Gone are the days when Nha Trang was a sleepy little beach town. In the last decade, this central coastal town has developed into an international tourist destination, complete with the hustle of trade and bustle of tourists.
Over a decade ago it was a little-known port town with dated-wartime associations, but now Danang has a reputation as the ultimate destination for beachside luxury living in Vietnam.
The Mekong Lodge is an eco-tourist heaven for guests who want to sample the real delta. Positioned 200 meters from Cai Be Floating Market by the waterway in Tien Giang Province, the lodge is a resort with a difference.
In addition to taking tours of Vung Tau, Nha Trang, or Binh Thuan, tourists should also visit Quy Nhon, an attractive destination for those who love sea and peacefulness. Located in the southeast of Binh Dinh Province, Quy Nhon possesses an unspoiled beauty which could make anyone fall in love with the city the very first time they visit here.
Pu Luong proposed nature reserve is located in Quan Hoa and Ba Thuoc districts, in north-western Thanh Hoa province. To the north-east, the nature reserve is bordered by Mai Chau, Tan Lac and Lac Son districts, Hoa Binh province.
As I made my way to Haiphong City last month, ominously the northeastern monsoon was in full ascendancy. Most of the northern provinces were hit by a cold spell with Sapa Town having some snowfall. Haiphong had non-stop rain and the temperature was down to nine degrees Celsius.
Ha Giang is slowly but surely becoming the eco-tourism hotspot of the country. The northern province has a preserved environment to envy and is home to various ethnic minority people including the Dao, Thai and Muong groups and attracts millions of tourists every year.
The villages of the Muong ethnic minority are surrounded by streams, mountains and stilt houses. These villages not only provide for attractive scenery, but are also known for their hospitality.
The Son Tra Nature Reserve covers a 2.591ha forest area (according to Decision 6758/QD-UBND dated August 20, 2008 of Da Nang City's People's Committee). It is located on the Son Tra Peninsula with a total area of 4.439ha in the city of Da Nang.
Con Dao, which is one of Vietnam’s sea-tourist spots and is matched against a paradise in many international travel magazines, appeals to visitors by its pristine nature.