Sapa is an upland town, a famous resort in Sapa district, Lao Cai province, Northwest Vietnam. It still contains many hidden wonders of the nature, natural landscapes with the terrain of hills, the green of forests, creating a colorful harmonious picture. Romantic and attractive scenery in Sapa is the embodiment of Northwest nature and people....Read More

The replica of ‘Ali and Nino’ statue at The Arena condotel in Cam Ranh Port. Khanh Hoa has installed a replica of ‘Ali and Nino’ statue at The Arena condotel in Cam Ranh Port, a value addition to its many attractions. Deemed one of the 10 most romantic monuments in the world, the 8.5-meter metallic...Read More

Looking for noodles in the big city? You can find them with beef offal, wonton or duck meat among other delicious variations. Mi pha lau (beef offal noodles) Market 200 in District 4 is among the most famous addresses for beef offal noodles. The noodles are boiled for a short time before they are served....Read More

Bai Xep, of Quy Nhon beach town in the south central coast, adds to its charms by remaining unspoilt. To reach the fishing village, visitors need to take the National Highway 1D from Quy Nhon, the capital of Binh Dinh Province, and travel south for 13 kilometers. The path that leads to the beach is...Read More

Flamboyant flowers bloom on the banks of the iconic Perfume River (Song Huong), one of the top tourist attractions in Hue. Hue in central Vietnam was the political seat of power and a cultural and religious hub under the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945), the country’s last royal family. Two girls in white ao dai (traditional Vietnamese...Read More

Old Vietnamese craftswomen make bamboo fish traps on the outskirts of Hanoi. Photo by Shutterstock/Thanh Chuong. CNN will air a special program featuring Vietnam’s traditional music, art and culinary heritages, focusing on those keeping these alive. The program, entitled ‘The Keepers,’ will comprise a series of eight 30-minute episodes that will take global viewers on...Read More

These five bridges have stood the test of time and witnessed the changes to a country that rose up from bombs and bullets. Mong Bridge Mong Bridge is one of the oldest bridges in Saigon and a popular hangout for young couples. Photo by Shutterstock/Huy Thoai Spanning the Ben Nghe Canal between Districts 1 and...Read More