Monthly Archives: May 2013

Mysterious Mo So caves

Posted on May 28, 2013 by lecochinchine

VietNamNet Bridge – Mo So is a limestone mountain range in Kien Giang Province’s Kien Giang Town which is famous for Hang Pagoda, Phu Tu Islet, Thach Cave and Da Dung Islet.   A view of Mo So Cave. However, … Continue reading →

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Central national park reopens to visitors

Posted on May 28, 2013 by lecochinchine

VietNamNet Bridge – After nearly three years’ infrastructure upgrades, Bach Ma (White Horse) National Park in Thua Thien-Hue Province reopened to visitors in late April.     Bach Ma National Park. The 22,031ha park is located near Hue City and … Continue reading →

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Co Thach seven-color stone bank

Posted on May 28, 2013 by lecochinchine

VietNamNet Bridge – Visiting Bình Thuan province, you should visit Co Thach tourist area, which is famous for the Hang temple, wild nature and the seven-color stone bank.       Co Thach Beach is located in a quiet place … Continue reading →

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Close-up to 120-year-old Huynh Thuy Le house in Can Tho

Posted on May 28, 2013 by lecochinchine

VietNamNet Bridge – Nearly 30 years ago the French film director Jean Jacques Annaud went to the Mekong Delta Province of Dong Thap to shoot scenes for his film “The Lover.” He was seduced by the beauty of the ancient … Continue reading →

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Limbless Nick Vujicic warmly welcomed in HCM City

Posted on May 28, 2013 by lecochinchine

(VOV) -Nick Vujicic enjoyed meeting his Vietnamese fans at the While Palace Conventional Centre in Ho Chi Minh City on May 22. During his meeting he told the handicapped like him that they should love themselves and others.   Nick, … Continue reading →

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Hoi An in romantic moonlight

Posted on May 28, 2013 by lecochinchine

(VOV) – Unlike those living in cities and urban areas, residents of Hoi An ancient town in Central Quang Nam province have the best chance to see the moon. Some images below: Like a lantern hanging over the veranda Hoang … Continue reading →

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Egypt, Vietnam boost tourism cooperation

Posted on May 28, 2013 by lecochinchine

(VOV) -The Head of the Vietnam National Agency of Tourism (VNAT), Nguyen Van Tuan, on May 27 met with the Chairman of Egypt Tourism Authority (ETA), Naser Hamdy, in Cairo before ending his week-long visit to the country. Both sides … Continue reading →

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Pristine Hon Seo Island: ideal destination for explorers

Posted on May 28, 2013 by lecochinchine

As a beautiful uninhabited island, Hon Seo Island in Binh Dinh province is an ideal destination for those who want to explore the sea and island, see colourful pebbles on the beach, cross large rocks, take a dive, go fishing, … Continue reading →

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Learning to love ‘the people’s food’ in Ho Chi Minh City

Posted on May 28, 2013 by lecochinchine

In the summer of 1996, fresh out of college, I moved to Ho Chi Minh City for one simple reason: I loved Vietnamese food. At restaurants in Virginia, Maryland and Washington, I’d grown fond of the staples of the cuisine … Continue reading →

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Further discoveries at Phong Nha

Posted on May 28, 2013 by lecochinchine

Thuy Cung Cave in Sinh Ton Valley at Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park is becoming a well-known stopping point for tourists. Clear blue water in Thuy Cung Cave The site boasts imposing mountains, curved waterways and green valley. … Continue reading →

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