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 […]
Xe loi or Xe dap loi or Xich lo, otherwise known as pedicab, used to be the king of the road in the Mekong Delta. But in today’s fast-paced world and even cheap motorized public transportation, only a few remain, concentrated in Chau Doc District in An Giang Province. It is one of the few […]
When in Hanoi, it is almost always, if not indeed always, that tourists drop by Van Phuc Village to witness the town’s famous silk that is two thousand years old and is known for its world-class quality. Using simple and traditional technique yet sophisticated and unique designs, its silk products, sericulture and weaving sectors are […]
In response to a call for “high-value” tourism in Vietnam, seaplane tours will be launched beginning September of this year. The Thien Minh Group, owner of the famous Hai Au Aviation Company, will supply the said planes for the tour. It will import two Cesna Caravan 2014 seaplanes from the United States in July and […]
Sedge planting and mat making is a common source of livelihood in many provinces in Vietnam, but Nga Son in Thanh Hoa Province stands out from all the rest when it comes to quality. For centuries, Nga Son has been creating beautiful, unique and affordable sedge mats that earned its fame and piqued the interest […]
The following ancient villages in Vietnam have become favorite tourist destinations through time because of their old-world charm and serenity which visitors always find interesting and stunning. Duong Lam, Hanoi. The mossy tiled roofs, one-of-a-kind laterite walls, old wells and communal houses are just some of the indicators that Duong Lam Village has seen better […]
Between the 15th -16th centuries, Northern immigrants introduced handicrafts to the Southern part of Vietnam, including Quang Nam. This led to the development of the place which carried on even after more than hundreds of years later. Today, the “Occupation Village” preserved not only a centuries-old tradition but even made itself known to the rest of the […]
Mekong Delta is almost synonymous with Vietnam. When one is in the country, the trip doesn’t seem to be complete without visiting the world-famous place. Mekong Delta is located at the Southernmost part of Vietnam. It was formed by the many tributaries of the Mekong River, which in turn is one of the most important […]
Cau literally meaning “fishing with rods,” Cau Islet is a haven for those who love the beach and especially fishes. The place experiences the phenomenon called “Oceanic Swelling” in which cool and nutrient-rich water naturally rises to the surface, thereby encouraging fishes to do the same. The islet is so abundant with the sea creature […]
Hon Gom Sandbar is a haven of mountains, rocky outcrops, coves, beaches and protected bays in the South central coast of Vietnam. Dam Mon Fishing Village is located about five kilometers from the sand dunes and forests. It has the charm of a traditional community made up of wooden fishing boats, a port, a market, […]