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Nuoc Mia, or Sugar-cane Juice – A Refreshing Drink in Vietnam

In the hot weather like Vietnam, people know sugar-cane juice as a natural beverage that is delicious and cheap. Therefore, sugar-cane juice is so popular in Vietnam and is…

A-Z Guide: Shopping in Hue, Vietnam for First Time Travellers

Hue is an old gem offering plenty of photogenic opportunities. After wandering top tourist attractions in this city like Imperial Citadel and tombs of Nguyen Emperors, or peaceful…

2 Days in Hanoi – What to See, Do and Eat

Boasting the finest mix of a fascinating, troubled history and thriving metropolis vibes, Hanoi is definitely among the most attractive cities in Asia. You can spend weeks or…

Visiting Halong Bay in January – What You Should Know

January is a spectacular time to visit Halong Bay, the UNESCO-listed World Natural Heritage in Vietnam due to many reasons. The weather is cool and clear, with a…

Ninh Chu Beach in Ninh Thuan Province, Vietnam

5 km south of Phan Rang, in Ninh Thuan province, Ninh Chu beach is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam. Ninh Thuan province prides itself in several beautiful…

Long Bien Bridge – The Historical Witness Of Hanoi

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam with a thousand years of civilization, is famous not only for its unique cultural features, the modern and bustling life or the delicious…

Dau Tieng Lake in Tay Ninh Province

Located on the way to Tay Ninh, Cao Dai Great Temple, and Ba Den Mountain, Dau Tieng Lake with beautiful landscape of mountains, its mysterious islets, and its…

Binh Ta Archaeological Vestiges

If travelling to Long An Province, you are advised to visit Binh Ta Archaeological Vestiges. Then, you have a chance to view remnants of the Oc Eo-Phu Nam culture…

Discover The Pristine Beauty of Whale Island in Nha Trang

Central Vietnam is home to many beautiful and pristine beaches. In the summer, most popular beaches are full of tourists coming to cool off. Therefore, finding a lesser-known…

8 Best Vietnam’s National Parks for Wildlife Discovery

Blessed with pristine beaches, untouched islands, towering mountains and lush jungles, Vietnam is a paradise on earth for nature lovers. 33 national parks dot the country, featuring spectacular…

Halong Bay Climbing: The Ultimate Guide for Thrill Seekers in Vietnam

While Halong Bay’s serene beauty is perfect for relaxing getaways, you can also come here to seek adventures. Thousands of limestone karsts hanging over turquoise waters are just…

Top 10 Things to Do in Vietnam with Kids

Vietnam is well known for its beautiful landscapes, rich history and fascinating culture. If you’re married, congratulations, you’ve hit the jackpot. There are plenty of things to do…

How to Get from Sapa to Halong Bay & Vice Versa?

Halong Bay, one of the two UNESCO-listed World Natural Heritage, is pretty far from Sapa, the foggy tourist city of Lao Cai. While Sapa is in the northwest…

11 Awesome Things to Do in Ninh Binh, Vietnam for First-time Travelers

Located 100 kilometers southeast from Hanoi, Ninh Binh province is a hidden gem that features plenty of less-visited attractions and beautiful untouched caves. The best Ninh Binh has…

Halong Bay Map

A majestic view of emerald water, sculpture-like limestone islets and crystal clear blue sky is what can only be found in Halong Bay, Vietnam’s UNESCO World Heritage Site.…

How to Get from Ho Chi Minh City to Halong Bay?

While Halong Bay and Ho Chi Minh City are the biggest magnets for tourists in Vietnam, the distance between these two attractions is quite something. Many may wonder…

Doan Ngo Festival (Tết Đoan Ngọ)

“Doan Ngo Festival”, also called “Tết giết sâu bọ” (translated as Festival for “Killing the persons’ inner insects”), is the second most significant festival (to the Lunar New…

10 Charming Vietnamese Villages to Visit in Vietnam

Most foreign tourists come to Vietnam to experience the bustling vibes of big cities like Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City or Danang. Nonetheless, a few might be in…

Travel Guide to Hon Tre Island in Nha Trang

Just off the coast of Nha Trang, you will find Hon Tre Island, the largest island in Nha Trang island complex. Housing Vinpearl Amusement Park, Hon Tre Island…

Quan Thanh Temple – Sacred Temple of Hanoi

As a culturally significant city in Asia, Hanoi boasts a number of cultural and historical sites across the city. One of them is Quan Thanh Temple (also known…

My Tho Fruit Market in Tien Giang

My Tho is known for its huge district of exotic fruits and offers many best kinds of fruits in the Mekong Delta. Let’s once come to My Tho…

Best Time to Visit Halong Bay: When to Visit

Halong Bay, UNESCO-listed World Natural Heritage, is among the most attractives destinations in Vietnam, besides Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Halong simply has too much to offer:…

Top 6 Beautiful Vietnam Beaches Near Hanoi

Known as a political, cultural and gastronomic hub of Southeast Asia, Hanoi has its own hustle-bustle whether it is day or night. However, few know of the attractive…

A Complete Guide to the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, Hanoi

As one of oldest cities in the world, Hanoi certainly has its own way to stand out from fellow Southeast Asian cities. Its rich culture is reflected on…

Top 10 Kid-friendly Spots in Ho Chi Minh City

Different from the peaceful capital city of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City is the most bustling city in Vietnam. Being a young, dynamic metropolitan, this city is a…

4 Popular Floating Markets in Mekong Delta

With numerous shopping malls and markets, there is surely no shortage of sites to shop in Vietnam. And when it comes to shopping, no trip to the land…

Cai Be Floating Market in Tien Giang: Activities + Shopping Guide

The magnificent Mekong Delta is one of the main draws of Vietnam’s Southern part. Boasting numerous rivers and canals, the Mekong Delta is home to bustling floating markets…

Is It Smart to Visit Halong Bay in February?

Here comes February, the most festive month of the year! Lunar New Year often falls in this month, making it a special occasion for celebrating a brand new…

6 Fast & Safe Ways to Get from Hanoi Airpot to Halong Bay

With 5 million foreign visitors every year, Halong Bay is definitely one of the most popular tourist attractions in Vietnam. A majority of foreign tourists choose to fly…

6 Transportation Options to Get from Hanoi to Halong Bay & Vice Versa

Most tourists combine a tour to Hanoi with a visit to Halong Bay, the UNESCO World Heritage Site, located to the east of the city. How to get…

Best Time to Visit Danang, Vietnam for a Perfect Trip

Danang (Da Nang), the world’s 7th trending destination is definitely one of the most appealing destinations in Vietnam. As the largest city in the Central Vietnam and also…

Dau Go Cave – The Largest Cave in Halong Bay

Standing out among other charming caves in Halong Bay, Dau Go cave, is the biggest and finest cave that attracts a huge number of tourists each year. It…

13 Beautiful Beaches in Central Vietnam

Vietnam boasts more than 3200 kilometers of coastlines, so you are sure to find a beach that suits you most. There are so many beaches in central Vietnam…

6 Top-end French Restaurants in Hanoi, Vietnam

As a result of all the ups and downs in its history, Vietnam is deeply affected with French, American and Chinese cultures, in all its aspects including language,…

Sun World Halong Complex – An Entertainment Spot in Halong Bay

Sun World Halong Complex is the leading entertainment complex in the north of Vietnam. It is always the first choice of visitors, especially during the summer, with many…

Shopping in Halong Bay – Guidelines from A to Z

One of the most fantastic and enjoyable parts of your trip is shopping, isn’t it? After spending several days in Halong and falling in love with its splendor,…

Top 4 Worth-visiting Floating Villages in Halong Bay

Halong does not only have marvelous and mysterious caves and islands, it also consists of a long-standing culture, which is hidden deep inside every monument, every traditional festival…

Dong Xuan Market – a Busy Trade Center in Hanoi

The renowned Dong Xuan Market in downtown Hanoi has long been a favorite, a busy trade center that attracted buyers from many other places … Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, is famous…

Find Life Boring? Try These 7 Best Things to Do in Nha Trang!

Over the years, Nha Trang coastal city has increasingly changed its appearance, become a city of the youthful, modern and dynamic lifestyle, which has been innovating and developing…

Stunning & Poetic Heaven Ninh Van Bay in Nha Trang

Ninh Van Bay is one of the most tempting destinations of Nha Trang city where travelers can visit, explore and relax thanks to its romance and wild-nature beauty…

Spoil Your Taste Buds at The Garlik Restaurant, Ho Chi Minh City

As you come to Ho Chi Minh City, not only do you admire many famous landscapes, unique historical and cultural sites, but you are also deeply impressed by…

Travel Guide to Vietnamese Women’s Museum in Hanoi

Not only accounting for half of the population, but women play an irreplaceable role in both families and society. Vietnam, which boasts such an amazingly rich culture, nails…

Is It Really Safe for Solo Female Travelers in Vietnam?

Just like other traveling ways, traveling solo in Vietnam can bring rewarding yet equally challenging experiences because you pretty only have yourself to rely on. Safety issues understandably…

Dan Bau – Monochord of Vietnam

Dan Bau is a Vietnamese monochord, a traditional one-string musical instrument and important part of Vietnamese arts. History of Dan Bau According to the “Dai Nam thuc luc…

Cyclo – a Breath in Vietnamese Life

It is not easy for a particular vehicle to exist, to be honored and loved for generations. However, a rudimentary and simple cyclo in Vietnam has done it!It…

Custom of Betel Chewing in Vietnam

“Betel leaves and areca nuts were offered as a first conversation starter to guests”… Thousand year-old tradition of betel chewing constitutes an important and popular cultural activity in Vietnam……

Vietnamese Silk Painting

What is Vietnamese Silk Painting? Silk painting is the traditional Vietnamese art of silk painting which originates from painting and drawing on home made rice paper. Today this…

Vietnamese Wedding Ceremony Tradition

The traditional Vietnamese wedding is one of the most important ceremonies in Vietnamese culture with influence from Confucian and Buddhist ideologies. It is a significant day not only to the couple involved but also for both…

Christmas in Vietnam

In Vietnam, Christmas was celebrated joyously with people thronging city roads right from Christmas Eve, which is often more important than Christmas Day! Christmas is one of the…

Hoang Lien National Park Travel Guide In Sapa

Most visitors to Sapa think about visiting Fansipan Mountain Peak. But there are a lot of other places to be discovered in Hoang Lien National Park. The national…

Cai Chien Island – Mini Paradise In Mong Cai (Near Halong)

Halong Bay (Ha Long Bay), the World Natural Heritage of Vietnam recognized twice by UNESCO, has always been famous in the world for its various islands, unique-shaped islets,…

Vinh Moc Tunnel – a Famous Vietnam’s Historical Relic in Quang Tri

Vinh Moc Tunnel (Địa đạo Vĩnh Mốc) – an underground miniaturized village – is the largest historical tunnel in the DMZ of Vietnam. Deep beneath the dark earth, hidden…

A unique “Banh Xeo” in Vietnam

“Banh xeo” is Vietnamese style crepe with whole shrimp, thinly sliced pork and bean sprouts. What is Banh Xeo? Like the salad roll, the “banh xeo” is a…

Nem Chua – Vietnamese Fermented Pork Roll

Usually served as a snack with raw garlic, Nem chua, meaning Vietnamese fermented pork roll in English, is eaten all year round as an appetizer or a side.…

Mid-autumn Festival in Vietnam (Full Moon Festive)

Tet Trung Thu, as it is known in Vietnamese, or the Mid-Autumn Festival in Vietnam as we refer to in foreign countries, is a wonderful, ancient festival that revolves…

“Banh Phu The”– Vietnamese Conjugal Cake

In Vietnam,“Banh Phu The” is a special cake, which symbolises the loyalty of a husband and wife… The conjugal cake is normally served at Vietnamese weddings and used as…

Ancestor Worship in Vietnam

Ancestor worship in Vietnam has been said that the Vietnamese believe in the dead, while the Occidentals believe only in death. When Did Ancestor Worship Begin in Vietnam?…

“Banh Chung” (Chung Cake) – The Soul of Vietnamese New Year!

“Banh Chung” (Chung cake) is a traditional and irreplaceable cake of Vietnamese people in the Tet Holidays and King Hung’s anniversary (10th March Lunar). For the Vietnamese, making…

8 Best Nightlife in Halong Bay

Halong Bay in Vietnam was first recognized as a World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994. The majestic landscape of the bay is created by more than…

5 Traditional Handicraft Villages in Hoi An Old Town, Vietnam

A visit to traditional handicraft villages in Hoi An is one of the best ways to get an insight into the daily life of local people and understand…

Hoi An Night Market – A Shopping Paradise

Though night markets are not as bright and shiny as supermarkets or malls, they are still favorite destinations with their own unique and outstanding characteristics. Among three night…

Xẩm (Xam Singing) – a Vietnamese Classical Form of Music

Let’s turn back time to the old days to the legend attached to this special kind of art. The legend, which has been handed down from generation to generation,…

Cai Luong (Reformed Theatre)

Cai Luong (roughly translated as “renovated theatre”) is a form of modern folk opera, particularly famous in Southern Vietnam. It is the convergence of southern Vietnamese folk songs, classical…

T’rung Musical Instrument

What is T’rung? T’rung is one of the popular musical instruments closely associated with the spiritual life of the Bahnar, TSedan, Giarai, Ede and other ethnic minority groups…

Sao Truc (Vietnamese Bamboo Flute)

What is Sao Truc (Vietnamese Bamboo Flute)? Sao Truc – a vertically-held bamboo flute is made from the very bottom of a bamboo tree. Bamboo is hollow except…

Trong Com (Rice Drum) – A Traditional Cylindrical Drum in Vietnam

Normally, the song is usually accompanied by a picture of  boy or girl drummers with axehead-shaped  turbans and long-shaped drums hung loose from the neck down to about the belly. This drum is called Trong Com, which contributes…

Paradise for Diving in Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam

Dubbed the pearl island, Phu Quoc is a popular destination both for Vietnamese and international holidayers. Phu Quoc Island is a part of Phu Quoc district in Kien…

21 Best Things to Do in Hoi An, Vietnam

Hoi An, an old Southeast Asian trading port from the 15th to the 19th century, is charming in many ways. Visiting Hoi An ancient town, you can see…

10 Do’s & Don’ts During Tet Holiday in Vietnam

For Vietnamese people, Tet (a Vietnamese traditional Lunar New Year Festival) is the most wonderful and important festival in the country for family to gather together after a…

13 Best Places for Shopping in Hoi An: Buyer Guide & Tips

Hoi An shopping scene looks busier and more crowded than its neighbor, Da Nang. You can find plenty of prominent stores and local markets within the ancient town…

Ham Rong Mountain in Sapa, Vietnam

Ham Rong Mountain, right next to Sapa town center, is a famous eco-tourist site in Sapa, Vietnam that attracts millions of visitors each year. The place is well-known…

Ti Top Island, Halong Bay – The Beautiful Gift of Mother Nature

Ti Top (Titov), an island of dreams with a beach shaped like a crescent moon, is a popular tourist attractions in Halong Bay, Vietnam. It offers a lot…

8 Magnificent & Mysterious Halong Bay Caves to Witness at Least Once

Home to about 1,600 islands and islets, Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam is also famous for so many unique and beautiful…

Travel Guide for First Time in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is a popular tourist destination to discover fascinating culture, sleek skyscrapers, classic French architecture and ornate temples and pagodas in…

Tuan Chau Island – A Colorful Pearl of Halong Bay

Located within the popular new wonder of the world – Ha Long Bay (Halong Bay), Tuan Chau Island has all the natural advantages to turn itself into the…

3 Biggest & Most Common Halong Cruise Scams to Avoid

You might have heard of Halong Bay before touching down in Vietnam as it’s one of the most famous and majestic tourist attractions in Northern Vietnam. Halong Bay…

Thien Cung Cave – A Marvellous Unspoilt Beauty in Halong Bay

Halong Bay (Ha Long Bay) is undoubtedly one of the most popular destinations for both Vietnamese and international travellers. What’s more wonderful, Halong not only boasts great scenery…

Thay Pagoda Festival, Hanoi

Well situated in the shadows of Sai Son Mountain, Thay Pagoda lies in a tranquil and beautiful village, which is only around 40km west of Hanoi. The Thay…

Vietnamese Lunar New Year

The festival is the best epitomizes Vietnam’s cultural identity. Meaning of Vietnamese New Year The festival which best epitomizes Vietnam’s cultural identity is Vietnamese New Year or Tet.…

A Meaningful Pilgrimage to Lim Festival in Bac Ninh, Vietnam

Should you have an interest in Vietnamese culture and festivals, you would rather follow us in this following supposed pilgrimage to the Lim Festival. It is the done…

Tram Chim National Park, Dong Thap

Covering an area of 7.600 ha, Tram Chim National Park was established in 1999 and situated in Tam Nong District, Dong Thap Province, Vietnam. It is designed to…

29 Best Things to Do in Halong Bay, Vietnam

Your trip to Vietnam might not be completed if you are yet to visit Halong Bay – one of the seven natural wonders of the world. Let’s check…

Traditional “Li Xi” Custom – Giving Luckey Money on Tet in Vietnam

The “Li Xi” custom seems to be popular on Tet Holiday in hope of bringing better things in the future. Thus, this kind of giving money has become…

Rock Climbing in Vietnam

Welcoming to Vietnam, a country which has been visited by a large number of famous international rock climbers for decades. Nonetheless, it has never seen significant development in…

Ta Phin Village, Sapa

Located about 12km north from Sapa town center, Ta Phin Village is one of the famous tourist spots in Sapa, Lao Cai province. The village is not only famous for…

3 Best Things to Do in Can Tho City

Can Tho, which has been regarded as the epicenter of the Mekong Delta, is the largest city in the region and feels like a metropolis after a few…

Hue Night Market & Walking Street, Vietnam

As a popular cheap shopping place throughout Asia, nitght market is no exception in Vietnam. Hue night market and walking street are of special fascinations in Hue combining…

Seeing Halong Bay from a Seaplane

Located in the Vietnam’s North-East region and in the Gulf of Tonkin, Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage, is a complex of the Halong City, the Cam Pha…

Huong Pagoda Festival, Hanoi

The beautiful verse describes scenic spot of Huong Pagoda (also known as Perfume Pagoda), designated by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage site, which makes one can’t help…

Co Loa Festival, Hanoi

Among the very old days of the nation, under the reign of King An Duong Vuong, Vietnam was known as Au Lac. The Kind constructed Co Loa citadel…

Saint Chu Dong Tu Festival, Hung Yen

Being held annually from the 10th to the 12th day of the second lunar month, the Saint Chu Dong Tu is a popular religious festival celebrating Godfather Chu…

Ba Chua Xu Temple Festival, An Giang

Ba Chua Xu temple festival (also known as worshiping goddess festival) is a famous festival in An Giang province, which is held largely each year. This festival was…

Ben Dinh in Ho Chi Minh City

Ben Dinh Tunnels, a section of the Cu Chi Tunnels network, are famous worldwide and used during the Vietnam War. Located around 50 kilometers in the north of…

Dai Lanh Beach, in Nha Trang

Dai Lanh Beach, located about 90 kilometers north from Nha Trang city, is highly acclaimed for being a pristine attraction in Nha Trang, Vietnam. It offers tourists with…

Bac Ha Sunday Market in Sapa, Vietnam

Opening every Sundays from morning till 2:00 pm, Bac Ha Market (80km from Sapa) is an ideal place for every visitor to take a Sapa tour exploring the…

Cai Rang Floating Market in Can Tho, Vietnam

Together with Cai Be and Phung Hiep, Cai Rang Floating Market in Can Tho City, Vietnam is one of the three biggest floating markets in the Mekong Delta.…

Try Cat Ba Kayaking to Enrich Your Travel Experience in Vietnam

About 150km from Hanoi, Cat Ba is a popular tourist destination for those who would like to unwind. In recent years, Cat Ba Islands attracts a large number…

Bai Xep Beach – Top 16 Asian Pristine Destinations

The US-based news website Business Insider has recently released the list of “16 incredible destinations in Asia that tourists don’t know about yet.” Bai Xep, the remote fishing…

First Time In Hanoi: Ultimate Travel & Local Guide

Hanoi, the more than one-thousand-year-old capital of Vietnam, is the biggest political-cultural center of the country experiencing a lot of ups and downs in history. This place is…

Empty Your Pockets with 12 Best Vietnamese Foods That Rock!

Evidently, when people want to discover the essence of a culture, they often study the cuisine, especially the street food and the traditional ones. The reason behind that…

Nightlife in Ho Chi Minh Guide – 12 Best Saigon Night Experiences

Sometimes, when you go to a new place, all you want is going to explore specific attractions, get to recommended entertaining places and join in inspiring activities in…

10 Best Restaurants in Da Nang (Danang)

Da Nang (Danang) is one of the most well-known tourist centers in Vietnam that yearly attracts millions of tourists paying a visit. Not only by superb natural scenes,…

15 Best Outdoor Activities in Hanoi

There are so many amazing outdoor activities in Hanoi, and we had to create a huge list for you to choose from for fun adventure

5 Lesser-Known Attractions & Hidden Gems in Hanoi

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam is noted for a multitude of famous attractions such as Temple of Literature, St.Joseph’s Cathedral and Hoan Kiem Lake. However, not everyone knows…

10 Amazing Hanoi Facts – What You Didn’t Know About This City

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam is known as one of the most appealing cities in Southeast Asia. It boasts many interesting things ranging from ancient monuments, religious structures…

Hanoi Weekend Night Market – Lively Cultural Exchange Spot

While traveling, it is evident that tourists often have three purposes that need to be satisfied. First, understandably, they are eager to learn about the visited place’s culture,…

7 Spectacular Beaches in Southern Vietnam To Check-in at Least Once

It is lucky for a country to be granted numerous breath-taking destinations by Mother Nature – lively bustling cities, peaceful rural villages where paddy fields disappear into the…

Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House Hanoi

A famous historic site situated in Vietnam’s capital - Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House Hanoi has become a highlight attraction worth visiting

Quang Ba Flower Market in Hanoi

In Hanoi, for those who love flowers or participate in flower-related work, probably no one is unaware of a place that whenever being mentioned, its name reminds people…

Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh

Situated in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral is a symbol and a famous tourist attraction in Saigon

10 Best Things to Do in Hanoi, Vietnam

Hanoi is over 1000 years old. Over these years, the city underwent ups and downs in its history, so the richness of history here is overwhelming: ancient architectural…

15 Free Things to Do in Hanoi, Vietnam

Free things to do in Hanoi: take part in interesting Hanoi activities without cost while gaining awesome priceless experience.

Best Nightlife In Hanoi – Top 13 Things to Do

There is never a boring time in Hanoi, especially at night time. When the sun has set, Hanoi becomes noisier and offers many exciting activities to do and…

Cu Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City

Most people think of the most modern and crowded city in Vietnam when it comes to Ho Chi Minh City. However, the city itself also has a great…

Tao Dan Park in Ho Chi Minh

If you are a curious visitors who are planning on a remarkable vacation in Ho Chi Minh City, you will surely have to look through all of the…

10 Best Bars in Ho Chi Minh City

Bars and clubs might be the best destinations at night to get away from stress and tiredness. But where to go? Which bar is the best in Saigon?…

Saigon Central Post Office in Ho Chi Minh

Saigon Central Post Office is one of the most famous and iconic attractions in Ho Chi Minh City. With its unique structure and remnant of the city’s past,…

Deck Saigon – Exciting Culinary Experiences in Ho Chi Minh City

It will be remiss if you don’t recommend Deck Saigon in the list of windy riverside restaurants with the classiest and most romantic space in Ho Chi Minh…

Le Van Tam Park in Ho Chi Minh City

Le Van Tam Park is a suitable place for everyone to do exercise, take a rest under the shaded spots, or breath the fresh air in Ho Chi…

Cho Hom Market: A Paradise of Fabric And Food in Hanoi

Mentioning Vietnam’s culture, in general, and Hanoi’s, in particular, we shouldn’t miss traditional and long-running markets which have witnessed the transformation of the city over historical periods. Cho…

Buffet Sen Tay Ho Restaurant, Hanoi

Being a favorite address for locals and overseas gourmets to enjoy the traditional Hanoi food, the chain of Sen Buffet Restaurant is definitely a not-to-miss dining spot in…

Shopping In Hanoi: 7 Ideal Places

Hanoi, the 1000-year-old capital of Vietnam, is not only known for its precious historical and cultural values but also offers a fantastic shopping environment for both international and…

Top 14 Best Temples in Vietnam to Visit

If you want to go to a Buddhist temple to pray for peace or find a peaceful place to calm the mind and soul, don’t miss these following…

6 Best Markets in Hanoi: Local Guide

In Hanoi, there are so many famous flash boutiques and shopping centers, thanks to the rapid development of the city. Shopping here can help you feel relaxed, satisfy…

Top 20 Best Vietnamese Street Food from North to South!

When referring to Vietnam, international friends will not only think about an S-shaped seaside nation with a lot of very-beautiful natural scenery and other natural resources luckily offered…

10 Best Things To Do in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City occupies tourists’ heart due to not only the image of a vibrant and charming city, converging all the conveniences of a modern metropolis, but…

Reunification Palace in Ho Chi Minh City

Reunification Palace in Ho Chi Minh City, aka Independence Palace, is a symbolic representation of the heroic Vietnamese history.

5 Best Islands in Vietnam

Vietnam’s coastline stretches over 3000 kilometers long, creating a number of beautiful beaches, untouched islets and stunning archipelagos from the north to the south. The picturesque landscapes will…

Shopping in Ho Chi Minh City: 9 Places to Go

The scene of shopping in Ho Chi Minh City has a mixture of old and new, from big modern shopping malls to outdoor markets and souvenir outlets.  If…

6 Best Gay Bars in Hanoi Should Be on Your Bucket List

Hanoi’s nightlife is always charming and mysterious. You can choose to walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, have a coffee with friends or visit some shopping centers. But if…

10 Best Restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, was remarked as the Pearl of the Far East. Now it has become the most developed and bustling city in…

10 Best Waterfalls in Vietnam

Vietnam is not only famous for its charming coastal line but also the home of numerous stunning and beautiful waterfalls. From north to south, wherever you go, there…

Blanc Restaurant Saigon

Traveling not only means that you wake up in a completely faraway land, but it also means you give yourself the opportunities to live in a new lifestyle…

Ben Thanh Market in Saigon

For those who have spent years shopping at some supermarkets and commercial centers, it would be an exhilarating experience to explore the Asian markets. Just visit Ben Thanh…

Hanoi Opera House – A Witness of Vietnamese History

Wandering around Hanoi, you may discover a number of yellow-painted buildings, which are of typical French architecture. Hanoi Opera House is one of the most appealing ones. Looked…

Tran Quoc Pagoda Hanoi – Local Guide

Hanoi is always a great destination for Buddhists with many ancient pagodas and temples. Most of the old pagodas are located around West Lake. Especially, nowhere else is…

Hang Gai street, Hanoi

Coming to Hanoi, not only do you admire both the ancient and modern beauty of many beautiful landscapes and valuable cultural and historical sites, but you also have…

Jade Emperor Pagoda – Where President Obama visited in Saigon

If you have a chance to visit Ho Chi Minh City, which is renowned by active and modern beauty, you will be so surprised by a one-hundred-year-old pagoda…

Temple of Literature Hanoi

If you are traveling to Hanoi, the ancient capital of Vietnam, besides the number of motorbikes on the road, you are also impressed by how busy and crowded…

Quan An Ngon Restaurant, Hanoi

Regarding dining in Hanoi, its renowned street food of the city is your welcome, but you will also see the more refined, modern side soon – the restaurants…

Hoan Kiem Lake Hanoi – What to See & Do

Located right in the center of the capital of Vietnam, Hoan Kiem Lake Hanoi is famous for its peaceful beauty, its cultural as well as historical values. Many…

Honeymoon in Vietnam: 10 Best Places

With natural charm, inspiring scenery, vibrant colors, and delicious food, Vietnam can bring the best honeymoon trips to couples. You will enjoy the most magical holiday of your…

Bia Hoi Corner Hanoi, Vietnam

Differ far from the noisy image of Hanoi in the daytime, Hanoi at night brings a charming and romantic beauty fascinating to everyone’s heart. When night falls, streets…

St Joseph’s Cathedral Hanoi, Vietnam

If you want to visit a tourist attraction in Hanoi different from others which allows you to witness an outstanding architecture, Saint Joseph’s Cathedral will be the most…

Hang Bac Street Hanoi

Hanoi, the heart of Vietnam, is one of the most crowded and bustling cities in the country. That is why shopping activities here are popular, diversified and lively…

10 Best Places for Camping in Vietnam

For those who are big fans of camping, there is no reason for missing out on the most popular camping sites in Vietnam. Combining your camping with discovering…

11 Best Vietnam Experiences to Try a Multicolor Vietnam

Each region in Vietnam has its own culture and history, which can make tourists confused since if they merely have a certain amount of time, it would be…

Vietnam Military History Museum

Where in Hanoi can give you thorough understanding of Vietnam’s great victory against the French colonialists and American imperialists? Here it is, the Military History Museum. Formation of…

8 Must-See UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Vietnam

The diverse and alluring charms of Vietnam can make it difficult for you to decide where to visit on your next trip to the S-shaped country. If that’s…

Lung Phin Market in Ha Giang

Ha Giang is a beautiful land in Vietnam, renowned by not only endless lush flower fields but also unmistakable and unforgettable experiences it offers any travel lovers that…

8 Best Markets in Vietnam – Go & Heat Up Your Shopping Spirit!

It is evident to say that: Market is one of the must-see places for any travelers who want to understand more about the local culture of any destination.…

One Pillar Pagoda Hanoi, Vietnam

Hanoi – the capital of Vietnam, not only is it well-known for many delicious street foods but also a lot of age-old historical and cultural heritages. One of…

6 Best Ideas to Discover the Bustling Nightlife in Nha Trang, Vietnam

Nha Trang City, the precious pearl of Vietnam South Central Coast, has long been well-known for the magnificent sandy beaches as well as the world-class resorts that attract…

Bau Trang – Little Desert in Tropical Land of Vietnam

About 60 km to the northeast of Phan Thiet City, Bau Trang Sand Dune (Bàu Trắng) (also known as Bau Sen (Bàu Sen), Bach Ho or Bau Cat…

Pristine Phu Quy Island: Reasons to Visit

Phu Quy Island is a tropical paradise set in a volcanic crater, rising from the sea off Binh Thuan Province. I. Overview about Phu Quy Island Phu Quy…

West Lake Hanoi – What to See & Things to Do

West Lake (also known as Ho Tay – Tay Ho) is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Hanoi and can also be considered as an iconic…

Top 7 Best Markets in Ho Chi Minh City

For the shopping enthusiasts and first-time visitors, the best markets in Ho Chi Minh are must-visits place. Mostly located in District 1, these markets bring you a brand…

UNESCO Oral and Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity of Vietnam

Bach Ma National Park – Centre of flora Diversity in Vietnam

Opening your tourist map, you can easily find the position of Vietnam’s center of flora diversity – Bach Ma National Park. It is located in central Vietnam, in Thua…

Vegetarian Eating in Vietnam – same, same but different!

Vietnam is not only a rather peculiar country of North Asia with extremely friendly and helpful people but its vegetarian regional menu is also worth discussing. The majority of…

Vietnam’s Past Educational System

In comparison with other developing countries, Việt Nam’s population enjoys a relatively high standard of education. In the past, Vietnam’s educational system was affected by many cultures, of which…

Ly Quoc Su Pagoda

Each of the spring, Hanoians often come to Ly Quoc Su Pagoda to wish for happiness and prosperity. Visitors to the pagoda not only for worshipping but also…

Nhi Thanh Grotto in Lang Son

Visitors from far always regard Lang Son as home to some grotesque grottoes, of which Nhi Thanh grotto is one of the most beautiful grottoes… Lang Son has…

Rice Cooking Competition

One of the meaningful acitivity in Vietnamese Tet festivals is rice cooking competition. A rice cooking competition is held to encourage women to take more responsibility in their traditional work. During Tet holiday,…

Hotels & Accomodations in Vietnam

The most concerning issue for foreign travelers when visiting Vietnam is to find a convenient and reasonable-priced accommodation. That’s why we would like to introduce here the system…

Unique Coffee Culture in Ho Chi Minh

There is no doubt that Vietnam – the 2nd largest coffee producer in the world is well known for consuming coffee at a large amount. So here comes to…

Unique Highland Markets of Ethnic People

A trip to the Northern highland of Vietnam could not be perfect without a visit to its local markets, typical of which are Bac Ha, Sapa and Dong…

Egg Coffee – an Unique Culture of Hanoi

If you have chance to visit Hanoi one day, remember to enjoy its egg coffee. Why so? You may hear a lot about egg coffee, and this kind of coffee…

Rolled Rice Pancake – Banh Cuon

Among Vietnam’s delicate specialties, “bánh cuốn” ranks top thanks to its softness, sweet fragance of cinnamon, dried onion and strong taste of minced meat and sources! Among other…

Com Hen Song Huong – Perfume River Mussel Cooked Rice

“Com hen Song Huong” (Perfume River Mussel Cooked Rice) is a dish served at room temperature, made with mussels and leftover rice. It is a complicated recipe that…

Christianity in Vietnam

Christianity enters Vietnam Christianity in Vietnam was introduced in the 16th century by missionaries from Europe’s main Catholic evangelist countries, France, Spain and Portugal. One of the early…

Tra Co Beach, a Significant Stop-over on Approaching Vietnam

Based at the first point of the S-shaped Vietnam, Tra Co beach, one of the most beautiful beaches, is an important stop-over when tourists arrive in Vietnam from the…

Thien Cam Beach, a melodious charm

Considered as a “Heaven’s Lute”, Thien Cam is a rhythmically beautiful beach in central Vietnam, attracting thousands of tourist turns annually. If you are wondering about a summer vacation place,…

Hue Beef Noodle – Typical Culinary Art of Hue!

In Hue city, the former citadel of Vietnam, it doesn’t take you a lot of money to dine like a King! Hue beef noodle takes its origin from…

Nhat Le Beach – a Fascinating Seaside Landscape

On your North-South journey in Vietnam, there’s a very beautiful seaside landscape that you should not miss when passing by central Vietnam, that is, Nhat Le beach, Quang…

Trekking in Sapa: Must-know Points to Keep in Mind

Most visitors to Sapa end up wishing they could spend more time there, and no wonder — this highland town in northern Vietnam has got it all, from…

Khan Dong – Traditional Women’s Hairstyles in Northern Vietnam

Along with the “ao tu than”, traditional girls and women in Northern Vietnam are often charming with a “khan dong” and a “khan mo qua”. The “khan dong”…

Banh Khuc

Banh khuc is a traditional cake of Vietnam and so delicious! The cake is a rice ball made of glutinous rice mixed with cudweed (khuc)-most important ingredient and filled with green…

Song Ngu Island in Vinh, Vietnam

About 4km southeast of Cua Lo Beach is Song Ngu Island, which looks like a huge fish. The island is described as “two fish swim on the wave when…

Do Son Beach in Hai Phong

If you are staying in Hai Phong Province, a visit to Do Son Beach is worthwhile. It is a great privilege of Haiphong to be given by nature the beautiful beach of Do Son.…

Dong Chau Beach, a Wild Beauty

Visiting Dong Chau Beach, you will immediately realized that the beach has reserved much of a wild beauty… The Beach is located in Dong Minh Commune, Tien Hai…

Spectacular Tien Son Cave

Tien Son Cave belongs to Phong Nha – Ke Bang tourist complex that comprises natural beauty-spots in central province of Quang Binh. The site is now on the list to…

Swings – “Danh Du”

“Danh du” (Swings) have been traditional game at Vietnamese village festivals for centuries. The game is most popular in the northern delta, especially along the banks of the Duong…

Kite Flying in Vietnam (Diều sáo), So Interesting!

“Diều sáo” (kite flying) are Vietnamese kites that make music, so interesting! If you are in Vietnam, you will have a chance to fly the interesting “diều sáo”. Kite…

Dong Mo Tourist Area

Situated some 36km to the west of Hanoi, 45km from Noi Bai International Airport, Dong Mo tourist area is a poetic valley with a man-made reservoir covering 1,500…

Ghenh Rang Beach

Ghenh Rang Beach is a famous beauty spot situated in the south of the poetic Quy Nhon City, 3km from the downtown. Ghenh Rang is a wild land…

Rice Noodle Soup (Pho)

Pho (rice noodle soup), a typical dish of Hanoi people, has been existing for a long time. Pho is prepered not only in a sophisticated manner but also…

Bun Goi Da

The strange dish is originated in My Xuyen Town, Soc Trang Province. Leaving the city of Soc Trang some 5 km to My Xuyen Town, you can see…

The National Vestige Ton Thanh Pagoda

Visiting Long An Province, you will have a chance to view not only Binh Ta Archaeological Vestiges, but also Ton Thanh Pagoda – the national vestige of Vietnam. Ton Thanh…

Enjoy Sa Dec Flower Village in Dong Thap

Enjoying an excursion to Sa Dec Flower Garden (Sa Dec flower village) , you will surely admire the vast lotus and bonsai in here. A forest of flowers…

Large Ethnic Groups in Vietnam

Vietnam is a culturally diversified nation with 54 ethnic groups with multiple customs and traditions. Each group has its own unique costume character, that adds more colour to Vietnamese culture……

Tranquil Phu Quoc Beach

A beach holiday on the largest island of Vietnam, you are advised to relax on Phu Quoc beach and enjoy a sunrise vacation… After being liberated on 30 April 1975, Phu…

Oc Eo Remains Site

Oc Eo Remains Site is a place name known to many people inside the country and overseas. The remains site is located in the mountainous region of Sap…

Ba Dong Beach with Picturesque Beauty

Ba Dong Beach stretches nearly 50 kilometers over three communes in southern Tra Vinh Provincein Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, with the very picturesque beauty, beautiful long beach suitable for bath…

Dong Tam Snake Farm

Not far from Vinh Trang Pagoda, Dong Tam Snake Farm is one of the country’s largest snake-raising centers where venom is produced for local use and export. Located…

Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary

Bac Lieu Province, around 100 km from the southernmost tip of Vietnam, is home to a popular bird sanctuary located in Hiep Thanh Commune of Bac Lieu Town. The…

Social Relationships in Vietnam

The desire to achieve harmony between the self and the non-self remains an essential preoccupation of the Vietnamese in interpersonal relations outside the family group. The basic principles…

Corn Noodles in Vietnam

Corn noodles? Never heard of them – what are they, where can you get them and how do they taste? The corn noodles are really great! Corn noodles…

My Tho Noodle Soup (Hu Tieu)

Hu Tieu (My Tho noodle soup) is a traditional dish, so specific to Southern Vietnam. As a Chinese long-aged dish, this food was reciped to taste My Tho delta people…

Vietnamese Traditional Family Values!

What is success? “Success is simple, more simple than you often think, success comes when dad and son try to cook a favorite dish for mother on Mother’s…

Weird Vietnamese Food – Why Don’t You Try?

Western culture considers that eating a dog is not good, but there will be no problem with other sorts of animals, as long as they are not called…

Conical Hat – A Piece of Vietnam

“Non la” (translated as “conical hat”) is not only a normal hat, but also one of Vietnam’s symbols of charm. Every country has its own national headgear. The…

Coffee Culture in Hanoi

Sai Gon has coffee on high floor, and under ground, etc., whereas Hanoi has street coffee and traditional cafeteria. The competition between Trung Nguyen coffee system, modern Cappuccino…

Grilled Shrimp Paste – a Whole Ocean in One Bite!

Grilled shrimp paste, which has been roughly translated in Vietnamese as chao tom, was originally created by the ingenious cooks for the imperial kitchen in Hue. Walking along some…

Royal Refined Music (Nha Nhac) in Hue

On 7th, November 2003, the Royal Refined Music in Hue, Vietnam was proclaimed by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, the first…

Tea Drinking in Vietnam

Tea drinking is what you often see when walking along Hanoi streets, near a lamp post, under the shade of a tree, or next to a door where…

Sole sisters (Guoc Moc) for the Vietnamese

Sole sisters (Guoc Moc) is footwear that imbued with symbolic meaning for Vietnamese people. Due to Vietnam’s hot and humid climate and wading days in wet rice paddies…

“Mam Ngu Qua” (Five-fruit Tray) Sends Tet Traditional Flavours

Tet Nguyen Dan, more commonly known by its shortened name Tet, is the most important and popular holiday in Vietnam. It is a relaxing and special occasion for everyone…

Vietnamese Lunar Calendar

Prior to adoption of the Western solar calendar system, the Vietnamese exclusively followed a lunar calendar in determining the times of planting, harvesting, and festival occasions. Though today,…

Funeral Ceremony

“The sense of the dead is that of the final”, says a Vietnamese proverb, implying that funeral ceremonies must be solemnly organized. Formerly, funeral ceremony went as follow’s…

Cho Lon: The Chinatown in Ho Chi Minh City

Whoever staying in Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam often pays a visit to Chợ Lớn (or Sai Gon’s China Town), a super vast market town, to be…

Spectacular Beauty of Lang Co Bay

A trip to central Vietnam cannot be perfect without a stop-over at Lang Co Bay, which lies between Danang and Hue cities on the central coast. Visitors flock to…

Dong Ho Painting

Dong Ho Painting is a kind of Vietnamese folk painting originating in Dong Ho Village in Song Ho Commune, Thuan Thanh District, Bac Ninh Province. Dong Ho paintings…

Vietnamese Water Puppet (Mua Roi Nuoc)

If you are ever in Hanoi it will be regretful to miss the Water Puppet Theater – even if you think you are not a puppet kind of…

Perfume Pagoda (Chùa Hương) – “The First Ranking Southern Grotto”

Perfume Mount is an ever wish/ With mountains, water, and clouds/ People always ask if this is the top-ranking cavern…” (extracted from “Perfume Mount passion” written by Chu Manh…

Spring Roll (Chả Giò) in Vietnam

Chả giò” (or Nem Rán in the North) is one of the most popular traditional Vietnamese food, literally meaning minced pork roll. The most common English translation of “Chả giò”…

Mui Ne Beach – A Natural Gifted Sea Cape

Whoever visiting Phan Thiet City, Binh Thuan Province could not help a journey to Mui Ne – a gracefully seductive sea cape! 22 kilometers North Eastern Phan Thiet, Binh Thuan…

Dong Ba Market – A Romantic Symbol of Hue

If you are in Hue, the poetic ancient citadel of Vietnam, one among the sites that you should really pay a visit is Dong Ba Market, the significant place…

Top Prominent Museums in Ho Chi Minh City

What could not be missed when you are in Hochiminh city is some of the significant museums that tell the whole vivid story of a heroic and historical…

Fish Sauce – a Famous Vietnamese Condiment

When having most Vietnamese food, “nuoc mam” or Fish Sauce is the indispensable spice of much deliciousness. Whoever coming to Vietnam and most Southeast Asian countries (such as…

Dam Sen Park in Ho Chi Minh City

Oh my kids did have a wonderful time at Dam Sen Park, and keep asking me to bring them back some day!”, smiled a young mother when asked…

Vietnam Ethnology Museum in Hanoi

Almost no foreign tourist to Hanoi refuse to visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, where they can look into a vivid picture of the miniaturized Vietnamese ethnic community’s…

Ca Na Beach – the “Sleeping Princess”

As one of the most wildest and beautiful beaches of Vietnam, Ca Na Beach, the “Sleeping Princess” of Ninh Thuan province, is warmly beckoning tourists. On the map of Vietnam tourism as well…

Van Phuc Silk Village in Hanoi

During their stay in Hanoi, most tourists insist on a trip to Van Phuc Silk Village, the famous silk village of Hanoi to contemplate the genuine traditional silk-making…

The Klong Put

The Klong put is the Xe Dang language name of a musical instrument of the wind family, air driving-in branch. It is played by ethnic groups in Tay…

Cao Lau Hoi An (Hoi An Vermicelli)

Visitors to Hoi An never forget Cao Lau (vermicelli), the special Hoi An and Quang Nam special symbol. Cao Lau is the foremost traditional Hoi An food. Visitors…

“Mứt Tết” – Very Delicious Preserved Fruit in Vietnam!

In Vietnamese New Year party, beside traditional dishes, no family can forget to make a tray of “Mứt Tết”, a cup of tea, betel and areca ready to…

Son Doong – The World’s Largest Cave

Son Doong, a cave belongs to the Phong Nha-Ke Bang grotto system in central Quang Binh Province, has been discovered to be the biggest in the world. Son Doong cave,…

“Giò” – Vietnamese dainty morsel in Spring

On the Tet traditional tray of food according to Vietnamese culture, with traditional dishes such as Chung cake, chicken meat, spring rolls and so on, “giò” is one of the dainty morsels.…

Son Tra Peninsula – A Scenic Landscape in Danang, Vietnam

Son Tra Peninsula is 10km from the center of Da Nang City to the North-east and is 693m high above sea level. Son Tra Mountain can be seen…

Exploring Hidden Beauty of Marble Mountains (Ngu Hanh Son) in Danang

These days, Vietnam becomes one of the best places to travel thanks to the traditional culture and natural beauties. Owing to the harmonizing combination of mountains and beaches,…

Hai Van Pass

Hai Van Pass is one of the most scenic hillside roads in Vietnam. Whenbraving the steep winding roads of a paved mountain pass, you will have a chance…

Cat Co Beach in Cat Ba Island

Visiting the large beach of Cat Co, which is separated by a small range of mountain, you can swim in the blue and warm water, so clear that…

Nguom Ngao Cave with Masterpiece in Stone

Nguom Ngao Cave, an astonishing cave with stalactites of various shapes, is the most famous limestone grotto in the northern mountain province of Cao Bang thanks to its…

Duong Lam Ancient Village, Hanoi

After the recognition of Hoi An ancient town, Hanoi old quarter, Duong Lam village in Son Tay Town (some 60km to the west of Hanoi Capital) is the first ancient village recognised…

Tea with Longan and Lotus Seed

Tea with longan and lotus seed is considered as the Vietnamese quintessence… With longan and lotus seeds, the Vietnamese can create a kind of special-flavor tea. It is considered…

“Ô Mai” – A Delicious Nosh

“Ô mai” is salted dry apricot or sugared dry apricot that is a favourite nosh for many people in Hanoi and other provinces. What is “Ô mai”? Ô mai” is produced for…

My Khe Beach – a Beautiful Beach in Danang

My Khe beach is recognised as one of the most ideal beach of Da Nang City, international tourists came here for convalescence and relaxation… Da Nang has a coastline of 30…

“Tò He”: Traditional Toys in Vietnam

“Tò he” toys are sculptured figurines fashioned from colored rice dough, that make not only Vietnamese children but also adults feel so interesting… In the old days, when…

Ao Yem (Chemise) – The Indispensable Dress of Ancient Girls

Looking back into the historic development of national dress, Vietnam not only has “Ao Dai” but also “Ao Yem” – the indispensable dress of ancient girls. Images of…

Vietnamese Traditional Wrestling

Wrestling is a national traditional art in Vietnam, that attracts many audiences. The National Wrestling Championship is often held in different provinces in Vietnam on a beautiful spring day.…

Quang Noodle: A So-good Speciality in Hoi An!

Knowing Vietnamese noodles can be extremely helpful, as “pho” is to Hanoi and beef rice noodles is to Hue, Quang noodles is very popular in Quang Nam and Da Nang, and also…

Human Chess in Vietnam

Whenever taking part in Vietnamese village and temple festivals, you will have a chance to watch a traditional game – human chess (“cờ người”), which is the favourite to…

Longevity Custom Features Vietnamese Native Culture

An old saying goes: “respecting the elder, he will give you more ages”. The simple saying covers a philosophy of life in Vietnamese society and is related to…

Non Nuoc Beach – One of the World’s Beautiful Beaches

Non Nuoc Beachgently slopes towards the calm, clear, blue sea; the clarity of the water attracts visitors who come to bathe and enjoy the seafood. This fine sandy…

“Banh Gio” – Pyramidal Rice Dumpling

Not everyone can eat “banh gio”. Yet, it is very easy to get addicted to it. That is true! This simple dish sold in country markets has become…

“Cay Neu” & Its Meaning in Vietnamese Culture

Tet Nguyen Dan is the Lunar New Year Festival and is the most important Vietnamese holiday. Tet is the celebration of the beginning of spring as well as a new…

“Cốm” (Green Sticky Rice) – Autumn’s Special Gift

“Cốm” (green sticky rice or green rice flakes) is a delicacy that is made only in autumn and cherished by all Vietnamese. For Hanoians, nothing evokes autumn like the…

Ao Dai – The Vietnamese Long Dress

The beauty of women dressed in “Ao Dai” always leaves a deep impression on foreign visitors to Vietnam. The beauty of women dressed in “Ao Dai” always leaves…

Vietnamese Traditional Martial Arts Festival

The three-day Vietnamese traditional martial arts festival in central Binh Dinh Province, father land of the “Viet Vo Dao”, is not only a way to popularize the Viet’s martial arts, but also a reflection of…

Bai Dinh Pagoda (Ninh Binh) – The Travel Guide

Bai Dinh pagoda is famous for its great size and imposingness. The pagoda will be also set more record for the owner of the most Arhat Statues in ASEAN…

“Che” – Vietnamese Sweetened Porridge

“Chè” is a Vietnamese term that refers to any traditional Vietnamese thick, sweet dessert soup or sweetened porridge. Sweetened porridge is a kind of sugary flavored beverage which is protein-rich. As such,…

Cua Lo Beach with the Picturesque Beauty

Situated in Nghe An Province, on the shore of the East Sea with the Cua Lo estuary in the north and the Cua Hoi estuary in the south,…

Ban Gioc Waterfall – the largest one in Vietnam!

Ban Gioc Waterfall is now an attractive beauty spot for national and international visitors. Travelling some 272 km from Hanoi, you will reach the splendid fall… Ban Gioc Waterfall on the Quy…

Bao Son Paradise

Bao Son Paradise Park in Hoai Duc District of Hanoi is the biggest entertainment and tourism complex in the North. Opened to the public in early September of…

Quan Cong Temple – The Most Sacred Temple in Hoi An

Hoi An is one of the most ancient cities of Vietnam, which will remind people of old houses with mossy tile roofs, streets flooded with red lanterns, elaborate…

Ok Om Bok Festival – The Full-moon Festival in Mekong Delta

The Khmer ethnic people annually celebrated their traditional Ok Om Bok Festival on the full-moon day (15th day) of the middle Winter to shows their gratitude to the Moon Goddess…

Vinh Trang Pagoda (Tien Giang)

If you truly enjoy the outdoors and want the unique experience of living with the local people in the Mekong Delta, you should not miss Vinh Trang Pagoda,…

Do Temple – a Sarcred Place Hornoring Ly Dynasty’s Kings

 “The architecture of the Do Temple is marvelous,Worthy to the thousand-year-old history of Thang Long” The meaningful verses highly praised the architecture of Do Temple, which is in…

14 Best Restaurants in Hoi An You Shouldn’t Miss

Every trip would not be complete without discovering the cuisine’s uniqueness in the land you set your foot on. Hoi An, an ancient town rich in culture and…

The “Vatican” of Caodaism in Vietnam

Welcome to the world of Caodaism – an extraordinary indigenous religion that has captured the belief of over two million Vietnamese and the whimsy of everyone. Compared with…

Confucianism in Vietnam

Confucianism in Vietnam can be considered as a social philosophy than just a normal religion. It has no church, no clergy and no bible as well. It advocates…

Enjoying Fascinating Scenery in Bai Tu Long Bay & National Park

Bai Tu Long National Park belongs to the well-known Ha Long Bay – a world cultural heritage, Bai Tu Long National Park will bring you amazed feeling and unforgettable experience! Be…

Travel Guide to Cat Ba Island – The World’s Biosphere Reserve

Belonging to Cat Ba Archipelago, which includes 367 islands, in the south of Ha Long bay, Cat Ba Island is only 30 km from Hai Phong city centre…

Vung Tau Beach in Southern Vietnam

Vung Tau beach belongs to Southern Vietnam and is most loved by Vietnamese southern people thanks to its marvelous length as well as magnificent sea-view. Why is Vung…

Rice vermicelli (Bun): the Origin for Many Vietnamese Delicious Dishes!

Bun (Rice vermicelli) is made of rice flour which is turned into small, circular and white threads wrapped up into small coils called Con Bun. Vietnamese rice vermicelli is…

Vietnamese Wine & Popular Types

When we say that Vietnam is warming with reds these days, we aren’t making a political statement, of course. We’re talking about wine. With the easing of government…

Have You Ever Listened to “Nhac Tien Chien” (Vietnamese pre-war music)?

“Outside on the veranda, the autumn rain is gently falling. The somber sky is quieting, suspended clouds are scattering. Amidst the muffled wind blowing past in the autumn…

Cape Ca Mau National Park in Ca Mau Province

Covering an area of 41,862ha, Cape Ca Mau National Park is located in Dat Mui commune, Ngoc Hien district, Ca Mau province, nearly 400km away from Ho Chi…

Can Cau Market – A Unique Local Market in Lao Cai near Sapa, Vietnam

In Vietnam, if Hanoians are proud to have Dong Xuan Market, Saigonese are proud to have Ben Thanh Market, then the Mong and the Giay people – minority…

Coc Ly Market in Lao Cai, Vietnam

It can be generally said that Lao Cai – a mountainous district of the upland northwest in Vietnam, is renowned for many unique fairs that strongly uphold not…

A Glance at Vietnamese Folk Painting!

Folk painting is a combination of traditional cultural values with ancient artistic methods that have been created through the labor of past generations. There are two types of…

Assembly Hall Of Fujian Chinese Congregation in Hoi An

Assembly Hall of the Fujian Chinese Congregation (Hội Quán Phúc Kiến in Vietnamese) in Hoi An Town, Quang Nam is one of the most beautiful assembly halls here.…

Lullaby Singing in Vietnam

When I was a baby, my mom and my grand mom used to sing the Vietnamese lullabies for me. It was just not to lull me to sleep…

The Cultural Space of Gong in the Central Highlands, Vietnam

The fame of Cultural Space of Gong in the Central Highlands of Vietnam has crossed the national borders to become a prestigious propety of human beings. Specific values…

Dan Nhi, Vietnamese Two-Chord Fiddle

Dan Nhi (Vietnamese two-chord fiddle) has melodious sounds and has an indispensable role in a traditional musical orchestra to express the subtle mood of man’s soul. What is…

Chau Van Singing

As an ancient form of art performance in Vietnam, Chau Van singing is derived from the Red River Delta of the North of Vietnam in the 16th century…

Lithophone (Đàn Đá) – Special Sound of Vietnam’s Central Highlands

Lithophone, called by locals as a stone gong, emerged asd a signature musical instrument of Vietnam’s Central Highlands thousands of years ago. What is Lithophone in Vietnam? Lithophone…

Vietnamese Clothing: History & Traditional Culture

Vietnam has always been praised for the spirits against aggressive war by foreigners. However, the nation is also the diversified culture cradle, one of which is the traditional…

Cuc Phuong National Park in Ninh Binh

Established in 1962, Cuc Phuong is the oldest and largest national park in Vietnam. Where is Cuc Phuong National Park Located? Situated 120 South-West of Hanoi, with a…

Taoism in Vietnam– Part of the Tam Giao (Three Religions) of Vietnam

Tam Giao, which includes Buddhism, Confucianism and Taoism, plays the key role in Vietnamese religion. “Tao” means “path” or “way” that turns Taoists’ thoughts to health, longevity, immortality…

Cheo Singing – a Popular Traditional Music Performance in Vietnam

There’s a folk verse in Vietnam that tells about a lazy guy who does not want to do anything but could not resist the attraction of a Cheo…

Cha Ca La Vong (Grilled Minced Fish)

Hanoi now has several stores selling Cha ca La Vong (grilled minced fish) but none of them can be equal to the Cha Ca Road’s in terms of…

Ca Tru Singing – A Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Culture Heritage

Perhaps, the most important catalyst in the development of contemporary Vietnamese folkloric performance was the appearance of the call-and-response dialogue song. These kinds of songs have created a…

Tuong Singing (Classical Opera) in Vietnam

Tuong singing is one kind of Vietnamese tragicomedy and comic opera with gestures or costume. Serving an educational purpose, it is a combination of songs, dances and dramatic…

Phu Quoc Prison in the Idyllic Torture Island of Vietnam

Vietnam is famous for not only the variety of food and cuisines but also the uniqueness of tourist destinations. Among a host of appealing attractions, Phu Quoc is…

Trong Cave – A Worth-Visiting Wonder In Halong Bay

Halong Bay has always been famous for its impressive natural wonders, including breathtaking beaches, wide and blue ocean, peaceful floating villages and impressive and mysterious caves. Among the…

Diving in Hoi An – An Amazing Experience & Activity to Try

For most visitors to Hoi An, they spend their time wandering around the ancient town, rowing a boat on the river, or enjoying the beauty of lantern streets…

Dive Bar & Restaurant in Hoi An

For most people, Hoi An is an ancient monument city with a history of a thousand years and a wide-ranged culture. Visiting Hoi An, travelers not only contemplate…

Tan Ky Old House in Hoi An

Each house in Hoi An old town is a prominent individual of the architectural complex of the whole city. Therefore, Hoi An people still live normal daily lives…

Heart of Darkness Craft Brewery in Ho Chi Minh

The nightlife in Ho Chi Minh City has so many interesting places to explore. Instead of normal bars and cafes, foreign tourists can find a whole new sense…

Japanese Covered Bridge – The Legacy Of Ancient Japan in Hoi An

With a history of more than 400 years, nowadays, the Japanese Covered Bridge, aka Cau Pagoda, might be considered as one of the most significant constructions of the…

11 Best Nightlife in Hoi An – Light up Your Experiences at Night

Hoi An has been long known as lantern town due to beautifully attractive lanterns. However, it is definitely not the only thing to watch at night there. If…

Purple Forbidden City in Hue – A Nostalgic Look at The Past

If you are a fan of history, you shouldn’t miss the last citadel of Vietnam, which is located in Thua Thien Hue province in central Vietnam. 2000-year history…

White Marble Wine Bar: Ideal for an Enjoyable Hoi An Nightlife

When referring to Hoi An, a famous tourism destination in Quang Nam Province, people will immediately imagine an ancient town which is imbued with cultural and historical values…

Riding a Water Buffalo in Hoi An – Unique Activity for Village Experience

Among the famous tourist sites in Vietnam, Hoi An old town has always been one of the most significant places for foreign travelers to hang out and have…

Sapa Church – An Ancient Symbol of the Sapa Misty Town

Sapa Church (a catholic church with a stone belltower) is considered the most attractive place for sightseeing in Sapa, Vietnam. Located in the center of the Sapa town,…

4 Must-go Coffee Shops in Hoi An Ancient Town

Hoi An ancient town is home to not only a number of famous attractions in Vietnam, but also some of impressive coffee shops that are hardly found anywhere…

Hoi An Silk Village – The Treasure of Hoi An Ancient Town

Hoi An is well-known for a lot of traditional handicraft villages. Among them, Hoi An Silk Village stands out as one of the oldest ones with 300 years…

Cu Lao Cau Island in Phan Thiet, Mui Ne

Located in Binh Thuan province – a southeast province being prosperous with a variety of natural resources and stunning sceneries, Cu Lao Cau Island, 7 sea miles counting…

The Majestic Thac Bac Waterfall – Highlight of Sapa Tourism

With its majestic and stunning appearance, throughout the years, Thac Bac Waterfall (Silver Falls) has always succeeded in attracting thousands of visitors, both domestic and international. Originating from…

Interesting Nao Cong Festival in Sapa

With a high level of ethnic diversity, Sapa has many cultural festivals held throughout the year. Even if you visit the town in the summer, you still have…

Nightlife in Sapa – A Different Lifestyle in the North of Vietnam

Sapa has been widely well-known for its splendid scenery and special ethnic minority’s lifestyle, which bring out a totally different image from Hanoi – the capital city of…

Tuyen Lam Lake, A Miniature Paradise In Dalat, Vietnam

Have you ever wondered what made Da Lat (Dalat) the most tourist attraction destination in Central Highlands of Vietnam? You could find the answer for this question by…

Miss Ly Cafeteria 22 – A Legendary Dining Spot in Hoi An

As an important commercial port in the 17th and 18th century, Hoi An was located at the crossroads for trading spanning Asia and Europe. You can see worldly…

Foodlovers’ Guide to Eating in Sapa, Vietnam

Travelling is not only about discovering the beauty of the land, of the local people, but also getting to know special cuisine characteristics of that land. Eating Sapa,…

Gau Tao Festival – Discover the Cultural Beauty of Sapa, Vietnam

H’Mong is the largest group of ethnic minorities in the northwest of Vietnam which has a rich spiritual life. The Mong people’s traditional culture has been well preserved…

Tra Que Garden Restaurant & Cooking Class in Hoi An

The charming town of Hoi An, Vietnam is home to some of the best restaurants in the country. These restaurants cater to you and push you out of…

Hoa Lo Prison – Maison Centrale in Hanoi

Just 5 minutes away from the Hilton Hanoi Opera Hotel, Hoa Lo Prison is well worth a visit. The name Hoa Lo, commonly translated as “fiery furnace” or…

Tailoring in Hoi An – Guide to Find the Best Tailors

Getting a tailored-made outfit is a must-do activity when you are staying in Vietnam as the prices are affordable and the quality lives up to international standards. Hoi…

Coc San Cave – A Mysteriously Splendid Spot in Sapa, Vietnam

If you have heard of Sapa and planned for a 2-day trip, it will be a lot more enjoyable and fulfilling to include Coc San cave. Despite not…

Cloud Bridge (Cầu Mây) – A Hidden Attraction in Sapa

Cloud Bridge or Cau May is one of the must-visit spots of Sapa – a mountainous town in Lao Cai Province, Vietnam. Sapa is home for plenty of…

Bat Trang Ceramic Village in Hanoi

“I wish I could marry you/ I will buy Bat Trang bricks to build our house” are the beautiful folk words honoring Bat Trang ceramic & pottery quality,…

“Mua Vu Lan” – Mother’s Day in Vietnam

Westerners have Mothers’ Day to be proud of, the Vietnamese treasure their seventh full moon of lunar calendar (“Mua Vu Lan“) as a time to express filial piety to their parents,…

Communicating with Vietnamese People

The Vietnamese people value modesty and humility as well as harmonious relations with others. Seeking to avoid conflict in relationships, they often prefer to speak about sensitive subjects…

Perfume River in Hue, Vietnam

A visitor to Hue once remarked after his vacation here: “A visit to Hue would not be complete without a boat excursion on the gentle Perfume River, or…

Thien Mu Pagoda in Hue

There’s a religious site in Hue, Vietnam that lures tourists by its beautiful and ancient architectural structures of worship, Thien Mu pagoda in the ancient Hue city. Where…

Hanoi Old Quarter Travel Guide

There’s an old Vietnamese saying, “Hanoi has thirty-six streets and guilds – Jam Street, Sugar Street, Salt Street…”. Inside a modern and dynamic city, there appears an antique…

Halong Bay Restaurants & Eating

Halong cuisine boasts its delicious food, especially fresh and high-quality seafood. And your trip would not be complete without sampling the best dishes of Halong, here’s the list…

Cham Museum of Sculpture in Da Nang

The Cham Museum in Da Nang is the largest collection of Cham sculpture and artwork in the world. Whenever visiting the museum, you still perceive an individual atmosphere…

Tay Ho Weekend Market: A Special Kind of Market for Expatriates in Hanoi

Living away from home is not an easy experience, especially when you’re put in a strange cultural environment with barriers of language and lifestyle in a long time.…

7 Best Seafood Restaurants in Da Nang, Vietnam

Da Nang (Danang), a coastal city of Vietnam, is emerging as an appealing destination. The charms of the city include not only the beautiful landscape but also the…

Door Eyes in Hoi An

Visiting Hoi An Ancient Town, travelers will easily see many houses with wooden eyes pinned on the door. These “door eyes” are a trait of housing architecture in Hoi…

Traditional H’Mong Houses on Dong Van Rocks, Ha Giang

Dong Van Rock Plateau (Ha Giang) is beautiful and charming with not only rocks and wild nature, but also special cultures of ethnic people, especially the H’Mong people,…

Don Ca Tai Tu – the Southern Folk Song in Vietnam

The Southern folk song (often called Đờn Ca Tài Tử) is a kind of musical art featuring both scholarly and folk roots, which flourished in Sothern Vietnam in…

Banh It – A Specialty of Vietnam Central

Banh It (known as Little Cake in English) is said to be one of the central of Vietnam’s specialties, which is commonly used not only in regional death…

Thang Co – the Unique Specialty of Sapa, Vietnam

Thang Co, a renowned specialty in the mountainous Sapa, Lao Cai province, is not an easy dish to swallow for many tourists at first. However, no trip to…

Giac Vien Pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City

Giac Vien Pagoda has been existing for more than 160 years in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as Saigon), Vietnam. It explains why Giac Vien is considered…

Cau Giay Park, Hanoi

Cau Giay Park is ranked as one of the most beautiful green public parks in Hanoi for the locals as it contains beautiful artificial landscapes and an attached…

Con Ball Throwing Festival, Dien Bien

Different ethnic groups of Vietnam has different ways of organizing Tet. In Muong Thanh and Dien Bien, the local people celebrate Con Ball Throwing Festival. This kind of…

Hung King Temple Festival, Phu Tho

Every year, a large number of visitors from all over the country participate in a national festival – Hung King Temple Festival – an incense offering ceremony in…

Vieng Market Festival, Nam Dinh: Buying Luck in a Lively Atmosphere

Held in Nam Truc and Vu Ban District, Nam Dinh Province, Vieng Market festival is launched on the annual 8th day of the first lunar month, only once…

Nguyen Trung Truc Temple Festival, Phu Quoc

Nguyen Trung Truc Temple is one of the most famous temples in the North of Vietnam. It was built to be dedicated to Nguyen Trung Truc as well…

Elephant Race Festival, Dak Lak

If you have a chance to Dak Lak Province in springtime, you should not miss the Elephant Race Festival, normally celebrated in the third lunar month. Attending the…

Kiep Bac Temple Festival, Hai Duong

The main day of Kiep Bac festival occurs on the 20th day of the 8th lunar month, but from the previous days onward, the festival attracts many visitors…

Top 15 Best Restaurants in Hanoi, Vietnam

Comparing to other parts of Vietnam, Hanoi seems to have the most typical cuisine with various dishes and tastes. It is like a heaven of street food in…

Is Danang Worth Visiting? 12 Reasons Revealed

Danang, the 3rd largest city in Vietnam, is also the centre of commerce, tourism as well as education. Has long been recognized by locals as the most worth-living…

Cuc Gach Quan in Ho Chi Minh City

How long haven’t you eaten a mother-made dinner or when was the last time you had a meal with your parents? Nowadays, people get so busy with jobs…

The Rooftop Bar, Hanoi

In the impression of most foreign people, Hanoi is an ancient city with a history of a thousand years and a colorful culture. But not many people know…

Highway4 Hanoi Restaurant

For many countries, the cuisine is not only physical culture but also spiritual culture. And when mentioning to beautiful Vietnam, the cuisine is always an interesting topic, especially…

Tam Giang Lagoon, Hue

Wondering where is the best place to admire the beautiful sunset in Vietnam? Let's go to visit Tam Giang Lagoon in Hue

Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City, aka Sai Gon, during French colonial times, used to be famous for its street vegetation and abundant greenery. Nowadays, it is also partly well-known…

Nam Du Island, Vietnam – A Tourism Paradise in Summer

Famous for purely blue sea, unique and delicious seafood, Nam Du Island, nearby Phu Quoc island in Kien Giang province, attracts more and more tourists to come and…

12 Best Places for Trekking in Vietnam

Are you an adventure seeker? If so, you may love trekking in Vietnam. The country offers excellent trekking with remarkable sceneries. And, you may get an unforgettable trip…