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Cuc Phuong National Park will be recognized at the prestigious 30th World Travel Award (WTA) Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony on September 6th in Ho Chi Minh City. This national park is not only Vietnam’s first but also one of its largest nature reserves, offering an enchanting blend of flora, fauna, and cultural heritage that appeals to tourists. With a sprawling area of 22,200 hectares nestled against Tam Diep mountain, Cuc Phuong National Park boasts an impressive array of over 2,000 plant species and 2,600 animal species, many of which are included in the Red Book of Vietnam and the world. This makes it one of the country’s seven centers of significant plant diversity. Each year, Cuc Phuong National Park attracts over 10,000 visitors, a majority of whom are international tourists. Its well-deserved recognition as “Asia’s Leading National Park” in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023, further solidifies its status as a must-visit destination for nature lovers. The World Travel Awar...

Professional photographer Le Vuong (1918-2021) is known for his wonderful Hanoi-themed photographs. As a resident of the city for more than a century, he was a witness to the ups and downs of the capital city and its people. The portrait of the late 103-year-old photographer Le Vuong. Photo: Hanoimoi The capital seems to be an endless source of inspiration for his work. Vuong’s collection of thousands of images about Hanoi is invaluable material and also a meaningful gift he has given to the homeland and future generations of Hanoians. In 2016, the professional photographer was honored to receive the Grand Award of the Bui Xuan Phai-For the Love of Hanoi. The late talented photographer was also recognized as the city’s 10 exemplary citizens in 2017. The late artist, who passed away aged 103, once said that he was like a worker bee, diligently seeking the nectar, which is the beauty of Hanoi. He once told the local press, “Looking at the old black and white photos,...