Vietnam is a standout option for those seeking an overseas holiday filled with charm, serenity, scenery, shopping, great food, cultural splendour, and astonishing value, according to The Australian newspaper. In recent years, the country has seen improvements in its transportation systems, professional tour operations, and glossy resorts and hotels, making it an even more appealing destination. While cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City offer their own unique allure, the newspaper suggests that visitors venture into the countryside to discover the breathtaking jade-green rice paddies, quaint villages, and stunning blue hills. Both northern and southern Vietnam offer distinct experiences that can easily fill at least 10 days of exploration.
December is the beginning of the dry season in southern Vietnam, making it the perfect time to explore the Mekong Delta and its floating markets, diverse bird life, and meadows. Travelers should not miss the opportunity to visit the exceptionally beautiful region around Chau Doc, near the Cambodian border. In Hanoi, December brings warm and sunny days with lower humidity levels, although nights can be chilly. However, the northern hills are not recommended for this season as they are freezing in December. The author Michael Gebicki also recommends Nepal, Maldives, Cambodia, and India as other destinations worth exploring.
Painting contest held for buffaloes joining ploughing festival in Ha Nam
A buffalo painting contest for the Doi Son Tich Dien (ploughing) Festivalwas held on February 10, or the sixth day of the Lunar New Year in Doi Son commune, Duy Tien district, the northern province of Ha Nam.
Pho Hien folk cultural festival kicks off in Hung Yen
The Pho Hien Folk Cultural Festival opened in the northern province of Hung Yen on April 21.
Sam Son sea festival slated for April 21
The 2018 sea festival of Sam Son city of the north central coastal province of Thanh Hoa will take place on April 21, heard a press conference held in the city on April 12.
Ha Long Carnival opens in Quang Ninh
The Ha Long Carnival, a highlight of the Ha Long – Quang Ninh tourism week 2019, opened in Bai Chay and Hon Gai tourism area in the northern province of Quang Ninh on April 28.
Tam Chuc Pagoda – Ancient beauty amidst majestic scenery
Covering 5,100 ha, Tam Chuc complex is a perfect combination of ancient beauty and the mighty of the immense mountain.
