Bringing Hue ao dai to Australia
From the passion for the ao dai, Nguyen Giang Thanh, a Hue girl, and her associates founded VietCharm, with the aims to promote and spread Hue ao dai in Australia.
Stingray hotpot – Vung Tau’s popular specialty
Stingray hotpot may sound like a somewhat bizarre fish dish, but it is actually one of the most popular seafood dishes in the coastal city of Vung Tau.
Thua Thien Hue: White lotus flowers thrive again in Tinh Tam lake
After dozens of years almost becoming extinct, white lotus flowers, which are the most fragrant blossom for perfuming tea, have thrived again in Tinh Tam Lake, in Hue imperial city,…
Ngoc Hoi-Dong Da victory celebrated
An art programme entitled “Forever Echoing the Spirit of Tay Son” was held in Ho Chi Minh City on February 5 (the fifth day of the Lunar New Year), to mark the 233 rd anniversary of the Ngoc Hoi-Dong Da victory, over the Chinese Qing invaders.
Grape fruit flower tea – a specialty of Hanoi
Vietnam’s traditional tea art is neither sophisticated like the Japanese tea art nor complicated like the Chinese one. There are many types of tea in Vietnam, grape fruit flower tea is no doubt one of the most renowned, and a truly specialty of Hanoi.
Caravan experiences in the Central Highlands
In Mang Den Village, Kon Plong District, Kon Tum Province, travelers can immerse themselves in cold climate, fresh air and beauty of nature on a caravan.
Worship of Kitchen Gods - beautiful custom of Tet
Worshipping “Ong Cong, Ong Tao” (Land Genie and Kitchen Gods) is a long-standing custom of great significance as it symbolises the farewell to all bad things of the old year to help people relaxedly enter a new year of peace and happiness.
Hanoi programme reproduces ancient Tet customs
A programme is taking place in Duong Lam ancient village in Son Tay town, Hanoi, reproducing the traditional rituals, activities and customs during Tet (Lunar New Year) Festival.
Enjoying happiness and safety in Viet Nam
Viet Nam was the first place Charlotte Lou visited in Asia back in 2016. After falling in love with the country, she decided to make it her home.
A brand-new world in Binh Dinh   (Jan 19, 2022)
A brand-new world in Binh Dinh
Rustic nature and thrilling experiences are what visitors can find at Ham Ho ecotourism site in Binh Dinh Province in southern central Vietnam.
Vietnam has five new special national relics
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam recently signed a decision to recognise five relic sites as special national ones.
Storing 3D-digital data of Hue heritage status quo
Thanks to the 3D-scanning application, data of the status quo of architectural works in Hue heritage complex were obtained and stored. These data are used for conservation as well as for virtual reality (VR) tours.
Pink cake: A sweet treat from Vietnam's coconut capital
The central province of Binh Dinh is famed for its spectacular landscapes and unique delicacies that can't be found elsewhere. ‘Banh hong’ (pink cake) is one such dish and the dessert is made from the local sticky rice genre named ‘ngu’, which is fragrant and soft.
Railway through Central of Vietnam listed among six amazing Asia train journeys
CNN Travel has just listed six excellent luxurious train journeys in Asia, including Central Vietnam’s unique railway experience linking the historic town of Hoi An to the unhurried coastlines of Quy Nhon.
A sweet treat in Can Tho   (Jan 13, 2022)
A sweet treat in Can Tho
Chuoi nep nuong (grilled banana wrapped in sticky rice crust) is a popular dish in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho. The dish is characterized by a crispy crust of sticky rice outside and a core of sweet, soft banana inside, plus the tasty flavor of coconut milk dip.
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