The northern and central regions boast the highest density of heritage sites in the country and have become wonderful destinations for travelers to discover Vietnam’s nature and culture.
In the northern province
of Ninh Binh, visitors are able to savour the delights of famous tourist sites like Tam Coc-Bich Dong with
beautiful caves, Bai Dinh pagoda, Cuc
Phuong National
Park. Especially, Trang An Landscape Complex is Vietnam’s only
Mixed Cultural and Natural heritage site.
The gateway of the north and central region is ThanhHoa
province with its Ho Dynasty Citadel, which was recognized
byUNESCOas aworld cultural heritagesite in 2011.
Ho Chi Minh Memorial Site in the central province of NgheAn,
and Dong LocT-junctionrelic site in Ha Tinh are also wonderful
places to visit.
Quang Binh province has beautiful caves and long beaches with
soft white sand such as Toi cave, Nhat Le beach, and Nuoc Mooc stream.
Phong Nha Ke Bang
National Park covers an
area of over 340,000 hectares with spectacular landscapes and many rare
species. The province’s Son Doong cave is the world’s largest cave system.
Majestic Ngang pass and Vung Chua-Yen
Island with its clear
crystal seas and long sandy beach are popular tourist attractions in Quang
Binh.
Quang Tri impresses visitors with its storied history as seen
at historic relic sites such as Thach Han River, Quang Tri ancient citadel,
Truong Son cemetery and Vinh Moc tunnel.
Quang Tri has a number of attractive beaches such as Cua
Tung, Cua Viet, Con Co and has different types of fresh seafood on offer.
The ancient city of Hue
is an ideal destination for those who have a passion for culture and history.
Source: vov.vn
The lantern-floating ceremony on the Da river, held in conjunction with the local ritual praying for bumper fish catches, is an integral part of major festivals and cultural events in Hoa Binh province. Its 2024 edition took place as part of the second Da river fish and shrimp festival.
Returning to the sunny and windy land of Muong Thang - Cao Phong district,
the orange-growing capital of the province. The 2024 - 2025 orange harvest
season has begun. This year, the oranges have not only yielded well but also
fetched good prices, bringing visible joy to the eyes and smiles of the
farmers.
The Week of Hoa Binh Culture and Tourism Week in 2024 takes place from November 15th – 23rd in Hoa Binh city. The opening ceremony takes place in the evening of November 15 at Hoa Binh Square with the highlight being the Ceremony to receive the Ranking Certificate for the special National Monument, the archaeological relics of Trai Cave and Stone Roof in Vanh village, Lac Son district. The Week of Culture – Tourism takes place with a series of unique and attractive activities: Fishing ceremony and releasing flower lanterns on Da River; the Festival displaying the traditional costumes of the province's ethnic groups; Can liquid festival night... The preparations are being urgently completed, creating an exciting and joyful atmosphere to welcome the big festival.
More than 3 years ago, Chi Ne Plantation Industry and Trade Cooperative in Song Boi village, Phu Nghia commune (Lac Thuy) brought mulberry growing and silkworm farming to the locality. The cool climate and the long alluvial land along the Boi River are ideal conditions for growing new crops. With the current mulberry area of about 22 hectares, hundreds of working children in Lac Thuy and Kim Boi districts have been given jobs and improved income. The model is focusing on expanding the raw material areas, aiming to process and weave silk on the spot to serve tourism and export development.
The terraced fields in Mien Doi commune (Lạc Sơn district) are likened to "steps leading to the blue
sky". These steps glow with the prosperous golden hue of abundance and
poetic beauty... The photo series captures impressive and distinctive
moments of beauty and culture in the Mường region of Mien Doi commune.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and leaders of ministers, central agencies and Hoa Binh province attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the Hoa Binh - Moc Chau expressway (Km19+000 – Km53+000) held on September 29 in Xeo hamlet, Cao Son commune, Da Bac district, Hoa Binh province. This is a key transport project and the first expressway in the province.