Lost in Buckwheat fields of Ha Giang
Buckwheat flowers have become the signature of Ha Giang. Visitors flock to the remote northern province of Viet Nam (near the border of China) in late autumn to gaze in awe, photograph and celebrate these buckwheat beauties. However, buckwheat flowers are far more than just the symbol of Ha Giang but a saviour, a source…
Hoa Lo Prison relic: the strong determination of Vietnamese revolutionaries and sacrifices
During your Hanoi travel journey, besides enjoying exquisite Vietnamese traditional food, Hoa Lo Prison relic is a historic place to gain a greater insight into the life of Vietnamese revolutionaries and their sacrifice for the country. First built during the French Colonial Era and named “Maison Centrale”, it incarcerated Vietnamese revolutionaries and political dissidents, a…
Hoi An - Discover unique cultural values
Located on the banks of the poetic Hoai River, Hoi An (Quang Nam Province) is known as an ancient town recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage on 4 December 1999 and became a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the field of Crafts and Folk Arts from 31 October 2023. Lantern…
Watching Vietnam’s Waterlily Harvest
Waterlily, a similar though unrelated plant to lotus. Between August and November, the country’s Mekong Delta draws crowds of visitors to witness its harvest. Depending on the intensity of the year’s monsoons, farmers and other locals wade through murky shallows at dawn to collect the day-blooming Nymphaea nouchali and the night-blooming Nymphaea rubra. Photo: hoangthaitanlap…
Ninh Binh nature and outdoor activities among World’s Best of the Best Things to do
Tripadvisor announced the Top 25 Nature & Outdoors activities in the World in their Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Things to Do. Ninh Binh Full day tour from Ha Noi is placed 3rd in the list. Accordingly, Ninh Binh Full-Day Tour from Ha Noi to Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave via…
Tripadvisor: Ha Noi is one of the must-visit food cities in the world
The leading online travel platform Tripadvisor has just announced the list of 15 must-visit food cities in the world, including Ha Noi with a sophisticated and attractive culinary cultural identity. Bun cha – Typical cuisine of Ha Noi (Photo: Collection) According to Tripadvisor, one of the best ways to experience a destination is through food.…