The northern province of Quang Ninh plans to construct an undersea tunnel connecting the Hon Gai and Bai Chay areas of the provincial capital city of Ha Long, home to the UNESCO heritage site of Ha Long Bay.

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The event is part of the diverse activities held in preparation for the Lunar New Year festival (Tet) organised by Sun Group at the Sun World Ha Long Complex.

The seven wonders of the world to be erected in flower form are the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Wall of China, the legendary Colosseum in Rome, France’s Eiffel Tower, London’s Big Ben, the US’ Statue of Liberty, and Australia’s Sydney Opera House.

The US’ Statue of Liberty with colorful flowers

Besides colorful flower roads and world wonders, visitors will be entertained by fascinating art programs like carnival shows of foreign artists from Sun World Ba Na hills, street band performances, traditional costumes of different nations, and a range of activities to welcome the New Year to the world.

Tourists to Sun World Ha Long Complex can play hundreds of indoor games, enjoy the stunning views of Ha Long Bay from the Queen Cable Car,visit the Japanese garden, or meet their idols at the wax museum.

Maius Phiharmonic orchestra will also be present to delight audiences at the festival with pieces of Vietnamese music remixed with the world’s modern tunes.

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It is no surprised but worth proud when Vietnam has three destinations on the top: Ha Long bay (ranked 15^th), Mu Cang Chai (ranked 17^th) and Son Doong cave (ranked 20^th). If Ha Long bay is well-known for deep blue sea that is suitable for sightseeing, Mu Cang Chai with yellow rice terraces suits for backpackers; particularly, Son Doong cave is a totally new region which is for those who love discovering.

1.      Ha Long Bay- Travelling Paradise

Ha Long Bay (the bay where the dragon lands) is a small bay of the west coast Gulf of Tonkin of Vietnam Northeast Sea, including the sea islands of Ha long City, Cam Pha City and a part of the Van Don district island. Ha Long Bay includes 1,969 islands, of which have named 989 islands and unnamed 980 ones.

Ha Long is a place of high biodiversity with typical eco-systems like mangrove ecosystems, coral reef ecosystems, tropical forest ecosystems, etc., with thousands abundant and diverse species of plants and animals together with particularly rare species found only in this place.

With such special values, Ha Long Bay has been recognized as Vietnam’s national heritage in 1962 by the Ministry of Culture and Information, as a World Heritage site by UNESCO (in 1994 in terms of aesthetic value, in 2000 in terms of geological and landform value); and voted as one of the seven natural wonders by New7Wonders on November 11, 2011.

2.      Yellow Mu Cang Chai In Harvested Season

Rice terraced fields in Northern mountainous area is only cultivated a rice season each year. In May or June, water will pour into these fields and in September and October, the harvest season is the best time to visit here.

There are many nice locations to view rice terraced fields but the most favorite place is the area around Mu Cang Chai district (Yen Bai) where rice terraced fields stretch layers after layers or nice round shapes.

Moreover, Tu Le is another good location to view rice terraced fields in Yen Bai. On the way to get Mu Cang Chai, do not forget stop at Tu Le to bath in warm spring or enjoy famous sticky rice.

Related: MU CANG CHAI IN SEPTEMBER SEASON DAYS

3.      The Primitive Underworld in Son Doong Cave

Although it is a natural wonder which has just been recently explored, Son Doong cave has an undeniably powerful attraction for the world travel community, especially after the spectacular photos of Son Doong cave were broadcasted on the Good Morning America program on ABC network – one of the largest commercial national broadcast networks in the US. The attractiveness of Son Doong cave doesn’t just come from its shocking majestic beauty, but also results from numerous mysteries that haven’t been given up yet.

With a huge dimension, the Son Doong cave system can contain a couple of planes Boeing 747. In the cave there is an underground river run through. Son Doong was detected in 1990 by Ho Khanh, a local person. However, not until 20 years later did this majestic cave system become well-known all over the world.

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Considered as beautiful as Ha Long Bay of Quang Ninh Province, Lan Ha Bay is located on the south of Ha Long bay, surrounded by Cat Ba Island in Hai Phong city. It promises to be an attractive destination for tourists.

Located in the south of the bay and east of the Cat Ba island, Lan Ha Bay has an area of over 7,000 hectares featuring spectacular beauty of 400 islands, with many interesting shapes. Unlike Ha Long Bay, all islands in Lan Ha Bay are covered with green trees, although they are extremely small.

Despite not well-known to tourists, Lan Ha Bay is considered one of the most beautiful bays of Vietnam. In autumn, it is the best time to visit Lan Ha bay with gentle sunlight, cool breeze of the ocean that make tourists comfortable and relaxed while boating around the bay.

1. The ideal time to travel Lan Ha Bay

With its cool and fresh climate, visitors can travel in Lan Ha Bay at any time of year. However, domestic tourists often travel Lan Ha Bay from April to October, while foreign tourists often visit Lan Ha from November to March.

2. Transportation to Lan Ha Bay

From the center of Cat Ba Island you move to Ben Beo, buy tickets and hire boat to go where you want. If you just want to walk around the bay (near shore and not go away), you can rent a motorboat for the convenience.

3. A number of Attractive Destinations in Lan Ha Bay

Located adjacent to Ha Long Bay but Lan Ha still brings its own beauty. You can also combine a trip from Lan Ha Bay to other tourist attractions on Ha Long bay.

Related: Visiting the Most World Beautiful Fishing Village in Ha Long Bay

Luon Cave

Luon cave on Bo Hon island, Turtle in the front and Sky Gate on the right. It is described with steep cliffs and blue water in four seasons. Luon cave always attracts visitors not only because of unique shapes but also natural scenery harmony.

Nam Cat Island

Nam Cat Island attracts visitors by the wild beauty, four natural surfaces, and stunning sea and forest.

From Ben Beo, it takes about 15 minutes on boat to get Nam Cat island. Because of the pristine beauty, tourists always enjoy the feeling of tranquility. The intervention of humans on the island is limited as much as possible to keep the natural values. With 3 large wooden stilt houses and 6 bamboo hostels, tourists will find themself with nature and the sea air. In addition, the island also has a full range of services for tourists, from the beach, kayaking, diving, fishing, etc.

Monkey Island

To get Monkey Island, tourists often take about 10 minutes from Ben Beo, and then go through Cai Beo fishing village and some small islands. Previously, Monkey Island is known as Cat Dua island because there are many pineapples on the island but inedible. Currently, the island’s name is often called Monkey Island. The reason is that the island has more than 20 monkeys brought by rangers of Cat Ba National Park. They usually play with tourists, eating foods such as bananas, apples, tangerines, candy, etc.

Van Boi beach

This is a tourist destination for kayaking and swimming because it is located in the quiet part of the bay, green water and beautiful landscapes.

Turtle Islet

As a small island located in the Lan Ha Bay shapes like a turtle swimming in the water. The islet is located near Ben Beo to Viet Hai village.

Related: Huffington Post Selected Cua Van Fishing Village As An Ideal Destination

Bell Islet

Bell islet is also known as Pen islet, Candle islet, or Banana islet. It is a small island on the road from Cat Ba to Cua Van fishing village.

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HA LONG BAY

Ha Long Bay – has been recognized as the natural heritage of the world several times by UNESCO with thousands of islands made by the creator spectacularly and lively. Dramatic landscapes of Ha Long Bay are dotted with limestone columns and beautiful caves. Rock here is formed by the rising and receding of sea water, which happened continuously during the 500 million years in pristine and majestic. The crack of sunset with rays of the sun more highlights the spectacular beauty of Ha Long Bay.

The dawn makes Ha Long Bay like a water-color painting. Photo: Madsoul

The dawn on Ha Long Bay is extremely breathtaking. Photo: Collectibles

SAM SON

Sam Son Beach is in Sam Son Town, Thanh Hoa Province. This is one of the famous tourist resorts of Vietnam from the early 20th century. Sloping sandbanks, smooth waves, blue water and a moderate content of salt is very suitable for human’s health. In addition to beautiful beaches, nature also endows many ideal places – famous landscapes with colorful legends. In Sam Son, there is variety of interesting activities that visitors can experience, such as seeing early dawn is also an enjoyable experience to try!

Sam Son Beach Dawn is sometimes dotted with light red colors- Photo: DucLinh_Nguyen

Sometimes this beach is tinged with lemon-yellow colors- Photo: huyco

HUE

Hue is dreamy and gentle from the scene, from the Hue women and even paintings from light, delicate dawn in every morning!

The dawn of Hue is gently beautiful sunrise on Tam Giang lagoon. Photo: break_away

The dawn is associated with daily activities of Hue people. Photo: ThangSoi

Thien Mu Pagoda is in early sunshine – Photo: Bear

DA NANG (Ba Na, Son Tra Peninsula, My Khe Beach)

In Da Nang, you can see sunrise from the shore of the sea or from the highest point of the city.

Dawn on the top of Ba Na-Photo: xyzphoto

Or see the sunrise at Son Tra Peninsula- Photo: vtv.vn

See the virtual dawn on My Khe Beach- Photo: hoangnamduong

HOI AN

Hoi An is familiar but never old. Each time returning Hoi An is an occasion visitors have nocticed the change of place here. The streets at night, the lights flickered on Hoai River bank, shops, the floated feelings on the boat through Thanh Kim Station, walking under the sky or hundred-years-old houses … even tranquil morning welcomes bright light dawn, all these things are images making the exquisite beauty of Hoi An.

When Cua Dai Hoi An Beach combines orange colors of the dawn- Photo: Corey Hamilton

Three peaceful places between the early dawn of the ancient city CO- Photo: Nico.B92

Ly Son (Quang Ngai)

In the morning you wake up and become immersed with the life of Ly Son farmers on the garlic fields or you are incarnated as Ly Son fishermen at sea to see the sunshine early, which is certainly wonderful, right?

The dawn combines with the shadow of the Ly Son garlic fields Photo: n_dangthuy

The brilliant dawn creeps the first sunshine rays through To Vo Gate- Photo: Collectibles

BINH BA (Khanh Hoa)

Tourists can feel the dawn at Binh Ba, which will take them closely to outstanding beauty like a “giant fireball” than ever before!

An early dawn in Binh Ba- Photo: Collectibles

NHA TRANG

It is deep blue sea surface and orange-red-color sky as if they became well combined so as to form a delicate water-color painting. That is the beauty of every early dawn in Nha Trang where visitors can feel in their wonderful tour!

The dawn passes on the early sunshine rays to Hon Chong-Photo: danny_ocean

(Thuy Duong)

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Halong Bay, Vietnam

In the “Bay of Descending Dragons”, a unique karst topography juts out of the sea in and forms some 2,000 limestone islets. These often vertical formations are covered in dense forest. A cruise among the formations is a magnificent way to spend a few days or more, landing on the islets for further exploration, rock climbing and other activities. Beware the season, though. Monsoons from June through September and again from January to March can limit visibility. In any case, it’s best to take a cruise to the outlying islands, where fewer tourists venture and the natural wonders are less explored.

Temples at Bagan, Myanmar

There are few sunsets in the world that compare to the marigold light of the fading day that settles on the rusty patina of the thousands of temples on the Bagan plains. Unlike the temples at Angkor, Cambodia, the appeal of the Buddhist temples at Bagan lies not in their individual majesty, but rather in the high-density and endless array of similar structures lunging out of the plains. 13,000 temples used to stand in the city of Bagan, the capital of the ancient Kingdom of Pagan. Some 2,000 still remain, and its this spiritual plenitude that makes a trip to Bagan unmissable.

Food of Penang, Malaysia

There are few destinations in Southeast Asia – or the world for that matter – where the food is the main attraction. Penang, with its unique blend of Indian, Chinese and Malay influences, is an attraction to be savoured in the most literal sense. Spicy curries, delicious laksas and savoury soups are all on the menu. The vast majority of the hawker and restaurant food is extraordinarily cheap, so if you’re looking for an excuse to stop binging, look elsewhere. When you have finally had enough mango lassis, Penang’s capital, Georgetown, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site home to 200-year-old temples, mosques and colonial buildings.

Angkor Archaeological Park, Cambodia

Famous attractions like Rome’s Spanish Steps or The Alamo in Texas often suffer from expectations so inflated that they only ever disappoint. This is not the case with the Temples of Angkor. First of all, the temple complex is so massive that the sheer size of the place is bound to impress. Because of its size, too, tourist hordes are thinned out. They tend to congregate around the main events: Angkor Wat, Bayon and the vine-covered Ta Phrom. The rest of the 400 square kilometres? All yours to discover. And there is much to discover. Generations of Khmer rulers built hundreds of architecturally jaw-dropping temples around the site. One day isn’t nearly enough to see it all.

(Source from readersdigest)

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Cua Van Fishing Village, Vietnam

This small village has 700 households living on fishing on Ha Long bay. Cua Van fishing village is still preserved and conserved for tourism services, including 12 houses (classes, cultural houses, etc.).

Cua Van fishing village is located far from shore, near mountain cliff as valleys on sea. There, fishing houses are placed one after another, small and lovely. Without hustle vehicle sound, just sound from fishermen and boats.

Generations of Cua Van fishing village live on boats and associated with sea. They consider boats as their house, sea as a countryside, and associated with Ha Long bay with their soul and body. Children at the age of 4 know how to hold paddles for swimming.

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Sidi Bou Said, Tunisia

Sidi Bou landscape is somewhat similar to Greek Islands thanks to white buildings which are highlighted with brilliant green motifs. It becomes a famous destination for the wealthy class in Tunisia.

Bled, Slovenia

Viewed from distance, the island in the Alps near the Austrian looks as a beautiful castle of Cinderella fairy tale. Called Bled, the structure was built in 1011 and now is a museum, restaurant and wine cellar with views of the lake.

Franschhoek, South Africa

Napa Valley, South Africa is situated about 75 km from Cape Town. This is a town growing in the Dutch-style vineyard, which produces a wide range of famous wines as Syrahs or Pinitages.

Anneccy, France

Unlike luxuriant Paris, Anneccy town in eastern France is well-known for colorful and romantic buildings.

Que Lam, China

Que Lam town is situated in the poetic Ly Giang river. It was established in Tan dynasty, 221 BC. Aside from the natural beauty, Que Lam still retains cultural traditions, of which has unique buffalo fighting festival.

Reine, Norway

Anyone would wish to be quickly moved to Scandinavia to live after visiting the beautiful town. A peaceful life in an old house, comfortable with activities of fishing, boating, hiking, etc. is an inspiration of a lot of tourists.

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Beaches on Tenerife island of Canary Islands are one of the attractive tourist destinations in Spain. The island has about 900,000 residents but attracts 5 million tourists a year by owning the beautiful beach with clear water, year-round mild climate, many attractive leisure activities such as swimming, windsurfing, surfing, etc.

Folegandros Island, Greece is an ideal location for visitors with beaches of pristine beauty, beautiful view, rich cuisine and full service hotels and resorts.

Phi Phi Don Island of Kok Phi Phi Islands, Phuket Province, Thailand attracts millions of tourists each year. These beaches are described with crystal water, stunning white sand beaches, peaceful surroundings, clean air and sunny year-round.

Baie Longue Beach, Saint Martin Island, south of France, also known under the name Long Beach deserves as one of the most charming beaches on the planet. Coming here, tourists can drop into the clear water, swimming, diving or lying relaxed on the brilliant white sands and enjoying a peaceful setting in Baie Longue.

Maldives is known as the heaven on earth with romantic islands between the mighty ocean, beautiful beaches with blue water, white sand, and warm climate all year round. Guests also enjoy a great vacation in the hotel zone, luxurious resorts, and explore the ocean or other attractive water sport activities.

La Digue Island, Seychelles archipelago in the Indian Ocean near Africa is the perfect destination for those who love the sea. Here have pristine beaches, tranquility, coral reefs, and rare wildlife. Visitors can fly to Victoria – the capital of the Seychelles and then use ferry to get La Digue.

Bora Bora island, Tahiti, French Polynesia charms visitors with floating beautiful houses, blue sea and winds of tropical area. Only about 9,000 people live on the island and they are very hospitable. However, there is no public transport; hence, visitors have to rent cars or bicycles to explore this beautiful coast.

Angra Dos Reis Beach – Costa Verde, Brazil is an ideal blue sea paradise for your holiday. Here, you feel free for sunbathing, swimming, diving in cool blue water or enjoying recreational activities along the beaches.

Bondi Beach in Sydney suburban is an attractive destination of Australia. Soft white sand, blue cool water l and festivals, and events always make Bondi Hotel too crowded.

Beach Grande Plage, Biarritz, France attracts many both domestic and international tourists. The scenery is peaceful, pleasant climate and numerous restaurants, luxury hotels, numerous recreational activities such as fishing, boating, windsurfing and 2 large casinos nearby.

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Anthracite coal a hard, compact variety of coal that has a high luster. It has the highest carbon content, the fewest impurities, and the highest calorific content of all types of coal, which also include bituminous coal and lignite. Through hands of artisan, it becomes valuable works of art showing exquisite sculptural level and the talent of artisans in the mining land.

One of the longstanding and widespread samples is the forest lord- lion. Through fine hands by artisans, lion statues come alive with strong and powerful physique. In the photo, artisan Nguyen Van Xuan works at Quyet- Binh factory with 6 years of experience.

Only with these rudimentary tools, sculptures by coal were produced.

These sculptural products with spiritual religions like Buddha Feet, Maitreya, etc. that bring riches and wealth.

Mr. Nguyen Tuan Quyet and his wife, Nguyen Thi Binh succeeded his father’s sculpture, artist Tuan Loi to create art coal products better and better, higher artistic value, contributing to the brand name of a unique tradition of Quang Ninh coal mining area.

These traditional products in Quang Ninh such as fighting cocks, caves, etc.

Family workshop of Nguyen Tuan Quyet is one of a few factories making many products from coal. Aside from making products in order and sell it Ha Long stores, Mr. Quyet also ships their products to other places. Mr. Quyet said: “The potential growth of this craft is still more needed.”

Sophisticated and professional carvings such as busts, portraying statues, etc. represent a remarkable sculpturing level.

Its type is also very rich, varied from buffalo, deer to familiar ashtray previously.

Art products with coal are described with unique beauty of the material, aesthetic and skillful hands of talented artisans.

The coal sculptural craft appeared in the early 20th century by the French tourists. Before 1986, workers participating in Hong Gai cooperative produced coal art paintings. At present, Quang Ninh has about 7 households which continue this traditional craft.

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Situated in the project of a group AirPano photography and Russian experts, the 360-degree photographs of world landmarks from high help viewers zoom out spectacular beauties in a new angle.

Ha Long Bay viewed from above shows off the natural beauty with deep blue watercolor and thousands of floating rocks.

AirPano group visited hundreds of popular tourist destinations for recording. In particular, it is possible to mention Central Park Manhattan, Angel waterfall in Venezuela, the Arc de Triomphe (France), the paradise island of Santorini (Greece) and Ha Long Bay (Vietnam).

View latest photos of the group.

Churun-meru Falls (Dragon), Venezuela. This is the world’s highest waterfall with a height of 979 m.

The marvelous beauty of Iguazu waterfall is situated between border of two countries Brazil and Argentina.

Arc de Triomphe, Paris, France viewed from above.

Thousands of flamingos land on Lake Bogoria in Kenya.

Real paradise on the earth in Santorini, Greece- gorgeous beauty under afternoon light

The giant icebergs in Iceland

Westerdok District in Amsterdam city, Netherlands is as beautiful as lego model toy.

The excellent planning in the city center is clearly shown on blocks of skyscrapers in Barcelona, Spain.

Saint Basil’s Cathedral, Russia

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