Situated roughly 230km from Hanoi, Ba Be lake is the largest natural freshwater lake nationwide, with a length of over 8km, it boasts a water surface area of roughly 500ha and is made up of three connected lakes, including Pe Leng, Pe Lu, and Pe Lam. It is also listed among the top 20 most beautiful natural freshwater lakes in the world in need of protection, whilst being recognised by UNESCO as the third Ramsa site of Vietnam, with its diverse ecosystem featuring an array of rare and precious animals and plants named in the Vietnam Red Book.
Located a total of 70 kilometres west of Hanoi, Hoa Binh lake is called “Ha Long Bay of the mountains” due to its wild natural beauty. It is one of the largest man-made reservoirs throughout the country and boasts a storage capacity of nearly 9.5 billion cubic metres.
Covering a total area of 350 hectares, the Tuyen Lam lake tourist site in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong’s Da Lat city is blessed with plenty of natural features such as breathtaking scenery, surrounding pine forest, majestic mountains, clear blue skies, and white clouds.
Hoan Kiem lake is a fantastic site nestled in the heart of Hanoi’s hustle and bustle. It is world famous for its mysterious legend and natural beauty which have made it one of the most attractive destinations in the capital. The surroundings of the lake have a variety of attractions and it is a nice venue for visitors and locals close to the Old Quarter.
West Lake is the largest in Hanoi with an encircling road stretching nearly 20 kilometers. What makes West Lake so special is that its water changes colour between green and gray depending on the weather. The lake is at its most beautiful when the sun goes down and street lights create shadows on the water.
Thac Ba is one of the three largest man-made lakes in the nation, covering a total area of 23.4 ha, of which 19.05 ha is water and the remaining 4.35 ha is islets on the reservoir. Riding a boat on Thac Ba lake offers tourists the chance to feel the cool air and smell the aroma of natural plants living around the lake. It is also home to many ethnic groups such as Kinh, Tay, Nung, Mong, Dao, Phu La, and Cao Lan.
The 550-hectare Lak lake in Dak Lak province is the second largest natural freshwater lake in the country. Surrounded by mountains and primeval forests, Lak lake is also home to unique cultural values of the M’nong people. The best moment to admire the stunning landscapes on the lake is at dawn and sunset, with this moment attracting many photographers.
Thang Hen lake is one of the most popular spots found throughout Cao Bang province. It is surrounded by rows of mountains, capped by streaks of white clouds, whilst the lake’s surface sometimes hides beneath a layer of mist and the shore is carpeted in smooth green grass and colourful flowers.
T’Nung lake is located in Pleiku in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai and is actually a dormant volcano covering an area of nearly 300 hectares. The site is surrounded by reed lands, red basalt soil hills, tea hills, coffee farms, terraced rice fields, and mountain ranges dotted with some stilt houses of ethnic people, all of which combines to create picturesque scenery.
The activities included a walk for a clean and green environment, a performance of the Vietnamese ‘ao dai’ of different periods, and a parade of vintage cars, motorbikes, and bicycles. A parade of vintage vehicles marking Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day in Ho Chi Minh City, November 19, 2022. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre The opening ceremony took place at Nguyen Van Binh Book Street in the morning after delegates offered flowers at the statue of President Ho Chi Minh. A design completion and awarding ceremony summarizing the series of activities were held in the evening. An ‘ao dai’ performance marking Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day in Ho Chi Minh City, November 19, 2022. Photo: T.T.D. / Tuoi Tre These activities aim to raise awareness of the importance of protecting and promoting the value of cultural heritage, while encouraging the people, especially the young generation, to preserve and promote national cultural values, thereby spurring patriotism...
An overview of Bu Gia Map National Park Address: Bu Gia Map district, Binh Phuoc province. Photo: Mia.vn Similar to Cat Tien National Park (Tay Cat Tien), Bu Gia Map National Park is a famous attraction. It is located in Bu Gia Map commune, Bu Gia Map district, at the northernmost position of Binh Phuoc province. On November 27, 2002, this attraction was upgraded from Bu Gia Map nature reserve to a national park. Currently, this area is a place to conserve biosphere resources in the Southeast. Photo: Mia.vn Not inferior to Ba Ra Mountain, Mo Thac Mo, Binh Phuoc, Bu Gia Map National Park currently has 724 species of plants in 326 genera, 109 families, and 70 orders of 6 different plant branches. The forests here still have the characteristics of primeval forests. Most of the plants are of the Diaceae and Legumes families such as rosemary, red oak, ebony, and heather. In addition, the garden also has 278 different medicinal herbs. There are many types of gardens...
People in Vietnam’s northern mountains say that the old Then melodies have a special attraction. The preservation and promotion of Then singing is a major concern of Then artists. People’s Artisan Ha Thuan of Tuyen Quang province has devoted his life to singing and teaching Then. At the age of 80 he still remembers by heart several stories about the old Then melodies of the Tay. Thuan recalls that in the past shamans sang Then at ceremonial rituals for families in the village. When he was small, he often followed senior villagers to worship rituals and the Then singing he heard imprinted itself on his heart and mind. Thuan still spends most of his time collecting and teaching ancient Then melodies to young people. “There was a time when people said Then was superstition. I’m very happy that UNESCO has recognized its value,” says Thuan. “I’m trying to preserve the cultural identity of our group by teaching young people. I tell them that, just as I’m teaching them now, they...
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