Tag archive for ‘Red River Delta’

Royal Citadel recognized as World Heritage

UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee on August 1 agreed to recognize Vietnam’s Royal Citadel as a World Heritage. Relics found in the centre of the citadel The Citadel in Hanoi was recognised because of its three outstanding characteristics: the length of its cultural history, the continuity of the citadel as a power centre, and the variety of relics [...]

Volunteer in Vietnam for a Life Lasting Experience

Volunteering in Vietnam is quite a thrilling experience! A thriving and bustling East Asian Country, Vietnam has been a favorite of tourists and adventure seekers since many years. The main reason for the attraction of Vietnam is its sublime beauty and natural setting of the Red River Delta in the north and the beautiful Mekong [...]

Go on an Amazing Vietnam Vacation

To travel Vietnam will allow you the opportunity to witness the most amazing Vietnam beaches, exciting resorts Vietnam and many wonderful sights and sounds. Vietnam tours are offered to travel to the best Vietnam destinations here which are located throughout the country. Hue is one of the best places to go if you are interested [...]

Wade through water

Wade through water
VietNamNet Bridge – The Hong Phong Puppet Troupe have revived the art of water puppetry in their village in Hai Duong province, but the puppeteers can’t be sure that the next generation will keep the flame alive.    Two members of Hong Phong Water Puppetry Troupe slip into their wetsuits before sliding into a pool of water [...]

Good morning Vietnam

Good morning Vietnam
As Hanoi celebrates its 1,000th birthday, Clifford Coonan visits a city that offers an appealing mixture of gritty Vietnamese street life and relaxed post-colonial ease. Turning a corner in Hanoi, you come across a crowd of lively old men sitting outside the cafe, a small basket of brioches and a plate of stringy cheese in front [...]

Good morning Vietnam

Good morning Vietnam
As Hanoi celebrates its 1,000th birthday, Clifford Coonan visits a city that offers an appealing mixture of gritty Vietnamese street life and relaxed post-colonial ease. Turning a corner in Hanoi, you come across a crowd of lively old men sitting outside the cafe, a small basket of brioches and a plate of stringy cheese in front [...]

Gateway to the past

Gateway to the past
With modern ‘villages’ popping up all over Vietnam’s major cities, Lan Hieu looks at the gated communities of times past. A newly built gate in Phu Thanh Chuong follows traditional design An old gate leading to famous ancient Duong Lam Village Son Tay Town, Hanoi Modern life around an ancient gate Along with the banyan tree, the well, and [...]

Good morning Vietnam

Good morning Vietnam
As Hanoi celebrates its 1,000th birthday, Clifford Coonan visits a city that offers an appealing mixture of gritty Vietnamese street life and relaxed post-colonial ease. Turning a corner in Hanoi, you come across a crowd of lively old men sitting outside the cafe, a small basket of brioches and a plate of stringy cheese in front [...]

Ca Mau Cape recognized as world biosphere reserve

Ca Mau Cape recognized as world biosphere reserve
VietNamNet Bridge – The UNESCO has recognized the Ca Mau cape national park in the southernmost province of Ca Mau as a world biosphere reserve. Ca Mau province received the title on April 25, at the launch of the Ca Mau week of culture and tourism, which was attended by Deputy [...]

Gateway to the past

Gateway to the past
With modern ‘villages’ popping up all over Vietnam’s major cities, Lan Hieu looks at the gated communities of times past. A newly built gate in Phu Thanh Chuong follows traditional design An old gate leading to famous ancient Duong Lam Village Son Tay Town, Hanoi Modern life around an ancient gate Along with the banyan tree, [...]