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…
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…
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.
What to do in Hanoi in 24 hours?
Every hour in Hanoi is a memorable time to capture the beauty of the millennial city from different perspectives, from traditional to modern.
The horn shell in Mekong River Delta
The horn shell, also known as the mud creeper, are commonly found in mangrove forests. These are found on tree trunks, feeding on algae or organic detritus.
Mantis shrimp   (May 27, 2020)
Mantis shrimp
 “Tom tit”, or mantis shrimp, is a dish that seafood lovers do not want to miss out on when visiting Ha Tien town, Kien Giang province.  
Cat Tien National Park - one of the most important national parks in Viet Nam
(TITC) - Cat Tien National Park is the reserve of natural resources in Viet Nam with lots of rare, specious and endemic genes of fauna and flora, as plentiful site for scientists, domestic and foreign tourists.
Story of nhut, a specialty of Nghe An
For northerners, fermented pickles are part and parcel of daily meals, but for locals in central provinces, particularly Nghe An, nhút (pickle made from young jackfruit) is a real specialty.  
Peace for the soul in Tam Coc   (May 14, 2020)
Peace for the soul in Tam Coc
Tam Coc Scenery Complex in Hoa Lu district, the northern province of Ninh Binh, is one of the most beautiful cave complexes in Vietnam.  
Vietnam’s Pho culture   (May 12, 2020)
Vietnam’s Pho culture
For many Vietnamese, Pho is much more than just noodle soup. From street vendors to luxurious restaurants, Pho has become the national dish of Vietnam.  
Enjoy the romantic nature of Lap An lagoon in Hue
(TITC) - Thua Thien – Hue Province is not only famous for many unique historical – cultural relics, but also owns charming and poetic landscapes, including Lap An Lagoon (Lang Co Town, Phu Loc District).
Banh mi, pho add flavor to Australian art project
Two popular Vietnam staples feature prominently in an online project on artists' favourite Asian food memories during the COVID-19 pandemic.  
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