Discovery Vietnam

20/06/2013

Con Dao, a tourist paradise

(VOVworld) – Con Dao archipelago in Ba Ria Vung Tau province consists of 16 islets. It used to be known as a hell on earth where revolutionary Vietnamese soldiers were jailed during the wars against French colonialists and American forces. Recently, Con Dao has become a popular tourist site and was elected by leading American tourism magazine Travel and Leisure as one of the Best Secret Islands on Earth. Con Dao inspires tourists with its primitive nature and magnificent landscape.

13/06/2013

Hon Khoai islet- a gem in the southwest sea

(VOVworld)- Hon Khoai is a cluster of islands located 20 kilometers off the south-west of Nam Can, in the province of Ca Mau. Reputed to be one of the most beautiful islands in the south of the country, Hon Khoai is a popular destination for tourists inspiring exploration of the site’s cultural aspects and historical relics from the French colonial times.

06/06/2013

Phu Quoc- A gem island

(VOVworld) – After a two-hour flight from Hanoi, visitors can land on the beautiful island of Phu Quoc. Located in the southern province of Kien Giang, Phu Quoc is the largest island in the country, and is blessed with a magnificent landscape and long sandy beaches. Today, Discovery Vietnam takes you on a tour of the island.

30/05/2013

Visiting Yen Tu pagoda

(VOVworld)- The Yen Tu historical site stretches 20 km along Phuong Dong and Yen Cong communes in Uong Bi town of Quang Ninh province. Nestled in the magnificent landscape, Yen Tu mountain is famous for the Bronze pagoda, which sits 1,068 m above sea level. This tourist complex comprises pagodas, temples, towers and perennial forest. Today Discovery Vietnam takes you on a tour of Yen Tu.

23/05/2013

Ha Long Bay Cruises

(VOVworld)- The beauty of Ha Long Bay, which has been twice recognized by UNESCO as a world natural heritage site, always changes over the time. Visiting Ha Long Bay at any time of the year, visitors are always amazed with its attraction. Today’s Discovery Vietnam takes you on a tour of the Bay on the Golden Lotus cruise.

16/05/2013

Being a fisherman for a day in Ha Long

(VOVworld) – Ha Long Bay is famous as one of the world’s natural wonders. There visitors can explore beautiful scenery and at the same time participate in the daily life of local fishermen.

09/05/2013

2013 Ha Long Carnival- a trademark of Quang Ninh tourism

(VOVworld) – Ha Long is one of the most beautiful bays on the planet and has been twice recognized as a world natural wonder by UNESCO. The 2013 Ha Long Carnival with the theme “Colors of Quang Ninh: Convergence and Pervasion attracted a large number of tourists. Held for the 7th time, Ha Long carnival has become a successful trademark for Quang Ninh province’s tourism.

02/05/2013

Tour of Mong Cai

(VOVworld)- Mong Cai has become a popular destination for tourists because of its stunning landscape and its unique culture and cuisine. Today, Discovery Vietnam takes you on a tour of Mong Cai city.

02/05/2013

Festival of paying tribute to soldiers, who discovered and defended Hoang Sa (Paracel) islands

(VOVworld) – These days all eyes are set on Ly Son islands, Quang Ngai province, the homeland of the first troops who discovered Vietnam’s new territorial waters and established sea border marker. Ly Son islanders are now busy preparing for a festival of paying tribute to Hoang Sa soldiers. This annual festival has recently been recognized as the national intangible heritage.

25/04/2013

Sample food in Mong Cai

(VOVworld) – Visitors to the northern city of Mong Cai are inspired by its beautiful natural landscape, Tra Co beach, the Ka Long bridge, and Mong Cai border market. A trip to Mong Cai is more enjoyable if you spend some time sampling local food.