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New Party Secretaries of Hanoi, HCM City take office amid great expectations

Former Deputy PM Hoang Trung Hai and former Minister of Transport Dinh La Thang are bringing hope to the residents of the two largest cities of Vietnam. Several experts talk about the change.

Image: Giay ethnic people’s New Year Festival in Ha Giang

 The Giay ethnic people’s New Year Festival (the drum dancing festival) in Tat Nga commune, Meo Vac district, the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang is held annually during the first lunar month.

Doi pagoda of the Khmer

 There are about 600 Khmer Theravada pagodas in the Mekong Delta. Doi, which means Bat in English, is one of the most beautiful pagodas with typical Khmer architecture.

Image: Mai Chau, Phu Quoc among World’s 45 Most Stunning Paradises

  The US online newspaper, Huffington Post, has cited Mai Chau and Phu Quoc among 45 of the Most Stunning Paradises in the World.

Photos: Gia Long waterfall - 'the forgotten world'

Gia Long, also known as Dray Sap Thuong, is a waterfall on the Srepok River in Dray Sap commune, Krong Ana district of Dak Lak province, and Dak Sor commune of Krong K'No district of Dak Nong province.

'Can' cake - a must-try dish for visitors to Ninh Thuan

 'Can' Cake is a popular cake in Ninh Thuan that originated from the Cham community.

In pictures: The coffin cave in Vietnam

VietNamNet Bridge - On the Peak of Pha Quen Mountain in Thanh Hoa province, local people have discovered a cave with ancient coffins inside. They call it Hang Ma (Cave of Ghost).

Photos: Five best island getaways for Tet

  If you’re looking for a coveted island holiday getaway to enjoy the beach, scuba diving, fishing, hiking—along with spectacular seafood and traditional Vietnamese cuisine all at an affordable price here are five hot choices.

Photos: Kim Lan - riverside ancient pottery village

Kim Lan is considered the cradle of household ceramic wares in the old Thang Long Capital, Hanoi, today. Thanks to the hands of skilled artisans, clay from this village is turned into beautiful and useful products which are famous nationwide.

Photos: The most romantic village in Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – The harmony of Nature, unspoiled and a poetic landscape, the undulating hills, charming valleys and murmuring streams make the village of Cu Lan as a fairyland.

Splendid waterfalls in Lam Dong

 Lam Dong province is a tourist destination in the Central Highlands popular for its pure air, lush pine forests, colorful flowers and magnificent waterfalls.

Photos: The charm of Tuyen Lam Lake in the early winter morning

Da Lat, located in beautiful natural surroundings with lakes and hills, is increasingly becoming a major tourist centre. Tuyen Lam Lake is among the most attractive destinations in the city.

Image: Vibrant winter night at Hanoi’s 'international crossroads'

 VietNamNet Bridge - Many foreign tourists dressed like characters in the movie "Star Wars” have been walking on the street.

Idyllic beauty of Vietnam through foreign visitor’s lens

 VietNamNet Bridge - Chris König, a 22-year-old photographer, made a 5-month trip through Southeast Asian countries, including Vietnam, to take gorgeous pictures of the landscape and people's lives.

Fabrics and tailors in Vietnam: a practical guide

A fast way to get immersed in the midst of Vietnamese culture is to visit markets. And you are in luck, because Vietnam has a lot of them.

Photos: Dawn on the abandoned church in Nam Dinh

 VietNamNet Bridge - About 120 km from Hanoi, the Hai Ly abandoned church is a unique sight that attracts many visitors and is a background for many wedding photos and TV dramas.

Image: Famous ancient village in Thanh Hoa

 VietNamNet Bridge – The ancient Dong Son Village in Ham Rong Ward, Thanh Hoa City has been known by many Western scientists since the last century.

Small firms suffer from slow tour sales

 Small tour firms are facing huge losses as travel demand for the lunar new year season has slowed.

Hoi An starts tourism programme

 UNESCO heritage site Hoi An has launched a tourism stimulus programme with the participation of travel and services companies to attract tourists.

The experience you should try in the southwest before Tet

 VietNamNet Bridge – Taking photos at Sa Dec flower gardens, visiting Lai Vung mandarin gardens, rowing small boats on the canal ... are experiences you should try in the last days of the year.