Vietnam and the rice crop

Take advantage of early rains have added the plowing season, these days upland farmers Sapa (Lao Cai province) are focusing their efforts to cultivate the crop in time for early season. This is the only crop of upland northern mountainous Sapa in general and in particular should be of great importance to farmers, crop planted right under traditional custom and made ​​intensive farming under the guidance of extension farm to achieve the highest yield. Only one in five cases but upland rice crop on the northern provinces are particularly attractive to tourists. Xiuli (Yen Bai), Bat Xat (Lao Cai) ... always the address "red" with terraced rice fields attracted blue hearts ... Xiuli field located at the foot mask Pha (Mu Cang Chai, Yen Bai)....

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Detecting new cave "prettier than Son Doong". The best beautifull cave in the world

Afternoon of 23 / / 3, Dr. Howard Limbert, Head of the expedition at the Royal caves of Phong Nha - Ke Bang (Quang Binh), said that his expedition had discovered a more beautiful cave Son Doong (the world's largest cave). According to Dr. Howard Limbert on the cave is located in the eight caves newly found group in the past year. Before that, the cave expedition discovered British Royal seven caves, this cave discovered by 8, bringing the total number of new cave was discovered by 15 caves. Dr. Howard Limbert said, of the 15 union cave was discovered in recent years, the caves and yet only 1.7 km long but is the expert review of the structure beautiful stalactite cave Son Doong more . And in the grotto of stalactites transient gain but...

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National ca tru singing festival held in Hanoi

The National Ca Tru Festival in Hanoi from October 13-16,2011.More than 100 artists from 15 ca tru (ceremonial singing) clubs from across the country are attending The National Ca Tru Festival in Hanoi from October 13-16,2011.More than 100 artists from 15 ca tru (ceremonial singing) clubs from across the country are attending.Ho Anh Tuan, Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said ca tru is of great value to both Vietnamese and international music.The festival aims to review the practices of ca tru in 15 provinces nationwide as mentioned in their 2009 profile submitted to UNESCO for recognition of ca tru as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Mankind. Participation...

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Saigon & Surrounds

 (vietnam tours operator) Explore the busy city streets of Saigon ( Ho Chi Minh city) and visit its many bustling markets. Venture outside the city to experience the Cu Chi Tunnels, known as a hideout for the Viet Cong. You can go further more to explore the maze of canals on the Mekong delta or to relax on amazing beaches in Mui Ne or Nha Trang. we has many more to offer travelers to highlight Saigon and its Surrounds. Start with one day trip to Cao Dai temple and Cu Chi tunnels then explore further a field with 2-day trip to Mekong delta, or Nam Cat Tien national park 2 days, or 3-day trip to Mui Ne, or 5-day trip to Dalat and Nha Trang. For longer and refresher take a 4-day trip to Phu Quoc island or 4-day trip to Con Dao island. ...

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Halong bay new 7 wonders of nature

Ha Long Bay in Vietnam’s northern Quang Ninh has been named among the world’s new seven wonders of nature, according to the global poll’s provisional results announced this morning by New Open World Corporation, an associate of the New 7 Wonders Foundation. At 2:07 am Vietnamese time today, November 12, the global poll organizers announced the provisional list of the world’s new seven wonders of nature, including, in the alphabet order, the Amazon rainforest in South America, Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay, the Iguazu waterfall of Argentina and Brazil, South Korea’s Jeju Island, Indonesia’s Komodo Island, Puerto Princesca Underground River of the Philippines, and the Table Mountain in South Africa. The list was made based on the provision results...

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Hanoi & Surrounds

(vietnam tours operator) Hanoi ranks among the world's most attractive and interesting cities. The city is dotted with dozens of lakes - small and large - around which you can usually find a cafe, a pagoda or two, and absorbing vignettes of street life. There are a number of tours available to highlight Hanoi and its surrounding area.  Most tours are either half day or one day.  Start with the Hanoi City tour then explore further a field with the Traditional Villages and the Perfume Pagoda, the cycling tour of Hoa Lu - Tam Coc or Trekking at Cuc Phuong National park. All tours are in small groups, with a guide and air conditioned car or v...

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Mekong Delta Guide

(vietnam tours operator) Considered as Amazon of Vietnam, Mekong Delta is the region of immense rivers, interlaced canals and windy oceans. In water seasons, people from Dong Thap Muoi, Long Xuyen quadrangle, Ca Mau, Bac Lieu, Soc Trang, Can Tho, Vinh Long, Ben Tre ... use their boats, junks for shelter, just as housing, means to avoid flooding and make a living. Among the flooding water, the boats become multi-purposes, people go fishing, selling stuff such as fruits, food and everything. The boats are also used to transport rice, gasoline, medicines, to the end of the alleys, exchange everything in daily life. At night time, in the moon light over the water, some boats gather together, sipping the Delta's special rice wine, chatting and singing the traditional folk songs. No one can count...

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Vote for Ha Long bay by telephone

(vietnam tours operator) The New Open World Corporation released a new voting method for the New 7 Wonders of the World – including Vietnam's Ha long bay– via telephone from March 9, according to an official announcement on its website http://www.new7wonders.com. The international telephone line is available 24 hours a day for voting. To vote for Ha Long Bay, please dial one of these international telephone numbers: +23 9220 1055 +1 869 760 5990 +1 649 339 8080 +44 758 900 1290 ( + is the symbol for international access code. At the end of the message, after the tone, insert the code 7712 for Ha Long Bay. When you hear the thank you message, you are all done – you have voted for Ha long by telephone.) At present, Ha long is ranked fourth...

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Let’s vote for Ha Long Bay

(vietnam tours operator) The vote for the new seven wonders of the world will come to an end in the next 20 days. Ha long bay Ha Long Bay is among 28 candidates which have qualified for the third round of the vote. This is a good opportunity not only to make it become the world’s new wonder but also promote the image of the country’s land and people to international friends. The Chairman of the Quang Ninh Provincial People’s Committee, Nguyen Van Doc, has asked people from other cities and provinces across the country to vote for Ha Long Bay so that it will remain in the leading group. Voters can show their support for Ha Long Bay via the Internet or by sending SMS from their mobile phones. The New7World organisation will announce...

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Phan Thiet and Mui Ne in my eyes

(vietnam tours operator) The town of Phan Thiet, more than 200 km Northeast of Saigon, is an old Cham outpost of 75,000 people and has been a fishing village for centuries. The Town is famous not only for its Nuoc mam or fish sauce but also for its multinational culture. Vietnamese, Chams, Southern Chinese, Malays, and Indonesians have lived together for so long and have created a colorful spiritual life of the Town. In this beautiful city, Mui Ne is one of the most popular attractions for tourism  Mui Ne General Information Located 200 km away from Sai Gon, Mui Ne is a stunning beach in the central coastal province of Binh Thuan. With convenient conditions for developing tourism, this is a more and more popular beach destination with...

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