Drifting soul in canals and orchards in Binh Thuy

Binh Thuy, a newly-established district of Can Tho City, is enticing tourists with its primitive landscapes, canals, orchards and ancient pagodas and houses.

Vietnam’s first tourist resort receives Green Globe certificate

The Novetel Phan Thiet resort in central Binh Thuan province has been recognised by the Green Globe International to achieve the world’s highest environmental standards, becoming the first in Vietnam to receive the Green Globe certificate.

Germany finances eco-system management in Bac Lieu

The German Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety (BUM) will provide 1.6 million euros for a project on sustainable management of forest ecosystems for coastal protection in southern Bac Lieu province. An agreement to this effect was signed between Vice Chairman of the Bac Lieu provincial People’s Committee Pham Hoang Be and German Technical Cooperation (GTZ) Country Director for Vietnam Gunter Riethmacher in Hanoi on April 20.

Chu Yang Sin National Park

Topography and hydrologyChu Yang Sin National Park (58,947 ha) is located in Lak and Krong Bong districts, Dak Lak province, 60 km to the south-east of Buon Ma Thuot town. The national park encompasses a range of high mountains in the northern part of the Southern Annamite mountains.

Van Don to become an economic & tourism centre

A scheme for building Van Don in the northern province of Quang Ninh into a key economic zone by 2020 and a high-class tourism centre has recently been approved by the Government.

Go native on the back of elephant

The reputation of Koh Chang is not only boosted by its beautiful emerald waters or its powdery white sandy beaches, but also by its pristine natural treasures, inviting and enticing you to experience everything.

Eco-tourism adventures in Asia

Koh Chang is one of the best places for a little adventure promoting eco-tourism, as it is richly abundant in nature. A variety of fun activities can be experienced inland, underwater, on an elephant’s back, by bike, or on foot.

Anantara Golden Triangle named in top 10 ‘World’s Most Responsible Hotels’

Anantara Golden Triangle Resort & Spa has been selected as one of the most socially responsible hotels in the world by Forbes Traveler. Only 10 hotels were hand-picked for inclusion in the list which honors environmental endeavors and guest experiences that Forbes Traveler describes as “milestones of hotel-sponsored humanitarian aid”.

Bird yard in Hang Pagoda

Hang Pagoda, also known as Komong Chray Pagoda, in Chau Thanh District in Tra Vinh Province is known not only for its wooden sculptures but also for the noisy bird yard in front of the main temple. Flocks of wild bird gather here all year round, stirring the tranquility of the sacred place.

Binh Chau hot springs

One of the most spectacular places in the country - Binh Chau Commune - can be reached by traveling some 150 km from HCMC over rocky roads.