German news site introduces overlooked destinations in Vietnam

The German travel news site reisereporter.de has posted an article introducing hidden treasures and natural wonders that are often overlooked in Vietnam.
German news site introduces overlooked destinations in Vietnam ảnh 1German travel news site reisereporter.de introduces Phong Nha-Ke Bang (Photo: VNA)
Berlin (VNA) - The German travel news site reisereporter.de hasposted an article introducing hidden treasures and natural wonders that areoften overlooked in Vietnam.

The first mentioned by author Daniel Schramm is the Phong Nha-KeBang Cave System - the underground treasures - in the central province of Quang Binh.

He wrote that few places in the world can rival the cavelandscape of Phong Nha-Ke Bang in Vietnam, as this UNESCO world heritage site isa mecca for those who love adventure and nature, including the famous Son DoongCave, widely considered the largest cave in the world. The Thien Duong (Paradise) Cave - is aspectacular stalactite cave with impressive formations, and the En Cave - is one ofthe few caves globally where camping is allowed.

Dreamy beaches in Con Dao island district in the southernprovince of Ba Ria-Vung Tau are also recommended by the author.

According to him, Con Dao is a real insider tip fortravelers looking for a remote island paradise, as it boasts some of the mostbeautiful and unspoiled beaches in Vietnam. These islands, which are part of anational park, have retained their original charm and are a retreat for naturelovers and those seeking peace and quiet.

One of the most impressive beaches on Con Dao is Dat Doc beachwith pristine white sand and crystal clear water perfect for swimming andsnorkeling. The peaceful atmosphere and low number of visitors make this beachan ideal place to relax and enjoy nature.

Another gem of Con Dao is An Hai, perfect for romantic walksalong the shore, and Con Son Bay where visitors can explore the fascinatingunderwater world and discover coral reefs and a rich variety of sea creatures.

German news site introduces overlooked destinations in Vietnam ảnh 2The article also introduces readers to Hoi An (Photo: VNA)
The article also introduced readers to Hoi An in the centralprovince of Quang Nam. It stressed that while Hoi An is not an unknown city,there are many authentic and hidden gems to discover away from the busy oldtown.

Hoi An old town itself is undoubtedly charming and full ofhistoric architecture, but some of the real hidden gems lie in the less visitedcorners of the city, such as Chuc Thanh Pagoda, one of the oldest Buddhisttemples in Vietnam.

A culinary insider tip in Hoi An is eating in small foodstalls and restaurants away from the main streets, as these small eateries areoften frequented by locals and offer genuine Vietnamese flavours.

The author also mentioned hidden temples and pagodas in the former imperialcity of Hue in central Vietnam which is known for its impressive citadel andmagnificent imperial tombs. He recommended visiting Thien Mu pagoda and Dieu Detemple.

At the end of the article, the author updated readers withthe latest information about visas, flights, main means of transportation, thebest time to travel as well as suggestions for communicating with local people./.

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