Hue - ancient capital

iHue is located in Thua Thien prefecture and is in the central part of Vietnam. Located 660 km from Ha Noi and 1080 km from Saigon, Hue has always been considered the fulcrum of Vietnam's two rice baskets, the Red river delta and the Mekong delta. Hue became the name of Vietnam's most well known ancient capital because of the local mispronunciation of the word Hoá in Thuân Hoá. Since the 16th century, Thuan Hoa, due to its strategic location, has been a very prosperous...

Hoi An ancient town

Located by the banks of the peaceful Thu Bon River, Hoi An Ancient Town (Quang Nam province) is about 30 kilometers Southeast of Danang City. Hoi An shares the borders with Duy Xuyen district in th South, Dien Ban district in the West and North and the Pacific ocean (the East Sea) in the East. Hoi An Ancient Town consists of 10 wards and 3 villages, one of which is an 15 kilometer offshore island Sunset in Hoi An Hoi An is an enclave of beautifully preserved yellow...

Hai Van Pass

Hai Van Pass is one of the most scenic hillside roads in Vietnam. When braving the steep winding roads of a paved mountain pass, you will have a chance to discover peace, quiet and history along the way... Hai Van pass overview On the north – south nation highway, Hai Van Pass is an impressive landscape. It is like a giant dragon, lying on Highway 1 on the border between Thua Thien-Hue Province and Danang City.This is the highest pass in Vietnam (500m above sea level)....

Halong Bay

Halong Bay (Water Gulf where the dragon land) is an inlet of the western coast of the Gulf of Tonkin in northeastern sea area of Vietnam, including the sea islands of Ha Long City, Cam Pha Town and part of Van Don island district.   Is the center of a large area there are many factors at similarities in geology, geomorphology, landscape, climate and culture, with Bai Tu Long Bay northeast of Cat Ba Island and the southwest, Ha Long Bay is limited to an area of...

Nha Trang

Nha Trang is well known for its pristine and beautiful beaches. This coastal city is becoming more and more a popular destination for international tourists, attracting large numbers of backpackers as well Vietnamese tourists. Nha Trang is also known as the ideal site of big events as Sea Festival organized annually and beauty Contest as Miss Universe 2008, Miss Global 2010 and Miss World 2010.Attract tourist Sites: Long son pagoda  Long Son Pagoda: Locates...

Top 5 adventure destinations in Vietnam

According to Bootsnall travel network, there are 5 adventure destinations Vietnam recommended for tourists to travel. Vietnam seems to be one of the new hotspots in Southeast Asia. Vietnam’s new slogan is “it’s a country, not a war”. Currently Vietnam is experiencing a massive influx of tourists not only interested in it war history, but also interested in the immense amount of soft adventure trips available throughout the country. Below are a few of our favorites...