V – Varied landscape Vietnam is one of the favourite playgrounds of Mother Nature, boasting a wondrous blend of mountains, highlands, caves, rivers, plains, beaches, and epic delta regions. With Mount Fansipan, as its backdrop, Sapa is home to terraced rice fields, cascading waterfalls, and secluded tribal villages perched on distant slopes. Halong Bay is the perfect getaway to experience luxury cruises as well as outdoor activities such as kayaking. It is an enthralling experience to cruise amidst the towering limestone karsts jutting out of the Gulf of Tonkin. The endless spectacle of the limestone world continues further south in Trang An and Tam Coc located in Ninh Binh province, offering limitless opportunities for travellers. Complementing the Central Highlands, exquisite pristine beaches enrich the beauty of Central Vietnam. Son Doong Cave, the world’s largest cave system, is a particular highlight, although it remains difficult to explore. However, this imposing … [Read more...] about Vietnam – seven reasons to visit
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Lan Ha Bay among Southeast Asia’s best places to visit
The Hanoitimes - Thrillist has announced its list of the most beautiful place to visit in every country in Southeast Asia. Lan Ha bay in Cat Ba Island has been ranked 10th among the most beautiful place to visit in every country in Southeast Asia, according to a list released by Thrillist, a US online media website covering food, drink, travel and entertainment. Lan Ha Bay, Cat Ba island. Photo: Getty Images The floating village of Cat Ba Island, which contains around 200 homes, dates back thousands of years. “Lan Ha Bay itself is home to several hundred islands, of which Cat Ba is the largest, you can rent a boat to explore, or spend the day swimming. There are well over 100 hotels in the immediate vicinity, so you can take your time if you understandably want to stay in the area a while,” Thrillist wrote. Kelimutu Lake (Indonesia) tops the list, followed by Kampong Ayer (Brunei), Kuan Si Falls (Laos), Tun Sakaran Marine Park, Borneo (Malaysia), Banaue rice … [Read more...] about Lan Ha Bay among Southeast Asia’s best places to visit
Thrillist names Lan Hạ Bay top place to visit
Cái Bèo floating village, Lan Hạ Bay. — Photo thrillist.comViet Nam News HẢI PHÒNG — Thrillist, the New York-based travel site, has named Lan Hạ Bay near the northern coastal city of Hải Phòng as one of the best places to visit in Southeast Asia. Lan Hạ Bay is located south of the Hạ Long Bay-UNESCO World Heritage site and belongs to the Cát Bà island area, Hải Phòng City. Kastalia Medrano in the most recent report issued last weekend on Thrillist wrote about the bay: “The floating village of Cát Bà Island, which contains around 200 homes, dates back thousands of years. The bay itself is home to several hundred islands, of which Cát Bà is the largest – you can rent a boat to explore, or spend the day swimming. There are well over 100 hotels in the immediate vicinity, so you can take your time if you understandably want to stay in the area a … [Read more...] about Thrillist names Lan Hạ Bay top place to visit
Best places to visit in Vietnam during any season
Hoan Kiem Lake in the early morning. Winter days in January are best time to discover the ancient capital city of Hanoi. Peach, plum and apricot blossoms are in full bloom in Ha Giang in February. The Central Highlands is an ideal destination in March. Hoi An is the best place to visit in April with ancient houses and sparkling lanterns in Hoai River. Lao Cai in rainy season in May entices visitors to terraced fields. Cat Ba island in Hai Phong is an wonderful place to escape heat in June. The south central province of Phu Yen is the leading option for tourists in July with pristine beaches and simple life of fishing villages. An Giang province in the western region is also attractive in August. Mu Cang Chai terraced fields in September. Phu Quoc in the southern province of Kien Giang is ideal for tourists in October with beautiful beaches including Bai Sao, Bai Dai, and Bai Khen. November is the best time to visit Da Lat as Tithonia diversifolia flowers are in full bloom on … [Read more...] about Best places to visit in Vietnam during any season
Now is best time to see ripening rice fields in northern Vietnam
VietNamNet Bridge - Terraced fields in the mountainous provinces in northern Vietnam will start showing gorgeous colors in September and October when the harvest season comes. This is the time travelers flock to the locations to take photos of the yellow ripening fields. Due to the steep feature and fertile soil, it was created by weathered granite rock and mountain cliffs. Local ethnic minority people can grow rice and establish terraced rice fields, one after another, from the foot to top of mountains. Generations of these people have created terraced rice fields as we see today. When the northern mountainous region enters autumn, tourists have a chance to marvel at the most beautiful terraced fields in Vietnam, including fields in Sapa, Mu Cang Chai and Hoang Su Phi. Terraced fields in Lao Cai Province Terraced fields, which are called natural staircases to heaven, are favorite destinations of tourists in Lao Cai. Terraced fields in Lao Cai have existed for hundreds of years. They … [Read more...] about Now is best time to see ripening rice fields in northern Vietnam