• Foreign visitors to Vietnam on the rise

    27/11/2009 05:00

    VietNamNet Bridge - Foreign arrivals in Vietnam in November reached nearly 400,000, increasing sharply compared to October, says the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT). Most of the visitors came from China, the Republic of Korea, the US...

  • Gathering steam in Sapa

    26/11/2009 05:00

    Herbs pot to boil in preparation for the spa The age-old traditions of the Red Dao people, a hill tribe known for its medicinal culture and expert herbalists, infuse an all natural spa in the mountains....

  • Nice rice rolled with soul

    26/11/2009 05:00

    A woman makes banh cuon at Ben Thanh Market in downtown Ho Chi Minh City Steamed rice rolls come in all shapes and sizes, each version representing the culture and spirit of a different region....

  • Preserving marine life in Nha Trang

    Preserving marine life in Nha Trang

    25/11/2009 05:00

    LookAtVietnam – The central coast city of Nha Trang takes pride in its bay. A visitor inspects a fossil whale skeleton at the Nha Trang Oceanography Museum. The institute, the first marine life research center in Vietnam, was built by the French...

  • Expert says ’non-smoke industry’ kills environment

    Expert says ’non-smoke industry’ kills environment

    25/11/2009 05:00

    Tourism, often referred to as the non-smoke industry, is damaging the environment in Vietnam, even with the emerging prevalence of eco-tourism facilities. Dalat now is warmer, which is less attractive to tourists. Nguyen Van Thanh, head of the...

  • Hoi An now in Hanoi

    Hoi An now in Hanoi

    24/11/2009 05:00

    The ancient town of Hoi An has been brought to life in Hanoi – complete with ancient houses, Chua Cau pagoda, lanterns and folk games. Hoi An’s old houses. Chua Cau pagoda An ancient house....

  • Ba Den Mountain: creative architecture of nature

    24/11/2009 05:00

    Those visiting Tay Ninh Town for the first time cannot restrict their curiosity and craving for a famous cultural and historical site of the South, Ba Den Mountain. Tourists take a cable car trip at Ba Den Mountain in Tay Ninh Mountain. About ten...

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