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Three banh canh noodle joints outpace Saigonese peers
Three banh canh noodle joints outpace Saigonese peers Three banh canh eateries in Saigon are creating a splash among hundreds of ordinary noodle shops in the city thanks to their cut-above style, service, and ingredients. Resembling the Japanese udon noodle, banh canh, literally translated as...
When Hue glimmers and glows
When Hue glimmers and glows Hue, Vietnam’s former imperial capital, puts on a glorious light show at night. Everyday at 6 p.m. two pavilions in the front of the Hue Citadel, Nghinh Luong Dinh and Phu Van Lau, are lit up. The LED lighting makes them glow gorgeously. The two pavilions find a...
Ta Xua: where you can sit on cloud nine… actually
Ta Xua: where you can sit on cloud nine… actually A person stands amid clouds in Ta Xua. Photo courtesy of Ta Xua Clouds Homestay In Vietnam’s northern highlands, replete with breathtaking scenery, one commune offers something extra special: a chance to commune directly with the clouds...
Ha Giang weekend markets serve up some unique flavors
Ha Giang weekend markets serve up some unique flavors Weekend markets in northern mountainous provinces are well known as an ethnic minority cultural tradition. Their culinary aspect deserves particular attention, as Ha Giang Province attests. The charcoal-grilled white pancake is a specialty...
Da Nang’s Golden Bridge wins top honors at World Travel Awards
Da Nang’s Golden Bridge wins top honors at World Travel Awards Tourists visit the Golden Bridge on Ba Na Hills in Da Nang The Golden Bridge in Da Nang City has won the 2021 World Travel Award in the ‘world’s leading iconic tourist bridge’ category. The bridge at the Ba Na...
Vietnamese hotels, resorts continue to win kudos
Vietnamese hotels, resorts continue to win kudos Several luxury hotels and resorts in tourist hotspots across Vietnam won top prizes at global travel awards and earned lavish praise from international magazines. In April, American lifestyle magazine Veranda listed Six Senses Ninh Van Bay in Khanh...
Phu Quoc, Da Lat among 10 favorite tourist destinations.
Phu Quoc, Da Lat among 10 favorite tourist destinations Phu Quoc Island is the most favorite domestic tourist destination this year followed by mountain towns Da Lat and Sa Pa, a survey has found. Of the 10,717 people polled by VnExpress, the Tourism Advisory Board and the Private Economic...
8 eco-friendly resorts in Hoi An
8 eco-friendly resorts in Hoi An British magazine Wanderlust has unveiled a list of eight hotels and resorts in Hoi An where environmental sustainability is prioritized and with prices starting from only $30 a night. Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai spreads over 35 hectares and overlooks Ha My...
Vietnamese pho breaks into global list of 20 best soups
Vietnamese pho breaks into global list of 20 best soups A bow of pho bo (Vietnamese beef noodle soup) is served at a restaurant in Hanoi. CNN has included pho bo (Vietnamese beef noodle soup) in its list of 20 best soups in the world along with China’s Lanzhou equivalent and Thailand’s Tom...
4 European-style resorts in Da Lat (Vietnam) for Tet
04 European-style resorts in Da Lat (Vietnam) for Tet If you are planning a trip to Da Lat during Tet, here are four romantic resorts built in European architectural styles you could stay in. Situated by Tuyen Lam Lake, around 7 kilometers from the town center, Dalat Resort Wonder is a large...
Hoi An history takes the stage in outdoor spectacle
Hoi An history takes the stage in outdoor spectacle A one-hour show called ‘Hoi An Memories’ recreates the 400-year history of the town from its early days as a small village to its golden era of a busy trading port. With 500 actors and actresses, the show is performed on an outdoor stage...
Hoi An, Phong Nha among Vietnam’s 10 most welcoming tourist destinations
Hoi An, Phong Nha among Vietnam’s 10 most welcoming tourist destinations Foreign tourists inside En Cave in Phong Nha-Ke Bang in Quang Binh Province Hoi An ancient town, famous for its tranquil atmosphere, topped the list of 10 most welcoming tourist destinations in Vietnam, followed by Phong...
Hue island ideal for coral reef exploration (Vietnam)
Hue island ideal for coral reef exploration Chao (Pan) Island in Thua Thien-Hue Province is home to 140 species of coral and boasts white sandy beaches with crystal blue waters ideal for overnight camping. Located at the foot of Hai Van Peak, the island, around 10 nautical miles from Lang Co Bay...
Two resorts worth a try on your Quang Binh (Vietnam) cave expedition
Two resorts worth a try on your Quang Binh (Vietnam) cave expedition With Quang Binh Province famed for its cave tours, named among best travel experiences by global travel sites, here are two ideal resorts near Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. For many tourists on cave tours to Son Doong, Tu Lan...
Northern mountainous village gets a blooming whitewash
Northern mountainous village gets a blooming whitewash Every March, a village in the northern mountainous province of Son La dons a picturesque garb of white blooms, courtesy of docynia indica (son tra, Assam apple) trees. At this time of the year, in Nam Nghiep Village, Muong La District,...
Luxury package tours in Vietnam of Inbound Vietnam Travel
Luxury package tours in Vietnam of Inbound Vietnam Travel Inbound Vietnam Travel’s strategic products are luxury package tours in Vietnam and express entry visa services to welcome international tourists. Viet International Travel and Trade Development Co., Ltd, with the brand name ViTravel and...
Da Nang-Ly Son high speed boat sets sail
Da Nang-Ly Son high speed boat sets sail A high-speed boat departs from the Han River in Da Nang City to Ly Son Island A high-speed boat service from Da Nang to Ly Son Island was officially launched Tuesday to meet increased tourism demand. The 44.7-meter-long boat, operated by transport company...
Two Vietnam hotels among Asia’s best
Two Vietnam hotels among Asia’s best An outdoor swimming pool at Four Seasons The Nam Hai Resort in Hoi An. American magazine Fodor’s Travel included Four Seasons The Nam Hai in Hoi An and Sofitel Legend Metropole in Hanoi among 14 top hotels in Asia. Spread over 35 hectares,...
Ha Long to launch nightlife cruise service
Ha Long to launch nightlife cruise service Tourist boats on Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh Province Quang Ninh, home to world famous Ha Long Bay, would debut its nightlife cruise service at Ha Long International Passenger Port from Thursday night to revive its tourism industry. Thirty tourist boats, all...
Hanoi trees take on autumn hues in March
Hanoi trees take on autumn hues in March It’s not autumn, but many trees lining streets in downtown Hanoi have begun changing colors and shedding their leaves, casting shades of yellow and red all over the place. At the beginning of March, the leaves of Madagascar Almond trees along Buoi,...
Explore Nha Trang cuisine for $20
Explore Nha Trang cuisine for $20 Popular culinary addresses in the central beach town Nha Trang come with affordable prices. The whole package costs around VND500,000 ($21.87) and can be tried in one day. Mini pancakes Tourists can start a new day with mini pancakes (banh can), a southern...
My Son Sanctuary lights up with Cham dances and songs
My Son Sanctuary lights up with Cham dances and songs UNESCO-recognized My Son Sanctuary glowed resplendent Thursday night as around 200 artistes performed Cham dances with lighting effects for the first time. “The My Son Sanctuary Legendary Night” was part of activities organized by...
7 superb seaside resorts on Phu Quoc Island
7 superb seaside resorts on Phu Quoc Island If you plan to visit Phu Quoc Island, here’s a list of seven luxury beach resorts worth your consideration. Stretching along Long Beach at the northern tip of Phu Quoc Island off the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang, Vinpearl Phu Quoc...
Hue set for Hung Kings holiday rush
Hue set for Hung Kings holiday rush The Imperial Citadel, a popular tourist attraction in Hue, is seen from above. With beautiful weather and many sports and tourism events scheduled, Hue in central Vietnam is expected to see tens of thousands of visitors during the three-day Hung...
