for tourism development in Thua Thien-Hue

The central province of Thua Thien Hue has been spending VND49 trillion on 43 construction projects for its 2012 National Tourism Year.

Phu Quoc Island plans enormous tourism complex

An international tourism complex including five-star hotels, convention centres and casinos will be built on Phu Quoc Island, authorities in southern Kien Giang province have announced.

Binh Thuan approves Royal Hill Resort

Local authorities in Binh Thuan Province have approved the development of Royal Hill Resort project.

Mid-Autumn festival preserves traditional culture

In the capital city of Hanoi, there are some artisans who are keen to pass on handy tips to others to create special traditional toys for children during the mid-Autumn festival, which falls on the fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month.

Journey on Mekong River

It was a sunny morning. The Le Cochinchine cruise boat took us drifting on Hau River towards to the sea. The strong wind helped lessen the summer heat.

Statue of Jesus Christ is Vung Tau jewel

For sea lovers, a hydrofoil trip to Vung Tau City to relax on the beach, climb the mountains, wait for sunset at the lighthouse and enjoy seafood is the norm at weekends away for city folk.

Real culture in the market

Can Tho City how has an International Airport, Can Tho Bridge and the living standards and infrastructure facilities have much improved.

Tam Hoa plum is the taste of Bac Ha

Coming to Bac Ha District in Lao Cai Province this season, tourists will be impressed with the colorful costumes of H’Mong ethnic people, the horses’ neighs and screams of mountainous pigs intermingled with the sounds of hammers on the fire of blacksmiths. But, more importantly they will have a chance to enjoy Tam Hoa plums a tasty specialty of the district.

Wonderful landscapes of historical Ly Son Island

Around 25 kilometers from the mainland, Ly Son Island District in Quang Ngai Province is endowed with many splendid landscapes and historical sites you can’t help but admire.