Explore the South

Away from the city noise and bustle, drive southward to enjoy the fresh air, the quiet that visitors will find more comfortable and fresh. Besides, down to the southwest, to the Ben Tre, you will see the coconut tree lines along the canal bank, listening to the sweet folk songs to feel gentle.Itinerary: Saigon – My Tho (Mekong delta) – Saigon Am: Pick up at the hotel around 8h00. Drive southward to Mekong delta. Upon arrival at My Tho pier, embark on a private boat for cruising along small...

A very tasteful Vietnamese speciality - Quang Noodles

Knowing about Vietnamese speciality – noodles sometimes can be extremely helpful, as “pho” in Hanoi and beef rice noodles in Hue and especially, popular Quang noodles in Quang Nam and Da Nang. Quang noodle soups are different with most other normal noodle soups in that the soups have just enough broth to barely cover the noodles. Unlike other Vietnamese noodle soup bowls whose broth will cover the noodles almost completely, Quang noodle broth is barely enough to slurp during the meal. If you do not eat a Quang noodle bowl fast enough, the broth will generally quickly be soaked up by the noodles. Quang noodle soups are generally...

Vietnamese speciality - Hue beef noodle (the typical culinary art of Hue)

In Hue city, the former citadel of Vietnam, it doesn’t take you a lot of money to dine like a King!Hue beef noodle takes its origin from the Royal Hue City of Central Vietnam. The broth is from cooking beef bones for a long period of time as well as a variety of different spices including lemongrass.Having a bowl of Hue beef noodle, it is easy to recognize that it is completely different from Pho since the former’s beef broth is much spicier.Learning how to make a clear broth from bone and meat is quite a difficult task. After being selected from the market, the fresh beef will be shredded, boiled and taken out of the...

“Cơm Việt” – a different taste

If you have ever tried “Cơm Việt” (Vietnamese boiled rice), you will find the difference from the boiled rice in other countries!In an ordinary meal of Vietnamese people, together with a variety of different dishes, Com or plain boiled rice is an indispensable one, the most popular food at the main meals of the day (lunch and dinner).Different cooking method makes “Cơm Việt” different!In Vietnam, Com is made from different kinds of rice; typically fragrant rice is used, such as Tam Thom and Nang Huong. The main ingredients of Vietnamese boiled rice are commonly as follows:      Vietnamese plain boiled rice      ...

Yen Tu Festival

A popular saying goes: “Even after 100 years of virtuous religious life, if you don’t come to Yen Tu you cannot be called a true religious person”. Pilgrimage to Yen Tu Festival in respect of Buddha and sightseeing is so meaningful…Situated within the immense arched mountain range of north-eastern Vietnam, Yen Tu Mountain in northern coastal Quang Ninh province bears at its peak the Dong Pagoda: at an altitude of 1,068m above sea level. The beauty of Yen Tu consists in the majesty of its mountains mingling with the ancient and solemn quietness of its pagodas, shrines and towers. Yen Tu has been a centre of Buddhism for many centuries, and is...

The ancient Duong Lam village

The ancient Duong Lam village attracts visitors by the ancient houses and cultural space of an old Vietnamese village which has everlasting life over the time. Through its ups and downs, Duong Lam has kept a picture of Vietnam ancient village with the village gate, banyan trees, wells, lotus pond. Pass the ancient gates which is located under the a giant banyan tree over 300 years old are the alleys, roads, roofs, laterite  walls, and ancient architecture in a space of community with a bold identity of an agricultural village and are the mark of a rice civilization.Duong Lam village consists of 5 hamlets: Mong Phu, Cam Thinh, Dong...

Nha nhac (the Royal Refined Music) of Hue

On 7th, November 2003, the Royal Refined Vietnam has ever Music was proclaimed by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, the first title of this kind received The UNESCO Council appraised Vietnamese royal music in the following terms: “Vietnamese royal music represents an elegant and refined music. It deals with the music performed in the imperial courts and on different anniversaries, religious festivals, and on such particular occasions. Of the different categories developed in Vietnam, only the royal music was national.The Royal Refined Music was first introduced in the 13th century, but only reached...

The Cultural Space of Gong in the Central Highlands

The fame of Central Highlands “Gong” culture has crossed national borders to become a property of all human beings.Specific values of the cultural space of the Central Highlands “Gong” which is a part of Vietnam’s cultural heritage and quintessence has been recognized by the international community.On 25th November 2005, the UNESCO decided to recognize “The cultural space of “Gong” in the Central Highlands” of Vietnam as “Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity”.Caption Throughout the Central Highlands of Viet Nam, “Gong” ensembles are parts of various ceremonies and closely linked to the communities’ daily life...

Thung Nai – “Ha Long bay on land”

With the perfect combination of mountains, islands and tranquil lakes; Thung Nai brings poetic beauty and relaxed moments.Thung Nai currently is familiar destination for peace lover every to avoid noise, dust and smoke. Being a commune in Cao Phong district, Hoa Binh province, Thung Nai Lake is located in the Da River about 25 km away from the city center and about 110k from Ha Noi.Thung Nai hiding out in the Da riverThung Nai name makes people think of a valley with deer wandering and grazing. According to the locals, this place was formerly inhabited by many species of deer. The romantic image of the golden deer bewildering in the late afternoon...

The unique beauty of Vietnam

We are proud to be a part of Vietnam – a country with 54 ethnic groups and, with the thousands years historic lands. A winding country in S shape stands next to East Sea with three region – the North – the Central and the South which have different cultures, but are intertwined. They are different but contain the same features forming unity. Therefore, Vietnam has a unique beauty – a beauty of Vietnam.Vietnam’s beauty is reflected in every picture, every vignette, every detail of life, people in Vietnam with the unique beauty of each region Statues of the tombs of the minorities in the Central Highlands are beautiful and rustic. Sculptures...

Vietnamese cuisine

It is not incidental that a famous expert in the world said “Vietnam should become the kitchen of the world”. Not only is cuisine of Vietnam rich, varied in number but also sophisticated in the way processed and food selections. Therefore, Vietnamese food had been immensely admired by people all over the world.Furthermore, Vietnam cuisine is famous all over the world and is highly appreciated by culinary experts. Food of Vietnam is less fat than that of China, less spicy than Thai or Korean food, less meat than European dishes and prepared sophisticatedly, careful to ensure easy digestion after meals. During preparing, decoration and spicy combination,...

Cham Museum – an interesting destination in Danang

If you have a chance to visit the city next to the Han River, just stop to visit Cham Museum – the largest one in the country to listen to the time beating in each precious artifact.This was built by the French to collect, store and display relics of sculptures of Champa kingdom found in the Cham towers, ramparts in the Coastal Southern Central and in the Central Highlands. Located in top two beautiful streets of Da Nang City – the 2/9 and Trung Nu Vuong, Museum of Cham Sculpture was constructed in July 1915 with the help of the French scientist of École française d’Extrême Orient – France. Museum was opened in 1919 going through some repairing...

An American newspaper reporting 5 most beautiful landscapes in Vietnam

The Huffington Post of U.S has recently published an article about the famous and the most beautiful landscapes in Vietnam.As a small country, people visiting Vietnam will not be unsurprised when the country has so many diverse kinds of terrain. The landscapes in Vietnam are very diversified and unique.From the white sand beaches with the very beautifully turquoise blue waters to the beautiful lush and murky tropical forests, going into the forest is the sealed leaves covering both the sun and the mountains, visitors on those will feel like flying in the clouds … It ‘s just some impressive scenery that visitors can be mentioned when visiting...