Cai Rang floating market – a work of art in southern Vietnam

Located six kilometers downstream a tributary of the Hau River in the Mekong Delta region of southern Vietnam, Cai Rang is among very few floating markets in the region that are still in business.

In Picture, Tam Chuc - The Largest Pogoda In The World

Tam Chuc Resort (Ba Sao, Kim Bang, Ha Nam)(*) is known as "Ha Long Bay on land" with beautiful wild nature, wonderful as the dream place where those who put come to feel the purity, serenity and quiet to incredible. In particular, Tam Chuc Pagoda, its unique design with 2,250 years old Bodhi Tree, is derived from the "Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi", in the Mahamegha Temple, the ancient capital of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. ...

Tam Chuc Temple is one of the works located on an area of nearly 5,000 hectares of Tam Chuc Resort in Ha Nam, a northern province of Vietnam.

The perfective of Tam Chuc Pagoda

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(*): Ba Sao Village, Kim Bang District, Ha Nam province - border Hanoi Capital to the north.

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Golden Bridge on Ba Na Hills, Da Nang, Vietnam - Stunning Footage

The golden bridge on the Ba Na Hills, Da Nang, Vietnam has opened, and this stunning footage shows what its like to walk over.

The pedestrian walkway, designed by TA Landscape Architecture in Ho Chi Minh City, sits at over 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) above sea level and extends over the treetops from the edge of a leafy cliff face, offering tourists uninterrupted views of the majestic landscape beneath.

The bridge was designed to evoke the image of the “giant hands of Gods, pulling a strip of gold out of the land,” said Vu Viet Anh, Design Principal at TA Landscape Architecture.

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* Archive: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-YdcJ_PGCpUSrBLVqp9GJArZAZfwdsPA/view

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A forgotten paradise in Vietnam’s Central Highlands

As tourists flock to Da Lat in the Central Highlands region of Vietnam to enjoy the city’s most beautiful time of the year, they tend to overlook its twin sister Bao Loc, a forgotten paradise that’s on par with Da Lat in terms of beauty, but without the hassle.

Layers of mountains are seen from atop the Dai Binh Mountain in Bao Loc City. Photo: Le Van Cuong

Located around 1,000 meters above sea level in the Lang Biang Plateau, Bao Loc City in Lam Dong Province is 500 meters lower than Da Lat.

It is 190 kilometers north of Ho Chi Minh City, or 120 kilometers closer to the southern metropolis than Da Lat.

The relatively close distance of Da Lat from Ho Chi Minh City, and most importantly its established reputation as a perfect summer hideout, made it a more preferable choice for holiday seekers over Bao Loc.

However, those who take a chance on Bao Loc rarely regret their decision.

A tea farm in Bao Loc City. Photo: Le Van Cuong

The city welcomes its visitors with untouched beauty and heavenly landscapes that are rarely seen even in Da Lat, where urbanization are slowly take its toll on the city’s beauty.

Bao Loc’s beauty if for the soul rather than the eyes, as it has no more tourist attractions than can be counted on one hand.

Its hillsides are not littered with flower-growing greenhouses, and vast swaths of green forest, soaked in creamy clouds, bring calmness to even the most adventurous souls.

Vantage points in Bao Loc are popular spots for professional and amateur photographers looking for a brilliant shot.

It is said that those who spend a night in Bao Loc often find themselves waking up in a paradise on Earth.

Red algae blossoms on a lake in Bao Loc City. Photo: Le Van Cuong

Dong Nai Lake in downtown Bao Loc City. Photo: Le Van Cuong

The Dai Binh Mountain in Bao Loc City. Photo: Le Van Cuong

A part of Bao Loc City is bathed in sunlight and fog. Photo: Le Van Cuong

Linh Quy Phap An Pagoda, nicknamed ‘Gate of Heaven’, in Bao Loc City. Photo: Le Van Cuong

Rolling clouds are seen above mountain ranges in Bao Loc City. Photo: Le Van Cuong

A church rises above the clouds in Bao Loc City. Photo: Le Van Cuong

Downtown Bao Loc City in the early morning. Photo: Le Van Cuong

The Dai Binh Mountain in Bao Loc City. Photo: Le Van Cuong

A motorcyclist on his way to the top of Dai Binh Mountain in Bao Loc City. Photo: Le Van Cuong

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Vietnamese photographer captures stunning aerial photos of Saigon

A Ho Chi Minh City-based photographer has released a collection of photos capturing the iconic locations and landmarks of the southern metropolis from an aerial or bird's eye view.

An aerial and panoramic view of the busy area of Ben Thanh Market in District 1. Photo: Nguyen Tan Tuan

Nguyen Tan Tuan, with a great love for Saigon and passion for aerial photography, has been inspired to ‘give birth’ to beautiful photos of the dynamic city.

The photographer named the album “Saigon Skyline,” referring to the former name of Ho Chi Minh City, as he either snapped his shutter from atop the high-rise buildings in the city or shot the photos by a drone camera, or flycam.

“Photographers always have to choose between Ho Chi Minh City’s many unique high-rise buildings and architectural works, carefully studying the subject and selecting appropriate angles so that the photos are beautiful and new,” Tuan shared his experience of taking aerial photos.

An aerial view of Ho Chi Minh City starting from Nhieu Loc Canal that spans across the city’s several districts. Photo: Nguyen Tan Tuan

An aerial and panoramic view of the busy area of Ben Thanh Market in District 1. Photo: Nguyen Tan Tuan

Saigon at dawn, sunset and under the light of the night became more sparkling and magnificent when they are captured from the sky. Sometimes, the sudden rains or the cloudy days make the city ‘shine’ in its own way, bringing viewers from one level of emotion to another.

“There are early mornings when Saigon looked like floating in the fog, with clear blue clouds, but there are also sunny days,” the photographer said.

“Saigon sky changes constantly; one minute the sun shines, the next the rain suddenly comes.

“And rain is sometimes like the rhythm of the busy Saigon people.”

Below are some photos from the “Saigon Skyline” collection by Nguyen Tan Tuan.

The Landmark 81, the now-tallest building in Ho Chi Minh City, is blurry in the clouds. Photo: Nguyen Tan Tuan

An aerial view of fireworks at Me Linh Square in District 1 on the occasion of 2018 New Year’s Eve. Photo: Nguyen Tan Tuan

An aerial view of District 1 from the other side of the Saigon River in Binh Thanh District. Photo: Nguyen Tan Tuan

An aerial view of the Landmark 81, the new icon of Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Nguyen Tan Tuan

An aerial view of the Landmark 81 and the Vinhomes Central Park residential area. Photo: Nguyen Tan Tuan

An aerial view of the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica in District 1 from Diamond Plaza Building. Photo: Nguyen Tan Tuan

An aerial view of fireworks seen from District 4 on Vietnam Reunification Day on April 30, 2018. Photo: Nguyen Tan Tuan

An aerial view of the Phu My Bridge connecting District 2 and District 7. Photo: Nguyen Tan Tuan

An aerial view of fireworks seen from District 4 on Vietnam National Day on September 2, 2018. Photo: Nguyen Tan Tuan

An aerial view of Ho Chi Minh City’s once-tallest Bitexco and nearby buildings. Photo: Nguyen Tan Tuan

Source: Tuoitrenews.vn