23/01/2014
Hanoi flower markets at Tet
(VOVworld)- Peach blossoms, kumquat trees and bouquets of flowers are indispensable in Vietnamese households during Tet. About a month before Tet, flowers markets in Hanoi become busier and more crowded.
Discovery Vietnam
16/01/2014
Nam Yet- a coconut island
(VOVworld) - Located in the north of the Truong Sa (Spratley) Archipelago, in Khanh Hoa province, Nam Yet island is called the “Coconut island”. From afar, the island is like a blue silk strait with ranges of coconut trees. Today, Discovery Vietnam takes you on a tour of the island.
09/01/2014
Sa Dec horticulture village before Tet
(VOVworld) - The Lunar New Year is approaching. These days Sa Dec horticulture village in Dong Thap province is resplendent with a wide variety of flowers in full bloom. The village is the largest supplier of flowers in the southwestern region.
02/01/2014
Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park
(VOVworld)- Phong Nha Ke Bang national park in Quang Binh province was recognized as a World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2003 for its significant geological and geomorphic features. The site has been nominated for a second UNESCO recognition as a World Natural Heritage Site for its rich biodiversity.
26/12/2013
My Son Sanctuary: A unique and majestic heritage of humanity
(VOVworld) - Located in the central province of Quang Nam, 69 km southwest of Danang, the My Son Sanctuary is nestled in a closed valley. With 70 towers embodying the historic, cultural, architectural and artistic values of Champa civilization, My Son is comparable to the most famous heritages in Southeast Asia including Borobudur of Indonesia, Pagan of Myanmar, and Angkor Wat of Cambodia. My Son was recognized as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999.
19/12/2013
Hoi An in the eyes of foreigners
(VOVworld) – Hoi An ancient town with it mossy houses, wooden bridges and ancient wells dating back 3 centuries is always a magic magnet for both Vietnamese and foreign tourists Reputed to be the most charming town in Vietnam, Hoi An has become a key destination for foreign tourists passing through central Vietnam.
12/12/2013
Ha Long Bay
(VOVworld) – Ha Long Bay, Vietnam’s "Descending Dragon", is located in the Tonkin Gulf in Quang Ninh province, about 180 km from Hanoi.
05/12/2013
One-day tour of Hue imperial city
(VOVworld)- The Imperial Citadel of Hue, a UNESCO cultural heritage is a major tourist destination in Vietnam. Its construction began in 1805 in the reign of King Gia Long, founder of the Nguyen Dynasty and ended in 1832 in the reign of King Minh Mang. 200 years have passed but the imperial citadel with nearly 140 buildings still remains almost intact.
28/11/2013
Vietnam Women’s Museum
(VOVworld) - "Top destination", "A museum to see", "This is also interesting for men", "An honest museum".... These are comments foreign visitors made after visiting the Vietnam Women’s Museum. It is a beautiful museum that highlights Vietnamese women’s image.
21/11/2013
Cham sculpture museum in Da Nang
(VOVworld)- Among the many popular destinations in Da Nang, including Ba Na, Ngu Hanh Son, My Son holy site and Linh Ung pagoda, the Cham sculpture museum is a must-see place. The museum, the only one of its kind in Vietnam, gives visitors an insight into Vietnam’s history through rare exhibits.
