con dao set to be tourism hotspot

Con Dao set to be tourism hotspot

The Con Dao island, off the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau, is poised to become a magnet for tourists and investors since being listed among Lonely Planet’s Top 10 places to visit in Asia in 2016.
a glimpse of con dao island

A glimpse of Con Dao Island

Once branded as “Hell on earth” with a notorious jail system in wartime, Con Dao Island off mainland Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province is now a peaceful destination appealing to many tourists.
su song comes to six senses con dao

Su Song comes to Six Senses Con Dao

A unique art show as part of the Su Song main event series is taking place at Six Senses Con Dao resort on May 4 and May 6.
dao hong lan becomes vietnams new health minister

Dao Hong Lan becomes Vietnam's new health minister

Dao Hong Lan, who was formerly Secretary of Bac Ninh Party Committee, was officially appointed as acting health minister on July 15.
bamboo airways to open new routes to con dao

Bamboo Airways to open new routes to Con Dao

Bamboo Airways has said it plans to set up new air routes from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho to Con Dao from August 18.
can tho con dao air route to be launched

Can Tho-Con Dao air route to be launched

Vietnam Air Service Company (VASCO) will launch an air route from the Mekong delta city of Can Tho to Con Dao island and vice versa from June 1.
the art of the red dao peoples costume decoration

The art of the Red Dao people’s costume decoration

The craft of making the colourful and elaborately decorated costumes of Red Dao women in Bac Kan province is careful and demanding process in every step, from dyeing to weaving and sewing.
unique rite of passage of dao ethnic minority

Unique rite of passage of Dao ethnic minority

‘Cap sac’ ritual is a rite of passage to mark the coming-of-age of the Dao ethnic men, affirming the recognition of the community and gods to them. With the Dao ethnic minority people in Hoanh Bo district, Quang Ninh province, ‘cap sac’ is the most important ritual.
getting lost in dao hoa cherry blossom festival

Getting lost in Dao Hoa cherry blossom festival

During January 6-8, Dao Hoa (or Flora Peninsula) in the northwestern province of Dien Bien welcomes thousands of cherry blossom lovers to admire the beds of sakura during the cherry blossom festival.
misty tam dao an ideal getaway for tourists

Misty Tam Dao – an ideal getaway for tourists

Around 80 kilometers from Hanoi, Tam Dao Town in the northern province of Vinh Phuc is touted as a must-see destination for those wishing to escape from the scorching heat in the capital city and find a peaceful atmosphere with cool weather and stunning scenery.
a trip back to serene con dao

A trip back to serene Con Dao

When I finished my maiden trip to Con Dao five years ago, I dreamt of having an opportunity to return to this beautiful island, and my dream came true last weekend.
con dao among the top 25 remote islands

Con Dao among the top 25 remote islands

Business Insider, a leading US business and entertainment website, has cited Vietnam’s Con Dao islands as one of top 25 remote islands tourists should visit in their lifetime.
norwegian firm to build con dao plant

Norwegian firm to build Con Dao plant

The People's Committee of Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province has approved a proposal by the Norwegian company Gravi Float AS to build a LNG-fueled thermal power plant on Con Dao Island.
con dao a pearl of the east sea

Con dao: A “pearl” of the East Sea

With a beautiful natural landscape with nine beaches, coral reefs and vast green forests, it has become a stunning “pearl” that attracts a large number of domestic and international tourists to come for sightseeing and convalescence purposes.
time seemingly stops on con dao island

Time seemingly stops on Con Dao Island

Con Dao Island, about 97 nautical miles from Vung Tau City, is considered a beautiful pearl of Vietnam’s sea tourism and is endowed with smooth beaches shaded by evergreen trees, fresh air, clear blue water, primitive forests and abundant wildlife as well as its historical relics.