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Ga dot la chuc - A Khmer specialty in An Giang   (Nov 24, 2025)
In An Giang Province, ga dot la chuc, also known as ga dot O Thum - a chicken dish grilled with chúc leaves - has become a well-known specialty closely tied to the culinary traditions of the local Khmer community.
Tasting dried shrimp laksa in Soc Trang
Tasting dried shrimp laksa in Soc Trang   (May 20, 2014)
I discovered lac xa tom kho (Vietnamese dried shrimp laksa), a Khmer specialty not known by many, on my latest trip to the Mekong Delta.
Highlights
News
Dong Ho folk painting craft inscribed on UNESCO’s Urgent Safeguarding List
Ha Noi attracts tourists with highlights in cuisine and craft villages
HCM City to ring in 2026 with spectacular fireworks displays
Quang Ninh develops local tourism products
Events
Vietnam Tourism Sets New Record with Over 19 Million International Arrivals
Vietnam honored as World’s Leading Heritage Destination 2025
Hanoi recognized as UNESCO Global Learning City
Government adds 41 new border gates for e-visa entries and exits
Sydney Morning Herald Explains Sharp Rise in Australian Visitors to Vietnam
Lonely Planet suggests 10 best things to do in HCM City
Discovery
Heritage awaken in city's heart
Flood-season tourism in southern An Giang Province
Hoi An named Asia’s Leading Cultural City Destination 2025
Village communal houses added to tourism tours in HCMC
UNESCO considers World Heritage status for Dong Ho folk painting
Discovering heritage at Hoi An’s thematic museums
Travel offer
High-quality train service between Da Nang and Ha Noi launched
Vietnam Airlines launches first direct route to Northern Europe
Da Nang: Art program “Legendary My Son Night” to be held on November 21
Amanoi awarded Three Michelin Keys
“Museum Night” - A rendezvous for art lovers
Fascinating experiences with railway tourism