Ethnic minority people in the central province of Nghe An are enjoying their long holiday after Tet at the colourful spring markets.

From the 3rd until the 15th of the first lunar month, markets in the mountainous district of Tuong Duong are all luring [ … ]

Pho Cao Market is a cultural meeting place for 17 ethnic minority groups in Pho Cao village, Dong Van district, of the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang.

Pho Cao Market opens in the early morning. On high ground it is often shrouded in fog and clouds.

The market [ … ]

The World Heritage Site of Hoi An is intended to be entirely pedestrianised, an official has announced.

 

Hoi An has attracted more tourists following pedestrianisation 

Le Van Giang, Chairman of Hoi An City People’s Committee, said that the old town [ … ]

In contrast with the busy atmosphere in the neighbouring Vung Tau Sea, Long Hai Beach in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province is quiet and peaceful with its beautiful, blue sea and primitive surroundings.

Dinh Co Temple seen from Long Hai Beach in Ba Ria-Vung Tau [ … ]

The biggest exhibition on Vietnamese ceramic products entitled “Dragon and lotus” is taking place at the Birmingham Museum of Art in Alabama, USA, from January 22 to April 8.

The exhibition is hosted by Donald Wood who is in charge of Asian arts and [ … ]

Recognised as one of the world’s ‘Most Beautiful Bays’ almost a decade ago, Nha Trang is famous for its pristine beaches, splendid islands and magnificent mountains.

It is also renowned for watersports with its high-speed canoes, sailing boats, small [ … ]

Hue people usually offer hand-made bamboo flowers in their new year prayers for health and happiness.

Handmade bamboo flowers at An Cuu Market

Every year, when Tet comes, small traders in Hue busily craft bamboo flowers for the new year markets.

Nguyen [ … ]