Located a few blocks west of the lake is the notorious Hoa Lo Prison, nicknamed the “Hanoi Hilton” by American prisoners of war during the Vietnam War (called the American War here and everywhere ...

Captain Tho Pham first went out to sea when he was 14 years old. Now, he’s been a junk skipper in Halong Bay for more than a decade. He knows his way through the tangle of islands that cover Halong as ...

From sound baths and qi gong to hidden street-food stalls and champagne lounges, these IHG stays make Vietnam feel instantly ...

Flanked by jagged, looming limestone cliffs and rocky outcrops that rise up from the emerald green waters, there’s no denying the staggering beauty of the UNESCO World Heritage–stamped Halong Bay. The ...

Halong Bay in Vietnam is sometimes regarded as a stepping stone to other places like Hanoi. But it is becoming a holiday destination in its own right, with loads nearby to see and do. There are two ...

I’m writing from the most beautiful and incredible place in the world that I have ever seen during my 15-year career as a travel writer in more than 70 countries. I’m writing from the most beautiful ...

Nine years after his first visit to Halong Bay James Rippingdale returns to find dramatic changes have taken place..... Arrive in the Vietnamese city of Hanoi, morning or night, and suddenly you’ll ...

he Ha Long Bay region in Vietnam comprises nearly 2,000 islands, 59 discovered caves, as well as grottoes, undisturbed beaches and old fishing villages. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a dream come ...