Hanoi – the capital of Vietnam – has long become a favorite destination among both domestic and international travelers. Hanoi’s character is inseparable from its weather. But even in a sunny day or in a rainy day, Hanoi still beautiful…
TRANG AN – NEW WORLD HERITAGE SITE RECOGNIZED BY UNESCO
On June 23, 2014, the UNESCO officially recognized Trang An Tourism Complex in Ninh Binh – a northern province of Vietnam as the World Heritage Site. The new was released by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. As such,…
DEALING WITH HANOI’S COLD
Hanoi during these days gets extremely cold. It may be a shock for many expats and travelers who experience the first winter in Vietnam. So, how can they deal with such a cold? One of the simple pleasures of this…
ROMANTIC DESTINATIONS IN VIETNAM
Dalat Dalat which sits at an latitude of 1,5099 meters above the sea level in Central Highlands of Vietnam is undoubtedly a beautiful tourist town. Not only known as “The City of Eternal Spring”, Dalat also lays claim to the title of…
HANOI’S OLD QUARTER
There’s an old Vietnamese saying, “Hanoi has thirty-six streets and guilds – Jam Street, Sugar Street, Salt Street…”. Inside a modern and dynamic city, there appears an antique quarter, the Hanoi’s Old Quarter – the represented eternal soul of the…
HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON HALONG BAY CRUISES
Drawn with emerald waters and picturesque limestone caves, Halong Bay never fails to capture the admiration of visitors all over the world. Visiting Halong Bay, no one can miss the chance to enjoy a cruise which is considered the best…
FIRST TIME IN HO CHI MINH CITY – GUIDE ON WHAT TO DO IN SAIGON
Ho Chi Minh City, also called Saigon, may have been known as the little Paris of the East in the 50s to 60s, yet nowadays, it is a bustling architectural shambles. For those travelers with the first time in Ho…
VIETNAM SPORT ACTIVITIES
Cycling Vietnam is ideal for long-distance cycling as much of the country is flat and the shortage of vehicles makes for light traffic. Caution is needed, however, especially on busier roads as traffic can be much undisciplined. Bicycle hire is…
VIETNAM GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
 Committee for Ethnic Affairs (CEMA) Add: 80 – 82 Phan Dinh Phung St., Ba Dinh Dist., Hanoi Tel: (84 – 4) 3846 4280/ 3733 2009 Fax: (84 – 4) 3823 0235  Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Management (HCMM) Add: 1 Ong…
VIETNAMESE BORDER CROSSINGS
If you are planning a trip to Vietnam, please check the visa requirement first to make sure a valid Vietnam visa is required for your trip or not. But if you are in Vietnam and wish to visit one of its neighboring…