I’ve known about Pho hong (pink pho) in the northwestern province of Lao Cai’s Bac Ha Town for a long time but only recently got a chance to try it.
Kotam tourist site: An example of integrating ecological tourism and local cultural identity
Founded by a group of female entrepreneurs, Kotam ecological tourist site in Dak Lak province is a successful model of integrating and safeguarding the local natural landscape and the promotion…
Vietnam eyes building national cultural tourism brand
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) is working on a project on building a national brand for cultural tourism.
Kon Trang Long Loi community-based tourism village inaugurated in Kon Tum
The People’s Committee of Dak Ha district in Kon Tum province held a ceremony on January 9 to inaugurate the Kon Trang Long Loi community-based tourist village, the first of its kind in the district.
“Bun suong”, a Tra Vinh-style noodle soup
A stall in Saigon serving “bun suong”, a type of shrimp noodle soup originating in the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh, attracts scores of discerning patrons.
Best places to visit in Mekong Delta
(TITC) - Mekong Delta owns rich natural resource, specific historical and cultural values of 4 ethnic groups, including Kinh, Hoa, Khmer, Cham. Recently, Mekong Delta Tourism Association has recognized more 7 new typical tourist sites of the Mekong Delta in 2014 to strengthen tourism potential promotion of the region to tourists at home and abroad
Thac Bac (Silver) waterfall in Sa Pa
(TITC) - Located next to National Road 4D, at the foot of O Quy Ho Pass in San Sa Ho Commune, Sa Pa District, Lao Cai Province, Bac (Silver) Waterfall with 200m in height is the upstream of the charming stream of Muong Hoa. From Sa Pa Town, following 12km-long road with chayote gardens spreading over the hillsides, green pine forests, the lush fields of…
Discovering the pristine archipelago of Kien Giang
(TITC) - Located in An Son and Nam Du communes, Kien Hai District, Kien Giang Province, about 60km from the mainland, Nam Du Archipelago includes 21 islands, of which 11 ones are inhabited.
Lai Chau exploits community tourism in Ban Hon
(TITC) - With the advantage of locating on “Northwest Arc” tourist route and existing unique culture identity of Lu ethnic group, Ban Hon Commune (Tam Duong District, Lai Chau Province) has become a community-based tourism destination attracting a large number of international and domestic tourists.
Explore street foods in Buon Me Thuot City for no more than US$3
The Central Highlands' Buon Me Thuot City, also known as the capital of coffee in Vietnam, is a food paradise where you can buy a delicious dish for US$3.
Remembering Nam Pho “banh canh” in Hue
It is often said that Hue is very quiet and sad in winter, especially when rain pours from day to day. However, the announcement of “Let’s eat Nam Pho 'banh canh' (thick noodle soup)” may dispel the sullen feeling and the cold.
Rustic dish of local prawns   (Oct 20, 2020)
Rustic dish of local prawns
Rice paper roll with small rice-field prawns served with herbs and a small bowl of spicy fish sauce is a local rustic dish which wins the heart of many food lovers.
Ha Long hand-made squid paste: A delicacy of Quang Ninh province
Cha muc' (squid paste) is a delicious dish which has won the favour of both local residents in Ha Long City and tourists. It tops the list of must-try dishes for visitors to the northern province of Quang Ninh.
National parks ideal for weekend getaways
If you want to temporarily leave behind the hustle and bustle of city life and enjoy fresh air in forests, national parks not very far from Ho Chi Minh City may be venues of choice.
Thung Nham ecotourist site - a fairyland of Ninh Binh
(TITC) - Belonging to Ninh Hai Commune, Hoa Lu District, Ninh Binh Province, Thung Nham Bird Garden Eco-tourism Area (also known as Bird Valley) is located in the core area of Trang An Landscape Complex, about 5km to the south of Tam Coc – Bich Dong Tourist Area and 12km to the west of Ninh Binh City.
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