Tracking the Cat Ba langur The Cat Ba langur, also known as the golden-headed langur, is an endemic primate species found only in Vietnam’s Cat Ba Archipelago – Hai Phong City. This species has a shiny golden coat, a jet-black […]
Dishes made with field eels Eels caught in the rice fields of Nghe An have inspired many culinary artists and master chefs, which is why the 2019 Nghe An Culture, Food, and Tourism Festival featured approximately 50 eel dishes. Among […]
Coastal markets Along the coasts of Vietnam, wherever fishermen are living off the trade of casting nets, there are seafood markets. To explore the coastal culture, tourists should visit these seaside markets, especially in the early morning when the boats […]
Lakeside green papaya salad Hanoi is famous for its beef pho and bun cha, which are often included on lists of the world’s best street foods. Hanoians feel proud when visitors compliment these dishes or ask where to try them. […]
Hanoi: Small and unexpected treasures What makes Hanoi’s bookshops attractive is neither the quantity of books nor the shops’ designs. The beauty of Hanoi’s bookstores lies in the fact that they reflect the personality of this city, which is challenging […]
A precious crop Each year, when the final spring tide recedes, leaving behind fertile alluvial riverbanks, and the December-to-April dry season drops its first rays of sun upon the Mekong Delta, my mind wanders back to Bac Lieu. Bac Lieu […]
The journey of the flower mat Binh Dinh is a land of martial valor, rich in cultural traditions. This province boasts many craft villages known far and wide for their handmade products. Most notable are the smooth, flexible, and brightly […]
As soft as clouds When people think of jewelry-making in Northern Vietnam, the first place that comes to mind is Hang Bac Street in Hanoi’s 36 Old Streets. Also famous for goldsmithing and silversmithing are Dong Xam village in Thai […]
Highland crafts Each village and each ethnic group, whether Nung An, Tay, Hmong, or Dao, etc., all preserve traditional crafts passed down from ancient times. Local crafts include the making of five-colored noodles, incense, jaggery, Dó paper (traditional paper made […]
The Kingdom of Clay Pots Vietnamese cuisine boasts numerous delectable dishes cooked in humble earthenware pots. From the fragrant golden crust of claypot rice (cơm niêu) to tenderly braised meat and fish simmered to perfection after hours on the stove, […]
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