The Word Ha Noi

Often described as Halong Bay on land, Van Long is only two hours from Hanoi, and the boats don't have to be painted white, either. Words and photo by Nick Ross

With untouched jungle, some of Vietnam’s rarest primates and a stunning landscape, Cuc Phuong National Park is well worth the trip. Words and photos by Nick Ross

While Hanoi and Saigon look towards the future, the central city of Hue still finds itself frozen in its imperial past. Words by Kim Megson. Photos by Aaron Joel Santos

Located in the exquisite environs of Van Long National Park, Emeralda resort in Ninh Binh have just opened a new conference centre in their attempt to make Ninh Binh province one of the top MICE (Meetings Incentives Conferences and Events) destinations in the country.

Taking the bus from Hanoi to Ha Long isn’t fun in anyone’s book, and now you don’t have to go the bumpy route, either. Au Co Cruises have a better idea than an early start and rush-hour traffic. It’s called a helicopter.