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Overview of My Khe beach where the Tra Khuc river flows into the sea (Photo: VNA) Quang Ngai (VNA) - Thien An mountain and Tra Khuc river, the top scenic spots in the central province of Quang Ngai, are familiar to not only local people but domestic and foreign visitors as well. These iconic spots have become an epicenter for economic and tourism development in the province. Tra Khuc, the largest river in Quang Ngai, originates from 2,350m high Dac To Ron mountain before merging with the Rhe, Xa Lo (or Dak Xa Lo), Rinh (or Dak Drinh) and Tang rivers. The river runs to the east through Son Ha, Son Tinh and Tu Nghia districts and Quang Ngai city, then enters the sea through Dai Co Luy estuary. The river offers spectacular views while running through Quang Ngai where Thien An mountain looms silently by the river. natural scenery , including four of Quang Ngai’s 12 natural wonders. They are Thien An Niem Ha (Thien An mountain - heavenly seal stamped on the river), Long Dau … [Read more...] about Spectacular mountains and rivers – Scenic spots in Quang Ngai province

Located in the northern province of Ninh Binh, home to UNESCO heritage site Trang An Landscape Complex, the Tam Coc Garden Resort topped the list. Surrounded by green rice paddies, the resort has eight bungalows built with stone walls and red tile roofs that portray the traditional architecture of northern villages. The resort is around five kilometers from Bich Dong Pagoda and the Tam Coc Tourist Area, top tourist attractions in Ninh Binh. This was home to the ancient capital of Hoa Lu during the reign of the Dinh Dynasty (968-980). A boutique hotel is a small hotel that distinguishes itself from five-star venues by providing guests with an intimate experience. Boutique hotels have small-scale rooms, usually less than 100, that are equipped with modern amenities. Online travel agencies say that boutique hotel have become a new trend in the hospitality industry. Nestled in a … [Read more...] about Top 10 boutique hotels in Vietnam for Tet getaway

Visitors find a bamboo house with palm thatched roof an interesting part of Go Co village. (Photo: VNA) Quang Ngai (VNA) - Boasting untouched beauty, and unique cultural vestiges and traditional practices of Sa Huynh culture, Go Co ancient village in the central province of Quang Ngai is an attractive cultural destination for travelers. The ancient village is in Pho Thanh ward, Duc Pho town, about 60 km south of Quang Ngai city. The Sa Huynh beach has distinctive golden sand. Go Co is isolated in a valley surrounded by granite that is millions of years old, with its back leaning against the mountain and facing towards the sea. Surrounded by four mountains – Ganh, Ong Tau, Tru Bo and Ba Quach – the ancient village is naturally protected by the mountains and a downhill valley from natural disasters. Vestiges of Cham, also known as Champa culture, were excavated 100 years ago by French archaeologists and then Vietnamese researchers in the late 1970s. Grave jars of … [Read more...] about Go Co ancient village adds charm to Quang Ngai province

A showroom displays and sells products under the country’s One Commune-One Product (OCOP) programme and other products in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Tra Vinh. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - The Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta’s 12 provinces and the city of Can Tho are developing more products under the country’s “One Commune-One Product” programme. Launched in 2018, the OCOP programme focuses on developing specialty products and high-quality products in rural areas to increase incomes for locals and boost the sustainability of economic development in rural areas. OCOP products are commercial products and services such as food and beverages, handicrafts and rural tourism services. They are classified as having one to five stars. Under the programme, the Cuu Long delta, which is the country’s largest rice, seafood and fruit producer, has developed more OCOP products and increased their value. Can Tho recognised 18 new OCOP products last year, including 10 three-star … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta develops more OCOP products

A fishing village on Co To island. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – With beautiful and pristine beaches, unique “check-in” corners and hospitality of local residents, in recent years, Co To island in the northern province of Quang Ninh has become a top choice for travel lovers. Extremely important position in security-defence Almost all islands in Vietnam hold an extremely important position in defence and security; however, Co To has its own characteristics which are a rich floral ecosystem, beautiful natural landscapes and locals’ cultural identities. Co To is formerly known as Chang Son (Chang Mountain) or “Cau Dau” in some old books which means a place with many mountains gathering at the middle of the sea. The island district has an area of 46.2sq.km with about 50 islands, in which Big Co To and Small Co To are the two most famous islands with pristine beaches and landscapes. At present, Big Co To has primeval forests with an area of 10ha. Many streets on the … [Read more...] about Co To island a top choice of holidaymakers