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Cat Tien National Park in Vietnam drawing tourists

For enthusiasts of ecological exploration, bird watchers , forest trekkers and river adventurers, Cat Tien National Park is a rewarding destination.

Cat Tien national park, Vietnam
About three hours from Ho Chi Minh City on National Highway 20, Cat Tien is in a winding section of the Dong Nai River in Dong Nai, Lam Dong and Binh […]

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ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA (ATA) launches Vietnam & Cambodia Summer Promotions

ACTIVETRAVEL ASIA (ATA) is offering Great Summer Promotion 2010 in Vietnam and Cambodia. These promotions are guaranteed by luxurious adventure tours, add-on values and reasonable prices.
ATA kicks off Special Summer Promotion 2010 covering all kinds of adventure tours include trekking, biking, motorcycling, kayaking and family adventure in Vietnam and Cambodia. There are eight tours in […]

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Sapa – the trekking wonderland in Vietnam

The mountainous town offers a glimpse into a world of mysterious minority cultures and luscious landscapes. The Red Dao, named for their colorful headdresses, take a break during the long trek to the market.
The Queen of the Mountains in Vietnam, Sapa, overlooks a beautiful valley with lofty mountains towering over the town on all […]

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Bac Ha, a white highland in Vietnam

Visiting Bac Ha Highland in Lao Cai province on early spring days, tourists will be treated with a pure and special selection of beautiful Tam Hoa plum flowers covering villages with its white colour.
Villages of ethnic minorities such as the Mong Hoa, […]

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Pedalling the Northwest of Vietnam

In colonial days, the mountains surrounding Sapa were known as the Tonkinese Alp for the quasi-European climate, with the town functioning as a former hill station, built by the French as a retreat from the heat for vacationing military officers. It is also home to Vietnam’s highest peak, Mount Fansipan, […]

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Asia Adventure holidays: hot tips for 2010 in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos

We asked the experts to reveal the trips they are most excited about – from Vietnam’s Fansipan Mountain to Cambodia’s Tonle Sap Lake.
1. MOUNTAIN TREKKING, SAPA, VIETNAM
Mount Fansipan is Vietnam’s highest peak located in the far north just outside of Sapa. Mt. Fansipan a very steep mountain that gets a lot of moisture. Those looking […]

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Bach Ma National Park boasts diverse ecosystem in Vietnam

Bach Ma National Park protects a unique natural forest stretching from the East Sea to the Vietnam-Laos border. Located at the end of the North Truong Son Mountain Range, Bach Ma’s highest mountain peak is 1,450 metres above sea level. Other mountains over 1,000 metres include Nom (1,259 metres) and Truoi (1,154 metres).

Bach Ma […]

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The bright smiles of mountain kids - Vietnam travel tips

If you visit Vietnam’s northwestern region – alongside the wonderful scenery you can’t fail to miss the warm, natural smiles. Dan Tri newspaper visited Dien Bien, Lai Chau, Ha Giang, Yen Bai and Lao Cai provinces to bring you pictures of these young children from ethnic minority groups.

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Green Cross Code in Mai Chau, Hoa Binh, Vietnam

Mike and Angie told their travel around Asia. This is the entry about their trekking tour in Mai Chau, Hoa Binh, Viet Nam.

It was 5:30 am when the public load speaker outside our village home stay burst into life with the voice of a local party official. “Time to rise - its another fine day. […]

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Travel to Sapa and overnight homestay at Ban Ho Village, Sapa Vietnam

Travel to Ban Ho Village, Vietnamese Australian Tran Han expressed his excitement when he walked out of the Lavie Stream in the scenic village Ban Ho, more than 26 kilometers away from the famous resort town of Sapa.

Ban Ho Village, Sapa, Vietnam

Han said swimming in the Lavie was one of many unforgettable memories of his […]

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