Tet Trending Selfies in Sapa

A girl sitting on the roof for posing. Credit: Online VN Express

 

 

Tet is a photographic chance.

You may know that Tet is a fantastic opportunity to take selfies. Many tourists rent minority-people-styled clothes to take photos or do selfies in Sa Pa. Fashion styles feature characteristics of Mongolians or Tibetans.

Loving the scenery and weather of Sapa, on the occasion of the Lunar New Year, Ms Vu Tra My (Hanoian) chose this place as a spring trip for the whole family. Through learning about amusement parks and staying in tour groups, she saw many tourists "hunting clouds", taking photos with Tibetan costumes, so she booked a shooting service for a family of 3. Because she knew many people were taking pictures, she reserved this service a week in advance. The fee includes costumes and makeup.

Ms. My's 3-member family wear costumes of minority people to take photos. Credit: Online VN Express

Due to the weather, the family took pictures at Cat Cat village, not hunting clouds at O ​​Quy Ho pass. She shared that she was delighted with the photo set because every member looks beautiful and has a new style in photos. 

She had come to town many times to make a set of photos with traditional H'Mong people's costumes. "Sa Pa offers majestic mountains and forests, it's cold and foggy, so it's pretty suitable to wear such clothes. Last year, it was impossible to travel abroad, and destinations with such products are desirable to domestic tourists. ", she says.

A girl clad with minority-people costume. Credit: Online VN Express

Costume-renting service is growing.

Ms Nguyen Hong Thu Trang (Hanoian) booked a photo service with Tibetan costumes in Sa Pa. "Having come here to travel a lot, every time I want to find and share something new," said she.

This photography trend sharing page may encounter many mixed opinions because it is not suitable or authentic to the identity of the Vietnamese ethnic groups. "According to my opinion, it's not offensive pictures. I mean a cultural exchange to create the difference in photos. The wild and majestic scenery of Sa Pa is also very suitable for the vibrant colours of the costumes," she says. She highly appreciates the creativity and careful investment of costume suppliers.

 

A girl  poses for a shooting in a farm. Credit: Online VN Express

Apart from Thu Trang or Tra My, many are fond of the photography trend in Sa Pa. It's now a hit attracting visitors after the photos are available on social networks. Nguyen Lan Phuong, manager at Bao Art SaPa, considered the origin of this movement. She said that guests are in great demand for Tibetan style photography. Currently, the establishment has 12 gripping outfits booked every day, and even many customers have to make an early deposit to keep on holiday.

 

A couple is drinking tea in a tea shop. Credit: Online VN Express

 

Phuong shared an idea from her passion for the nomadic life, the vast green savannahs, and endless grass in Mongolia and Tibet. She also realized that Sapa has many suitable spots to take pictures with such colourful costumes in many photoshoots. She said she got ideas for Tibetan costumes, ordered online or coordinated the details to match.

Mr Hoang Trung Hieu, who works at a rental service Greenfarm, said ten sets of Tibetan costumes are available. The stock of suits has run out every day in the last few months, as many customers order but the service doesn't supply enough. We bought such costumes from China or Vietnamese stores. In addition, it is necessary to invest in more fur hats, canvas shoes, bows and arrows, lucky rods, bone rings. Many visitors are willing to pay at least 3 million dongs for a set of photos to keep unforgettable moments.

Duong Quoc Hieu, a photographer in Sa Pa, said that guests take 15 sets of photos each week for guests on average. Outfits are often out of stock now, so visitors have to order early. Suitable photography locations include mountain scenery, decorated with many wooden tents such as Cat Cat village, cloud hunting check-in point on O Quy Ho pass, Rock Garden Homestay, Best View. 

 

A couple takes a photo. Credit: Online VN Express

Hieu said that having more photography trends without objection will attract visitors and create a new point for the destination. He said he plans to order more models of yak cows shortly to make scenes for tourists to take photos.

Currently, the images posted by tourists on social networks receive hundreds and thousands of likes. The cost for a set of photos is about 1.5-2 million VND. In addition, visitors can order their costumes for about 400,000 VND/person.

Many people think that the photos are captivating. They are interested in experiencing Sapa, but some believe that tourists should not breed but only wear traditional costumes to honour the culture and scenery of Vietnam.

 

 

 

 

A Visit to Golden Phoenix Flowers in Bao Loc Province

 Another spring comes around. 

Another spring comes around. It's time for us to leave the business, work, and worries in life behind and join our family for relaxation and entertainment at the beginning of the year.

 

Golden Phoenix Flowers. Credit: Cao Ky Nhan's photo

Yellow phoenix flowers are in full bloom, making a sign of poetic beauty to Bao Loc city in the days leading up to Tet. The yellow covers Bao Loc Province, creating a painting-like photo.

The scenery in Bao Loc

It's a good time for you to view golden phoenix trees in the morning mist at Bat Nha monastery in Dam B'ri when coming to Bao Loc Province.

Bat Nha Monastery. Credit: Photo of Cao Ky Nhan

 

Walking on the path of yellow phoenix flowers in the monastery grounds, you'll feel your soul more relaxed. When the flower blooms, the yellow colour of the flower contrasts with the green background of the tea hill. A green tea area comes in around the monastery.

"Another tower comes up in Bat Nha Monastery near the main gate. The monks show their friendship to welcome local people and tourists to take their photos. However, this is a place of meditation. When visiting and taking photos, you need to pay attention to keep quiet," a visitor said. 

Around 15 yellow phoenix trees are available in Bao Loc city; this monastery alone has five trees along the stairs not far from the main gate, surrounded by green tea hills. Every spring, you'll view flowers covering a corner of the sky, offering a beautiful horizon. 

 

Credit: Cao Ky Nhan's photo

You'll see phoenix trees here and there. Their canopy covers a large area. What photographer Ky Nhan shared likes is walking along yellow phoenix flowers in the monastery grounds; his soul was flying with birds' singing.

Tea garden. Credit: Cao Ky Nhan's photo

 Green tea surrounds the monastery. It's impressive to enjoy the yellow colour contrasts with the spreading green background of a tea hill.

Credit: Cao Ky Nhan's photo

  

This year's golden phoenix season captured more visitors than last year. The bright yellow flowers on the branches draw everyone to look up when they first come here.

 

Credit: Cao Ky Nhan's photo

 

The local planted only three trees in Bao Loc in 1929, then growing and expanded in this city. In addition to Bat Nha monastery, you'll see golden phoenix in areas such as parish church Tan Thanh, Loc Thanh commune.

Runnner-Up Phuong Anh's Collection of Photos

 

Runner-up Phuong Anh at the Fine Arts Museum. Credit: Online Thanh Nien 

Phuong Anh promoted Tourism Week.

Recently, the first runner-up Phuong Anh attracted attention from the public and fashion experts when she became the Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Week ambassador. She immediately released a set of photos taken at the museum to promote Ho Chi Minh City tourism.

According to the media, the public loves her beautiful appearance and her excellent intellectual capital when she has just received a scholarship for a Master of Global Trade from an international university in Ho Chi Minh City, Asia. Miss Vietnam 2020. 

Ambassador of Tourism Week Promotion

Phuong Anh assumes the ambassdor of Tourism Week Promotion. Credit: Online Thanh Nien

To accompany and promote the activities of "Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Week - The city I love", runner-up Phuong Anh recently released a set of photos taken at the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of Fine Arts in her new role.

Pham Ngoc Phuong Anh is increasingly building her influence through a series of social activities and projects that she accompanies. Studious runner-up Phuong Anh has just accepted to assume the ambassador of Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Week - The city she loves. 

The program links tourism with the young people's experience and discovery of Ho Chi Minh City. It attracts the attention of tourists, helping the city's tourism economy revive after months of the lockdown of Covid-19. 

This turning point marks the successful incumbent journey of the 1st runner-up Miss Vietnam and the contribution and dedication to Ho Chi Minh City through her image and voice.

The reason for the release of photos

Phuong Anh stands on the staircase of the museum. Credit: Online Thanh Nien

 

The first runner-up, Phuong Anh, put on light makeup skillfully selected costumes designed by Do Manh Cuong, glorifying her graceful demeanour in a classic and luxurious space. With materials such as lace, brocade, tweed through the design of a lady's dress or jacket and skirt, Phuong Anh inspires nostalgia, evoking the beauty of old Saigonese fashion. 

Growing up in Ho Chi Minh City, Phuong Anh had thoughts when she was proud of taking on the role of Tourism Ambassador of Ho Chi Minh City. On her social media page, she shared: "As a child born and raised in Ho Chi Minh City, Phuong Anh has always loved the streets, street corners and diverse cultures, the friendliness of people around here! Having gone through difficult days and now it's time for our city to return to its previous rhythm. 

Hopefully, Phuong Anh can spread all my love for the city with this role. And hope that everyone will accompany and follow the upcoming events Phuong Anh participates in to promote the best images of my town with friends everywhere." 

 

Phuong Anh standing in front of the museum. Credit: Online Thanh Nien

 

Phuong Anh added: "I am fortunate to have travelled to many places, both in Vietnam and internationally. But still, there is no place like Ho Chi Minh City! There is nothing like walking the streets, especially eating with family and friends. And we will all have memorable moments at the end of the year in our beloved city."

Therefore, the studious runner-up takes this opportunity to honour the city's beauty where she has worked for a long time and fulfil the responsibility of the child of this land when becoming the representative of culture promotion tourism of this city. 

Phuong Anh's activities

Phuong Anh poses for a photo. Credit: Online Thanh Nien

 

According to the media, Phuong Anh will accompany and participate in the series of events organized by the Department of Tourism of Ho Chi Minh City from December 24 to December 31. Runner-up Phuong Anh is busy filming at locations and participating in launching ceremonies, parades, and street art to inspire tourism and explore scenic spots in Ho Chi Minh City. 

In addition to runner-up Phuong Anh, the public may pay attention to the participation of other figures, such as fashionista Chau Bui, businessman Phillip Nguyen, singer Cam Van's family, blogger Quy Coc Tu. 

The program inspires young people's constant passion for tourism and young people's experience and discovery of Saigon and attracts the attention of tourists. 

 

Spring-Summer Fashion Week

Overcoming many difficulties, Miss Do Thi Ha has returned to Vietnam. Immediately after completing the quarantine, she became the "muse" of designer Ta Linh Nhan in his latest collection at Spring- Summer Fashion Week 2022. 

On the evening of January 25, 2022, Spring-Summer Fashion Week (Dorii Fashion Week Spring Summer), organized by designer Ta Linh Nhan, opened for the public at the Youth Cultural House in Ho Chi Minh City. 

With the theme Past and Present, Spring-Summer Fashion Week 2022 introduces 5 latest collections of Ta Linh Nhan, including Once upon a time, Nostalgia, Through the Heritage Domain, Spring Dolls, and Muse. 

In addition to Miss Do Thi Ha; Miss Tieu Vy, Luong Thuy Linh, Bui Quynh Hoa, runner-up Hoang Thuy... also took on the role of vedette in the collections. Do Thi Ha transformed into Ta Linh Nhan's muse right after returning to Vietnam.

Designer Ta Linh Nhan said: "In 2022, I will deduct a part of the profit to implement the charity project Accompanying a green dream through awarding scholarships to poor students who overcome difficulties. Although it's a small material value, but in terms of spirit, it encourages disadvantaged children to overcome difficulties and study well." 

Spring Summer Fashion Week 2022 opens the public with a collection of golden ao dai once in a while. Inspired by the camisole and ao dai of the ancient Vietnamese dynasties, Ta Linh Nhan brings designs oriented to traditional values ​​with images of phoenix, lotus flower, button, cloud pattern... on brocade, silk... 

The highlight of the designs lies in the ruffled ruffles and split flaps, suitable for contemporary fashion. The Nostalgic Collection includes designs that recreate the spirit of the Ao Dai of the 60s-70s with brocade and retro patterns. 

The breakthrough of the designs lies in the cut line to create a fresh and youthful appearance. 

Apricot in Moc Chau

Apricot flowers in Moc Chau attract tourists to visit and take photos. At this time, Moc Chau town (Moc Chau district) is entering the most beautiful season of the year when apricot trees and plum trees in people's gardens begin to shed leaves and bloom. 

These flowers turn pure white, blooming on tiny branches like snowflakes. Nguyen Hai Duong, a photographer living in Moc Chau, produced a collection of photos of the Moc Chau flower season in early January. 

He shared these so far. The plum blossoms have gradually faded, making way for plum blossoms to bloom. You'll find plum trees in the Na Ka valley, which is about 100 hectares wide. The valley is about 6-7 km from Tim Tim tea hill and 16 km from Farm town. 

The photo, taken on the morning of January 10, features each plum garden here. The admission fee costs about 20,000 VND/person. Unlike the apricot tree, the plum tree is lower, the branches spread to the height of the person, so it is easy for visitors to take pictures with the forest. 

Hai Duong shared that this year's plum blossoms bloomed in the right season, although before that, some gardens had bloomed early. Flowers bloom from now until the Lunar New Year, suitable for tourists to visit at the beginning of the year. 

Plum blossoms bloom in clusters on the stem. The petals become thin, white instead of milky white and have yellow pistils like apricot flowers. When it's windy, the petals flutter, creating a dreamlike scene like falling snow. 

When the flowers fall, the tree begins the cycle of fruiting, the leaves grow green. The weather in Moc Chau these days becomes cold, foggy in the early morning and late at night, but sunny at noon. This is also the time when many tourists come to the garden to take the best souvenir photos. 

This year, the number of visitors to Na Ka plum valley is not too crowded, mainly only on weekends due to the Covid-19. 

"It's cold, there are sunny days, because there are no people, the space is light and relaxing," Duong said. In early spring, plum blossoms bloom simultaneously, fading the mountains and hills white. 

Some other scenery spots include Mu Nau plum valley, pine hill in Ang village, Pa Phach village. Many tourists set up camp right in plum gardens to enjoy this space. Here you can rent traditional costumes of local people for 50,000 - 100,000 VND/set. 

In addition to apricot and plum flowers, this season Moc Chau also has mustard flowers and cherry blossoms in full bloom. Suggested places to see canola flowers include the pine forest of Ban Ang, Ham village, Pa Phach village... or Chieng Khoa (Van Ho).

Spring Flower Festival of the Year of 2022

The Year of Tiger Spring Flower Festival

Colorful flowers on the Year of Tiger Spring Flower Festival opened for the public on January 26, 2022.

The final stages of preparing for the 2022 Spring Flower Festival at Tao Dan Park (District 1, Ho Chi Minh City) were coming to the end to be ready to welcome visitors on January 27. 

The Year of Tiger Spring Flower Festival at Tao Dan Park, in addition to the flower space, also has mascot miniatures, ornamental plants display area, amusement park, ... decorated with eye-catching patterns. 

Workers of Ho Chi Minh City Green Park Co., Ltd. were busy completing the final stages from pruning branches, decorating miniatures, installing lights, watering ..., trying to finish this day to be ready to welcome visitors from every corner of streets. 

This year's Spring Flower Festival is free to enter, visitors from January 27 to February 6 (ie from December 25 to the 6th of Tet) at Tao Dan Park. 

Ms. Ho Minh Anh (District 3, Ho Chi Minh City) shared: "I haven't been inside yet, but I can see the flowers are decorated fresh. The weather is cool these days, I'm also excited for my 2 young children. come out here for Tet".

Hoi An Reflects on the Lake

 

Another traditional Tet is coming at a corner. It's time to welcome it. Many places change their daily faces in many gripping ways. The most popular items on display are lanterns. 

Small landscape of Hoi An with tile roof model, yellow wall and lantern represents a new appearance at the entrance to the international terminal. Due to the small number of flights, residents and tourists can stop by to take souvenir photos in the small landscape area outside.

White Canola Flowers in Moc Chau

The year end is time to visit white Canola flower fields extending to horizon in Moc Chau. It's time for young people to do selfie. The below account describes Moc Chau in tourist season when you want to look for serenity away for the hustle and bustle of a city. 

White flowers booms 

Moc Chau, Son La, takes pride of Canola flowers bloomimg immeasurably on the hills in Chieng Xuan commune, looking from above like a soft white chiffon. 

Five or six years ago, white cabbage gardens spread far and wide all the way to the village in Moc Chau, very familiar to backpackers, now it's increasingly difficult to find a place where flowers bloom as far as the eyes can see. The area of ​​white flower hill in Chieng Xuan commune covers nearly 30 km from the center of Moc Chau town, discovered by local young people. 

The road to the hill is suitable for off-road vehicles and motorbikes because the road is dirt, steep and bumpy. If you go from National Highway 6 to the direction of Pine Forest - Ban Coc - Chieng Xuan, the road is only about 15 km long but more difficult. 

If you follow the direction of Dai Yem waterfall - Chieng Ve farm - Chieng Son border post - Chieng Xuan, the distance is about 30 km long. There is a section under construction; it will take more time for you to travel. 

You cannot only enjoy the white cabbage hill but also admire the "roof" of Moc Chau, which is Pha Luong peak with an altitude of nearly 2,000 m, sits between the Vietnam - Laos border.

Currently, Moc Chau has suffered Covid-19 cases, but the accommodation facilities still maintain a safe welcome process. Visitors to Moc Chau should note that they need to ensure that they have had 2 doses of the vaccine and have a negative rapid test. 

The canola flowers still bloom until the end of December and this place may not be familiar to many people. Some locals live on this area. Tourists from nearby communes and districts visit to take pictures. 

In addition to Chieng Xuan cabbage hill, in the last days of this year, you can check-in the cauliflower season in Pa Phach village, Na Ka valley, Bo Bun village... but with a smaller area. 

In December, the epidemic situation was complicated, but accommodation facilities in Moc Chau still maintained a safe welcome process, ensuring 5K implementation. Visitors to Moc Chau should note that they need to have 2 doses of the vaccine and have a negative PRC or rapid test result.

Kon Ha Nung Plateau World Biosphere Reserve

 

Kon Ha Nung Plateau World Biosphere Reserve features the one-of-the-kind K50 waterfall or En cave, located in the world biosphere reserve, reconstructured in September in Gia Lai. The waterfall has a height of more than 50 m, represents one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Central Highlands, behind the waterfall you will explore a large cave, home to thousands of forest swallows.

Resorts rank the top list of 2021 in Vietnam

 

                             Topas Ecolodge - Resort with the one-of-the-kind swimming pool

 If you plan a travel to Vietnam in your resolutions for the year 2022, what resort should you book in advance? The account is a guide to provide you with a general view before choosing your accommodation in the upcoming visit to Vietnam. 

Six Senses Ninh Van Bay

Vietnamese resorts have won many titles by prestigious magazines such as Travel+Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler or the WTA annual award. In April, the American magazine Veranda ranked the resort in Ninh Van Bay, Khanh Hoa Province, as one of the 30 most fully serviced and best resorts in the world. The resort is popular due to villas on the beach, the water and the big rocks. All have a sea view, private swimming pool and garden or sundeck. 

Six Senses Con Dao

Six Senses Resort won a title awarded by the World's Best Awards 2021 system of the prestigious travel magazine Travel+Leisure in September. The results got a poll of travel experts and readers' votes. Located on a private beach inside Con Dao National Park (Ba Ria - Vung Tau), the resort consists of 50 villas with swimming pools and private rooms, with rustic and environmentally friendly building materials. In addition, the rooms receive sunlight and natural wind, limiting the use of electricity. In addition to staying with 5-star facilities, you can experience cycling, kayaking, releasing turtles to the sea... 

Topas Ecolodge

Topas Ecolodge - Resort with the most unique swimming pool This is the title announced by the online booking platform Agoda. In addition to Vietnam, there are 6 resorts and hotels from Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore... The resort has a total of 41 bungalows built with white granite in the style of local stilts, surrounded by terraced fields, rolling hills, valleys... The resort is a destination for relaxation and wellness. holistic health. At the same time, this is also one of the models in supporting the community and developing sustainable tourism, when always using local personnel and reducing single-use plastic waste. 

Avana Retreat

The title was awarded by the World Travel Awards (WTA) to a place to stay in Mai Chau, Hoa Binh in October. The resort has just been in operation since April 2021, but attracts a large number of tourists, often full rooms. weekend. The most attractive point is the isolated wooden houses, located by hills, valleys, terraces, waterfalls and murmuring streams. Staying at the resort, visitors have an authentic experience of the Northwest mountains, not only by the landscape but also by visits to the museum on stilts, the brocade weaving village, the cinema in the forest... Also Visitors can enjoy the fresh air, admire the beauty of mountains, rivers, streams, rice fields through trekking, cycling... or simply meditate, yoga by the stream. 

Babyan Tree Co Lang

This place is 280 hectares wide, located on the pristine coast, tropical forests and bumpy, craggy peaks. The villas here are designed in the style of traditional Hue houses, inside are decorated with Champa sandstone sculptures, Dong Son bronze drums, calligraphy art, pottery, embroidered silk paintings. ... Also in October, the resort in Khanh Hoa received an award from the World Luxury Hotel Awards, a prestigious luxury hotel award held annually. The property is located on an oasis of Co Tien Bay, with 153 rooms and villas overlooking the garden or the sea. All are built with materials close to nature, such as stone, coconut, bamboo... The resort also impresses visitors by its 2,500 m2 natural seawater swimming pool.  

Ha Giang Highlanders

Painted by Mr. Thong in 2015 in Ha Giang, it depicts two sisters cast their views to a market at the foot of the mountain. Two girls start their trip to the market to buy some provision for the whole family for a the whole week. The rustic life is simple but safe and sound, staying away from the hustle and bustle of a big city. 

The Last Collection of Designer Diego Chula

Mosaic of Vietnam

The final collection of designer Diego Chula 'Mosaics of Vietnam - Vietnamese pieces' represents the final collection of designer Diego Chula. He had just launched that collection before his death, and his wife tried to complete some last steps of the collection.

In the brocade collection performed at the Huong forest and mountains fashion show within the framework of the 2nd Vietnam Brocade Cultural Festival in 2020, designer Diego Chula created a new collection of brocades to showcase. performed in the art show The Eternal Flow - The Eternal Flow in Dubai.

However, Mr Diego Chula died suddenly in Hanoi on October 13 due to a heart stroke. Only then did he complete the drawings of the designs in the Vietnam Pieces collection. As being a companion and grasping Mr Diego Chula's enthusiasm and passion, Mrs Laura continued the remaining stages to bring the drawings into products.

Laura told Tuoi Tre Online: "Honestly, at the beginning when Diego left, I was shocked. I spend most of my time with my family, there was a time when I thought I would stop this collection. But as if there was something motivating, I had a feeling that my husband was beside me, giving me more strength and energy. That was the motivation for me to fulfil his last wish."

Ms Laura added that she and Chula team always felt the adrenaline to complete the stages of making this collection. All had worked non-stop and were looking forward to the day when each of his last works would bring to the public fantastic moments.

Laura showcased this collection in the art show The Eternal Flow in Dubai. Prior to this event in Dubai, the team took an impressive set of photos in Moc Chau (Son La province) with some designs in the Vietnam Pieces collection.

A Collection of Vietnamese Ao Dai

 

Designer Vu Viet Ha has lauched a gripping selection of ao dai. A wide range of well-known models joined the fashion event. Also, ao dai runner-up Kim Duyen walked on the catwalk as a leader role in Vu Viet Ha's Ao Dai collection in Dubai.  

Kim Duyen gracefully walked on the catwalk with an Ao Dai model inspired by the shape of the 1930s, reminiscent of the image of an old shirt. The thin skirts are stacked on top of each other, creating a hidden color effect on the delicate ao dai. 

Another model Ha Thu presented one of the collection. The design consists of a plain green silk Ao Dai and a pink lotus-like robe that gives her a striking look. Vu Viet Ha puts a lot of energy into the delicate embroidery on the ao dai and shawl. 

The designer said that the embroideries in his 'dream' collection this time are images of Vietnam's scenic spots, national heritage recognized by the world. Besides, he also describes the working moments, daily activities of the Vietnamese people. 

On the background of ao dai woven from silk yarn in the way of the Mong people in Quan Ba ​​- Ha Giang, traditional artisans in Hanoi hand-stitched and meticulously embroidered for a whole year to complete. 

The color palette of the designs is very diverse, from low-key tones such as brown and beige to vibrant tones such as red and pink with advanced dyeing techniques. Through the collection, Vu Viet Ha wants to share the image of a charming traditional Vietnamese girl full of tenderness and elegance, honoring the beauty of her homeland to introduce to international friends. 

Miss Globe 2017 Khanh Ngan took on the role of closing the curtain with a hand-embroidered ao dai model combined with a sophisticated gown. The designer creates accents in embroidered details and tassels to create a classic look mixed with modern beauty. 

Art show 'The Eternal Flow' under the framework of EXPO World Exhibition took place in Dubai, UAE. 

Ban VIet Lake

 Photographic author Hoang Duong captured the fantastic red leaf season at Ban Viet lake during his trip to Trung Khanh District, Cao Bang Province, in December. 

He said he had been to Cao Bang many times and the main purpose of this trip was to "hunt" photos of the foliage season. He traveled by self-driving car at 2 a.m. and arrived in Ban Viet lake at 7:30 a.m. 

Here he used the rafting service to visit the lake. When the sun gradually rises, a trail of maple trees is brilliantly orange-red, and the clear blue lake reflects the clouds and sky. He seems to be captivated by this pristine landscape and exclaims that the Vietnamese landscape is so beautiful and gripping. 

The maple leaf changing season of Chongqing will take place from December to January, the most beautiful place to see the scenery is Ban Viet lake. It offers a wonderful chance to take photos or do selfies as many as you will see. 

Cao Bang Province provides several points of historical interest as well as many natural features such as the Pác Bó (at the mouth of the confluence of two rivers, the Bằng Giang and Hien rivers). Also, you can explore Coc Bo cave, the Mac emperor's Temple, the Ky Sam Temple, Coi Bin Church, the Ban Gioc waterfall area at the international border between Vietnam and China, and the Thang Hen Mountain Lake.

Dalat in Cherry Season

After more than half a month of cold weather with a drastic change in temperature, cherry apricots have bloomed all over Da Lat City. Cherry apricot represents the coming spring in Da Lat and surrounding areas with the same altitude and the same climate zone. 

When this flower blooms, it means that the weather is at its best: golden sunshine, long sunshine time compared to before, dry weather; but it is also the most extreme time: the temperature range is large (the temperature in the early morning is very different from that from noon to evening). 

Usually, cherry apricot blossoms begin from the outskirts of Da Lat, the Lac Duong area - where the temperature is higher and the temperature amplitude is larger than Da Lat, then to the inner city. However, this year the cherry blossoms are blooming from the suburbs to the inner city. 

The old trees have begun to bloom. The small-stemmed cherry apricot trees have shed their leaves and are ready to bloom. Compared to the previous year, this year's cherry apricot blossomed 2 weeks earlier. 

Many tourists who love cherry apricots but do not plan to come to Da Lat for Christmas and New Year are surprised to hear that this flower has bloomed. Many people said that they are arranging their time to go to Da Lat to take pictures or do selfies and watch flowers. 

People who have lived in Da Lat for many years said that the cherry apricot has just begun to bloom and will bloom in the following 2 weeks, after blooming, the flowers will begin to fade, in 2 weeks and stop a short time later. 

However, this statement is only true if in the following month it is still sunny and cold. If it turns to rain, the flower season will end about a week after the rain. When the flowering season ends, the apricot cherry blossoms will produce young leaves, and the apricot fruit will replace the previous brilliant flowers. 

At this time, the foothills of Langbiang mountain (Lat commune, Lac Duong District), Da Nhim commune (Lac Duong district) and Cau Dat area are the places with the most beautiful cherry blossoms. In the inner city of Da Lat, flowers have only bloomed sporadically on many old trees, but the small trees have just shed their leaves and started to bud.

A Selection of Ao Dai

Tet Holiday 2022 is one of the first Tet ao dai collections announced on the occasion of the new year 2022, offering young people plentiful choices of new trends and designs. 

Designer Ha Thanh Viet said that he took the idea of ​​​​the traditional Ao Dai and combined it with a modern style that suits the needs and tastes of young people today. "Although the Ao Dai models feature the youth and dynamics, I do not forget to convey messages and images of cultural value to highlight them to the public near and far," emphasized Ha Thanh Viet. 

The main materials used in this collection are taffeta and organza fabrics. The main colors include white, pastel blue and pastel pink. These are cheerful colors that bring good luck to the wearer for the New Year. 

Although using materials that experts consider to be prone to roughness, through the way of cutting and handling the shape, Ha Thanh Viet has created soft costumes to enhance the beauty and charmfulness of the Vietnamese. The designs are highly applicable, suitable for many New Year activities such as visiting grandparents, meeting friends, spring travel...

The Vietnamese Most Beautiful Female Face

TC Candler announced the world's 100 most beautiful female faces and the world's 100 most beautiful male faces on December 28, 2021. On the female side, Thao Nhi represents Vietnam's typical face, a German figure by Vietnamese origin, born in 1994 and grows up in Germany. In 2020, Thao Nhi Le also appeared, in TC Candler's list, as one of the 100 most beautiful faces in the world, ranking at the eighty first. 

This year, Thao Nhi rose to the top thanks to more beautiful photos and more exciting entertainment activities. As a result, she was voted by both the public and experts. In 2018, after graduating from fashion business in Germany, Thao Nhi, Le returned to Vietnam to live and work. 

She is a favorite photo model of young people with an Instagram page with more than 550,000 followers and a Facebook fanpage with more than 72,000 followers. She is also regular model for magazines and well-known brands. 

In September, Thao Nhi Le spellbound the public and the world of arts when she registered to participate in the Miss Universe Vietnam contest. From the first round, she drew the attention of the public and a jury due to being a potential candidate for beauty contests in Vietnam; however, the disadvantage is her age of 27. Thao Nhi Le once attracted attention when appearing in the TV show "Who is that person". 

"The past 3 years for me have not been a game, but a process of trying to bring core value not only to myself but to the community, especially women and the young generation in Vietnam. Nam" - Thao Nhi Le shared about her return to Vietnam.

Lonely Pine

 

 

The work of Lonely Pine Tree by Dan Kia Lake - Golden Stream is fanciful in the mist, attracting photographers to work. The lonely pine tree has long been famous in the city of love, not only because of the name but also because the landscape here is very beautiful and peaceful, many couples come here to take pictures or do selfies as souvenirs.

Spring Crop

 

In his photography career, Mr Nguyen Huu Thong has won over 40 national and international awards, with most of the works captured in Ha Giang.  

The work "Spring crop" was taken in 2018 in Dong Van when he wanted to find something different from iconic things like wall houses, yin and yang tile roofs, stone fences, markets... “That led me to wander out into the fields that were in the midst of a new crop. In the early spring days, it is the first day of the planting season of the highland people, I was fortunate to meet a very "lovely" scene: a family planting corn kernels, next to a peach tree and a plum tree surrounded by piles of stalks. dry corn, what I felt at that time was warmth,” he shared.

Dalat Rendez-Vous or Dalat Date

Coming to Da Lat on this occasion, you can attend a photo exhibition of Dalat Rendez-vous or Datal Date by 5 authors at Ly Tu Trong Street, Ward 2. 

The love of photography connects 5 authors (Le Nguyen Huy, Nguyen Huu Thong, Vo Rin, Nguyen Ngoc Thien and Kmon Nguyen) to get together in a mountain town to open an outdoor photo exhibition. 

Like a symphony of photography, this year's Dalat Rendez-vous or Dalat Date will be held from December 19 to March 2022, curated by two photographers Phan Quang and Ly Hoang Long. 

Perhaps just every weekend, after hard working days, you come up here to enjoy a morning cup of coffee in the chilly air, capture the wonderful moments of nature in the foggy city that makes you forget all the worries in daily life.