Vietnam

Plum blossoms dye northern Vietnam village white

Plum blossoms dye northern Vietnam village white Ta Van Chu Village in Lao Cai Province, bleached with spring plum blossoms, emerges gracefully through the lens of photographer Gon Rau. In the last days of February, hillside and village plum blossom trees enter bloom, covering the mountainous area...

Hanoi dotted with kapok tree blossoms

Hanoi dotted with kapok tree blossoms Come March, many corners of Hanoi, especially in the countryside, are adorned by red kapok trees blooming in profusion. Kapok trees 30 meters tall are in full bloom around the National Museum of History in downtown Hanoi. For Hanoians, the sight of these red...

A breathtaking hillside glimpse of Da Lat

A breathtaking hillside glimpse of Da Lat Whether at dawn or dusk, the Central Highlands town of Da Lat appears resplendent from the terrace of Cheo Veooo Cafe. Da Lat in Lam Dong Province offers several ideal spots for peace seeking individuals thanks to its misty weather and splendid...

Hanoi flower villages lack customers ahead of Tet

Hanoi flower villages lack customers ahead of Tet One week before the Lunar New Year, flower villages like Nhat Tan and Tu Lien in Hanoi are abnormally silent. Peach blossoms in Nhat Tan Ward, Tay Ho District are blooming due to the warm weather. Hoa from Nhat Tan is excited because she has...

The bustling atmosphere of Saigon yellow mai street

The bustling atmosphere of Saigon yellow mai street On the sidewalks of Pham Ngoc Thach Street in Saigon’s District 1, yellow mai flower trees attract many Lunar New Year visitors. Before the Tet holiday which peaks on Feb. 12, this street is filled with the yellow shade of mai, a very...

Colorful Phu Quoc Island through an expat lens

Colorful Phu Quoc Island through an expat lens Frenchman Benjamin Tortorelli, who has lived in Vietnam for 10 years, says Phu Quoc is the country’s only island he can stay on for a week without feeling bored. Tortorelli, a French expat working in Ho Chi Minh City, flew to Phu Quoc,...

Spring atmosphere pervades popular highland towns

Spring atmosphere pervades popular highland towns At this time of year, spring flowers bloom across Vietnam’s popular highland towns to herald upcoming Tet, the country’s biggest holiday. Two H’mong girls carry yellow mustard flowers on their backs amid plum blossoms in...

Da Lat gets bedecked in white flowers

Da Lat gets bedecked in white flowers Residents and visitors are enjoying spring time in Da Lat as the Central Highlands town’s beauty gets enhanced by Bauhinia trees in full bloom. The white Bauhinia flowers are attracting a lot of people to Da Lat in January. The town’s Quang Trung...

Phia Oac mountain range frozen in white frost

Phia Oac mountain range frozen in white frost Tourists are flocking to Phia Oac, Cao Bang Province’s second highest peak in northern Vietnam, to admire the white frost as temperatures plunge to sub-zero degrees Celsius. Phia Oac Mountain in Nguyen Binh District is covered in white...

Maple tree colors transform landscape in northern Vietnam district

Maple tree colors transform landscape in northern Vietnam district Maple trees in Trung Khanh District, Cao Bang Province have brightened the local landscape with red and yellow leaves. The district presents a transformed spectacle in the months of December and January. One of the most beautiful...

Da Lat dipped in cherry blossom pink

Da Lat dipped in cherry blossom pink The early spring ambiance of cherry blossom season in Dat Lat features charmingly in a new series. Cherry trees adorn the gardens of Da Sar Commune, Lac Duong District on Lang Biang Plateau, about 12 kilometers from central Da Lat in the Central Highlands....

Hau Giang, the charm of river country

Hau Giang, the charm of river country Its lush countryside, rivers, local life and rich history make Hau Giang Province a great weekend getaway. Hau Giang is located at the heart of the Mekong Delta, around 240 km southwest of Ho Chi Minh City. Blessed with a not-too-hot, not-too-cold tropical...

Moc Chau erupts with plum blossoms

Moc Chau erupts with plum blossoms Moc Chau district in Son La Province is on best form this time of year with the graceful blooming of pristinely white plum blossoms. The plum blossom is one of Moc Chau’s signature flowers. When in bloom, the flowers cover the trees from root to top. Below is a...

Three banh canh noodle joints outpace Saigonese peers

Three banh canh noodle joints outpace Saigonese peers Three banh canh eateries in Saigon are creating a splash among hundreds of ordinary noodle shops in the city thanks to their cut-above style, service, and ingredients. Resembling the Japanese udon noodle, banh canh, literally translated as...

When Hue glimmers and glows

When Hue glimmers and glows Hue, Vietnam’s former imperial capital, puts on a glorious light show at night. Everyday at 6 p.m. two pavilions in the front of the Hue Citadel, Nghinh Luong Dinh and Phu Van Lau, are lit up. The LED lighting makes them glow gorgeously. The two pavilions find a...

Ta Xua: where you can sit on cloud nine… actually

Ta Xua: where you can sit on cloud nine… actually A person stands amid clouds in Ta Xua. Photo courtesy of Ta Xua Clouds Homestay In Vietnam’s northern highlands, replete with breathtaking scenery, one commune offers something extra special: a chance to commune directly with the clouds...

Ha Giang weekend markets serve up some unique flavors

Ha Giang weekend markets serve up some unique flavors Weekend markets in northern mountainous provinces are well known as an ethnic minority cultural tradition. Their culinary aspect deserves particular attention, as Ha Giang Province attests. The charcoal-grilled white pancake is a specialty...

Da Nang’s Golden Bridge wins top honors at World Travel Awards

Da Nang’s Golden Bridge wins top honors at World Travel Awards Tourists visit the Golden Bridge on Ba Na Hills in Da Nang The Golden Bridge in Da Nang City has won the 2021 World Travel Award in the ‘world’s leading iconic tourist bridge’ category. The bridge at the Ba Na...

Vietnamese hotels, resorts continue to win kudos

Vietnamese hotels, resorts continue to win kudos Several luxury hotels and resorts in tourist hotspots across Vietnam won top prizes at global travel awards and earned lavish praise from international magazines. In April, American lifestyle magazine Veranda listed Six Senses Ninh Van Bay in Khanh...

Phu Quoc, Da Lat among 10 favorite tourist destinations.

Phu Quoc, Da Lat among 10 favorite tourist destinations Phu Quoc Island is the most favorite domestic tourist destination this year followed by mountain towns Da Lat and Sa Pa, a survey has found. Of the 10,717 people polled by VnExpress, the Tourism Advisory Board and the Private Economic...

8 eco-friendly resorts in Hoi An

8 eco-friendly resorts in Hoi An British magazine Wanderlust has unveiled a list of eight hotels and resorts in Hoi An where environmental sustainability is prioritized and with prices starting from only $30 a night. Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai spreads over 35 hectares and overlooks Ha My...

Vietnamese pho breaks into global list of 20 best soups

Vietnamese pho breaks into global list of 20 best soups A bow of pho bo (Vietnamese beef noodle soup) is served at a restaurant in Hanoi. CNN has included pho bo (Vietnamese beef noodle soup) in its list of 20 best soups in the world along with China’s Lanzhou equivalent and Thailand’s Tom...

4 European-style resorts in Da Lat (Vietnam) for Tet

04 European-style resorts in Da Lat (Vietnam) for Tet If you are planning a trip to Da Lat during Tet, here are four romantic resorts built in European architectural styles you could stay in. Situated by Tuyen Lam Lake, around 7 kilometers from the town center, Dalat Resort Wonder is a large...

Hoi An history takes the stage in outdoor spectacle

Hoi An history takes the stage in outdoor spectacle A one-hour show called ‘Hoi An Memories’ recreates the 400-year history of the town from its early days as a small village to its golden era of a busy trading port. With 500 actors and actresses, the show is performed on an outdoor stage...