Vietnam province addresses World Heritage Committee concerns over Son Doong cable car

The administration of the north-central Vietnamese province of Quang Binh asserted that it has taken concerns raised by the World Heritage Committee over a cable car leading to Son Doong, the world’s largest cave, into serious consideration.

Con Dao Islands voted among best secret islands on earth

The Con Dao Islands in the southern province of Ba Ria–Vung Tau have been isted among the best secret islands on Earth, according to a recent article by Travel + Leisure magazine.

Con Dao Islands - one of the most peaceful islands in Asia

The website of CNN has recently announced the list of top 12 crowd-free Asia island escapes where own unique traditional cultures and unspoiled landscapes. Con Dao Islands of Viet Nam is also included.

Southern Islands: Con Dao and Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc and Con Dao islands are among the most inviting beach destinations in Viet Nam. The islands combine jungle-covered interiors with pristine beaches and easily reached from Ho Chi Minh City by air. However, the two islands are quite different in relation to character so likely to attract the different travellers.

Presentation to the town of Con Dao - Cape of Shark - Ben Dam - Hon Ba – Peak of love

Ben Dam

To equalize the potential at the two ends of the pearl island, nature created a flat valley in the North East to build an airport while also creating a very spacious and quiet bay at the South side to build wharf Ben Dam. Co Ong - Ben Dam became two important traffic points of Con Dao. Ben Dam has been named since the French set foot on Con Dao and Ben Dam is also known as anchorage, (Ben: landing place, Dam: creek).

Alluring Co To island- a new draw in Quang Ninh province

Located 80 kilometres from the mainland, Quang Ninh province’s Co To island, a rough pearl in the Gulf of Tonkin with turquoise sea and tranquil beaches, has grown in popularity among domestic and international visitors.

Con Dao Museum

Located on Nguyen Hue Street, visitors can walk or travel by car to visit Con Dao Museum, the museum is built on an area of 2,750 m2.The exhibition space is 1,700 square meters, exhibiting nearly 2,000 documents, artifacts, images, preserving the heroic vigor in the struggle against colonialism and empire of Vietnamese patriots, with 4 subjects: Con Dao - human nature; Hell on earth; Fronts and schools; Con Dao today.

Attractions Cau Shrine

Attractions Cau Temple

Walking tour helps visitors discover Ha Noi

The Friends of Viet Nam Heritage (FVH) will host a walking tour to discover the Ba Dinh area and the ‘French Colonial Quarter’ on April 20.

Ninh Binh, sleeping beauty has woken up

For a thousands years Ninh Binh was Viet Nam’s best kept secret. Hidden away just a few hours from Ha Noi, the rural masterpiece may be small in size and population, but its rugged landscapes offer visitors a massive slice of heaven.

Lang Sen Wetland, a miniature Plain of the Reeds

When speaking about Dong Thap Muoi (Plain of the Reeds), a region in the lower Mekong basin rich in natural resources, one usually thinks of Dong Thap Province or An Giang Province. But the Lang Sen Wetland Reserve in Long An Province is the lowland with the most popular specialties of Dong Thap Muoi.

Con Dao beach among top 10 eco-friendly beaches in Southeast Asia

Dat Tham Beach on Con Dao Island has been listed as one of the top ten eco-friendly beaches in Southeast Asia by the UK’s The Independent newspaper.

Independent: Now is the best time to visit Dat Tham Beach on Con Dao

Dat Tham Beach on Con Dao, the archipelago off the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, has recently landed on the list of the 10 cleanliest beaches in Southeast Asia as voted by travel readers of Independent newspaper in the UK.

Quan Ba, a heaven of clouds and mountains

Quan Ba, a scenic district in northern Ha Giang province is a gateway to the Dong Van Karst Plateau Geopark. High rocks, small, deep valleys, winding roads, and unique local culture make Quan Ba a tourist attraction.