You may have crossed a hundred of bridges in Vietnam. But have you known that bridges are the outstanding features of Danang, also known as “the city of bridges”? Besides the huge number, the bridges in this city attract visitors by unique historic architecture and their stories. The most famous couple of bridges is...Read More
Cu Chi Tunnels has long been a sought-after mecca for both local and foreign visitors who are eager to learn about Vietnamese history in general and the Second Indochina War in particular. Unlike other war remnants, the exhibition is kid-friendly, so basically everyone can enjoy this place regardless of age and gender. Coming here, you...Read More
Wherever there are Khmer people, there are pagodas. Soc Trang Province in the Mekong Delta of Viet Nam is such localities, home to 99 Khmer pagodas with different sizes and splendid architectural styles. I was fortunate to be accompanied by my local host, Thao, who has a strong interest in the culture, to do a...Read More
Nature has granted Long An province Lang Sen land area, where it plays an important role in regulating water and reducing the impact of climate change for the Dong Thap Muoi area as well as the downstream area of the Mekong River Delta. Lang Sen Wetland Reserve, a unique destination for tourists, has been recognised...Read More
This huge lake has a circumference of 17 kilometers. Just 15 minutes from Ha Noi’s Old Quarter, many locals and tourists seeking respite from the busy city make their way to this district. Those who prefer modern pastimes will find lots of shops and restaurants, while those who prefer the more traditional can seek out...Read More
“Banh nep nhan trung kien”, glutinous rice cakes filled with ant eggs, are a specialty of the Tay, an ethnic group that has existed for hundreds of years in the northern province of Tuyen Quang. The unique dish is only available in the springtime because that is when black ants reproduce. To make the cakes,...Read More
The US Cable News Network (CNN) has praised Hoi An as easily one of the most beautiful towns in Southeast Asia. CNN recalled the atmospheric Old Town which used to be a colonial-era trade port for dreamy canals, French-colonial merchant houses, Japanese bridges, Chinese shophouses and low-key restaurants. The article also listed seven reasons for...Read More
Roasted grasshoppers were very popular for families living in countryside as they are healthy and tasty. Roasted grasshoppers are popular as they are healthy and tasty It’s easy to make fried grasshoppers. Boiled water is poured over the grasshoppers in order to remove their wings. The long antennas, hard legs, and organs are removed. After...Read More
The Hai Tang Pagoda is a must-see for visitors to the Chàm Islands near Hoi An in central Viet Nam. The 160-year-old pagoda, built in 1758, has undergone many restorations and relocations following damage due to storms. It has its back to the mountains and overlooks a small valley which has the only rice paddy on Cù Lao...Read More
The central coastal city of Da Nang on June 14 opened the “Da Nang- Summer Destination 2019” programme at the Bien Dong (East Sea) Park in Son Tra district. According to Vice Director of the municipal Department of Tourism Truong Thi Hong Hanh, the event is organised annually to popularise the city as a safe...Read More
