Trekking

Beautiful landscapes, springs with crystal clear water, primary forests, rice fields carefully tended by ethnic people, and immense grasslands are what trekkers to Ta Giang in Khanh Hoa Province can expect on their trips. The first section of the route is quite easy. Trekkers will stroll on a smooth path shadowed by big trees. However, what happens next becomes more challenging. The further explorers travel, the more difficult the route is. Trekkers have to cross rocky streams. In return, they can admire the poetic view of mountains and forests reflecting in the rushing water. Taking a short rest by the streams while listening to the soothing murmur of running streams would bring peace of mind to trekkers. Trekkers then enter primary forests dotted with rice fields of Raglai, an ethnic minority people. They can now walk under the shade of old trees, and enjoy the bright sunlight and the blue sky. Occasionally on the way, trekkers can see Raglai ethnic people collecting wild … [Read more...] about Delightful trekking route through Ta Giang

Located 45 kilometers to the east of Hai Phong City and just 25 kilometers from world-famous Ha Long Bay, Cat Ba National Park, established in 1986, was the only Southeast Asian representative to break into the list. "If you weren't already dying to visit Vietnam, Cat Ba National Park located near UNESCO heritage site Ha Long Bay is a great reason. The biosphere reserve is home to a number of diverse plants and wildlife," BuzzFeed stated. According to the news site, the best time to visit the national park is between April and May or from September to November. "If you have extra time outside of exploring Cat Ba, do yourself a favor and take a small cruise throughout Ha Long Bay," it recommended. Spanning about 263 square kilometers, including 173 square kilometers of land and 90 square kilometers of inshore water, the national park is near the northeastern shore of Vietnam on Cat Ba Island surrounded by limestone karst mountains rising from turquoise waters that make it an … [Read more...] about American news site lists Cat Ba among must-visit national parks

In 2012, a man of Hmong ethnic origin from northern Vietnam went missing after being lured to China in search of a better job. Two years later, after walking over 7,000 kilometers, he managed to return home in one piece, bringing back stories of his incredible escape from slavery. Now that he has a home to his name and a family to take care of in Lung Lau Village of the northern Vietnamese province of Ha Giang, Vu Gia Po feels safe recalling the hellish time he spent in China and his death-defying escape. The great escape As Po tells it, the person who set the ordeal in motion ten years ago was none other than his stepfather Vu Chu Mua, who convinced him to take a high-paying job north of the border, offered by a broker named Vu Xi Gia. Shortly after Po agreed to go, Gia grouped him up with some other job hopefuls and sent them on a clandestine trip to China. Upon handing over the group to the Chinese middlemen, Gia received his commission and left, while Po and his … [Read more...] about From China to Pakistan: Vietnamese man travels 7,300km on foot to flee slavery

Conquering Đôi Cape is a proud moment for visitors, who takes a rest at the easternmost mainland landmark. — Photo gody.vn Lâm Thanh Referring to the central province of Khánh Hòa, people often think of Nha Trang, but few people know that there is also a place with blue sea, white sand, golden sunshine with diverse landscapes. That is Mũi Đôi (Cape Đôi), the first sunrise viewing spot on the mainland. Cape Đôi belongs to Đầm Môn fishing village located on Hòn Gốm peninsula of Vân Phong Bay of Vạn Thạnh Commune, Vạn Ninh District, Khánh Hoà Province, about 80km north of Nha Trang City. Cape Đôi is also known as Cape Bà Dầu. It's called Cape Đôi because at one location there are two rocky outcrops jutting out into the East Sea. According to the Department of Culture and Sports of Khánh Hòa Province, Cape Đôi is the easternmost point of the country, the place to receive the first sunlight on the mainland of Việt Nam. Since 2005, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and … [Read more...] about Discovering Đôi Cape, journey towards the sun

Referring to the central province of Khanh Hoa, people often think of Nha Trang, but few people know that there is also a place with blue sea, white sand, golden sunshine with diverse landscapes. That is Mui Doi (Cape Doi), the first sunrise viewing spot on the mainland. Conquering Doi Cape is a proud moment for visitors, who takes a rest at the easternmost mainland landmark. — Photo gody.vn Cape Đôi belongs to Dam Mon fishing village located on Hon Gom peninsula of Van Phong Bay of Van Thanh Commune, Van Ninh District, Khanh Hoa Province, about 80km north of Nha Trang City. Cape Doi is also known as Cape Ba Dau. It's called Cape Doi because at one location there are two rocky outcrops jutting out into the East Sea. According to the Department of Culture and Sports of Khanh Hoa Province, Cape Doi is the easternmost point of the country, the place to receive the first sunlight on the mainland of Vietnam. Since 2005, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has … [Read more...] about Discovering Doi Cape, journey towards the sun

As the Covid-19 pandemic subsides in Hanoi, the city has been embarking on a tourism reactivation plan. Director of Hanoi Department of Tourism Dang Huong Giang told The Hanoi Times about it. The fourth wave of the Covid-19 pandemic has hit the country since early April. What are the consequences that it has left for Hanoi’s tourism industry? The Covid-19 pandemic has severely damaged Hanoi’s tourism industry in 2021. In the first nine months of 2021, Hanoi’s authorities have taken strict measures to contain the pandemic. Especially since July, even stricter rules have been applied. As a result, tourist destinations, relic sites, cultural exchange, and entertainment venues have been closed. Hanoi has been witnessing a sharp drop in the number of tourist arrivals in the last nine months. The city welcomed only 2.9 million visitors all from inside the country, which represented a reduction of 57.5% compared to last year. Total revenue of the sector also dropped to VND8.17 … [Read more...] about Hanoi tourism ‘lives together’ with Covid-19 pandemic