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Hanoi’s traditional craft villages join World Crafts Network

The Bat Trang Pottery and Van Phuc Silk Weaving villages were announced as members of the World Crafts Network on the evening of February 14 at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi. In his speech at the ceremony, Nguyen Manh Quyen, Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee, highlighted that Thang Long – modern-day […]

Yen Tu Spring Festival opens

The Yen Tu Spring Festival, one of the largest and longest festival in the north, kicks off in Uong Bi city this morning, February 2. The opening ceremony features traditional rituals such as drum beating, bell ringing and other spiritual practices. Yen Tu Mountain is closely attached with the name of King-Monk Tran Nhan Tong […]

Hon Dung community tourism village recognized

Khanh Hoa Provincial People’s Committee has just issued a decision to recognize Hon Dung Village Community Tourism Village in Son Hiep Commune, Khanh Son District as a potential location for community tourism development in the province. This is the first community tourism village ever recognized in Khanh Son District. Khanh Son District People’s Committee will […]

Sapa Việt Nam’s mountain range in top place to travel in 2019

Sapa Việt Nam has been named among the best places to travel according to the US-based National Geographic Magazine. The Hoàng Liên Sơn mountain range ranked 7th in this list, and was voted as the most exciting destination in Southeast Asia. To enjoy the original beauty of the world’s most attractive destination 2019 Hoàng Liên Sơn, […]

The Southern Fruit Festival 2017 will last for 3 months

The 13th Southern Fruit Festival 2017 will take place from 1 June to 30 August 2017 in Suoi Tien Culture Tourism Site (District 9, Ho Chi Minh City) with many attractive activities. The Southern Fruit Festival is an annual tourism event organized by Department of Tourism, Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Department of Industry […]

Cheo plays to grace Ha Noi stage every Saturday

From this June, Hanoians can enjoy cheo (traditional Vietnamese opera) plays every Saturday night at Dai Nam theatre. The initiative by Ha Noi Cheo Theatre is called Ha Noi Dem Thu Bay (Ha Noi’s Saturday Night), and aims to attract audiences – both locals and tourists – and interest to this traditional art form. The […]

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Vietnam among top 10 budget honeymoons: Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet has just named Vietnam in the Top 10 budget honeymoons. According to Lonely Planet, visitors could get by for less than US$10 a day in the country and still eat like a king with delicious street food. “A mid-range trip won’t break the bank either, but will buy more characterful guesthouses, a better […]

Celebrate Lunar New Year in Sapa

Sapa is one of the most breathtaking hill stations in Vietnam with impressive mountain landscapes, verdant rice terraces, unique stilt villages and colorful hill tribal cultures. The town has a lot of tourism attractions and Lunar New Year traditions awaiting for you to discover. Travelers have some options to enjoy your trip, including train, bus and […]

Ideal Places For Travelling By Motorbike In Vietnam

CNN reporter Jarryd Salem reveals his experiences on the 10,000km trip from North to South of Vietnam by motorbike. Here are the 11 ideal places that Salem recommends: Dong Van Road: The twisting pavement between Ha Giang and Dong Van along the Chinese border is an attractive way for a trip by motorbike.   Ma […]

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Da Lat And Sa Pa Among Best New Destinations In Asia

Two Vietnamese towns, Da Lat in Lam Dong province and Sa Pa in Lao cai province, have entered the new list of the top 10 rising destinations in Asia in 2017 by popular travel booking site Trip Advisor. The list recognised 43 destinations around the world based on travelers’ review ratings for accommodation, restaurants, attractions […]

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Homestay in Ta Van Village, Sapa

Ta Van is a small village located less than 10 km far from Sapa, lying peacefully in the valley of Muong Hoa. Ta Van is next to Lao Chai on the same side of Muong Hoa River where the Giay, H’Mong and Red Dao ethnic people live together. This is one of the best places […]

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Thang co’ – A traditional dish of Mong ethnic group

The technique of making it is quite simple. After the animal is killed and washed, its internal parts are removed, which are later cut up. These parts are put in a big pan and fried in their own grease. Minutes later, water is added to the pan and the meat is simmered for hours. To […]