The complex karst formations stretching throughout the surrounding Ke Bang National Park were formed approximately 400 million years ago, making them the oldest in Asia. Part of this system,

Nha Cave (675 110; admission 30, 000d, charter boat 100, 000d; 7am-4pm) is the largest and most beautiful cave in Vietnam. Located in the vi...

Ninh Binh has the pace of a large country town – a welcome respite if you`ve just escaped the bustle of Hanoi.

 Apart from the scrum of guesthouse owners greeting the trains, and the charming chorus of `Hello, how are you` from the local children, you`ll largely be left alone as you wander the quiet streets.

The surrounding country...

My Son, located 69 km southwest of Da Nang, was an imperial city during the Cham dynasty, between the 4th and 12th centuries.

 My Son Sanctuary is a large complex of religious relics that comprises more than 70 architectural works. They include temples and towers that connect to each other with complicated red brick designs. The main component of...

Vietnam`s Phong Nha - Ke Bang national park has been recognized as a World natural heritage site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) at its 27th general assembly session being held in Paris from June 30-July 5.

At the session, delegates from over 160 member countries of UNESCO World Heritage Convention...

The ancient town of Hoi An, 30 km south of Da Nang, lies on the banks of the Thu Bon River. Occupied by early western traders

Hoi An was one of the major trading centers of Southeast Asia in the 16th century.

Hoi An has a distinct Chinese atmosphere with low, tile-roofed houses and narrow streets; the original structure of ...

If Halong Bay is heaven, Halong City can be hell. Overdeveloped but underloved, the hid­eous high-rise hotels come in every shade of pastel and the beaches are definitely not the best in the region

. However, the majority of food, accommodation and other life-support systems for Halong Bay are found in Halong City. The cap...

Majestic and mysterious, inspiring and imperious: words alone cannot do justice to the natural wonder that is Halong Bay.

 Imagine 3000 or more incredible islands rising from the emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin and you have a vision of breathtaking beauty. Halong Bayis pure art, a priceless collection of unfinished sculptures hewn from ...