In a nutshell, xeo cake of Vietnam is somehow familiar to Crêpes of France. The visitors can find Xeo Cake in many places thorough the country, but to taste one of the most unique recipes, you must visit Quang Binh. Xeo cake there is made of red rice; it is best accompanied by banana fish,...Read More

Way south of the mainland, Vietnam’s idyllic Con Dao Islands (population 6000-ish) are the perfect oceanic antidote to the feverish energy and punishing pollution that can afflict the nation’s booming mega-cities. For decades the main settlement of Con Son was used by the French and Americans as an island prison for anti-regime activists and criminals. Several of...Read More

Ha Long Bay in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh has been listed among the world’s most beautiful sunrise spots in 2019 by the Microsoft Network (MSN). What’s more memorable when you see the sunrise in Ha Long Bay, natural wonders with turquoise waters, majestic limestone mountains and lush tropical forests,” MSN wrote. “What you...Read More

All too often visitors to Vietnam find themselves saddled with cumbersome souvenirs in the form of conical hats that don’t survive the overhead bins, colorful ao dai (national dress) tunics difficult to wear back home or bottles of pungent nuoc mam (fish sauce) quarantined in the back of the kitchen cabinet. For souvenirs that are both beautiful and practical,...Read More

The UK’s Guardian Newspaper has included the capital city of Ha Noi among the world’s top 20 food tours. According to the British newspaper, street food tours are a popular activity among tourists when visiting Ha Noi. Tour guides in the city are skilled at explaining the colour and texture of Vietnamese delicacies in addition...Read More

Visitors to Vietnam often cite charming Hoi An as one of their favourite cities. A thriving medieval port city that was reduced to a backwater country town by the late 18th century, Hoi An was more recently reborn as a Unesco-listed World Heritage Site for its well-preserved Old Town. Nowadays, up to five million people visit Hoi An...Read More

A UNESCO-recognised geopark in the northern province of Cao Bang has been listed among 50 best views in the world by US news site Insider. It describes Non Nuoc Cao Bang, recognised as a global geopark by UNESCO last year, as offering “magnificent views of its waterfalls, lakes, and diverse plant species.” Non Nuoc Cao...Read More

Thien Duong (Paradise) Cave in the Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, the central province of Quang Binh, has been recognised as the one with the most unique and magnificent system of stalactites and stalagmites in Asia. The Asia Book of Records’ certificate was presented at the opening ceremony of the fourth Quang Binh...Read More

“Chao canh” (porridge noodles), a famous Nghe An specialty, is not a combination of noodles and porridge as its name suggests. Many first-time customers mistake it for a kind of porridge, but it looks like udon soup. Vinh in Nghe An Province is where you can most easily find an eatery selling this since locals...Read More

Offshore, off-site, and off the grid—you can always count on Vietnam for a tropical getaway. Scattered over the East Sea and down the length of the country, Vietnam’s islands boast pristine sandy beaches, fresh seafood, and exhilarating adventures. Dip your toes in the turquoise waters of Lý Sơn Island, or join schools of colourful fish...Read More