Vietnam Travel Guide

Snack food in Hanoi: less is more

With the fast approach of winter in town, most Hanoi lovers are seeking new places for snack food and their most iconic wintry dishes are nem chua ran (fried fermented pork), banh mi thit xien (grilled pork with toast), or banh chuoi (fried banana cake).The best food shops in Hanoi are tucked away in very small places, or on really...

Knocking on Quan Ba skydoor

Ha Giang Province is famous for Dong Van Geopark which is recognized as a Karst Plateau Global Geopark by UNESCO.The gateway to the geopark is called Quan Ba by local people meaning skydoor due to its height and the fact that fog always covers the top, which makes people think it is the door to the sky.Not only that but it has a magnificent...

Old pagodas in Bich Dong

The historical province of Ninh Binh comprises of three different types of landscape - wetlands, coastal delta and uplands - and is endowed with many places of interest for tourists such as Tam Coc-Bich Dong Grotto, Cuc Phuong National Park and Van Long Nature Reserve.The three old pagodas on Bich Dong, a grotto located in the Ngu Hanh...

Stunning Lang Co Bay is real tourist trap

Since being recognized as one of the 30 most beautiful bays in the world in 2009, Lang Co Bay has become a very popular stop for both international and local tourists.Covering 10km, Lang Co beach located in Lang Co Town, Phu Loc district, Thua Thien-Hue Province is next to National Highway 1A and near Hai Van Pass.It is considered...

Hoi An: walking in the footsteps of history

Hoi An has been trading with the outside world since almost the 15th century. Once one of the busiest ports in all of South East Asia, the docksides of this relatively small central Vietnamese town were once awash with the sound of Chinese, Japanese, American, European and Indonesian traders, all bringing their wares to Vietnam’s doorstep....

Different colours of Vietnamese Tea

The way of making and drinking Lotus or Jasmine tea is the treasured custom of Vietnamese people. Every cup of natural flower-scented tea captures a fraction of Vietnam’s rich and vibrant culture.The Vietnamese habit of taking tea, betel, or a cigarette as a prelude to conversation is even referenced in the folk saying "a quid of betel...

Trekking to highlands, sleeping in trees

Around 15 kilometers from Dalat City, Nui Voi-Da Tien Tourist Area in my opinion is a paradise for travelers, as it is unlike any tourist areas in the city of mist and pine trees.I departed from the road from Prenn Pass through Truc Lam Zen Monastery, riding around Tuyen Lam Lake then upon the area. The windy and winding road is really...

Colorful market day of Nam Dan

The northern district of Nam Dan is not only interesting for its ancient rock field but also for its colorful market day, which is a flurry of activity every Saturday morning. It is located in Xin Man commune, Ha Giang Province and visitors are recommended to visit this beautiful area at least once. They can reach the area by using...