Mount Fansipan is nicknamed the Roof of Indochina because it is the highest mountain in Vietnam. Standing at 3,143 meters or 10,311 feet at the resort town of Sa Pa, it is also perhaps the most popular, receiving a large number of both local and foreign tourists the whole year round. Now, visitors can enjoy […]
Poet Hoang Cam wrote a poem about Duong River that is so poignant that it has been incorporated into the high school literature classes in Vietnam to emphasize the historical and cultural significance of the place. In fact, it has also intrigued people from other countries to visit the place and discover the beauty on […]
When you’re in Hanoi, these are ten dishes you should never miss to make your trip complete: Banh Cuon. Banh Cuon or rice noodle roll is basically steamed fermented rice batter spread out into a thin, wide sheet and stuffed with seasoned ground pork, minced wood ear and minced shallots. It is best served with […]
Especially for photographers who are always in search of the perfect subject, Dong Van is one excellent choice, but not without challenges. Situated at the entrance of Ha Giang Province, Dong Van is a highland district, specifically 1,000 meters above sea level. Its capital is located 146 kilometers from the province. It has 19 wards, […]
In Co Tu Village in Quang Nam Province, traditional celebrations require young women to wear one-of-a-kind costumes that can only be found in the community. But what is attracting more visitors into the village more than these unique, beautiful dresses are the men who wear necklaces. What is special about these necklaces is that they […]
With a naturally spectacular scenery, it’s not surprising that Phu Quoc is named the Pearl Island in the Southern province of Ken Giang. It is also Vietnam’s biggest island, that is why it has an immense potential for becoming an international eco-tourism and resort centre. In 2014, about 600,000 tourists visited Phu Quoc. This was […]
Can Tho in Mekong Delta has been named as the 10th most beautiful canal city in the world according to the Mysterious World Website. Based on the prestigious website, the canal was recognized as such because of its impressive system of canals and rivers. This was a crucial factor in its selection considering waterways have been […]
In order to boost its residential market and economy as a whole, Vietnam loosened its laws to allow foreign housing ownership in the country. On November 25, 2014, the National Assembly approved the long-awaited amended Housing Law which dealt on certain issues including rules on foreign ownership of properties in Vietnam. The new law replaced […]
A trading port in Quang Nam Province which was closed 400 years ago for the establishment of the now famous Hoi An City is currently being planned to be transformed into a community-based tourism site in order to give international tourists the opportunity to experience a rural lifestyle first-hand. Tra Nhieu was a bustling trading […]
The name Co Do Village may not ring a bell to most, but when Painter’s Village is mentioned, it becomes familiar to almost everyone. That is because farmers in the said community turn to painting after a hard day’s work to release their stress and at the same time develop their creativity using the very […]