Viet Nam News by Ngô Minh If you are seeking a tourism destination with luxurious accommodations and plenty of services, do not visit Ó (Eagle Island) on Trị An Lake in the southern province of Đồng Nai. But if what you want instead is the chance to escape your busy life, enjoy the song of birds, the light touch of a breeze and gentle waves, a trip to Ó is exactly what you need. Just 60km from HCM City, Trị An Lake is man-made, created as a major hydropower reservoir in southern Việt Nam in 1982 and connected to Đồng Nai River. Yet it exudes natural beauty with its spectacular vistas of the sun, sky, forest and wind. To locals, it is a great hidden spot for a quick escape from busy city life, with its breathtaking view of the mountains located in Nam Cát Tiên National Park as well as the small islands. One of the area’s attractive destinations is Eagle Island. The Vietnamese people have an idiom: … [Read more...] about Paddle to Eagle Island for a dose of tranquility
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Beloved Spratly islands
Cultural, welfare and spiritual constructions such as school, pagoda, medical station, playing grounds, Uncle Ho commemorative house and martyrs’ memorial site have been invested more and more to serve residents and visitors to the island. A solemn salute on Spratly islandChildren study at the Spratly town primary school.Singing with children on Spratly IslandPlay time for the island’s childrenA public place for islanders’ and children’s recreation demandSoldiers care for children like their own relatives.Residents provided free healthcare at the Spratly town medical centreSpratly Pagoda serves many islanders and visitors.More planted trees create shade and reduce the impact of storms on the island.A helicopter about to take off on Spratly island. BTA (Photos: thanhuytphcm.vn) … [Read more...] about Beloved Spratly islands
1 dead, 12 injured in hot air balloon crash on South Korea’s Jeju Island: Report
The pilot of a hot air balloon was killed and 12 tourists onboard injured on Thursday (Apr 12) after it crashed on an island in South Korea. A policeman stands at the scene of a hot air balloon crash in South Korea's southern resort island of Jeju on Apr 12, 2018. (Photo: AFP/Yonhap) The accident occurred at around 8am when the hot air balloon crashed into a hill in the city of Seogwipo on Jeju Island, reported Yonhap News Agency. Firefighters were alerted to the incident by a witness who was collecting edible wild plants at the time of the crash, said the report. The pilot, who suffered a cardiac arrest, was rushed to a hospital but was later pronounced dead, said firefighters. The 12 passengers were also taken to hospitals. The hot air balloon, which was operated by Oreum Hot Air Tour, were heading to a ranch in the city, reported Yonhap. While investigations are underway to find the cause of the accident, authorities believe that the aircraft collided with a tree … [Read more...] about 1 dead, 12 injured in hot air balloon crash on South Korea’s Jeju Island: Report
Explore serene Hon Son Island
Worth a visit: May to December is the best time to visit Hon Son. Covering an area of 11.5 sq km, Hon Son is now home to more than 9,000 households. The island developed from a fishing and fish sauce making village into a tourism hot spot. Once you arrive in Hon Son, your options are plenty. Swimming, diving, exploring corals, fishing, or for the more adventurous, trekking. But if relaxation is more your thing, then you wont be disappointed. Sun-kissed beaches with snow white sands that caress the calm turquoise waters just begging you to take a dip and cool off. And the journey to the beach is not too bad either. The curving road circumnavigating the island stretches 16km. Photo opportunities are on every twist and turn while coconut trees partially hide the beach you came for. But there’s so much more to explore, including many mounts such as Ma Thien Lanh, with a peak 450m above sea level. You would start your trek at Bai Nha. Skill levels vary and the path to the peak is … [Read more...] about Explore serene Hon Son Island
Top 5 island idylls in Kien Giang
The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang attracts a huge number of visitors in summer, thanks to its tropical paradise islands with long stretches of sandy beach. Here is the list of the top 5 must-visit islands in the province. Phu Quoc has become a famous tourist attraction for both local and foreign visitors thanks to its pristine beauty, fresh air, blue seas, and white sand beaches. It is also famous for the delicious fresh food. (Photo: Olga Shumilova) Some 250 km from Ho Chi Minh City, Nam Du is comprised of 21 islets. There are many stunning beaches on Nam Du Island including Dat Do, Gieng, and Ngu with dapples of shade provided by coconut tree silhouettes cast across the pure white sands. Visitors can hire a motorbike to ride across the island or visit the famous Mieu Ba Chua Xu temple near Bai Tret. (Photo: Heyz Dee) Hon Son Island in the southern coastal province of Kien Giang is a new destination for summer retreats, boasting pristine natural beauty … [Read more...] about Top 5 island idylls in Kien Giang