Welcome to Viet Nam!

 

In shape of a dragon, Vietnam appears on the world travel map as one of the most compelling destinations in Southeast Asia. The word "Vietnam travel" in itself is an invitation to charm, exoticism and adventure.

North of Vietnam, you will discover the timeless charm of Hanoi, splendid wonder of Halong Bay and colorful ethnic mosaics of Sapa and Ha Giang. In the Centre, Hoi An with its quaint and nostalgic setting makes the greatest surprise while Hue offers a fantastic fusion of imperial architecture and refined cuisine. Incredibly created by nature, Phong Nha - Ke Bang still reserves a number of secrets for you to discover.

Stretching all the way southward of Vietnam are stunning sandy beaches with year round crystal sunshine in Nha Trang, Mui Ne and Phu Quoc. The Mekong Delta with its immense water, endless rice fields and buzzing floating markets will also capture your heart.
Sapa
Extraordinary beautyWith its cascading rice paddles and misty peaks, Sapa, the main market town in northwestern Vietnam, is a sight of extraordinary beauty. The town also serves as a trailhead for hikers happy to test the area's unpredictable weather during a walk in the mountains.

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Hoi An
A small town with a big menu.
Hoi An, a town halfway between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, is Vietnam’s culinary centre. Street food, like the cuisine served at the Thai Pien street market (pictured), is serious business – single dishes are prepared every day by the same cook, perfected and honed over the years.

Halong Bay

Postcard-perfect views
More than 2,000 limestone islands rise from the Gulf of Tolkin forming Halong Bay, arguably the most staggering coastal scene in Asia.
Inspiring vistas
 Halong Bay’s limestone islands are towering monoliths lined up like dominoes, teetering at worrying angles.

Nha Trang BeachThe biggest beach destination in Vietnam is likely the town of Nha Trang, which boasts all day boat tours and all night parties

Mui Ne 
Vietnam's coastline isn't all sparkling white sand and clear blue water. The sand dunes around Mui Ne, which come in both red and white varieties. 

A Bunch of Stunning Lancapes of VietNam are waitng for you! Let's go, Discovering my beautyful country! You are welcome to us!

Son Doong Cave - Biggest cave of the world

 

Recently Discovered World’s Largest Cave, Son Doong in Viet Nam, Open to Visitors.

There are many things that make the Son Doong Cave in Vietnam a remarkable natural wonder; at about 9km in length, 200m in width and 150m in height, it is the largest cave in the world, with caverns capable of fitting entire city streets and skyscrapers. It is home to a river, jungles, and entire cave ecosystems. Only slightly less remarkable is the fact that, until 2009, we did not even know how grandiose and impressive Son Doong (or Mountain River) Cave really is.

The cave was found in 1991 by local man Ho Khanh. In 2009, a group of British cavers led by Howard Limbert explored the cave’s interior, only then realizing that it was possibly the greatest cave in the world. Son Doong Cave has dethroned Malaysia’s Deer Cave as the world’s largest.

The water and limestone that carved it over millions of slow, patient years have created spectacular and unique formations. Occasional collapses in the roof have allowed underground jungle ecosystems to form, and with them, all-new species that have never been seen anywhere else. Rare cave pearls, ancient fossils, and towering stalactites form around a river running through the caves, which are so large that they form their own clouds.

Now that the caves have been thoroughly explored, the government has granted tour operators permission to host treks through the caves, which have already begun operating this summer. A visit will set you back at least USD $3,000.

Source: National Geographic | Photographer: Carsten Peter

The cave was first discovered by local man Ho Khanh when he was a child. At the time, he had to wander the jungle to find food, and used the caves to hide from bombs and from the rain. Although he forgot where he had found the cave, he was able to locate it again later. However, the descent he had found was too steep for him to take.

A team of British explorers, lead by Howard Limbert, first descended into the cave in 2009. Little did they know that they were the first to explore the largest known cave in the world.

At about 9km in length, 200m in width and 150m in height, it is the largest cave in the world, with caverns capable of fitting entire city streets and skyscrapers.

“Hand of Dog” is one of many massive formations that visitors will see in the cave. It dwarfs the explorer standing next to it.

The water and limestone that carved it over millions of slow, patient years have created spectacular and unique formations.

Occasional collapses in the roof have allowed underground jungle ecosystems to form. The caves are so large that they form their own clouds.

A river runs through the cave, slowly eroding away the limestone. Waterfalls and pools can be found as well.

An explorer shines their lamp into a tunnel that leads into a pool of water. What will they find on the other side?

Pictured are rare cave pearls, which form when water laden with minerals dripping from a cave’s ceiling falls too quickly to form a stalagmite. Instead, the dripping water forms a small ball of mineral deposits that grows into a small mineral pearl.

The main expedition into the cave consisted of more than two dozen crew, among them porters, scientists, photographers and cameramen.

Exploring the cave was no easy feat. The British team had to return multiple times to overcome previously insurmountable obstacles.

The explorers walk along slick formations covered in algae.

The Vietnamese government has finally opened the cave to the world. A visit will set you back at least USD $3,000.

Source: National Geographic | Photographer: Carsten Peter

Hạ Long Bay

The name Hạ Long is derived from the Vietnamese meaning "descending dragon".
2012, the New 7 Wonders Foundation officially named Halong Bay as one of new seven natural wonders of the world

 The Bay

The Floating Village of Vung Vieng
A floating village.
The village of Vung Vieng is one of the the four floating fishing villages on Halong Bay.
People have lived in the floating villages for many generation.  Fishing and aquaculture are their main sources of livelihood.
People in the floating villages learn to fish before they can walk.
The colorful homes on the villages are supported by floating rafts.  Most of the households raise fish and shellfish under the rafts.
The colorful floating houses in Vung Vieng.
The floating grocery store.

Tourist center.
Majestic rock with a tunnel.
Pearl Farm.

More boats heading for the cave. They actually looked pretty when their sails are up.
The Surprise Cave (Sung Sot Cave)
The sheer size of the cave (it has three chambers) was very impressive….

The view of nature outside the cave was thankfully untouched by human hands and was truly spectacular