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Stories from North Vietnam.

136 Ready stories assigned to Vietnam’s northern macro-region. Stories requiring location review remain in the complete archive.

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2024-05-23

Lan Ha Bay: Nature’s Full Palette

Lan Ha Bay lies on Cat Ba Island’s eastern side and Ha Long Bay’s southern side, within Quang Ninh Province, and encompasses 400 islands and over 100 small and pristine sandy beaches. Lan Ha Bay received official…

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2024-05-23

7 experiences to embrace autumn in Hanoi

Hanoi’s autumn season offers an array of ideal experiences, from sipping coffee while sitting outdoors and capturing the city’s charm through your lens to savoring local delicacies like snails and young green rice.…

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2024-05-23

Hanoi adventures: a guide to fall tours

Hanoi’s fall tours have a magnetic appeal for travelers, thanks to the delightful weather and seamless access to renowned northern attractions. According to travel agencies, Hanoi’s fall tour packages enjoy…

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2023-03-31

12 Captivating Tourist Attractions in Ninh Binh

The ancient land of Hoa Lu captivates millions of tourists each year with its many attractive destinations like Mua Cave, Thung Nham Bird Park, Bai Dinh Pagoda, Tam Coc – Bich Dong, temples honoring kings, Trang An,…

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2023-03-26

Top 10 Signature Dishes in Hanoi

Hanoi has made an indelible impression on the culinary scene with various dishes that have garnered local and international recognition. First-time diners in Hanoi will be captivated by the variety of food options as…

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2022-06-15

TRAVEL GUIDE to Moc Chau

Make your weekend unforgettable by exploring Moc Chau, a northern Vietnam town that teems with tea plantations and some ultramodern attractions. ContentsWHAT TO EXPLOREWHERE TO STAYWHAT TO EATBEST TIME TO VISITHOW TO…

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2022-06-14

TRAVEL GUIDE to Cao Bang

Home to a UNESCO-recognized Geopark and Southeast Asia’s largest waterfall, Cao Bang remains off the beaten track and less busy than neighboring Sa Pa or Ha Giang. ContentsBEST TIME TO VISITWHERE TO STAYWHAT TO…

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2022-06-14

Five fantastic places to stay in Cat Ba

There are 367 islands in the stunning archipelago southeast of Lan Ha Bay, but one stands out for its size and popularity: Cat Ba Island. Limestone rocks surround the town of Cat Ba in northern Vietnam with multiple…

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2022-06-10

TRAVEL GUIDE to Ba Vi, Vietnam

Ba Vi is a district in the semi-mountainous region located to the northwest of the Hanoi capital. It borders Son Tay town to the east, Hoa Binh province to the south, Phu Tho province to the west, and Vinh Phuc…

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2022-06-02

TRAVEL GUIDE to Nam Dinh

Nam Dinh is 90 km from Hanoi, has convenient transportation, and is suitable for weekend trips. ContentsWhat season is beautiful in Nam Dinh?How to move to Nam DinhWhat playHotelWhat to eat? What season is beautiful…

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2022-06-01

TRAVEL GUIDE to Hai Duong

Although Hai Duong is not a prominent name on the tourist map, it attracts tourists with its long historic sites and peaceful and charming scenery. ContentsWhat season to go to Hai Duong?How to move to Hai DuongWhere…

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2022-05-15

TRAVEL GUIDE to Cat Ba Island, Vietnam

Cat Ba archipelago consists of 367 islands located south of Ha Long Bay, of which Cat Ba Island is a tourist attraction. This place has the typical scenery of Ha Long Bay with limestone mountains and a calm blue sea.…

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2021-09-07

Thang Co – the particular specialty of Sapa

For many travelers, Thang Co, a famed specialty in the high Sapa province of Lao Cai, is a difficult meal to take at first. However, no vacation to Sapa would be genuine without learning about and enjoying this…

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2021-08-27

The 05 best cruises in Ha Long Bay

Renting a cruise ship is one of the exciting experiences to explore the beauty of Ha Long Bay. If you are looking for a 5-star cruise in Ha Long for your upcoming vacation, you are on the right track. Let follow us…

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2021-08-05

Legacy Yen Tu Resort – the poetic countryside

Legacy Yen Tu Resort is a peaceful destination for travelers who are tired of busy urban coordinates and want to be immersed in nature. Legacy Yen Tu resort belongs to the scope of Yen Tu Relic Area, located at an…

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2021-05-20

Top 5 beautiful homestays in Sapa

Sapa makes visitors miss the majestic natural scenery, fresh flowers and atmosphere, and gorgeous homestays. If you are a travel fanatic and want to immerse yourself in Sapa people’s lives in the most authentic way,…

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2021-01-18

Admire the attractive beauty of O Long tea hill

Talking about Sapa tourism, people often think of famous places such as the majestic Fansipan peak, peaceful and poetic Cat Cat village, or poetic and lyrical Ham Rong mountain. In recent times, there is a place that…

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2020-06-11

Marvel at the beauty of Mau Son – Lang Son

Mau Son is one of the few places in Vietnam that appears snow in winter, so the number of tourists coming here is always enormous. People often refer to the beauty of this place like “the sleeping princess in the…

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2020-05-19

Mua Cave Ninh Binh – The Great Wall of Vietnam

“The muse of Tam Coc,” or “The Great Wall of Vietnam” are all nicknames given to Mua Cave – a famous natural landscape in Ninh Binh. So what’s interesting here? The Mua cave travel experiences shared in this article…

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2020-05-12

8 interesting facts about Hanoi

The first steel bridge over the Red River, the bustling flower market at midnight, etc. are interesting facts about Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. Contents8 interesting facts about Hanoi12 seasons of flowers36 old…

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2020-05-11

Top 10 most famous destinations in Hanoi

As the capital of Vietnam, with more than 1,000 years of history, Hanoi has many attractive cultural and historical sites that attract a lot of domestic and international tourists. Thang Long Imperial Citadel, the…

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2020-04-18

The golden autumn in Northwest Vietnam

Northwest Vietnam is beautiful all year round because of its fresh and fragrant weather. The Autumn yellow color attracts visitors on long roads. This is also the time when localities exploit the potential available…

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2020-04-16

Beautiful azalea season on Fansipan peak

Hoang Lien National Park is proud to be dubbed the “azalea kingdom of Vietnam” and has been recognized by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations as “ASEAN Heritage Park Sapa” with 40 species of azaleas blooming…

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2020-04-13

Co To Island Travel Guide

Co To archipelago belongs to Quang Ninh province, is one of the most beautiful destinations of north Vietnam. Co To Island is 22 kilometers from land and can only be reached by boats. The archipelago including the…

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2020-04-11

Ha Giang is beautiful from simple things.

Not only by attractive check-in spots such as Ma Pi Leng, Vuong’s mansion, Ha Giang also fascinates visitors by the pure beauty of nature and people. Dazzling beauty in the spring On the way to the famous landmarks…

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2020-04-03

Sea of clouds surrounds the Co To Mountain.

The clouds floating around Mount Co To in An Giang, a province in the Southwest region during the spring, are not inferior to the clouds in the Northwest. Co To Mountain and Ta Pa field (Tri Ton district) are among…

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2020-04-03

Hunting clouds in the Northwest Region

In the northern highlands, photographers gather in droves in spring to capture images of popular tourist destinations that are shrouded in thick clouds. Thick clouds at the center of Sapa town, this type of cloud is…

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2020-04-03

The forest peach blooms in Mau Son

The pink color of forest peach blossoms cover Mau Son mountain in the end of March. Mau Son Mountain is located in the northeast of Lang Son province, about 30km from Lang Son city. At the height of 1,000 m, Mau Son…

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2020-03-26

The picturesque water season in Lao Cai

The terrace fields in the water season in Lao Cai are more beautiful when reflecting the sun. The water season is the ideal time for travelers to explore the northern mountainous region. Tran Minh Dung (Ho Chi Minh…

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2020-03-22

25 Best Things To Do In Ninh Binh (Vietnam)

Ninh Binh is a town which lies to the southeast of Hanoi and acts as a base for visitors to explore the surrounding area. Slightly confusingly, the state is also known as Ninh Binh, with Ninh Binh town also acting as…

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2020-03-22

Halong Bay Travel Guide From A To Z

With the beautiful landscape, Halong Bay is a must-see destination for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors. However, to discover all its beauty- one of the most beautiful bays in the world, visitors should spend…

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2020-03-22

Ninh Binh Travel Guide From A To Z

Ninh Binh is an amazing place with many World Heritage sites and biosphere reserves and stunning scenery. Besides, you can easily access the most laid-back and serenely rural and authentic scenes of Vietnam. This…

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2020-03-22

Sapa Travel Guide From A To Z

Mentioning to the northwest in Vietnam, everyone is thinking of Sapa – the beautiful city in clouds. Sapa not only conquers the hearts of thousands of visitors because of its fine, rugged scenery but is also famous…

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2020-03-22

Hanoi Travel Guide From A To Z

Hanoi is famous for its thousand years of history and culture with many ancient architectures. If you have visited the capital, you surely cannot forget the beautiful and unique of it. Why don’t we travel to Hanoi…

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