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10 Vietnamese dishes you might not know existed

1. Vermicelli with tofu and fermented shrimp paste (Bún Đậu Mắm Tôm) Not for the faint of heart, Bún Đậu Mắm Tôm is a signature dish of Hanoi and a must-try on your visit to the country’s capital. Known for its powerfully pungent yet umami fermented shrimp paste (Mắm Tôm),...

Blooming lotus season adds charm to Hue (Vietnam)

Blooming lotus season adds charm to Hue At this time of year lotuses are at their beautiful best on the outskirts of central tourist town Hue. A woman rides past a lotus pond in La Chu Village of Huong Tra Town, around 12 kilometers from downtown Hue. Lotus season lasts from late May until...

10 destinations to beat the summer heat in Vietnam

10 destinations to beat the summer heat in Vietnam With summer temperatures reaching up to 37 degrees Celsius in many parts of Vietnam, here are some suggestions for those seeking shelter from the heat. Sa Pa An aerial view of Sa Pa in thick fog. At an altitude of 1,600 meters above sea level, Sa...

Kingdom of birds rules over Bach Ma mountain peak

Kingdom of birds rules over Bach Ma (Vietnam) mountain peak Bach Ma National Park in Thua Thien – Hue Province, a famed trekking destination, is home to 363 birds, accounting for one-third of all bird species in Vietnam. Bach Ma National Park was established in 1991 and covers more than...

Green, quiet side of Da Lat

Green, quiet side of Da Lat Sun rays breaking through green pine forests, white clouds on the hills and thick fog add their charms to the peaceful landscape of the Central Highlands town Da Lat. Golden sunshine on an area of Cu Hill and golf course next to Xuan Huong Lake with a view of […]

Escape to Da Lat plateau’s kingdom of birds

Escape to Da Lat plateau’s kingdom of birds Langbiang Plateau, considered the roof of Da Lat Town in the Central Highlands, is an ideal destination to admire rare, colorful birds. Located around 12 kilometers to the north of downtown Da Lat, Langbiang Plateau was popularized by French...

Vietnam hotels, resorts bag World Travel Awards

Vietnam hotels, resorts bag World Travel Awards A swimming pool inside Banyan Tree Lang Co Resort in Hue, central Vietnam. Photo courtesy of the resort Several luxury hotels and resorts in popular tourism hotspots in Vietnam have won awards in different categories at the annual 2021 World...

Five succulent Nha Trang (Vietnam) dishes

Five succulent Nha Trang (Vietnam) dishes Grilled rolls, fresh seafood, jellyfish noodle soup, mini egg pancakes and deep herring salad are distinctive dishes in Nha Trang, a top beach town in central Vietnam. Grilled rolls The dish is not complete without sweet, spicy fish sauce, green...

Five popular spots for cloud hunting in Da Lat

Five popular spots for cloud hunting in Da Lat With its many cloud-covered hills, resort town Da Lat in the Central Highlands is a great destination for the lovers of dawn. Troc Hill From Da Lat, take the direction toward Da Lat Golden Valley tourist complex and turn right at the gate. After...

Camping amid clouds on Vietnam’s mountain peak

Camping amid clouds on Vietnam’s mountain peak Pitching a tent and sleeping overnight on top of Ta Xua Mountain is an interesting travel experience: you will wake up amid a sea of white clouds. Situated 230 kilometers (143 miles) north of Hanoi, Ta Xua, one of the highest peaks in Vietnam at...

Quang Binh adds waterfall rappelling to its tourism repertoire

Quang Binh adds waterfall rappelling to its tourism repertoire Quang Binh Province, world famous for cave tours, is offering a new travel experience deep inside a nature reserve – rappelling down a 50-meter-high waterfall. Covering an area of more than 22,000 hectares, the Dong Chau –...

A glimpse into Vietnam’s coconut kingdom

A glimpse into Vietnam’s coconut kingdom The Mekong Delta province of Ben Tre is well known as Vietnam’s coconut capital, where local farmers have been subsisting on coconut groves for generations. A coconut grove in Giong Trom District seen from Ham Luong Bridge connecting Ben Tre,...

Trekking to the ‘roof’ of Lang Son

Avana Retreat, where nature, mind and body connect Secretly nested in the beautiful valleys and hills of Mai Chau, a mountain retreat offers you a relaxing and natural excursion far from the city hustle and bustle. A mere 150 kilometers from Hanoi, Avana Retreat is in Mai Chau Province, though its...

Unique costumes of Northwest ethnic minority people

Unique costumes of Northwest ethnic minority people Each ethnic group in the Northwest of Vietnam has its own costume, through which its ethnic group, residence, customs and cultural life can be identified, Northwestern people’s costumes create a colourful picture. Simple but delicate,...

Traditional costumes of the Lu ethnic minority

Traditional costumes of the Lu ethnic minority (VOVWORLD) – The Lu ethnic minority of Lai Chau province have long earned their living by growing cotton, raising silkworms, spinning thread and weaving fabrics. The colorful patterns on their clothes depict trees, plants, and flowers to...

All about Vietnam Traditional Costumes

All about Vietnam Traditional Costumes Lying in the Indochinese peninsula, Vietnam has had a long and varied history, dating back more than 4,800 years to the time of the ancient Hong Bang Dynasties. However, a traditional form of clothing in Vietnam was not favored until around the 18th century....

The Most Popular Traditional Costumes Of Vietnam

<< Vietnam, a friendly and attractive destination> The Most Popular Traditional Costumes Of Vietnam Vietnam is a multi-ethnic country with 54 ethnic groups and nearly 4,000 years of history, which built up a great culture of diversity and uniqueness, especially traditional costumes. You...

5 Reasons for Choosing Mr Linh’s Homestay Ba Be

5 Reasons for Choosing Mr Linh’s Homestay Ba Be It is a common sense that not only the beauty of the destination and interesting activities, but the accommodation where tourists can relax and recharge their energy also plays an important role in making a memorable holiday. No one can deny that...

Top 5 Stunning Islands to Discover in Vietnam

\ << Vietnam, a friendly and attractive destination>> Top 5 Stunning Islands to Discover in Vietnam 1.PHU QUOC ISLAND Phu Quoc island The island of Phu Quoc was not considered the gem of Vietnam’s coastal region by coincidence. This charming paradise possesses a great variety...

Discover The Unique Features of Central Vietnam Cuisine

\ Discover The Unique Features of Central Vietnam Cuisine 1. Central Vietnam cuisine features Unlike the cuisine of the Nord which is exquisite and sophisticated or the rustic one of the South, the cuisine of the Central region – which has spent three centuries as the capital of the last...

Four Highest and Most Impressive Passes in Northern Vietnam

Four Highest and Most Impressive Passes in Northern Vietnam Not only stopping at the 4 highest mountain peaks in the North, the highland nature of Vietnam always attracts tourists with landscapes of different beauty but somewhat dangerous. In this article, we will share with you about the 4 longest...

Hanoi sparkles with nocturnal serenity

Hanoi sparkles with nocturnal serenity Many tourist attractions and high-rises across Hanoi, all lit up at night, display a calm serenity. Thanh Nien Street, located between West Lake and Truc Bach Lake, is brightly lit at dusk. The street is renowned for its beauty, with the blackboard trees...

Traditional costumes reveal diversity among Dao ethnic groups

Traditional costumes reveal diversity among Dao ethnic groups A photo series the gorgeous and varied clothes worn by the ethnic Dao people in northern Vietnam. The Dao are a major ethnic group with a population of 891,151 according to the 2019 census. They consist of several sub-groups and live...

Catching the colorful glow of daily life in craft villages

Catching the colorful glow of daily life in craft villages Photographer Le Hoang Men has succeeded in capturing the wondrous colors of subsistence livelihoods in traditional craft villages in central Vietnam where people catch fish and make salt. Located on the Tam Giang Lagoon in Quang Dien...

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