This is the only flamboyant tree in Vietnam, which has white flowers. It was plated near by an old French villa in Da Lat City 12 years ago and this is the first time its blossoms. Many people and photographers take time to enjoy its pure beauty.

An American luxury cruise ship, the Nautica, docked at Cai Lan port bringing 1,000 foreign tourists to the world heritage site of Ha Long Bay in the northern province of Quang Ninh for the first time on March 9.

A flying dragon design from the Ly Dynasty has been used as the model for a limited edition of bronze statues made to celebrate 1,000 years since the foundation of Hanoi.

People from all walks of life in mountainous district of Quy Chau, Nghe An Province eagerly joined the 10th Tham Bua Festival 2010 at national beauty spot Tham Bua. This is a traditionally cultural festival to be held annually by local authorities for cultural exchange.

The capital city of Hanoi is ranked as one the world's most ideal tourism destination, announced Frommer, a US prestigious tourist publisher.