Located 400 kilometers northeast of Vientiane Capital, Xieng Khouang Province has a population of 251, 334 spread over an approximate area of 15,000 square kilometers. It is one of the 17 provinces of Lao PDR, located in the north-central area of the country, on the mountainous Tran-ninh plateau. Xieng Khouang includes eight districts: Paek, Phaxay,...Read More

It is cloud hunting season in Da Lat now, and photographers gather in droves to shoot them. Photographers go to some trouble, hauling their equipment to mountaintops before daybreak to get the best shots. The Central Highlands town of Da Lat in Lam Dong Province boasts a year-round cool climate rarely found in a tropical...Read More

October is here and many of Vietnam’s most popular tourism destinations are at their absolute best. Autumn spirit in Hanoi Fall in October is considered the most romantic and joyous time of the year in Hanoi. It casts a spell on everything – the air, the space, the food, the drinks, the fruits. In the...Read More

Thai Nguyen is famed for its tea, but the province has many other natural attractions still pristine. Thai Nguyen is virtually a synonym for tea in Vietnam, and this seems to have kept several other beautiful places in the northern province away from the tourism spotlight. Just 80 km from Hanoi, the province is a...Read More

Vietnam has several lesser-known beach destinations not overrun by tourists. Enjoy them while the seclusion lasts. Vietnam is facing the same problems as its Southeast Asian peers when it comes to beach tourism: “overcrowding, coral damage and waste,” as pointed out by British newspaper The Independent. Countries across the region have adopted various measures to...Read More

Situated in the centre of northern Laos, Luang Prabang is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its outstanding cultural, historic and architectural values and its harmonious relationship between the natural and built environment. In the 14th century, the King Fa Ngum founded the first Lao Kingdom, Lane Xang, here in Luang Prabang. Luang...Read More

Quan Lan island, Ban Gioc waterfalls, Sapa, and Moc Chau are just a few of the top destinations for travelers to escape the summer heat and enjoy stunning landscapes, pure-clean air, and a moderate climate. Quan Lan island can be found in the northern province of Quang Ninh and is located within Bai Tu Long...Read More

Boasting some 2,000 miles of coastline plus a handful of renowned island destinations, Vietnam naturally has no shortage of beautiful beaches. Situated about 185 km from the coast of Ba Ria–Vung Tau province in Southeastern Vietnam, Con Dao archipelago includes 16 mountainous islands and islets with a local population of only 5,000. The group of...Read More

The Tam Coc area glistens in silver and gold as rice fields ripen along both sides of Ngo Dong River in northern Vietnam. Tam Coc shimmers in silver and gold Hundreds of photographers and thousands of tourists are making their ways to Tam Coc, about 100 km south of Hanoi, to capture the stunning seasonal...Read More

Takeo province is often referred to as the cradle of Cambodian civilisation Takeo province has several important pre-Angkorian sites built between the 5th and the 8th century. The provincial capital, Takeo town is an easygoing place that possesses a fair amount of natural and manmade beauty. The natural beauty is in the Scenic River and...Read More