Phu Quoc versus Con Dao. It's a debate that has long raged among expatriates looking to escape the hustle and bustle.
The Pu Peo are an ethnic minority group in the mountainous province of Ha Giang. Their costumes exhibit beautiful color combinations.
40km north of the central city of Hue is the small village of Phuoc Tich, which has changed very little in hundreds of years. The modest, peaceful village is a popular destination in Hue.
Banh cuon (stuffed steamed rice wrapper roll) originates in the north. Over time, it has become a popular dish nationwide.
Chu Dau Ceramic reflects the Vietnamese cultural characters human values of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Local Religion. It’s natural shape, bright and clear enamel, simply beautiful patterns have expressed the Viet Nam national culture.
Hoang Lien Son mountain pass in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau, long known as a rugged and impressive route for travellers, has been recognised as a national scenic site.
The 24km scenic and zigzagging road of the Hai Van Pass is always a favourite of motorbike adventurers.
Nam cake (steamed shrimp rice cake) is made of rice flour, shrimp, wrapped in phrynium leaves and served with fish sauce. The cooking procedure seems simple but actually requires a great deal of time and effort from the cake maker from choosing the shrimp to preparing the fish sauce.
A traditional Mid-Autumn Festival for Vietnamese people should have lanterns, mooncakes and lion dances. If lanterns make children happy and mooncakes are favored by both children and adults, lion dances excite all. In the eighth month of the lunar calendar every year, workshops making fabric lions turn busy due to an influx of orders.
The earthen-wall house is typical of ethnic groups in the mountainous province of Ha Giang, including the Pu Peo. The Pu Peo believe that the success or failure of a family depends greatly on the land and the house they occupy.
When I finished my maiden trip to Con Dao five years ago, I dreamt of having an opportunity to return to this beautiful island, and my dream came true last weekend.
Bac Son Valley is a place owned beautiful scenery belonging to Bac Son, Lang Son province. Recently, beautiful rice field in harvest of Bac Son has been introduced by famous website specializing tourism- Whenonearth with lots of praises, admirations with the beauty of this landscape.