Tan Lap floating village – attractive destination in Long An
Like an oasis surrounded by a submerged Melaleuca forest and a maze of narrow canals, Tan Lap floating village, located in Long An province, is a perfect eco-tourism site for visitors to experience Mekong Delta life and nature. A corner of Tan Lap floating village seen from above (Photo: VNA) Lying along National Highway 62…
“Royal Tea Party” - a royal tea experience for a distinctive night
For the first time, the royal tea party space of the Nguyen Dynasty has been recreated in the heart of Hue Imperial Citadel, introducing a poetic and promising new night-time tourism experience. A “tra nuong” (tea server) brewing tea at the Royal Tea Party The “Royal Tea Party” service not only promotes Vietnamese tea culture…
Top 5 Northern Vietnam Destinations to Experience the Spectacular Beauty of Terraced Fields in the Flooding Season
When the first early-summer rains begin to bathe Vietnam’s Northwest highlands—typically in May and June—it heralds the “flooding season,” the time when life springs back across the fields. Local farmers enthusiastically guide fresh mountain water into terraced paddies, gearing up for the hopeful new rice planting season. If you’re looking for the best places to…
Finding historical and cultural values of Vietnamese people in the Ceramics Museum
Bat Trang Ceramics Museum tells the story of 19 native families in the village who have developed their pottery imbued with the culture of each dynasty in the flow of time. From Sword Lake, crossing the historic Long Bien iron bridge, going down the alluvial banks of the Red River, and taking a bus for…
Hue royal court music: The elegant music of nobles
Nha Nhac – Vietnamese royal court music, which is credited to the masterpiece of Hue in particular and Vietnam in general, which has been recognised by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage, is a special art form of the Imperial City of Hue, the central province of Thua Thien Hue. UNESCO defines Nha Nhac as…
Quang Lang Beach: where sea meets the sky
Quang Lang Beach is in Thuy Hai Commune, Thai Thuy District, Thai Binh Province, about 120 km from Hanoi. Quang Lang stands out among charming, well-known beaches in Viet Nam. This “hidden gem” possesses a brown, flat sandy beach spreading like a giant mirror, stretching off endlessly to infinity. Looking at this mirror, travellers can…