Cups of ca phe sua da and iced tea at a café in Saigon. Photo by VnExpress/Di Vy Canadian magazine The Travel has listed Vietnam among 10 countries with a unique coffee culture in which iced coffee with condensed milk and egg coffee are the best options. “In Vietnam, coffee isn’t just a drink...
Several Hmong families in a Ha Giang village on the China border are cashing in on its popularity by turning their homes into homestay facilities.
There are 367 islands in the stunning archipelago in the southeast of Lan Ha Bay, but one stands out for both its size and popularity: Cat Ba Island. The town of Cat Ba in northern Vietnam is surrounded by limestone rocks with multiple ferry ports to whisk you away to wherever you wish. The majority...
A new cruise tour on Hanoi’s Red River was launched Saturday as part of efforts to diversify the tourist experience post-pandemic. The tour run by AClass Cruises Group can accommodate 99 passengers at a time on a three-hour journey that takes them through historic bridges such as Long Bien and Chuong Duong and explore the...
The hot air balloon festival at the Hoai River Square, organized by Hoi An People’s Committee, lasts from Friday to Saturday. It is part of the 2022 National Tourism Year event named “Quang Nam – Green destination”. People use large fans to inflate the balloons. It is the first time that Hoi An organizes a...
An artist impression of Regent Phu Quoc Resort on Long Beach in Phu Quoc Island Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post has included Regent Resort on popular tourist island Phu Quoc in southern Vietnam among the best new hotel openings of this year. The resort, around 15 minutes from Phu Quoc International Airport in...
Foreign tourists sail kayak on Ha Long Bay, Quang Ninh Province. Photo courtesy of Lux Group With several uncertainties regarding quarantine and Covid-19 testing rules resolved Wednesday, travel firms have lost no time in contacting customers and getting foreign tourists to visit Vietnam. Soon after the Ministry of Health announced Wednesday that it was lifting...
Hau Giang with its lush countryside, rivers, local life and rich history, is a great weekend getaway. Hau Giang is located at the heart of the Mekong Delta, around 240 km southwest of Ho Chi Minh City. Blessed with a not-too-hot, not-too-cold tropical climate and fertile riverine alluvial soil, Hau Giang is a top regional rice...
Duong Lam Village: A Hidden Gem Near Hanoi Duong Lam Village is a charming ancient village located about 50 kilometers west of Hanoi, Vietnam. Known for its well-preserved traditional architecture, peaceful rural life, and rich history, Duong Lam offers travelers a unique cultural experience away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Why Visit...
Home to a bustling, rowdy ambiance of typical cocktail bars, Hanoi is also known for its hidden retro-styled bars, or so-called ‘speakeasies’. In a themed, hidden-away space with limited seating and crafty concoctions, customers are invited to side-step the nocturnal hustle and bustle of Hanoi. Born in the U.S. in the 1920s and 30s, speakeasies...
