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According to Tripadvisor, Sun Group’s stunning resort in the seaside city of Danang is Vietnam’s only top 10 family-friendly hotel in Asia.  The lush green spaces of Premier Village Danang Resort, Danang City, Quang Nam Province. Photo courtesy of the resort   Statistics from the hotel booking platform show that less than 1% of the 8 million listings on Tripadvisor receive the Best of the Best award. This demonstrates the high level of excellence that comes with this recognition. Premier Village Danang Resort outperformed numerous other luxury resorts in famous tourist destinations worldwide, including Italy, the United States, Australia, Japan, Brazil, Mexico, and more, to secure the 7th spot on the list. “Simply put, there is no better place to stay in Danang,” – Tripadvisor describes the resort, adding: “If you want a taste of the good life at an affordable price, look no further than Premier Village Danang Resort. Known as the “Gateway to Leisu...

International photography contest – 35AWARDS,  with the largest number of professional jury, has attracted more than  450,000 entries from hundreds of photographers worldwide. The 35AWARDS honor photographers by offering awards in various photo genres, from aerial photography, and daily life to landscapes and wildlife. Let’s enjoy the photos by Vietnamese photographers whose work selected the Top 5 Excellent Photos and 100 Most Impressive Drone Photos of the 35AWARDS 2023.  Two hunting whales were taken by Pham Huy Trung on De Gi Beach in the central coast province of Binh Dinh, Vietnam, in August 2022.  The photo “Spring on the Tea Hill” taken by Pham Huy Trung in Dam B’ri Commune, Bao Loc District, the Tay Nguyen (Central Highlands) province of Lam Dong, is among the 100 most beautiful photos of this year’s award.   The photo titled “Mother’s Shoulder-poles” by Pham Chi Cong shows the image of an old woman with he...

Son Tay Tourism Year will be kicked off on May 27 with a focus on promoting the town’s cultural and historical heritage.  Long Ho tourist spot attracts a large number of visitors every year. Photo: Long Ho Tourist Spot The event will announce the recognition of two new tourist destinations namely Long Ho (Kim Son Commune) and Glory Resort (Xuan Son Commune). Long Ho has 90 hectares of natural land with a peaceful view of Dong Mo Lake. Meanwhile, Glory Resort offers a luxurious retreat. According to Le Dai Thang, Vice Chairman of the Son Tay People’s Committee, the spots would be added to the locality’s tourism services, which offer eco-tourism, spiritual tourism, and cultural experiences. In addition to historical and cultural sites, such as Duong Lam Ancient Village, Den Va Temple and Mia Pagoda, and the Dong Mo Lake Tourist Area with an international standard golf course, these new destinations will provide visitors with a unique and authentic experience, allow...

Two wards in Hanoi’s Thanh Tri District, namely Dai Ang and Yen My, have been recognized as tourist spots following the recognition of the district’s 14 wards as advanced new-style rural areas, adding to the city’s tourism models. Dai Ang Communal House, Dai Ang Ward, Thanh Tri District, Hanoi. Photo: Quoc Hung Local authorities are asked to operate tourist spots by Tourism Law and related documents to protect and preserve them. The chain of spiritual and experience tourism of Dai Ang  Dai Ang has been the pride of Thanh Tri District since it became one of the first wards of Hanoi to be recognized as a new-style rural area in 2013.  The tourist spot of Dai Ang features such attractions as Dai Ang Communal House, Thien Phuc Pagoda, Nguyet Ang Scholarly Village’s Temple of Literature, Nguyet Ang Communal House, Vinh Thinh Communal House, Thanh Duong Pagoda, Hoanh Son Temple (Vinh Thinh Commune), Linh Linh Shrine (Vinh Trung Commune), Ung Linh Pagoda and V...

Hoi An Ancient Town has officially opened a new pedestrian street space and tightened toll collection for tourists to the old town area, according to the People’s Committee of Hoi An City in the central province of Quang Nam. More travel experiences  The newly opened pedestrian space in Phan Chau Trinh Street in Hoi An Ancient Town, Quang Nam Province. Photo: Quang Nam Newspaper According to Nguyen Van Lanh – Vice Chairman of Hoi An City People’s Committee, the newly opened pedestrian street can help create a new tourist highlight and attract more travelers to this famous Japanese-style ancient city in Southeast Asia. “The new pedestrian street, which stretches from the intersection of Nguyen Hue – Phan Chau Trinh streets to the Cao Hong Lanh – Phan Chau Trinh intersection, will be opened daily,” he said. This 1.5-kilometer street is famous among locals for its countless busy small shops, restaurants, ancient relics, and tourist attractions in the heart of Hoi An...

Pottery craftsman To Thanh Son greeted visitors to his workshop called Thuan An Duong in Bat Trang pottery village, Gia Lam District, with a poem he wrote about the thousand-year-old craft on the gate: “A whole fiery life Millions of works made Hands covered with clay All for this career” The veteran potter talks with local media about the quintessential craft, Bat Trang pottery artists’ creativity, and the traditional craft village market.  The renowned pottery craftsman, To Thanh Son, is from Bat Trang Pottery Village of Gia Lam District in Hanoi. Photo: Thuong hieu & San pham You are the one who is said to get the whole universe into a small basin. Does such a piece of work require a whole process of gaining experience? Since its birth, ceramics have been among the most loved decorative art products. However, these wonderful works require a blend of function, art, earth, water, and skilled hands. To my mind, a good ceramist needs not only passion and e...

Vietnam defends world aerobic championship 2023 The Vietnamese team of five won the World Aerobic Cup 2023 championship in Tokyo, Japan, on April 23. Photo courtesy of MeloGym Vietnam retained its crown at the World Aerobic Cup 2023 in Japan on April 23 for the battle of the five teams. The Vietnamese gymnasts scored 19,844 points to win the tournament. France and host Japan were the runners-up with 19,167 and 18,544 points, respectively. In the battle of three teams, Vietnam won the second place with 19,600 points, 285 points less than the champion France. Vietnam also won a second place in the pairs competition and two third places in the single male and single female categories. After the 2023 World Aerobic Cup held in Japan’s capital Tokyo from April 20-24, the Vietnamese gymnastics team will compete in the 32nd SEA Games in Cambodia. Ship examination ex-official prosecuted for bribery and corruption On April 23, HCM City police charged Nguyen Tuan Anh, depu...

Cua Van fishing village among the 16 best coastal towns The view of Cua Van fishing village in Ha Long Bay. Photo: wyndhamhalong.com The floating fishermen’s village of Cua Van in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh is among the world’s 16 nicest coastal towns, according to the US magazine Travel + Leisure. Surrounded by the mountains of Ha Long Bay, the only-floating village is home to some 700 fishermen born and living on anchored houseboats. The village has become an attractive destination for a unique lifestyle with friendly locals, romantic seascapes, fisherman’s folks, and fishing activities. The 15 other most popular coastal towns in the list of Travel + Leisure include Polperro (the UK), Saint George’s (Bermuda Islands), Manarola (Italy), Camden (Maine, USA), Kotor (Montenegro), Lunenburg (Canada), Sidi Bou Said (Tunisia), Cadaqués (Spain), Ilulissat (Greenland), Oia (Greece), Paternoster (South Africa), Rovinj (Croatia), Reine (Norway), Port F...

Ninh Binh, the tourist attraction located in northern Vietnam and not far from Hanoi, has just been selected by a US magazine as one of the world’s top 23 places to visit in 2023. The magnificent yellow rice fields in Tam Coc – Bich Dong complex in Hoa Lu District, Ninh Binh Province. Photo: Hoang Luong  Accordingly, Ninh Binh (Vietnam), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), and Hong Kong (China) represent Asia in the list of “The 23 Best Places to Travel Around the World in 2023” selected by Forbes travel experts. Catarina Mello, an American luxury travel content creator and photographer, named Ninh Binh one of Asia’s most underrated destinations. “It is often referred to as one of the most beautiful hidden gems on the Asian continent. It’s gaining popularity on social media, so that it won’t remain a hidden gem for too long. Go while it still offers a very authentic northern Vietnam experience,” she wrote. In 2016, the movie Kong: Skull Island was filmed in Ninh Binh ...

The new tourism product tied to Co Loa Citadel in Dong Anh District, and themed “Visiting the Ancient Vietnamese Capital”, has just been launched as an appealing side event of the recently-held Hanoi Tourism Festival 2023 in Hanoi. This newly-launched tour will delight tourists who love Vietnamese history and traditional culture. Co Loa Ancient Citadel from a bird-eye view. Photo: VNA A fresh storytelling style Organized by Vietnam S.T.I.D in collaboration with Thang Long – Hanoi Heritage Conservation Center, the brand-new tour starts and ends at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel. On the way to Co Loa, visitors will have the chance to explore the heritages of Hanoi: the medieval beauty of the Imperial Citadel with valuable artifacts from the Ly, Tran, and Le dynasties, the tree-lined Phan Dinh Phung Street – one of the most charming in the capital, as well as the Red River, Long Bien Bridge or Chuong Duong Bridge. According to th...