Vietnam Travel Guides

Quang Tri

Hien Luong Bridge DMZ

Quang Tri is 580km south of Ha Noi and 75km north of Hue. Quang Tri contained most of the area called DMZ during the war. It was heavily destroyed and sprayed in the war.

Ha Tay

Thuy Dinh at Thay Pagoda in Ha Tay

Ha Tay is one of the biggest provinces of Vietnam with its area virtually surrounding Ha Noi. The capital town of Ha Tay Province is Ha Dong Town which from the 11th century has been famous for the fine silk. Visit Van Phuc Village in Ha Dong now you can still sample of the fine silk of this area.

North West

Sa Pa Valley

 The North-West of Vietnam is characterized by high mountains and colorful ethnic minorities. The region includes the provinces of Hoa Binh, Son La, Lai Chau, Dien Bien, Ha Giang, Lao Cai, Yen Bai.

Hoa Binh Mai Chau

Preparing rice field

Mai Chau is a little valley surrounded by green mountains and dotted with lakes, paddy fields, rivers and houses on stilts of the local Thai people. Driving from Ha Noi to Son La or Mai Chau, most travellers would stop at the entrance to Mai Chau which offers the breathtaking panoramic view of the area.

Halong Bay

Halong Bay VietnamHalong Bay offers 3000 green limestone islands rising from the crystalline emerald water in the Gulf of Tonkin. The bay also have tens of stunning limestone caves above and under water, and the diverse eco-system which makes the bay listed as the World Heritage Site by the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization).