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- With the COVID-19 pandemic under control, tourism authorities in Vietnam are asking localities, travel companies, and airlines to participate a second tourism stimulus program that highlights Vietnam as a safe and attractive destination. The golden bridge in Da Nang city (Photo: kinhtedothi.vn) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/discovery-vietnam/vietnam-safe-attractive-destination-914754.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/v5vietnam/support

- Visitors to Bac Yen mountain district in Son La province can now explore Pu Nhi farm to enjoy its pristine beauty in addition to discovering Khe Ho ancient stone beach, A Phu cave, Hua Nhàn lotus lake, and the Dinosaur Backbone peak of Ta Xua, a high mountain range often called "paradise in the clouds". Pu Nhi farm has a stunning landscape, cool temperatures, and fresh air. Visitors to Pu Nhi Farm can participate in cultural activities with the locals. (Photo: VOV) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/discovery-vietnam/pu-nhi-farm-a-pristine-tourism-destination-in-son-la-province-912050.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/v5vietnam/support

Visiting Hanoi in the daytime, you can visit cultural and historical relic sites, shop in craft villages, or enjoy the capital city’s typical food. How about at night? What will you do if you arrive in Hanoi at night? In this week’s Discovery Vietnam, we’ll take you on a tour of Hanoi’s historic Hoa Loa prison called “Sacred Night - Glorious Vietnamese Spirit”. The “Sacred Night - Glorious Vietnamese Spirit” tour of Hoa Lo Prison relic has attracted a great deal of domestic and foreign visitors. (Photo: hanoimoi.com.vn) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/discovery-vietnam/night-tours-of-hanois-historic-hoa-lo-prison-909562.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/v5vietnam/support

Binh Phuoc province in southeastern Vietnam is known for its lush green forest, stunning natural landscape, and historical relic sites. Its unspoiled beauty attracts Vietnamese and foreign visitors. Bu Dang rubber forest. (Photo: xomnhiepanh.com) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/discovery-vietnam/unspoiled-tourist-destinations-in-binh-phuoc-province-906768.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/v5vietnam/support

Dong Ngu village in Thuan Thanh district, Bac Ninh province, continues to draw crowds to its water puppet shows. Its troupe is one of 14 active water puppet troupes in Vietnam with unparalleled mystery, mastery and commitment from its performers. Dong Ngu villagers make wooden puppets. (Photo: nhandan.com.vn) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/discovery-vietnam/dong-ngu-village-keeps-water-puppetry-alive-905401.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/v5vietnam/support

Hanoi is at its most graceful and poetic in autumn. It is often vividly colorful. Autumn is a time when the scent of milk flowers lingers in air, chilled by the monsoon, and tinted yellow by mild sunshine and falling leaves. (Photo: doisong.vn) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/discovery-vietnam/autumn-hanois-most-seductive-season-903282.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/v5vietnam/support

Ba Dinh square, where President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence for Vietnam on September 2, 1945, is the largest square in Vietnam. It is part of the Ba Dinh historical-cultural complex, which includes the sacred Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Ba Dinh square, at the heart of the capital Hanoi, inspires patriotism and national pride. President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence for Vietnam on September 2, 1945. (Photo: tuyengiao.vn) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/discovery-vietnam/ba-dinh-square-inspires-patriotism-national-pride-901017.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/v5vietnam/support

The K9 site is located on Da Chong hill, Ba Vi district, on the outskirts of Hanoi. This historical relic is associated with President Ho Chi Minh as it is where the great leader worked and his body was preserved. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/v5vietnam/support

Dong Nai province, one of the most dynamic areas in southern Vietnam, has a huge potential for tourism development, particularly eco-tourism. The Bo Cap Vang (Golden Scorpion) ecological tourist area is in Phuoc Khanh commune. (Photo: binhduong.tintuc.vn) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/discovery-vietnam/major-tourist-attractions-in-dong-nai-province-896617.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/v5vietnam/support

Kim Son village in Ninh Binh province is famous for its tradition of sedge growing and weaving. The villagers grow fields of sedge on mudflats between dykes and the sea and use the sedge to craft products that are popular in Vietnam and abroad. Photo: Mats are the most famous of all sedge products of Kim Son. https://vovworld.vn/en-US/discovery-vietnam/kim-sons-century-old-sedge-weaving-craft-893974.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/v5vietnam/support

110 kilometers from Tuyen Quang city, the Na Hang eco-tourism area has emerged as a tourist destination popular for its unspoiled beauty and unique ethnic culture. Na Hang lake (Photo: baobackan.org.vn) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/discovery-vietnam/na-hang-ecotourism-site-ha-long-bay-of-the-hills-891389.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/v5vietnam/support

Moc Chau national tourist site in Son La province is a popular destination in Vietnam’s northern mountain region. Visitors are treated to vast green vistas, pure fresh air, strawberry gardens, heart-shaped tea hills, and Yen waterfall. Traditional festivals and special cuisine add even more excitement to exploring Moc Chau. Moc Chau tea hills (Photo: baosonla.org.vn) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/discovery-vietnam/moc-chau-plateau-a-refreshing-retreat-889024.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/v5vietnam/support

Lan Ha Bay, on the east of Cat Ba island near Hai Phong city, is dubbed the “forgotten  paradise”. The bay is now on the radar of those who want to get close to nature. Lan Ha Bay (Photo: dulichdaocatba.com) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/discovery-vietnam/lan-ha-bay-a-paradise-on-earth-886652.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/v5vietnam/support

At about 300 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City, Ta Nang – Phan Dung in Vietnam’s central region is regarded as one of the most beautiful trekking routes in Vietnam. Between June and December is the best time to put on your backpack and hit the trail. Ta Nang - Phan Dung is one of the most scenic trekking routes in Vietnam. (Photo: baolamdong.vn) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/discovery-vietnam/ta-nang-phan-dung-a-scenic-trekking-route-883622.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/v5vietnam/support

A day in honor of ao dai (Vietnam’s traditional long dress) will be a highlight of the Hue Festival, which will open in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue in September. The event aims to promote Hue dress and culture to a wider audience worldwide as part a collective effort to preserve the ao dai and promote ao dai-based tourism products. Hue ladies wear "Ao dai" and conical hats. (Photo: VOV) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/discovery-vietnam/thua-thienhue-to-become-vietnams-capital-of-ao-dai-881722.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/v5vietnam/support

A night tour of Hanoi’s Hoa Lo Prison, called “Sacred Night — Glorious Vietnamese Spirit,” will open on July 24. It will take visitors on a rollercoaster ride of emotions: horror at the brutality of the colonial prison, admiration for the prisoners and their sacrifice, and pride in the unyielding spirit of those who were part of Vietnam’s glorious history. Photo: A photo exhibited at Hoa Lo prison captures former prisoners. https://vovworld.vn/en-US/discovery-vietnam/night-tour-of-hanois-historic-hoa-lo-prison-878683.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/v5vietnam/support

The complex honoring Nguyen Sinh Sac – the father of President Ho Chi Minh – in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap was recognized as a national relic site in 1992. The site is in Pham Huu Lau street, Cao Lanh city. Nguyen Sinh Sac's tomb (Photo: Ngoc Anh/VOV5) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/discovery-vietnam/dong-thap-province-relic-site-honors-father-of-president-ho-chi-minh-877366.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/v5vietnam/support

Private house exhibits worshipping rice and salt jars of Central Highlands Photo: A plate decorated with Central Highlands' gongs is Luan's favorite  (VOV) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/discovery-vietnam/private-house-exhibits-worshipping-rice-and-salt-jars-of-central-highlands-874630.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/v5vietnam/support

Van Hanh Zen monastery in Da Lat city is a cultural landmark that features bold Buddhist architecture. The monastery exhibits pictures and antiquities collected by its Most Venerable Abbot Thich Vien Thanh over the past three decades. The golden statue of Sakyamuni Buddha at the Van Hanh Zen monastery (Photo: truyenhinhdulich.vn) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/discovery-vietnam/van-hanh-zen-monastery-preserves-quartz-crystal-pictures-antiquities-872108.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/v5vietnam/support

Moc Chau plateau in the northern mountain province of Son La has long been on the traveler’s radar because of its fields of flowers and green tea hills that stretch to the horizon. Recently, Na Ka valley and its plum trees has been an emerging destination on Moc Chau’s tourism map.  Na Ka plum valley puts on its best white garb when the plum trees blossom. This place draws visitors with its exquisite landscape, fresh mountain air, and juicy plums that can be eaten right off the tree. Na Ka plum valley (Photo: VOV) https://vovworld.vn/en-US/discovery-vietnam/na-ka-plum-valley-on-moc-chau-plateau-son-la-province-870181.vov --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/v5vietnam/support