A cultural complex representing Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups has sat derelict since parts of it were opened four years ago in time for the millennial birthday of Hanoi. A project to build the Vietnam National Villages for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Son Tay District is … [Read more...] about $150mn ethnic cultural complex left desolate in northern Vietnam
Roofing northern beaches
11 dead as storm lashes northern Europe
At least 10 people were killed on Monday as a fierce storm tore across northern Europe, causing mass disruption to transport. LONDON: At least 11 people were killed on Monday as a fierce storm tore across northern Europe, causing mass disruption to transport. Four people … [Read more...] about 11 dead as storm lashes northern Europe
More tourists flock to Quan Lan Beach in Quang Ninh
The pristine beauty of Quan Lan Island in Bai Tu Long Bay in the northern Quang Ninh province has attracted a fast-growing number of tourists to the island recently. In 2015, the number of tourists to the destination reached 45,000, almost doubling that in 2014. In the first ten … [Read more...] about More tourists flock to Quan Lan Beach in Quang Ninh
Northern natural beauty, traditions call out to adventurous travellers
VietNamNet Bridge - What do you think of when you read the fol-lowing lines about Viet Nam by the famous Vietnamese poet To Huu: How amazing my country is! Lean against Truong Son Mountain Range Reach to Truong Sa (Spratly) Islands From north-eastern most Tra Co with populous … [Read more...] about Northern natural beauty, traditions call out to adventurous travellers
Eleven dead as storm lashes northern Europe
LONDON - At least 11 people have been killed as a fierce storm tore across northern Europe, causing mass disruption to transport. Four people were killed on Monday in Britain and three in Germany as heavy rain and high winds battered the region. The storm also claimed two … [Read more...] about Eleven dead as storm lashes northern Europe