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Quynh Son Village: One of Vietnam’s Best Hidden Gems

Tucked inside the breathtaking Bắc Sơn Valley, Quỳnh Sơn Village has quietly become one of the most authentic community tourism destinations in northern Vietnam. For travelers exploring the Northeast Vietnam loop toward Cao Bang or Ha Giang, Quynh Son offers something many famous destinations slowly lose over time — peace, local culture, and genuine countryside…

Bach Long Salt Field Travel Guide: Best Time to Visit & Photography Tips

Hidden away in northern Vietnam, Bạch Long Salt Field is one of those places that feels surprisingly untouched by mass tourism. During the dry season, the salt fields create giant reflective surfaces that almost look like natural mirrors stretching toward the horizon. For photographers, drone pilots, and travelers looking for quieter local experiences, Bach Long…

Why Vietnam Is a Paradise for Food Lovers

One of the reasons Vietnamese food is loved around the world is its unique balance of flavors. Unlike cuisines that focus heavily on richness or spice alone, Vietnamese cooking combines multiple taste elements in a surprisingly harmonious way. A single Vietnamese dish can include: all at the same time — without feeling overwhelming. This balance…

The Hanoi Train – Ride into History

Move beyond the iconic Hanoi Train Street and embark on a journey that’s a destination in itself. The Hanoi – Bac Ninh Heritage Train offers a unique and enchanting way to experience the heart of northern Vietnam. This isn’t just a trip; it’s a slow-paced, scenic adventure that blends stunning landscapes, rich culture, and the…

Paragliding in Hanoi

If you are adventurous travelers and wish to experience thrilling, Skydiving hill 833 should not to be missed to challenge yourself with paragliding activities to experience the feeling of flying freely in the sky, immersing with wild nature and the white reeds of grass spreading on the hills.

Sapa Rice Terrace Season

Sapa in Vietnam is known for its beauty of natural landscape with spectacular passes, lovely ethnic people and more attractive of beautiful season of terraced rice fields. The most suitable time to travel to Sapa for the golden season is around early September to the end of October. The terraced fields in Sapa have been…

Discover Ha Giang Loop

After finishing all the exams and assignment, I and my group of friends decided to let our hair down by an adventure motorbike trip to discover Ha Giang Loop. Ha Giang is Vietnam’s northern-most province. Once considered the last frontier for adventurous travel in Vietnam, Ha Giang gained an almost legendary status among independent travellers.…

The old and unique terracotta statues of Nom Pagoda

Located 30km east of Hanoi, Nom Pagoda in Hung Yen province has the largest collection of old terracotta statues in Vietnam. According to legend, Nom Pagoda was built among old pine forests. It is unclear when the pagoda was built, but a stele at the pagoda says that it was erected in 1680 and restored…

Mesmerizing Am Tien Pagoda & Cave

Am Tien cave is located about 10km from Ninh Binh city, it is located between the ancient Trang An and Hoa Lu ancient capital. In the past, the only way to get inside was to climb the mountain as it was surrounded by high limestone karst mountains, and in the middle is a lake of…

Quest Festival 2018

Quest Festival is a 3 day celebration of music, arts, workshops, cinema and performance set in stunning surrounds. Situated at Son Tinh Camp, just outside of Hanoi, Quest Festival has been recognized as one of the most scenic festivals in the world with its backdrop of Ba Vi mountain and Dong Mo lake, both features…

Hanoi Coffee Tour

Being the second largest coffee producer in the world, Vietnam, needless to say, is so famous for having unique tastes of coffee that attracts numerous foreigners coming to enjoy. Especially in Hanoi, the old charming and tranquil capital city which still has many old coffee shops together with those modern styled ones like today. Yet…

Walking Tour Hanoi

The old quarter Hanoi was established since 11th century with the long history of more than one thousand years. This used to be a very bustle and busy trading center, gathered skilled and talent craftsmen and businessmen trading in crowded shops closely together among dense streets. Since then each street in the old quarter sold each…

Double Decker Bus City Tour Hanoi

Hanoi has recently launched a new Double decker bus touring the city Hanoi, you travelers to Hanoi now has another choice for visiting Hanoi on your own. The City tour by double decker bus will surely bring visitors to enjoy exploring the exciting Hanoi city with new experience, seeing the whole city as much as you…

Some of weird experience in Hanoi

Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, has appeal an enormous amount of tourists thanks to its charming and retro beauty together with such peaceful atmosphere, giving them an unique moment that could hardly find around the world. Coming to visit Hanoi, travelers will be definitely introduced those famous structure as well as iconic landmarks representing…

Touring Incredible Catholic Churches in Nam Dinh

Nam Dinh province is known for its many beautiful and ancient catholic churches, you might only have to walk a few kilometers to see a large church with wide dome and high tower located between the villages. Xuan Truong district is located about 20km from Nam Dinh City where there are Diocese of Bui Chu with many…

Tam Coc or Trang An

If you are planing a day trip to Ninh Binh, and you only have limited time in one day, you might consider to choose visiting Tam Coc or Trang An as it features a boat trip with stunning scenery around with mountain and clear water. I sometimes also get this questions from our guests to…

Top Picks for Vietnam 2018

2018 is coming soon. Whether going back home for New Year holiday or meeting friends and chatting, people will definitely spend some time travelling. Thanks to the length of S-shaped country, Vietnam always consists of many outstanding and surprising places that you may not discover in such a year. If you are wondering where to…

Best time to travel Hanoi

Hanoi has the typical weather of tropical monsoon type with four season times in the year, making Hanoi so charming and mysterious, attracting so many travelers coming to Hanoi annually. Hanoi is considered as all year round destination for travelers,  but which time (season) is best for you? We have some suggestions based on the…

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