Must-try northwestern region dishes
Grilled chicken in bamboo tube, minced pork grilled in dong leaves, and purple sticky rice are must-try dishes in Vietnam's northwestern region.
“Thach gang”: A popular refresher of Hai Phong city
“Thach gang” (home-made grass jelly) conjures up childhood memories for most people in the northern port city of Hai Phong. The fresh softness of the jelly melts on the tip…
Kem xoi a summer treat to beat the Hanoi heat
Nguyen Thu Loan from Germany loves getting the chance to enjoy Hanoi’s special treat kem xôi (sticky rice ice cream) when she returns to Vietnam.
Khuoi Nhi waterfall: A natural fish massage spa in Tuyen Quang
Located in Thuong Lam commune, Na Hang district, Tuyen Quang province, Khuoi Nhi waterfall is an ideal place for visitors to swim and enjoy natural ‘fish massage' therapy.
Cai Chien island – untouched paradise in Quang Ninh province
(TITC) - Located in Quang Dien Commune, Hai Ha District, Quang Ninh Province, about 330km to the north-east of Ha  Noi, Cai Chien is an unspoiled island and has emerged as a new destination for those who love discover.
Great experiences in wildlife park on Phu Quoc Island
The wildlife conservation park Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc, the first-ever safari in Vietnam, is considered to be one of attractive destinations bringing interesting experiences to visitors.
Seaweed sweet soup - a cure for the summer heat
A combination of green beans and seaweed, 'che dau xanh rong bien' is a perfect blend of land and sea, bringing natural fresh nutrients and a delightful flavour to eaters.
Sa Pa Stone Church – An ancient French architectural work
(TITC) - Sa Pa Stone Church is located in the centre of Sa Pa Town and considered as the most intact ancient French architectural work in Sa Pa. The stone church along with two French architectural works, including Chu Cau Villa (Hoang Lien Hotel now) and the District Commissioner area (headquarters of Sa Pa Tourism Information Centre now) create a harmonious architectural triangle. Sa Pa…
Van Hanh Zen monastery preserves quartz crystal pictures, antiquities
Van Hanh Zen monastery in Da Lat city is a cultural landmark that features bold Buddhist architecture. The monastery exhibits pictures and antiquities collected by its Most Venerable Abbot Thich Vien Thanh over the past three decades.
Dishes from clams, a highlight in Vietnam’s cuisine
Hanoi is in the middle of summer with temperatures reaching above 40 degrees Celsius at times. The hot weather makes it hard to enjoy food, but for baby clams and some cold beer, I can make an exception.
Saluting the sun at Doi Cape in Khanh Hoa
Mui Doi (Doi Cape) is located on Hon Gom Peninsula in Van Thanh Commune, Van Ninh District, Khanh Hoa Province. Viet Nguyen, a reporter of the Thoi Nay (Today) publication of Nhan Dan (The People) Newspaper, recapped his journey to the cape.
Bai Choi – A traditional art in Central Viet Nam
(TITC) - Bai Choi is a diverse art form combining music, poetry, stage acting, painting and literature and expressing the life, mind and emotion of people in Central Viet Nam. According to Bai Choi artists, this type of art originated from the need of entertainment and exchange by songs among the huts in the fields. Now, the art of Bai Choi is a common heritage…
Khmer culture at Xiem Can pagoda
The Xiem Can Pagoda in the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu has attracted many visitors with its splendid beauty and great hospitality of the local people.
Hang Hu in Lang Son, an attraction of northeastern Vietnam
The northeastern mountain district of Bac Son in Lang Son province is home to many historical sites and charming landscapes. Local people are still practicing their age-old traditions that vividly reflect Vietnamese identities.
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