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The high-speed boat departed Cua Dai Wharf for Cham Island. On the way, the fast-moving vessel kept breaking the in-coming waves to continue its course in the sea. Occasionally, the boat’s bow was lifted off the sea and then fell down making huge splashes.  But the sea ride which covered 17 nautical miles was only the first leg of my trip intended to explore Cham Island. Apparently, the boat seemed to sympathize with its passengers’ eagerness as it suddenly accelerated, trying to make shorter the excursion to the “green island” of central Vietnam. … [Read more...] about A visit to the rustic, peaceful Cham Island

Hanoi (VNA) - In the mornings before he opens his traditional house to visitors, Meritorious Artist To Thanh Son prepares tea to welcome his guests. When Bat Trang commune on the outskirts of Hanoi was officially recognised as a tourist site last month, his traditional house with its beautiful garden, old kiln and showroom of pottery products started receiving many tourists every day. In October 2019, the Hanoi People’s Committee and the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) brought smart tourism to Bat Trang, further highlighting it on the capital’s travel map. Smart tourism Bat Trang commune is located in Gia Lam district, 10km from the city centre. It comprises Bat Trang and Giang Cao villages. A century ago, people of Bo Bat village (now Yen Thanh commune, the northern province of Ninh Binh) followed King Ly Cong Uan from Hoa Lu to Thang Long - the new capital city (now Hanoi). They set up a pottery and brick-making ward on the banks … [Read more...] about Bat Trang – A star of Hanoi craft village tourism