Colourful street murals in Hanoi

Last update 08:20 | 07/02/2018 vietnamnet The murals painted on the sealed archways of the railway viaduct on Phung Hung Street, Hanoi have been completely finished, bringing a new, lively look to the area. 19 paintings by artists from Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s from November, 2017.

Ancient Chuong pagoda

Last update 23:26 | 17/12/2017 vietnamnet Chuong (Bell) pagoda in Nhan Duc village, Hung Yen province, guards a number of precious historical relics. It is part of the Pho Hien Special National Relic Site. Built in the 15th century, Chuong pagoda has been upgraded twice, in 1702 and in 1711. Tour guide Nguyen Thu Lien […]

Beautiful homestays in northern Ha Giang province

Last update 16:03 | 28/10/2017 vietnamnet Homestay services are springing up throughout the northern province of Ha Giang. Visitors can now choose to stay at beautiful homestays in Quang Ba, Dong Van, and Meo Vac districts. Tha Hamlet is around 4km from the centre of Ha Giang City. It is home to Tay ethnic minority […]

Royal costumes of Nguyen Dynasty on show

Last update 14:45 | 19/04/2017 vietnamnet Seventy royal items dating back to the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945) are being showcased at the Museum of History of Ho Chi Minh City, giving an insight into the last feudal dynasty of Vietnam. Costumes of Nguyen kings and queens are displayed at the centre of the exhibition hall

Best places to enjoy watching butterflies in Vietnam

Last update 17:07 | 13/06/2017 vietnamnet Tourists will have an opportunity to get a better view of colourful butterflies this summer in many forests in Vietnam, such as Cuc Phuong, Nam Cat Tien and other National Parks. Tam Dao National Park in the northern province of Vinh Phuc

Two must-see places in Hanoi suburbs

vietnamnet VietNamNet Bridge – If you are in Hanoi, you should not miss these two places, which are not far from Hanoi’s center. Bao Son Paradise Located on Lang-Hoa Lac expressway, Bao Son is an entertainment area with separate areas characterizing Hanoi features, a roomy space, ancient and modern combination, scenes recalling activities of Hanoi […]

Tua Chua Karst Plateau scenic drive

Last update 18:19 | 19/05/2017 vietnamnet An amateur photographer recently took a drive through the Tua Chua Karst Plateau and shared these beautiful images of the scenic plateau sandwiched between the high mountains of north-western Vietnam. A view of the Tua Chua Karst Plateau seen from high above.