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Towering statue of Jesus Christ in Vung Tau

Christ the King statue in Vung Tau city, Ba Ria – Vung Tau province was built by Vietnam Catholic Association in 1974 and completed it in 1993. It is a famous destination in Vung Tau city.

 

Café brings life to recycled goods in Hanoi

Opened last year, a café in Hanoi with most of the objects are made of recycled stuff has attracted not only locals, but also foreigners. They are impressed with the message that the shop bears.

 

West Lake's hidden treasures

Hanoi’s Tay Ho district has the capital city’s largest lake called Ho Tay or West Lake.

Floating market in rainy days

Located in the important trading position of five regions, Nga Nam (cross-road) floating market is still bustling with buyers and sellers on rainy days. 

Online Tourism Day to boost VN national industry

The Online Tourism Day is set to take place on June 26 in Hanoi gathering the participation of 600 Vietnamese and foreign delegates from the tourism industry.

Events in Hanoi & HCM City on June 24-30

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Quang Binh museum receives record calligraphy book on General Vo Nguyen Giap

Quang Binh General Museum on June 21 received a world record Vietnamese calligraphy book on General Vo Nguyen Giap that was created by artisan Vo Duong.

Colourful firework displays wow spectators in Da Nang

Two firework teams from China and England impressed spectators with their stunning performances on the evening of June 22 on the banks of Han river within the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2019.

Stunning rice terraced fields in Lai Chau

The northern mountainous province of Lai Chau is now experiencing the rainy season, which is the time for local ethnic people to start growing rice.

FVH to hold movie screening and excursion

Before the month is over, the Friends of Vietnam Heritage will host some more exciting activities, including a movie screening and an excursion.

Fascinating mural paintings adorn Hue village

Ngu My Thanh village located in Quang Loi commune of Quang Dien district in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue has been attracting an increasing number of tourists in recent times due to its unique murals and 3D paintings.

Lotus blossoms flourish in Hanoi’s streets

Although it lasts in a short time during summer, lotus leaves a strong impression on Vietnamese people.

Red River Delta urged to develop sea tourism

Ha Long, Cat Ba are always the top choices for tourists. But there are many other localities in the north with potential for development yet still struggling for right direction to develop sea tourism

CNN lists reasons to visit Hoi An

Hoi An served as a busy Asian trading port between the 16th and 19th centuries. This cultural milieu remains visible in everything from the mustard-colored shophouses to dining traditions.

Bich Dong pagoda in lotus season

Three kilometers to the east of Tam Coc boat pier in Ninh Binh province, Bich Dong pagoda boasts a mysterious ancient look. It is especially beautiful these days as surrounded by lotuses blooming.

 

Top five most beautiful lotus ponds in Hanoi and HCM City

With the lotus flower season arriving, many young people across Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have started to flock to nearby lotus ponds to capture beautiful images of the flowers blossoming. 

Thai Vi temple - a new destination in Ninh Binh

Located in Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province, Thai Vi temple is a place to worship Kings and generals of Tran dynasty.

 

Events in Hanoi & HCM City on June 10-16

A selection of noteworthy artistic and cultural events to take place in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City on June 10-16.

Thach Dong - popular tourist destination in Kien Giang

Thach Dong (stone cave), a huge limestone mountain in My Duc commune, Ha Tien district is a popular tourist destination in the Mekong delta province of Kien Giang.

 

76-year-old woman travels alone to Thailand

Vietnam’s online community is buzzing with the story of a 76-year-old woman from Phu Quoc.