Trần Hoàng Nam The northern province of Lai Châu, situated 450km northwest of Hà Nội, is not as popular a destination as Sa Pa in Lào Cai Province or Mộc Châu in Sơn La Province. Yet it has a primitive and mysterious beauty that is well worth exploring. Local authorities have taken advantage of the diverse culture of 20 ethnic groups to develop homestays ... Read More »
Three hotels in Việt Nam are among the world’s top 25 based on traveller recommendations from TripAdvisor. — VNA/VNS Photo HCM CITY — Three hotels in Việt Nam are among the world’s top 25 based on traveller recommendations from TripAdvisor. They include Hanoi La Siesta Hotel & Spa and JM Marvel Hotel & Spa in Hà Nội, and La Siesta Hoi An Resort & ... Read More »
HCM CITY — Bánh Mì Chảo (bread with combo pan) and Bít Tết (Vietnamese style beef steak) served in frying pans are popular and easy to find in HCM City. The basic version with bread combo usually contains egg, pate, and sausage and bread. The best time to eat the dish is right after it is cooked. Typically, a mixture of chilli ... Read More »
Tourism co-operation between HCM City and eight provinces in the country’s north-west will help create more tourism products. — Photo nld.com.vn HCM CITY — Tourism co-operation between HCM City and eight provinces in the country’s north-west will help create more tourism products and revive the industry post-pandemic, an online meeting between the localities on tourism development heard. The meeting last week was attended ... Read More »
If you already have a trip planned to Vietnam or if you are thinking about heading there, this short list of tips could be a helpful start to getting yourself all set. These 10 Vietnam travel tips are just some questions and general facts that I learned when planning and taking my trip to Vietnam. Tip #1: Getting Into Vietnam ... Read More »
A small coffee shop in Hội An in central Viet Nam attracts many visitors who love the view from its two windows in the back and its drink. — VNA/VNS Photo HCM CITY — A small coffee shop in Hội An in central Việt Nam attracts many visitors with its appealing views and good drinks. Two rectangular windows in the back are adorned with bougainvillea that, together with ... Read More »
A suspension bridge 2,000 metres above sea level with separate wooden planks hanging amid beautiful vistas in Sa Pa City would probably be a big challenge even for the bravest of souls. — Photo courtesy of Rồng Mây Tourist Complex HCM CITY — A suspension bridge located 2,000 metres above sea level with separate wooden planks hanging amid beautiful vistas in Sa Pa City would probably be a ... Read More »
The Quỷ Núi (Devil Mountain) Tourist area opened on July 6 in the Central Highlands province of Lâm Đồng. — VNA/VNS photo HCM CITY — The Quỷ Núi (Devil Mountain) Tourist area has opened in the Central Highlands province of Lâm Đồng. The Devil Mountain Tourist area is one of Việt Nam’s largest ghostly and macabre constructions, with investment from the Liên Minh ... Read More »
The 800-year-old Nhạn Tower is one of the must-visit places in Tuy Hòa Town in coastal Phú Yên Province. — VNA/VNS Photo HCM CITY — The 800-year-old Nhạn Tower is one of the must-visit places in Tuy Hòa Town in coastal Phú Yên Province. Nhạn Tower is located on a flat piece of land near the top of Nhạn mountain, built in the 11th and ... Read More »
Grilled chicken in bamboo tube, minced pork grilled in dong leaves, and purple sticky rice are must-try dishes in Việt Nam’s northwestern region. — VNA/VNS Photo HCM CITY — Grilled chicken in bamboo tube, minced pork grilled in dong leaves, and purple sticky rice are must-try dishes in Việt Nam’s northwestern region. Grilled chicken in bamboo tube is a famous dish of the Thai ... Read More »
