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Nature has blessed Quang Ninh with many breathtaking locations, including the magnificent Cao Ba Lanh Mountains and the terraced fields in Binh Lieu district to the east, as well as the enchanting Phuong Hoang Hill in the west. With its cool weather, pine trees, and lush grass covering, Phuong Hoang Hill, standing at a height of 455 meters, is often referred to as the “miniature Da Lat.” The rolling mountains and expansive grass fields here evoke the stunning landscapes of the Northwest mountainous region. In the months of November to January, when the grass turns golden yellow, it is known as the “burning grass season.” Photo: Vietnamnet Phuong Hoang Peak is a must-visit tourist destination located in 12 Khe village, Uong Bi, Quang Ninh, providing a peaceful and picturesque escape from the hustle and bustle of Uong Bi city. Nestled amidst vast mountains and forests, this location offers a serene and poetic ambiance. The Phuong Hoang mountain range is situated in Bac So...

The Xu Doai Tourism Festival, with the theme “Xu Doai Culinary,” will be scheduled to take place in June or August in Ao Vua (King’s Pond) Tourism Area in Tan Linh Commune of Ba Vi District, Hanoi.   Ao Vua  Waterfall, Ao Vua Tourism Area in Tan Linh Commune of Ba Vi District, Hanoi. Photo:  Ao Vua Tourism Area The Xu Doai or Xoai region including the seven districts and cities of Ba Vi, Son Tay, Phuc Tho, Dan Phuong, Hoai Duc, Thach That, and Quoc Oai, is located west of Hanoi. The region is considered the cradle of early Vietnamese culture. The Xu Doai Tourism Festival is a venue to showcase regional specialties from the One Commune One Product (OCOP) program and other tourism-related products, according to Deputy Director of the Hanoi Tourism Department Nguyen Hong Minh. “Gastronomy is the strength of Hanoi tourism, especially the unique cuisine of Xu Doai,” he said. “This first-ever tourism festival on Xu Doai cuisine will help promote Han...

Priceless antiquities from Toulouse, France, and Hanoi, Vietnam, are revealed at an exhibition at Hanoi’s Thang Long Imperial Citadel. Opened on April 13, the event “From the Underground to the Museum: A Journey of Artifacts” highlighted the similarities between Toulouse’s and Hanoi’s heritage preservation. The exhibition, organized by the Hanoi People’s Committee in cooperation with the Toulouse City Government and the French Development Agency (AFD), is part of the 12th Vietnam-France Decentralization Conference on April 14-16. It shows the connection and history of cooperation between the two cities, heritage conservation, and promotion of UNESCO heritage sites.  Artifacts on display at the exhibition. Photo: Ngo Minh/The Hanoi Times The exhibition explains heritage research and presentation, with the contribution of experts on archeology, history, architecture, design, and museum studies. The showing includes three themes: Hanoi and Toulouse build a shared an...